Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When Everything Feels Out of Control: One Move That Changes Everything

What do you do…
when everything you’re responsible for suddenly slips out of your control?
As I head into the NAB Show—connecting with broadcasters and continuing conversations around Flipping the Format on the Fear of Failure and Dead Air—

I found myself reflecting on a pivotal moment in the story.

In Dead Air, Mike Harris faces a complete systems failure.
Signals down.
Information unclear.
Pressure building.
And instead of reacting… he pauses.
Not dramatic. Not heroic.
Just enough space to steady himself—so he can think, and take one next step.
That moment?
It’s not fiction.
It’s how regulation actually works.
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In this video:
• What happens in the brain when pressure spikes
• Why anxiety can shut down clear thinking
• How one small action restores a sense of control
• The connection between breath, environment, and decision-making
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If this resonates…
You don’t need to solve everything at once.
You just need one move that shifts you forward.
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Stay Connected:
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Explore More:
🎧 Radio Is Not Dead Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr69e2K-sb1fbLeXo9aym4L2IKaonD7EQ
📘 Dead Air: The Day the Music Died
amazon.com/Dead-Air-Day-Music-Died-ebook/dp/B0DXFSMGGD
📩 Flipping the Format on the Fear of Failure
amazon.com/dp/B0FWZCQK2C
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