In a province that is home to a massive natural-gas project, a long-simmering insurgency has burst into horrific violence; we ask why the government <a href="https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2021/03/18/america-designates-a-new-branch-of-islamic-state-in-mozambique?utm_campaign=the-intelligence&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">seems to have lost control</a>. Our correspondent visits Minneapolis, where the police officer accused of murdering George Floyd <a href="https://espresso.economist.com/2255538166d2e6f3c6097c2c4df4e0be?utm_campaign=the-intelligence&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">goes on trial</a> today. And the existential threat to a bird that has forgotten <a href="https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/03/17/extinction-looms-for-a-bird-that-has-forgotten-how-to-sing?utm_campaign=the-intelligence&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to sing love songs</a>.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here <a href="http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a> &#10;&nbsp; <hr>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The smell of gas: insurgency in Mozambique

Nothing fails like success and the moment we fall in love with our proven patterns for winning, we’re on the path to irrelevance.

...disrupt or be disrupted.

...adapt or be defeated.

During this storm, rather than play victim and wish things were the way they used to be (those days are gone), elevate your leadership game and out-invent everyone around you.

Rather than freezing, create new value that your marketplace will adore. Products that customers now need more than ever and services that will help them make their desires real.

Suffering has always provided soil for awesome creativity, next-level productivity and innovation.

Keep Your Boots on the Ground

You know, there’s so much negativity in the world. And yet, there’s also such beauty. Our job is to battleproof our hope and to insulate our heroism.  By the doing of rituals that keep you connected with your finest self.

Commune With Nature to Batteproof Your Optimism

These are complex times and each of us needs to protect our positivity, defend our productivity and insulate our courage.

We are called human beings versus “human doings” for a reason: we’re meant to take breaks from our creativity, productivity and contribution to our community. Exhausted people never become game-changers. Or joyful souls.

Non-stop working [and social media checking] leaves no room for new ideas to incubate [and novel experiences to reform your imagination].

The pandemic has forced us all to slow down. This gives us the great chance to get to know ourselves better. Our gifts and talents. Our fears and wounds. And as we use this period to build higher selves, we remake tragedy into triumph.

One Way to Magnify Your Confidence in Uncertain Times

The greatest movement-makers all have one thing in common: they were masterful communicators. Through their words and ways of showing up, they have been able to persuade their people to follow them to the mountaintop.

For those who have been doing the early morning work to fortify their 4 Interior Empires of Mindset, Heartset, Healthset and Soulset this period of deep volatility will present opportunities to create, grow, strengthen and serve.

How to Have a Hard Conversation

Produce fresh solutions.

...disrupt or be disrupted.

...adapt or be defeated.

During this season, rather than play victim and wish things were the way they used to be (those days are gone), elevate your leadership game and out-invent everyone around you.

Rather than freezing, create new value that your marketplace will adore. Products that customers now need more than ever and services that will help them make their desires real.

Suffering has always provided soil for awesome creativity, next-level productivity and innovation.

Hope this message helps you build an extraordinary company and an exceptional movement in these uncertain times.

An Exercise to Help You Become Undefeatable in Your Marketplace

One fight pushes away 100 Opportunities

At first I wanted to create an arpeggio with a synth, because I associate waiting rooms with contemplation and had a typical SciFi-Sound in mind. But that always turned out to sound somewhat depressing, which might not be the music you want to play in a psychotherapist’s waiting room. 
So I came up with a more open vibe. Also, the birds in the background make me feel more relaxed.
In fact, they are chirping on solo while I'm writing this.

Green & Lush (disquiet0515)

How to maximize the light of Chanukah.

How I came to where I am.

In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Amir Odom. They discuss a Houston suspect leaving empty-handed after telling a fast-food employee it's his first robbery, Germany operating hundreds of fake far-right social media accounts, and the FBI agent who was suspended after complaining about the exaggerated threat of domestic terrorism meant to harass conservative Americans.

382. Andy, Amir Odom & DJ CTI: Houston Suspects First Robbery, Germany Operating Hundreds Fake Far-Right Social Media Accounts & FBI Agent Exposing Unjust Persecution Of Conservatives

Bestselling author of 15 books (including The 5AM Club), globally celebrated leadership expert and philanthropist; Robin Sharma is considered to be one of the top 5 leadership experts in the world. His work is embraced by rock stars, royalty, billionaires and many celebrity CEOs. 

Deeply passionate about helping children in need live happier, healthier lives, Robin founded The Robin Sharma Foundation for Children (RSFC) as a registered charitable foundation. 

Visit www.robinsharma.com to learn more.