The Chris Voss Show

Living Intentionally by Viterose Van Huis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGWFSJMN

From an early age, we are influenced by many different voices that constantly suggest how to be more beautiful, healthy, and wealthy, making it challenging for us to set clear intentions for ourselves. Living intentionally means living a life of knowing who we are. We don’t have a life; we are life. All we need to do is trust our intentions and the enabling force that powers our intentions. In an inspiring guide, Elaine Van Huis shares insight into a multitude of life experiences both in Barbados and the United States as she learned the value of setting intentions and maintaining a positive mindset to achieve her goals—even during challenging times. As she reveals how she transformed into a wife, mother, and more, Elaine leads others through her lessons learned on her evolutionary journey as she attempted to stay present, visualize the best possible outcome to every situation, intentionally grow old, and move away from misguided and negative intentions. Living Intentionally shares the personal experiences of a lifelong learner who has navigated the twists and turns of life with purpose, grace, and peace to help others do the same. “This easily digested read is so important since it makes clear how this power we have in our own minds answers our collective human failure to reduce conflict and achieve more harmony in our world today.” —Richard Harrison

Touched by the Hand of God: In the City of Angels SEND ME! by Patricia L Blake

https://www.amazon.ca/Touched-Hand-God-City-Angels/dp/1997587025

This writing is a multi-faceted personal testimony of life changing miracles, faith, guardian angels, and overcoming adversity with strength, courage and relentless resolve under fire.

Join the author, Patricia L. Blake, in her personal journey based on a span of thirty-three years with the Los Angeles Police Department. These experiences on the force reflect the human emotional side of police work, deep bonds forged in the line of duty, and a true partnership with the community.

The writing is dedicated to all our brave First Responders – our military, law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel who are called to protect and rescue total strangers in their desperate time of need.

Hang on for a wild ride filled with twists and turns to the very end, where the reader is promised a shocking unexpected tapestry of emotion, including a newly added special dedication section in memory of the legacy of one of her cherished partners.

But there are more incredible surprises waiting at the end, guaranteed to captivate and resonate with the reader. One small clue – the final prose, with the theme “SEND ME”, Isaiah 6:8 will resonate with audiences everywhere with front-row seats into the world of law enforcement based on compelling stories; capturing the heart, leaving indelible hoofprints imprinted on your heart forever.

SEND ME: Isaiah 6:8

A Different Approach and Other Stories by Alex Grant

https://www.amazon.com/Different-Approach-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B0FF3PZ1QT

What happens when the ordinary turns disturbingly extraordinary?

A Different Approach and Other Stories * is a darkly compelling collection of thought-provoking tales from author Alex Grant—stories that twist the familiar, challenge perception, and expose the fine line between normality and madness.

Each story explores the unsettling undercurrents of human nature and modern society. From moral experiments gone wrong to eerie childhood memories and the consequences of casual cruelty, Grant’s writing balances sharp satire with haunting realism. These are not tales of monsters—but of people, choices, and systems pushed to their logical extremes.

In this captivating collection, you’ll encounter:

A chilling new form of justice where punishment truly “fits the crime.”

A council worker who signs a seemingly routine contract with horrifying consequences.

A man haunted by a childhood vision he cannot explain.

Ordinary lives unravelling in unexpected, often darkly comic ways.

Grant’s stories are unnervingly plausible—anchored in everyday details yet spiraling into moral and psychological unease. Witty, unsettling, and profoundly human, A Different Approach and Other Stories invites readers to question not just what happens—but why.

If you enjoy the moral unease of Black Mirror, the dark irony of Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected, or the quiet dread of Ian McEwan’s early works, you’ll be riveted by Alex Grant’s unforgettable short fiction.

About the author

Alex loves reading novels, but having grown up in the punk era, he also values writing that is sharp, direct, and entertaining. However, his stories are far from the literary equivalent of a simple three-chord thrash. Instead, they are layered and thought-provoking, inviting multiple readings to fully appreciate their depth and complexity. An economist by profession, his interests span the criminal justice system, the spiritual dimension of life, and playing bass guitar. He also enjoys the croquet game as quintessentially English as it is vicious.

I Survived the Starr Hill Gang: The True Story of Kids Playing in Wild Alaska by John Bertholl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKYS81F2

Time travel is real! Just open this book and read. You’ll be transported back to 1950’s Alaska led by a master storyteller and guide. Little Johnny tells it like it is for a young boy growing up in Alaska way back in the day. Things were different back then. People? Not so much. We all know the Starr Hill Gang. They have different names in our lives, but they’re all around us. Little Johnny points them out just by telling us about his friends. When you return, the world will be different. Little Johnny reminds us what it’s like seeing the world for the first time…again.

~ Mitch Nelson: Professional Storyteller, Song Writer, Singer, and Harmonica Player.

Unlocking Peak Performance by Ditching Alcohol with Fred Auzenne of Clear Edge 90

Clearedge90.com

About the Guest(s):

Fred Auzenne is a transformative leader in the realm of alcohol management, focusing on high-achievers looking to enhance their performance by addressing alcohol consumption. His unique path includes overcoming personal adversity, having served in the U.S. Army and working in counterintelligence, ultimately leading to 25 years in executive development. Fred founded Clear Edge 90, a program tailored to assist individuals by treating alcohol as a performance variable rather than a recovery issue. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, he provides an innovative approach to achieving peak productivity and personal growth.

Episode Summary:

Dive into a riveting discussion with Fred Ozen on The Chris Voss Show, where we explore the intricate connections between alcohol consumption and performance. As one of the few remaining long-standing podcasts, The Chris Voss Show remains dedicated to bringing listeners thought-provoking content with guests who challenge everyday paradigms. Fred Auzenne, the founder of Clear Edge 90, reveals an often-overlooked variable in personal and professional success: alcohol. Learn why performance isn’t just about numbers but is also profoundly influenced by lifestyle choices.

Fred delves into the nuances of alcohol as an unseen barrier to achieving maximum output, particularly among high-functioning professionals like CEOs, entrepreneurs, and doctors. By breaking down the detrimental impact of “harmless” drinking habits, he illuminates the sharp contrast in productivity and well-being achieved by removing alcohol altogether. As alcohol remains a social norm, Fred provides listeners with practical strategies to reframe their approach, offering a 90-day program that substitutes old habits with performance-oriented routines. Engage with this insightful session to understand how alcohol-free living might just be the advantage you’ve been missing.

Key Takeaways:

Alcohol’s Impact on Performance: Fred Auzenne discusses how removing alcohol as a variable can significantly boost personal and professional productivity.

Mindful Drinking: The episode highlights innovative approaches to assessing and altering one’s relationship with alcohol for improved quality of life.

Clear Edge 90: Fred’s program offers a structured 90-day path to reassessing alcohol’s role in your life, emphasizing performance over recovery.

Social Norms vs. Personal Growth: Challenges social perceptions of alcohol use, offering strategies to thrive socially and professionally without it.

Empirical Evidence: Debunks the myth of moderation apps with no empirical evidence, showing Clear Edge 90 as an alternative backed by scientific studies.

Notable Quotes:

“There’s an enormous group of high-functioning people who’d never walk into a recovery room but produce dramatic results when they remove alcohol as a variable.”

“It’s costing them something. So I call it the alcohol-free advantage.”

“No one ever said, ‘I wish I could’ve had one more drink.’ Everyone thinks, ‘I wish I could’ve done this 10 years ago.'”

“You’re the same person at 9:00 AM that you are at 9:00 PM, which is a performance advantage.”

“By not consuming alcohol, you’re improving your performance both at your business, at your home, physically, mentally, emotionally.”