The Edge of Possible with Cameron Atlas

Cameron Atlas
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The Edge of Possible is a podcast dedicated to helping you become the most extraordinary version of yourself. Each week, Cameron Atlas sits down with those pushing boundaries, uncovering the mindsets, habits, and defining moments that fuel extraordinary performance and fulfillment. You’ll hear from renowned experts and world-class achievers on exactly how to break through to your next level. If you're ready to challenge what's possible both personally and professionally, subscribe now and together, let’s Unlock Your Edge.

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    Mashup Episode: How to Eliminate Self-Doubt and Build Unshakable Confidence

    Confidence isn’t about waiting for fear or self-doubt to disappear before you take action. It’s about building the evidence, doing the preparation, and learning how to move forward while the fear and hesitation are still there. In the next few episodes on The Edge of Possible, we're bringing you a series of mashups with some of the best bits from the most popular episodes this year. In this special mashup, you'll hear from four brilliant minds: Juan Bendana, Jim Keyes, Valentina Primo, and John Hagel. Together, we explore confidence, fear, and self-doubt from every angle, giving you practical reframes to bypass your limits and step into your next level of growth. In This Episode, You Will Learn The single word mindset shift that turns failure into temporary feedback.How to reprogram your "caveman brain" to bypass fear and act from your prefrontal cortex.The difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy, and why both are required for true confidence.How shifting your focus to a purpose bigger than yourself eliminates imposter syndrome.The three pillars to move beyond future-based fear: open-ended narratives, the passion of the explorer, and impact platforms.Why confident people actually experience more self-doubt than anyone else.Plus much more…What We Discuss: 00:00:00 - Episode Introduction00:00:34 - Why Confidence Matters00:02:02 - Self Doubt at Every Level00:04:12 - The Power of Yet00:05:59 - Fear of Judgment00:09:37 - Esteem Versus Efficacy00:12:23 - Comparison and Standards Trap00:14:42 - Don't Mind What Happens00:17:25 - Metacognition and Caveman Brain00:20:10 - Pilot Training Fear Lessons00:24:06 - Knowledge and Faith Tools00:29:31 - Energy Frequency and Self Talk00:31:33 - Preparation and Learning Mindset00:33:03 - Imposter Syndrome Cycles00:34:07 - Stop Trying to Fit00:35:54 - Purpose Over Problems00:38:05 - Help Goes Both Ways00:40:02 - Launching the Mission00:41:48 - Summit on the Brink00:44:33 - Confidence to Figure It Out00:46:04 - Letters and Reference Points00:50:32 - Fear and Future Threats00:54:15 - Three Pillars Beyond Fear00:57:16 - Explorer Passion and Curiosity1:00:18 - Platforms for Learning Together1:02:24 - Final Takeaways and Thanks Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  2. Sep 30 ·  Video

    Why Fun Is the Ultimate Fuel for Unlocking Potential and Passion with Joel Zeff

    When life gets busy and the pressure builds, it’s easy to treat fun as an afterthought or a luxury we’ll get to once everything else is finished. The reality is that fun isn't a reward for hard work, it is a fundamental fuel that drives our passion, resilience, and adaptability. In this episode, I sit down with work culture expert, humorist, and author Joel Zeff to unpack how the core principles of improv comedy can help us navigate change, step outside our comfort zone, and build high-performing cultures. This conversation is packed with actionable insights on creating an environment where passion and peak performance naturally thrive. In This Episode, You Will Learn Why fun is an essential fuel for sustaining long-term passion and performance.How to use the principles of improv comedy to embrace change and disruption.The critical difference between external control and choosing your reaction to adversity.How positive support and appreciation create true ownership and care within teams.Why staying in the game through discomfort is the key to unlocking long-term success.How to shift from a defeatist mindset to one of creative possibility.Plus much more…What We Discuss: 00:01 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Joel Zeff00:48 - Why Fun Fuels Passion01:52 - Choosing Joyful Work03:09 - Applause Changes Culture07:27 - Opportunity Ownership Passion09:50 - Worthy Of Recognition11:35 - Improv Embraces Change13:54 - Fear Of Mistakes16:14 - Mindset For Disruption22:41 - Defeatist To Empowered25:48 - Improv Lessons For Life30:17 - Be Present In The Moment34:16 - Silencing Self Criticism43:06 - “Yes And” As Support45:37 - Open Flexible Teammate48:00 - Stay In The Game51:08 - Guiding Light And Struggle53:32 - Saying Yes Creates Careers57:31 - Losing A Job Forward59:59 - Newspaper Blues Lesson1:03:23 - Confidence After Setbacks1:10:31 - Follow What You Love1:12:56 - Ta Da Celebration Habit1:17:45 - Embracing Kids Growing Up1:19:36 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:20:04 - Chicken Piccata Scholarship1:23:15 - Fun Belief And Friends1:27:11 - Where To Connect And Sign Off Follow & Connect With Joel:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelzeffFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoelzeff/YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/joelzeffcreative?ra=mWebsite: http://www.joelzeff.com Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  3. Sep 23 ·  Video

    The 3-Step Process for Radical Self-Leadership with Andrew Horn

    Integrity is often viewed as a static trait, something you either have or you don't. But real self-leadership requires looking at integrity as an active, daily practice. In this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and leadership coach, Andrew Horn. Andrew reveals his practical 3-step model for personal integrity, built on three non-negotiable pillars: knowing yourself, being yourself, and keeping your agreements. Together, we unpack how to reverse engineer your core values, navigate difficult emotions with curiosity rather than resistance, and how to use objective communication to eliminate drama and build deep connection. Whether you are striving to break through a personal plateau, lead your company with greater conviction, or align your daily actions with your core values, this episode serves as a practical guide for radical self-leadership. In This Episode, You Will Learn The 3-part framework of personal integrity and why it gives you total agency over your life.How to use the "Peaks and Valleys" exercise to extract and codify your non-negotiable core values.The crucial distinction between "dirty fuel" and "clean fuel" sources of motivation.How to process challenging emotions like doubt and anxiety using parts work and emotional inquiry.The 4-step Byron Katie framework to inspect limiting thoughts and dismantle self-directed shame.How to communicate authentically using Objective Non-Violent Communication (OFNR).The difference between vague intentions and clear, measurable agreements.Plus much more...What We Discuss:  00:01 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Andrew Horn 01:09 - Three Pillars of Integrity 01:43 - Knowing Yourself Identity 05:55 - Values Peaks and Valleys 16:17 - When Values Misalign 18:34 - Emotional Inquiry Parts Work 23:55 - Questioning Stories - The Work 33:19 - Dirty Fuel vs Clean Fuel 40:26 - Intentionality - ICAN Flow 44:21 - Being Yourself Mindset Shift 45:09 - Drama Triangle Roles 46:54 - Unmet Needs Behind Reactivity 49:06 - Radical Responsibility Shift 50:57 - Above The Line Archetypes 52:41 - Truthful Communication Framework 53:09 - Gestalt Origin Story 1:02:18 - OFNR Nonviolent Communication 1:05:55 - Requests And Five As 1:08:48 - Agreements And Boundaries 1:13:27 - Needs Desires Rule Of Three 1:16:33 - Spotlighting Shame Stories 1:24:27 - Integrity Through Agreements 1:26:02 - Men Shame And Connection 1:27:40 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge 1:31:00 - Weekly Check In Ritual 1:34:13 - Where To Find Andrew 1:36:01 - Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Andrew:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhornInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsandrewhorn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewHornWebsite: https://www.itsandrewhorn.com/ Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  4. Sep 16 ·  Video

    Do What the Competition Is Not Willing to Do with Vince Poscente

    What does it actually take to transform your life and go from a recreational athlete to competing in the Olympic Games in just four years? In this powerful episode, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and Olympian Vince Poscente. Vince reveals the exact mindset, mental strategies, and non-negotiable habits required to break through self-imposed limits and achieve the extraordinary. Together, we unpack how to align your conscious goals with your subconscious mind, how to use fear as a powerful lever for growth, and what it truly means to execute on the things your competition isn't willing to do.  Whether you are navigating an organizational shift, striving for peak performance, or rebuilding after a massive setback, this episode delivers a masterclass in adaptability, focus, and purposeful action. In This Episode, You Will Learn How Vince went from a recreational skier to competing in the Winter Olympics just four years later.The four-part framework for out-strategizing competition that has a 20-year head start.How to reframe fear and make it a functional lever for peak performance.Practical techniques to align your conscious mind with your subconscious mind.The crucial difference between climbing a mountain and digging yourself out of a devastating financial or emotional hole.Plus much more…What We Discuss: 0:00:01 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Vince Poscente0:01:01 - Find Your North0:02:49 - Swifter, Higher, Smarter0:04:15 - Calling And Early Doubts0:05:56 - Luge Reality Check0:09:20 - Ticket In The Stands0:11:20 - Decision And No Regrets0:15:27 - Alignment And Fun0:17:07 - Beat The Head Start0:18:08 - Four Column Strategy0:20:52 - Drops Of Dye0:25:15 - Research Like A Rebel0:27:43 - Fear As Fuel0:30:23 - Ant And Elephant0:37:16 - Gold Dot Triggers0:42:43 - Identity And Deservability0:46:40 - Identity, Beliefs, Shift0:47:10 - Affirmations Plus Gratitude0:48:28 - Silencing Doubtful Voices0:49:29 - Scratch The Record0:53:17 - Progress Drops Daily0:56:27 - Big Setbacks And Earthquakes1:03:22 - Your Best Is Enough1:06:01 - Values Create The Buzz1:10:00 - After Olympics Reinvention1:17:20 - Find Your Buzz Framework1:21:57 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:26:25 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Vince:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceposcente/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceposcente/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincePoscenteAuthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/VincePoscenteTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceposcenteWebsite: http://www.vinceposcente.com/ Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  5. Sep 9 ·  Video

    Feeling Stuck? How to Turn Adversity into Opportunity with Angela Gargano

    When life throws an unexpected curveball, whether that be an injury, a business failure, or a sudden change in direction, navigating the middle space between where you were and where you want to be can feel dark and overwhelming. Today's guest, Angela Gargano, understands this space intimately. After tearing her ACL on national television while competing on American Ninja Warrior, Angela refused to let that stop her, stepping back onto the course five more times while creating a global movement called The Pull-Up Revolution. In this episode, Angela shares the exact steps to navigate the "hallway in between," how to shift from fear-based thinking to conviction, and why taking "delusional action" might just be the secret weapon you need to unlock your next level. In This Episode, You Will Learn The framework for setting a firm deadline on disempowering feelings so you can regain mental clarity faster.How to take back control of your momentum by stripping away distractions and returning to your basic health foundation.How treating life as an experiment gives you the adaptability to pivot smoothly when disruptions hit.Why replacing "What if this goes wrong?" with "What if it all goes right?" fundamentally shifts your conviction and execution.The secret to implementing weekly "Delulu Days" to take unhinged risks and unlock massive unexpected breakthroughs.How to detach from short term pain and embrace long term vision when making bold, high risk decisions.Plus much more...What We Discuss: 0:00:01 - Episode Opener - What If It All Goes Right0:01:00 - Feel It Then Move0:02:50 - Setback Deadlines0:04:40 - Move The Emotion0:05:33 - Reset Negative Self Talk0:07:26 - ACL Tear On TV0:11:04 - Lean On Your People0:13:46 - The Hallway In Between0:16:37 - Hallway Keys Control0:23:17 - Make Progress Visible0:31:43 - Plan For Disruption0:37:18 - Delusional Action Mindset0:39:38 - Visualize It Going Right0:40:12 - From Want to Must0:42:05 - Beliefs and Vision Boards0:43:37 - Hallways and Helping Others0:44:40 - Key Steps Recap0:45:53 - Leadership as the New Hallway0:46:41 - Delulu Day Bold Moves0:49:42 - Pull-Up Revolution Origin0:51:16 - Why Pull-Ups Change Lives0:54:39 - Retiring from Ninja Warrior0:55:25 - Reinvention and Identity Gap0:59:20 - Debt Desperation and Drive1:05:48 - Reverse Engineer the Reality1:09:17 - Finding Purpose and Space1:12:24 - Morning Rituals and Reflection1:14:08 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge1:17:00 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Angela:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gargano/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaGarganoFitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaGarganoFitnessWebsite: http://www.angela-gargano.com Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  6. Sep 2 ·  Video

    How to Eliminate Self-Doubt & Take Control of your Life with Jim Keyes

    What holds us back from achieving our highest potential? For former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, Jim Keyes, the answer is simple: fear and self-doubt.  From growing up in a home with no running water to leading global corporations, becoming a commercial pilot, writing books, and advocating for educational transformation, Jim has built an extraordinary life around a core belief: there's no such thing as failure, only opportunities to learn and evolve. In this episode, we dive deep into the power of metacognition, overcoming the "caveman brain" response to fear, and how to build unshakable self-confidence through preparation. We explore the traits of great leaders, how AI can revolutionize personalized learning, and why taking 100% responsibility for your life is the ultimate key to freedom. In This Episode, You Will Learn Why taking 100% personal responsibility turns adversity into your ultimate superpower.How to use metacognition to interrupt negative self-talk and overcome fear.The critical difference between the "will to win" and the "will to prepare to win."The potential for AI to create personalized learning models that eliminate traditional learning disabilities.Jim's core framework for performance: Change, Confidence, and Clarity.Plus much more…What We Discuss: 00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Jim Keyes00:38 - No Such Thing As Failure02:02 - Catastrophic Childhood Lessons05:18 - Embarrassment And Trying Anyway07:12 - Metacognition And Caveman Brain09:57 - Pilot Training And Good Fear13:53 - Knowledge And Faith To Cope16:44 - Self Belief Preparation And Energy24:13 - Adversity Trust And Relationships29:51 - Leadership People And Hard Calls35:25 - Change, Confidence, Clarity Framework40:27 - AI And The Future Of Learning47:01 - EdTech Operating System Moonshot49:47 - Building an Education OS50:56 - Lessons From 7-Eleven & Red Cross53:01 - Scaling Equity With Data55:58 - Governance-Like App Store01:01:20 - AI That Teaches Thinking01:06:22 - From Perception To Perspective01:10:45 - Responsibility Change Confidence01:23:55 - Clarity, Listening, Curiosity01:29:00 - Collaboration, Culture, Character01:35:14 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge & Wrap-UpFollow & Connect With Jim:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JkeyesauthorWebsite: https://www.jameswkeyes.com/ Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  7. Aug 26 ·  Video

    How To Reclaim Joy and Boost Your Productivity By 31% with Jenn Whitmer

    We often treat joy as an afterthought or a luxury saved for the weekend. But with workplace anxiety rising and in a recent study, 80% of employees reporting toxic work cultures, the absence of joy is costing us our health, our performance, and our connection with others. My guest this week, Jenn Whitmer, author of Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work and Life, shares why joy isn't just a fleeting, surface-level emotion, but a deeply rooted strategy that can transform your leadership, lower stress, and boost productivity by 31%. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of joy, how to navigate toxic environments without losing your mind, and practical ways to design your daily rhythms so that your future self thanks you. In This Episode, You Will Learn The 3-part framework that defines true joy: feeling fortunate, belonging, and connecting to purpose.Why cultivating joy at work increases individual productivity by 31%.How implementing the "Joy Ratio" can help reduce toil to under 10% of your day.Simple somatic tools like "Name, Rate, Find" to process negative emotions before taking them home to your family.How to shift from rigid control to open-ended curiosity using the "Tell Me More" framework.Plus much more…What We Discuss: 00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Jenn Whitmer00:53 - Defining Real Joy03:27 - Rooted Joy Not Perks05:25 - The Cost Of No Joy07:36 - Joy Versus Happiness10:30 - Joy Ratio Framework13:46 - Discipline And Rhythms20:26 - Joyosity Explorer Map23:23 - Values And Permission26:31 - Surviving Toxic Workplaces30:58 - Containing Stress At Home37:01 - Emotions And The Bird Story39:14 - Bird Fight Release40:41 - Stress Cycle Tools44:29 - Workplace Limits46:29 - Handling Complaints50:48 - Redirecting Venting54:12 - Questions and Tone55:10 - Job Crafting Joy58:44 - Weighty vs Easy Wins01:06:48 - Curiosity and Story01:10:29 - Beyond Toxic Positivity01:12:20 - Clumsy Kid Optimism01:13:29 - Strengths Become Shadows01:14:20 - Bridge Moment Wakeup01:16:22 - Positivity With Reality01:17:41 - Patterns In Leadership01:19:59 - Personality And Enneagram01:21:33 - Change Your Mindset01:22:14 - Choices And Agency01:23:30 - Adaptation In Workplaces01:24:20 - AI And Human Purpose01:26:09 - Timeless Skillsets01:26:42 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge01:27:51 - Belief In Your Worth01:30:37 - Boss Night Ritual01:32:17 - Dinner Table Connection01:36:14 - Tech Free Meals01:39:07 - Kairos Time Rhythms01:43:04 - Where To Find JennFollow & Connect With Jenn:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennwhitmerspeaks/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_whitmerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenn_whitmerWebsite: https://jennwhitmer.comFollow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

  8. Aug 19 ·  Video

    Mastering The Mindset & Habits of Elite Performance with Jon Calvin

    The parallels between leadership and elite athletics run deep. Both environments demand relentless discipline, rapid adaptability, clear feedback loops, and the ability to execute under intense pressure. Today’s guest, Jon Calvin, operates at the intersection of both worlds. As the CEO of a $100 million healthcare organization, Jon leads high-performance teams through complex, highly regulated landscapes. Off the clock, he's an accomplished endurance athlete who has completed three full-distance Ironmans, five marathons, four half-Ironmans, and competitive HYROX races. In this conversation, Jon breaks down his approach to implementing the daily habits that build unshakeable mental toughness, how he develops high performance teams with a culture of radical ownership, and what it truly takes to hold yourself to a higher standard and execute with discipline when nobody else is watching. In This Episode, You Will Learn The parallels between endurance sports and high-stakes executive leadership.The exact weekly and quarterly rhythm Jon uses to execute OKRs across the executive team of a $100M organization.How Jon navigated a high-pressure corporate turnaround when the company was near bankruptcy.Practical self-talk and reference-point strategies to push through extreme mental and physical discomfort.The non-negotiable sleep, recovery, and habit-tracking routines required to sustain long-term peak performance.Plus much more…What We Discuss: 00:00 - Episode Opener and Introduction to the Podcast - Jon Calvin 00:56 - Sports To Business Parallels 02:32 - Measuring Success With OKRs 06:27 - Accountability Culture 12:04 - Tough Conversations Fast 13:07 - Small Tweaks Vs Transformations 17:16 - Mental Toughness Defined 20:45 - Habits For Hard Days 27:21 - Self Talk And Reference Points 39:20 - Handling Extreme Pressure 45:30 - Turnaround Confidence 46:01 - Hard Choices Restructure 47:11 - Prioritize Under Pressure 48:27 - Lessons Communication Cash 50:00 - Aging Recovery Upgrades 52:26 - Sleep Routine Deep Dive 54:32 - Eight Sleep Explained 59:16 - Team Culture Wellbeing 01:04 - Future Plans Health Why 01:07 - Balance Habits Audits 01:15 - Leading Through Uncertainty 01:21 - Urgency Systems Cadence 01:22 - Rapid Fire - Your Edge 01:28 - Where To Connect And Sign OffFollow & Connect With Jon:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondcalvin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonc05/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcalvin05Lone Star Circle of Care - Website: https://lonestarcares.org/Leander Athletic Club - Website: https://leanderathleticclub.com/  Follow Cameron: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cameronatlasYouTube: https://youtube.com/cameronatlasFacebook: https://facebook.com/cameronatlasLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cameronatlas Newsletter Sign Up: https://cameronatlas.com/newsletterBook Cameron to Speak: https://cameronatlas.com/speaking

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The Edge of Possible is a podcast dedicated to helping you become the most extraordinary version of yourself. Each week, Cameron Atlas sits down with those pushing boundaries, uncovering the mindsets, habits, and defining moments that fuel extraordinary performance and fulfillment. You’ll hear from renowned experts and world-class achievers on exactly how to break through to your next level. If you're ready to challenge what's possible both personally and professionally, subscribe now and together, let’s Unlock Your Edge.

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