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From electrifying NFL fields to rewriting his own narrative with resilience, wisdom, and unapologetic truth, Adam "Pacman" Jones is more than an athlete—he's a force of nature. A dynamic leader who inspires redemption, responsibility, and real talk, Pacman brings his signature "go get it" mentality to every aspect of his life, proving that with unwavering dedication and a commitment to authenticity, you can redefine your legacy and empower those around you. Get ready to be inspired by a man who lives by the mantra: "work hard, play hard" and whose impact extends far beyond the gridiron.

Takeaways:

• The Power of Unrelenting Work Ethic: Pacman highlights that while talent is important, an unmatched work ethic is what truly separates good from great, emphasizing that relentless effort can overcome natural ability.

• Strategic Preparation as a Skillset: Coming from a background where he always played with older, more experienced individuals, Pacman developed an acute awareness of strategic preparation, translating his multifaceted athletic background into a unique mental edge that propelled him to success.

• The Evolution of a Leader: From needing a supportive circle in his early career, Pacman transformed into a pillar of support for others, understanding the profound impact of intentional mentorship and building genuine relationships that transcend the paycheck.

• Mentorship Through Vulnerability: Recognizing the value of his own experiences, Pacman passionately advocates for showing vulnerability and honesty, especially with children, using his past struggles and triumphs to teach invaluable life lessons and foster growth.

• Intentional Community Impact: Beyond the public eye, Pacman is deeply committed to supporting his community and youth, choosing to act with intention and genuine care rather than seeking recognition, focusing on tangible actions that empower individuals to overcome significant challenges.

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"What separates good and great is work ethic. Period point one."

"That's my calling, man. That's my calling. Like, I was one of those kids who lost his dad early, stayed with my grandma."

"I truly believe in you are what you hang around."

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The American Dream is dead. It’s been replaced by a rigged, K-shaped economy where the rich get richer, and you get screwed.

Your grocery bill is skyrocketing. A simple dinner out costs a fortune. And young people are forced to gamble on meme coins just to feel like they have a shot.

This isn’t an accident. It’s by design.

In this episode, I sit down with NYT bestselling author Carol Roth, who exposes the truth about the Federal Reserve, the coming financial reset, and what you can do to protect yourself.

We reveal:

• Why the Fed is a “legalized fraud” and how they’re devaluing your money.
• The “YOLO Economy” and why young people have lost all faith in the system.
• The broken social contract: why cheaters are winning and rule-followers are losing.
• How to survive the affordability crisis and the coming debt spiral.
• Practical steps to hedge against inflation with gold and smart investments.

If you’re tired of being played and want to learn how to win in a rigged system, this episode is a must-watch.

This is the way.

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Most entrepreneurs think the hardest part of building a company is the product.

For Jim McKelvey — co-founder of Square — the hardest part was the system around the product.

Because Square wasn’t just competing with other startups …

It was competing with regulations, middlemen, entrenched networks, and monopolies designed to keep outsiders out.

In this episode, Jim shares the mindset and tactics that helped Square go from a tiny card reader that processed credit card payments … to a company—now known as Block— that generates over $10 billion in gross profit.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the market is often “locked” on purpose
• How a simple hack can solve a seemingly complex problem
• How candor can sway investors more than confidence
• How Square survived by building something Amazon couldn’t copy

Timestamps:

• 00:12:26 – Engineering and art: Balancing an IBM job with glassblowing
• 00:15:46 – The family trauma that rewired Jim
• 00:36:26 – Losing a $2,000 sale — the moment Square was born
• 00:43:06 – Breaking into the credit card club: “We were violating 17 rules”
• 00:48:31 – The headphone jack hack that sidestepped Apple’s control
• 00:58:03 – The “140 reasons we might fail” pitch that won over investors
• 01:06:26 – The taxi ride that convinced Jim he had product-market fit
• 01:09:28 – Amazon attacks, and why copying doesn’t always work
• 01:13:18 – The founder’s job after success: choosing hard problems

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We're the best at hockey and want everyone to know it. We talk about the incredible Gold Medal game on Sunday morning as USA Hockey wins their first Gold Medal since 1980. Canadians coping and more memories from the game (00:00:00-00:38:08). We talk some CBB and stumble upon the weirdness of Leveon Bell's twitter account (00:38:08-00:59:56). Who's back of the week including peptides and punch the monkey (00:59:56-01:19:04). Keith Yandle joins the show to talk about the Gold Medal game, how team USA was built what it means for USA hockey in general and more (01:19:04-02:01:29). We then welcome on Olympic Luger Zach DiGregorio to talk Luging, how he got into the sport, misconceptions and more (02:01:29-02:30:00). We finish with lottery ball numbers (02:30:00-02:33:32).

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• Prologue: A new documentary called The Boys and the Bees captures a moment where a six-year-old has a very unlikely wish, and his dad decides to grant it. Host Ira Glass talks with filmmaker Arielle Knight about what happens next. (9 minutes)
• Act One: John Tothill tells the story of Edward Dando, a 19th-century British glutton who would eat hundreds of oysters at a time and then run out on the check. John makes the case that we should all be more like Edward Dando. (15 minutes)
• Act Two: Producer Tobin Low listens in as Evan Roberts calls up an ex for the first time in years and tries to make the case that they should have been friends all along. (16 minutes)
• Act Three: Producer Zoe Chace brings us a dispatch from a courtroom in Texas this week, where on the very first day of a landmark federal trial about Antifa, the judge makes an unusual decision that no one sees coming. (15 minutes)

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