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A Course In Miracles #77 - Another Lesson On Forgiveness

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 25, 2024 11:33 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
On of the recent lessons on salvation there was a quick mention that my function here is to forgive the world for all the errors I have made and thus by doing that I am released from them with all the world. (The lesson is for all of us not just me) And I dont think that lesson is taught in a re...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #48 - Annoying Things In Real Estate #2

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 24, 2024 18:40 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
One of the things that most buyers, sellers and realtors talk about is that you should get a pre approval for a loan before looking at homes. However, there are times when buyers want to look without pre approvals. The annoying situations is when buyers know they cant be approved for a while but...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #47 - Most Annoying Things In Real Estate #1

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 23, 2024 13:43 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
I think most people would agree with the one at the top of me list. Realtors not getting back to you. As a Realtor I do follow up with buyers, sellers and agents often. I suppose there are times I forget to follow up with someone unintentionally. This mention pertains to no follow up after sever...

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AI-Related Practice Management Considerations for Law Firms

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - April 23, 2024 12:14 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
A discussion for law firms about how to incorporate AI in their practice management, including staff considerations, the “billable hour,” and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States...

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A Course In Miracles #76 - Separation vs One Self

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 22, 2024 20:55 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
I mentioned separation from time to time when doing these videos so today I am going to talk in more detail about what that means compared to your one self.

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The Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Trust & Estate Law

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - April 16, 2024 11:52 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
A law professor offers insights into the risks, rewards, duties and ethical considerations of lawyers using AI in their T&E practices. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around t...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #46 - Mid April Minnesota Real Estate Update

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 15, 2024 17:17 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We are in the spring real estate market and it is interesting to see once again how tough it is for buyers. This video is a 2 minute summary of the Minnesota Real Estate Market!

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A Course In Miracles #75 - God Is Also Happiness!

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 12, 2024 16:55 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
God, being Love, is also happiness. Last time I talked about the undoing of the not real. We also need to undo not being loving and not being happy. We need to remember we are created in His image which is Love...which also is happiness!  In this message what is interesting when I was talking ab...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #45 - Selling For Sale By Owner Makes Less Sense Now!

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 10, 2024 19:20 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Selling for sale by owner is something sellers from time to time explore. Over the years through other statistics and some of my own tracking the actual numbers for saving money rarely actually NETs the sellers more money. Now it will even make less sense for sellers to sell for sale by owner go...

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What Is Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on T&E Law in 2024 and Beyond?

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - April 09, 2024 20:33 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
A primer on the types and uses of AI, then a deeper dive into the impact on trust and estate law from types to applications to ethical considerations. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United Sta...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #44 - Common Questions We Get #1?

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 04, 2024 19:54 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
One of the most common questions we get is when we have a listing and we get a direct call from a buyer. They will ask, When can I take a look at ...property xyz? And the normal response from me is I need more information and here is why...

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A Course In Miracles #74 - Undoing the Not Real

Real Life Impact Podcast - April 02, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
With the continued daily lesson I do myself with the course in miracles one of the things I would say most people are just the "undoing of the not real" away from feeling better.

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The IRS Ruling on Modifying a Grantor Trust

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - April 02, 2024 16:39 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
Explore the gift tax implications for trust beneficiaries modifying grantor trusts in IRS CCA 202352018, with nuanced analysis and estate planning insights. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the Unit...

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A Mission to Brighten Lives at Camp Sunshine ft Beth Patton

Gaston's Great - March 28, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/TDL6P3Sk7pg?si=GdizXW7xFxgFmWNX In this heartwarming episode of "Gaston's Great," we sit down with Beth Patton, a key figure behind Camp Sunshine's transformative mission. Beth shares the remarkable story of how Camp Sunshine offers an unforgettable summer experience...

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A Course In Miracles #73- Seeking The Kingdom

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 26, 2024 18:14 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
For many of my earlier years of going to church I did not really understand what the "Kingdom of Heaven" really meant. I think much of that is because different people with spiritual authority explain it differently. In my studies in the course in miracles seeking the kingdom of heaven is about ...

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The New Normal for Charitable Tax Planning

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - March 25, 2024 23:40 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
Exploring crucial aspects of charitable tax planning: contemporaneous written acknowledgments, qualified appraisals, and anticipatory assignment of income. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the Unite...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #43 - Problem Solving

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 25, 2024 21:27 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Its very rare there is not a problem to solve in a real estate transaction. Sometime its needed to be solved before listing a property. Other times things comes up during the buyers financings or during the inspection. Realtors need to be able to help with the solutions for all the problems.

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Stephanie Scott, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation - Episode 114

BeCause & Effect - March 21, 2024 17:01 - 56 minutes
Stephanie Scott, Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, joins us to talk about her work with the NCTR (http://www.nctr.ca/) and the importance of collecting and preserving Survivors' stories and the effect of Indian Residential Schools on our country. O...

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Guiding with Purpose: Unpacking Principle #5 from 'The Way of The Shepherd

Gaston's Great - March 21, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/7LQvROdXrAo?si=gbWdQsMl0NkBfGX- In this episode, hosts Steven and Mark delve into the essence of leadership through a discussion centered around Principle #5 from "The Way of The Shepherd." Exploring the vital role of direction in effective leadership, they reflect o...

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What's Happening In Minnesota Real Estate - Episode #32

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 20, 2024 18:48 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The Spring Market is here for Minnesota Real Estate.  The Carstensen Team with RE/MAX results talks about the still current lack of inventory for Minnesota homes.  And we do spend several Minnesota talking about the real estate settlement cases you may have heard about on the news.

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A Discussion of Ante-Mortem Probate

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - March 19, 2024 18:25 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
A law professor discusses updates in ante-mortem probate, aka pre-mortem probate, exploring benefits, risks, and state procedures in the evolving legal terrain. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the ...

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A Course In Miracles #72 - The Function God Gave Us- Further Explained

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 19, 2024 03:34 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Grievances cause separation. Truly your function is to be connected to God. To know truth. Not to be seperated and disconnected. Yet how do we do that in the noise of the world?

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #42 - Making sight unseen offers?

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 14, 2024 19:58 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
One of the things we sometimes see on coming soon listings for example that look like they will be a "Hot" property is site unseen offers. But should you make a sight unseen offer?

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Women Shaping Change: Conversation with Community Catalyst Jennifer Davis

Gaston's Great - March 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/52A-lIaa-vI Join us  as we delve into the remarkable journey of Jennifer Davis, a driving force behind community development. Discover Jennifer's compelling 'why' as we explore her beginnings, motivations, and the pivotal moments that ignited her passion for making a ...

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Dissociative Identity Disorder: You, Plural

Playing With Marbles - March 13, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes
The term “dissociation” is a hot topic amongst those who study the brain. An example of dissociation that most of us can relate to is when you’re reading or scrolling through social media and you realize that your mind is elsewhere, that you haven’t actually absorbed the information in front of ...

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Tips for Preparing a Federal Estate Tax Return

ACTEC Trust & Estate Talk - March 12, 2024 19:46 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
An estate expert offers tips to professionals preparing a Federal Estate Tax Return, form 706, such as adjustable taxable gifts, real property, and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United ...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #41- Should a buyer skip doing a home inspection?

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 12, 2024 14:11 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Often times in a heavily contested multiple offer situation we will see some of the buyers waive doing a home inspection. But is that something that a buyer should do? And if so, what could happen?

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A Course In Miracles #71 - In Order To Use The Function God Gave You...

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 11, 2024 17:35 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In order to use the function you were given we need to forgive. Not a new message in this series but a reminder. In the course one of the lessons was that love hold no grievances. Thus the starting point of walking in love, and using the function God gave us is to reflect on if we are holding gr...

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2024 Real Estate Shift Show #40 - Late Night Real Estate Work

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 10, 2024 03:35 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Real estate can be a long hour business in the hotter times of the year. What are the common things a Realtor is working on late into the evening?

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A Course In Miracles #70 - More On The Function We Are Given

Real Life Impact Podcast - March 08, 2024 14:48 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
For the current theme of these messages I am talking about the function God gave us and from a church view it would be to live like Jesus. The Course in Miracle really helps to break it down to daily lessons to help with this. We are created in Love is one thing to remember.