[Music] Fear has this remarkable way of shrinking us. For some it may be the fear of heights. For others the fear of small spaces.But believe it or not, for me it's the fear of public speaking. Hello everyone. My name is Aisha and I am here before you to speak to you about fear.Not the kind that makes you jump when the door slams shut, but the kind that sits quietly in your mind, building walls and holding you back from living a fuller life. Together, let's explore how we can confront to this issue and why ...

Goal Setting & Achievement - The speaker initially aimed to sell $100,000 in real estate, highlighting the importance of setting goals [1][11] - The speaker emphasizes identifying "joy trends" to understand one's true "why" behind goals, suggesting that perceived reasons may differ from actual passions [2][5] - The speaker advises setting a 5-10 year goal aligned with an ideal life, rather than pursuing goals based on external expectations [8][10] Personal Fulfillment & Authenticity - The speaker advocates for vulnerability and authenticity as essential for fulfillment, citing examples of public figures who shared their stories [14][15][16] - The speaker highlights the importance of aligning actions with one's true self for achieving fulfillment [17] Environment & Community - The speaker stresses the significant impact of one's environment and community on mindset, goals, and available resources [17][18] - The speaker shares a personal experience where sharing a goal with supportive coworkers led to encouragement and bigger thinking [19][20] Taking Action & Overcoming Fear - The speaker encourages taking bold action towards one's vision, even without feeling fully prepared [21] - The speaker shares the experience of opening a coffee shop with limited experience, emphasizing the value of real-life learning [21][22][24][25] - The speaker encourages listeners to begin working towards their goals without waiting for permission or feeling completely ready [26]

Core Insights - Airlines are experiencing a turnaround due to a surge in premium travel, despite initial economic uncertainties and tariff announcements affecting the industry negatively at the start of the year [1][2]. Financial Performance - Delta Air Lines reported record revenue of $15.5 billion for Q2, with pre-tax profits of $1.8 billion, leading to a 12% increase in stock price after exceeding Wall Street estimates [2]. - Delta's stock has gained over one-third in value over the past three months after a significant drop earlier in the year [2]. Market Trends - There is a notable shift in consumer behavior, with a decline in economy seat bookings being offset by a 5% increase in demand for premium products [6]. - Delta's target consumer demographic has a household income of at least $100,000, which constitutes about 40% of the U.S. population, indicating a wealth accumulation trend post-COVID [7]. Capacity Adjustments - Airlines have reduced domestic flight capacity, which is expected to decrease by 1% industry-wide by September, following a rise of about four percentage points through April [12]. - Delta's transatlantic capacity has increased, with revenues rising by 2% compared to last year's records, despite a slight decline in European travelers to the U.S. [14][15]. Future Outlook - The airline industry is expected to have a strong summer, particularly in transatlantic travel, although potential heatwaves and overtourism protests may lead to a shift in travel plans for Americans [16].

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and their markets have seen a big rebound in stock markets in the past three months. The Shanghai Composite up nearly 9%, the FXI ETF up more than 15%, the KWEB Internet ETF up about that amount as well. Joining us now is Brendan Ahern.He's the chief investment officer at Crane Shares. Brendan, bring us up to speed. I mean you might have heard a little bit of that discussion about um sort of the future of some companies like Apple in China but more specifically amid rumors swirling about the health of Xiinp ...

[Music] When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lark at every corner, maybe you heard this advice before. Be more confident. And most likely this is what you think when you hear it.If only it were that simple. But what is confidence. Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable.Also known as self-esteem. Add in the optimism that comes when you're certain of your abilities. And then empowered by this.Act courageously to face a challenge head on. This is confidence. ...

Tariffs and Trade - The original tariff deadline of July 9th was pushed back to August 1st [1] - Major countries have submitted counterproposals to the Trump administration to avoid tariffs [2] - The US has already collected $100 billion in tariffs, expected to reach $300 billion by year-end [4] - $300 billion on a four-year basis is a little over 1% of the US economy, but the impact will be a fraction of 1% after importers, exporters, and foreign governments absorb some of it [5] - Uncertainty around tariffs can erode investor confidence [7][9] - The Trump administration is using tariffs more broadly for diplomatic and other goals, not just trade [13][14] Crypto and Investment - The speaker is joining the board of Reserve One, a company focused on Bitcoin Treasury [18][19] - The speaker's initial objection to crypto was the lack of government regulation and professional investors [20] - Institutional investors like BlackRock and Fidelity are entering the crypto space, professionalizing the market [21][22] - Some firms are recommending allocations to Bitcoin, such as 5% of portfolios [24]

Right. What's changed in the last 6 months that you're looking at full year now coming in lower than where you were expecting things to be in January. Well, given the level of turbulence that we have seen, whe there's geopolitical conflicts going on in multiple regions around the world, you have the impact that we've seen from the tariff battles and all the global trade wars that are being waged.There's been a big pullback over the start of the year starting to wne a little bit but in terms of overall corpo ...

Hello. Imagine a person walks up to you then asks you a question. How do you feel.Sometimes deep down that's hard to describe. Or is it. What if I told you that this had something to do with your self-confidence. Well, what if I told you that you could regain that self-confidence.Today, I will talk about the importance of self-confidence and how you can be confident in yourself. Now, how many people in this audience can raise their hand for me. Well, you've just taken the first step in being confident in yo ...

Wow, I love that you took your time to be here today. Whether you're here to support a friend, family, or just for fun, the fact that you're here means that you care about growth and ideas. That's incredible.How did that feel. I just gave you a compliment. Nice, right.That's the power of a compliment. And today I'm going to be showing you why compliments matter, how to give and receive them, how they can turn and how they can turn you to a maverick, an icon, and a genius. Let me tell you a quick story.One d ...