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In this episode of Simple Joe, I share the fun origin of voicemail and a few memories of old-school answering machines, give you the weather for Bethel, Ohio and Cincinnati, celebrate birthdays like Dorothy Lamour, Dan Blocker, Susan Dey, Raven-Symoné, and Cincinnati’s own Joe Burrow, and mark Nobel Prize Day, Dewey Decimal System Day, and National Lager Day while I talk a bit about libraries and my favorite beers. Then for Wildcard Wednesday I dig into the truth behind the popular myth that we only use 10 percent of our brain, what modern brain imaging actually shows, why the idea of “hidden potential” is so attractive, and how our real limits often come from fear, habits, distraction, and lack of attention instead of unused brain power. If you want a thoughtful, encouraging reminder that your brain is fully online and that growth comes from courage, focus, and intentional choices, this episode is for you.

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