Let's talk to our next guest more about this. He expects the P Senate to pass the bill in the next day or two that warns changes in the House could push its total passage to later this month. Don Schneider is deputy head of US policy at Piper Sandler.Don, it's good to see you. Did I get that about right. Yeah, that's right.Thanks for having me. So, what exactly do you expect in terms of changes in the Senate, maybe then in the House. And the timeline you think is not going to be that it's passed literally b ...

Financial Performance - McCormick reported a strong quarter with earnings beat off a 65 cent basis [1] - Management reaffirmed their full-year forecast [1] Growth Strategy & Market Focus - McCormick is a growth-oriented company focused on flavor, driving volume-led growth [1] - The company is investing in brand marketing, innovation, and distribution [1] - McCormick is focused on meeting the consumer where they are, with a product portfolio positioned well for both short-term and long-term trends [2][3] - McCormick is seeing growth across the store, flavoring food and beverage brands globally, and in the food service industry [5][6] - The company is working with emerging brands that are fast-growing and bringing health benefits to the consumer shelf [6] - McCormick's business in China is starting to show some gradual growth [7] Tariff & Sourcing - McCormick has done a nice job mitigating the tariff impact through 2025 [10] - Over 90% of products sold in the United States are made in the United States, but a great majority of ingredients are sourced outside the United States [11] - McCormick sources black pepper from multiple countries like Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam [12][13] Product Innovation - McCormick is driving innovation with heat-flavored products like Thai style chili pepper and Hatch chili pepper [16] - Cholula has expanded its hot sauce offerings, including an extra hot version based on consumer demand [17][18] - The company is relaunching its gourmet line with countertop-worthy packaging [22]

Personal Development & Success Measurement - Traditional benchmarks like KPIs, productivity trackers, social media metrics, and achievements are often used as measures of personal success, but they can be misleading [8] - The speaker proposes shifting the focus from "doing" and "achieving" to "becoming," emphasizing internal growth in areas like capacity, compassion, courage, integrity, grit, and kindness [9][11][12] - The "becoming scorecard" involves reflecting on daily growth in areas like self-awareness, courage, compassion, and learning [17][18][19][20][21] Overcoming Fear of Failure - Fear of failure can hinder individuals from pursuing ventures with the potential for failure, limiting opportunities [4] - The speaker's personal experience of avoiding challenging subjects in university qualification exams due to fear of failure led to difficulties later on [5][6][7] - Choosing courses relevant to personal growth, even if challenging, is aligned with the desired personal development [19] Fulfillment & Long-Term Impact - External validations and benchmarks provide fleeting happiness, while internal character development leads to lasting fulfillment [14][26] - Focusing on "becoming" ensures that even if goals are not met, the personal growth achieved along the way provides satisfaction [25][26] - The speaker's mentor advised reflecting daily on what was learned and how one grew, creating an internal compass for measuring what matters [15][16]

Keep your eyes on the long term. I'm very optimistic. I think the the problem with the world today is, you know, pessimism.Pessimists get the headlines. I mean, everybody trying to point out everything negative that can happen. But if you really look at this over a number of years instead of a number of hours or a number of days, I think the world's very optimistic. I mean, even what's happening in in the Middle East is you can look at it negative or you can look at it and say this is an opportunity for one ...

Growth & Adaptation - Adapting to change allows for true growth and thriving, even in tough circumstances [3] - Adapting doesn't mean changing who you are, but discovering new parts of yourself [4] - Growth often comes when stepping outside comfort zones and challenging oneself [5] Resilience & Learning - Resilience is the ability to bounce back after setbacks and learn from mistakes [6] - Every setback presents a lesson and every obstacle a chance to grow stronger [7] - Asking "What can I learn from this?" can help navigate uncertainty and uncover resilience, patience, and courage [7][9] Persistence & Effort - Growth requires effort and isn't always a straight line, with steps back offering chances to learn and adapt [10][11] - Embracing challenges, rather than resisting them, allows for flourishing in unexpected ways [12] - Even in the toughest times, the ability to bloom exists [12]

It starts with just one cup. One cup. A cup of warmth. A cup of comfort. A cup to push the edges of exhaustion back for just a little while longer.A cup that promises comfort, energy, clarity, and productivity. The very things you need to get through the day. One cup doesn't seem like much.One cup feels harmless, maybe even necessary. But what happens when one cup turns into two or three or five. What happens when the chase of energy slowly becomes an unbreakable cycle.Caffeine is the world's most widely co ...

So when I was first introduced to TEDex by one of my best friends in the whole world, Diana Rali, I was in love with the theme blooming. I mean, I think blooming is the perfect metaphor for the human experience. Really going through hardships but coming out on the other side, beautiful.But when I tried to incorporate this theme into my life, I stopped. I mean, looking back on this year, I was a mess. I mean, I guess you could say I was trying to bloom and then I wilted away and died.But one thing I did lear ...

Core Argument - Consistent actions, rather than striving for perfection, lead to lasting growth and success [1] - Consistency is defined as the ability to keep showing up and put in effort even when immediate results aren't obvious [1] Obstacles to Consistency - Fear of failure prevents individuals from prioritizing growth due to the fear of not being good at something initially or being judged [5][6] - Avoiding difficulty, stemming from the desire to avoid uncomfortable experiences, hinders consistency as individuals opt for immediate gratification over long-term benefits [7][8][9] - The pursuit of perfection can lead to neglecting consistent effort, with individuals becoming obsessed with visible results and forgetting that improvement takes time [10] Strategies for Improvement - Recognizing and addressing procrastination is crucial, as small changes can lead to massive results [1][3] - Making small, consistent efforts, such as a 10-minute walk, can be more effective than attempting drastic changes immediately [3] - Being mindful of fears and taking chances are essential for pushing forward and growing skills [13]

Everyone here has had a goal at some point in their life. Whether small or big, like an like a diet or an important project, we all had to overcome a barrier called starting. You know, you want to achieve something.You have an idea of how to get there, but most of the time you lose motivation very quickly. For example, I had a goal to give up on chocolate because I wanted to be fitter. I had an outline of an outline of a plan, but it turns out being fit actually takes work.Yeah, know I gave up in around 2 h ...

It's America's largest cement supplier. It's making its market debut today. Amrize.It's a spin-off from the Swiss building materials company, Wholesome. It starts trading here at the NYC. The ticker symbol will be AMRZ.About a $30 billion market cap. And joining us is the uh company CEO. He was the CEO of Pulsim previously, Yan Yanes.Good to have you here. Congrats on the on the spin. All right.One of the challenges always is figuring out who your shareholder base is going to be once you've spun off. you lo ...