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Published on 04 Jun 2019. Ken Honda is a bestselling author of self-development books in Japan. He’s written more than 50 books and sold more than 7 million copies of his titles since 2001.

Published on 01 May 2019. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is also the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her TED Talk "The power of vulnerability" has been viewed nearly 40 million times and Netflix has just released her special, "Call to Courage." In these speeches, and in our conversation, Brown explains why you can’t have courage without vulnerability. The Plug Zone Website: https://brenebrown.com/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en Netflix Special: https://www.netflix.com/brenebrown ***VOICEMAILS*** Have a question for Dan? Leave us a voicemail: 646-883-8326

Published on 08 May 2019. In this episode, I talk about why you shouldn't try to "stop procrastinating".  Episode Outline: Procrastination is a major struggle for everyone Without "doing the thing" you'll never see a result You'll just keep struggling, it affects your self-esteem and confidence which then affects your willingness to do stuff and try When we procrastinate it may be because we don't feel that we are capable or "good" at the thing My story of procrastinating with sending emails My story of procrastinating with recording course videos Self-doubt is the root We don't want to "stop procrastinating" isntead we want to "get better at..." Identify the main problem Audit your current abilities Start learning This is what I'm doing right now Apply for Leapspace: http://www.leapspace.co Applications are now open for the next round of Leapspace. Leapspace is a 12 week digital group coaching program designed to give you the skills, mentorship, and accountability you need to turn your passion into an impact-driven business. During the program, you and 14 other ambitious leapsters will connect with and learn from myself and multiple six-figure entrepreneurs so you can skip the learning curve and focus your energy on turning your passion or skills into a revenue generating online business or side-hustle. To apply head over to www.leapspace.co that's www.leapspace.co.

Published on 24 Jun 2015. Welcome to Season 4, Episode 8 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss how to start setting goals that actually work. When I speak, I’m amazed at how many people in the audience recognize the value of setting goals. I’m also surprised by how few actually do it. I’ve been setting and achieving big goals most of my life, and I’ve identified five simple goal-setting principles that will help you get results. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode, you’ll discover: How writing down our goals actually helps us accomplish them. Why it’s critical to keep reviewing your goals until they’re complete—plus one little hack to help you do it. Why it’s best to keep your goal list short—and why it helps to take your short list and make it even shorter. Why you need a mix of professional, relational, and personal-care goals. The necessity of making your goals as specific as possible. How discomfort can be your friend when it comes to achieving goals that really matter. Why you need to be careful in sharing your goals—but how to make selective goal-sharing work for you. Read the Transcript You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions. Join the Conversation My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this: Explore Additional Resources In this episode we mentioned the following resources: Book: Write it Down, Make it Happen by Henriette Anne Klauser Book: Push by Chalene Johnson Study: Dr. Gail Matthews’ research on written goals Goal-setting course: 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever Chrome App: List Goal Binge on All 13 Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here. Ask Me a Question

Published on 01 Apr 2019. Having won 28 medals, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history. He has trained and competed at the highest levels of elite swimming, has broken world records, and forged a lifelong career unrivaled by any other. Even after he announced his retirement in 2012, he made a valiant comeback in 2016 at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where he won five more gold medals to bring him up to a remarkable 23 first-place finishes. Today on the The Tony Robbins Podcast, you are about to hear from this legendary athlete, as he and Tony have a one-on-one interview at Tony’s private home, as part of a small event held for his Platinum Partners. You’ll hear Michael Phelps, who shares with the groups how he came to dominate the sport of swimming – and the setbacks he faced along the way. You’ll also hear from snowboarder Shaun White was also there, so you’ll hear a bit from him towards the end. (You can hear Shaun’s full interview right here on the podcast, a few episodes back). Michael has trained and competed in the swimming pool for the vast majority of his life. He made his Olympic debut at just 15 years old, and he spent the next 16 years mastering the sport through hard work and determination, intense focus, and an unwavering trust in his long-time coach, Bob Bowman. Touted as one of the greatest coach-athlete partnerships in the history of swimming, Michael opens up to Tony about his unbreakable relationship with Bob – who not only molded him into at supreme athlete, but who also played an essential role in his emotional upbringing. But not everything for Michael Phelps has been paved with gold, and his rise to the top was not without a series of well-publicized stumbles. In this interview, he opens up about his own struggle with depression, which affects over 40 million people in the U.S., and takes a particular toll on Olympic athletes who are on a biochemical high during the games, and afterwards, return home feeling empty and directionless. Now, Michael’s life is far different from what it once was. He’s a husband and father of two boys. He’s more patient. He spends time writing. He’s rekindling a relationship with his father. He’s not planning on another Olympic comeback – instead, he’s using his platform to help save lives through the Michael Phelps Foundation and his commitment to water safety and mental health programs and awareness. And as he shares with Tony, to him, that’s a comeback that’s bigger than winning an Olympic gold medal.

Published on 21 Sep 2016. "Don't count on motivation; count on discipline." - Jocko Willink Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. Jocko spent 20 years in the US Navy and commanded SEAL Team 3's task unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated special operations unit in the Iraq War. Upon returning to the US, Jocko served as the officer in charge of training for all West Coast SEAL teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic -- and perhaps psychotic -- combat training in the world (his words, not mine). After retiring from the Navy, he co-founded Echelon Front, a leadership and management consulting company and authored the number one New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win. Jocko did his first interview ever with me (find it here), and it took the Internet by storm. Now he joins us for round two to answer the questions you've been asking. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This episode is brought to you by Headspace, the world's most popular meditation app (with more than 4,000,000 users). It's used in more than 150 countries, and many of my closest friends swear by it. Try Headspace's free Take10 program-- 10 minutes of guided meditation a day for 10 days. It's like a warm bath for your mind. Meditation doesn't need to be complicated or expensive, and it's had a huge impact on my life. Try Headspace for free for a few days and see what I mean. This podcast is also brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service led by technologists from places like Apple. It has exploded in popularity in the last two years and now has more than $2.5B under management. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it's all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams. Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they'll show you -- for free -- exactly the portfolio they'd put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Well worth a few minutes to explore: wealthfront.com/tim.

Published on 01 Apr 2019. “You better not just be happy with a 9-to-5 job.” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)Go to netsuite.com/tai to download their FREE “Crushing the Five Barriers to Growth”Problems hiring? Go to ziprecruiter.com/tai for a smarter way to hire for FREE!The jungle isn’t for everybody. But for those of us not fulfilled at our 9-to-5, we may be feeling the urge to bite off a new challenge. This is where it can get tricky if we’re not careful. Our gut tells us to leave, that our full potential will never be reached if we don’t take the leap of faith, yet we don’t know the exact territory we’re walking into. That’s why on today’s episode of The Tai Lopez Show, we are discussing the 8 rules of the jungle. When we pursue our entrepreneurial dreams, we must do our due diligence to have the best chance at success. Tune in to this episode to learn the intricacies of the jungle, so you know what to expect when you decide to pursue your passion with full force!Don’t forget! You can also listen to The Tai Lopez Show on Spotify! Click “Follow” and let me know what you think!“The best time management is spending the majority of the day on things you’re naturally good at.” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)Points to Keep In MindWarren Buffet says the most correlated factor to making your first million dollars is the age in which you startThe #1 reason why people give up on making their first million is an expectation of it being easyYour first business should be service-based where you sell your time (dog-walking, personal training, etc.)Today, you should start Internet-based businesses (social media marketing, home-sharing, e-commerce, etc.)As you rise in wealth, prepare for betrayal by developing thick skin“A nation is born stoic, and dies epicurean.” - Will DurantRead Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker to learn about time managementRead Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop TalkingBe sure you’re only working hard once you figure out what works for youExperiment with at least 12 different business ideas before settling on oneThere are 4 M’s to motivation: money/materialism, mating/love, movement/freedom, mastery/statusStart with reading every day to develop repetitive skills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published on 18 Feb 2016. In this episode: 1. ET's Limit. When does ET quit? 2. Why thinking beats hard work every time! 3. CJ reveals the gender of his new "why" 4. How to stop holding your gifts hostage 5. Execution is Worshipped: Jordan's World 6. The sure way to increase you circle of influence!

Published on 10 Dec 2018. We all want connection. We all want an amazing, sexy, supportive romantic relationship. So why is it so hard to find the person who can fill that position? Most often, it’s not other people that are the problem- it’s ourselves. We have so much hurt from our past that we haven’t worked through that keeps us from experience true connection with someone else. Hurt people hurt people. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I discuss what is keeping people from accepting love and why marriages fail with an incredible relationship guru: Stephan Labossiere. Stephan Labossiere a.k.a Stephan Speaks is a certified relationship coach, speaker, and author. From understanding the opposite sex to navigating the paths and avoiding the pitfalls of relationships and self-growth, Stephan's relationship advice and insight help countless individuals achieve an authentically amazing life. Seen, heard and chronicled in national and international media outlets including; the Tom Joyner Morning Show, The Examiner, ABC, and Huffington Post Live, to name a few. To coin a phrase by an individual who attended one of his speaking engagements, "he's definitely the relationship guy, all relationships all the time." Stephan talks about how important it is to heal before you get into a relationship. Otherwise, you’re going to be projecting your past hurt onto your partner. He says that the most important part of every relationship is connection. Connection will bring chemistry. So get ready to learn all about the things that make a romantic relationship last on Episode 730. Some Questions I Ask: Who runs away from relationships that have potential more? Men or Women? (15:00) What makes you an expert on relationships? (19:00) What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned in a relationship? (22:00) What are the key things people should be looking for in a partner? (24:00) How often should we be talking about our sexual needs? (35:00) How do you manifest “the one?” (42:00) When someone feels like they have found “the one,” what are the conversations they should have to know it’s the right decision? (49:00) How do you know when you should end a relationship? (1:08:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: The number one thing holding people back from successful relationships (10:00) Why men ruin relationships more than women (18:00) How abstinence helped Stephan see things more clearly (20:00) The things that every great relationship needs (23:00) About the “Who Hurt Me” List (39:00) The attitude many women have that pushes men away (44:00) The truth about open relationships (58:00) The one thing that Stephan wishes men knew about women (1:13:00) And much more...

Published on 28 May 2018. “I think a lot of people look at ‘happiness’ as a decision and I look at it as how I choose to live my life — doing things that make me happy with the people that make me happy.” Jesse Itzler It’s easy to take risks when your back is against the wall. But it’s the rare individual that will continue to push the envelope, face fear and embrace the unknown when that person could choose to live without self-imposed obstacles. Jesse Itzler is one such human. After a barnburner appearance on the podcast back in 2015 (check RRP #197 if you missed it), the man who lives so far “out of the box” that there is no box returns for another stellar exchange that does not disappoint. For those new to the show, this is a guy who fast-talked his way right out of college into a recording contract, ultimately taking his music all the way to MTV, the Billboard 100 and even an Emmy. Jesse then takes a wild entrepreneurial left-turn, creating and ultimately selling big companies like Marquis Jet, the world’s largest prepaid private jet card company, and Zico Coconut Water, before wooing Spanx founder (and Shark Tank guest host) Sarah Blakely all the way to the altar. Despite his tremendous success as a serial entrepreneur, Jesse started to feel his life stagnate. Desperate to avoid the malaise of risk adversity visited upon many a prosperous peer, he embarks on a hare-brained scheme to invite adventure back into his life by convincing Navy SEAL David Goggins — the most popular episode in the history of this show — to move in with him. David relents on one condition: that Jesse comply with David’s every demand, no matter how severe. The insanity that ensues is hilariously chronicled in Living With A SEAL, Jesse’s well deserved New York Times bestseller. He eats only fruit before noon. He runs 100 mile races. He raises millions for charity. And when he isn’t playing super dad to his four kids (check his Instagram stories for daily dad episodes), he’s an in demand motivational speaker (check out his TEDx Talk) who just happens to own the Atlanta Hawks NBA franchise with a few friends. No biggie. So the question is: how does this guy have such an extraordinary life? Jesse boils it down to one singular mission statement: Live life full blast. Never be afraid to fail. And never, ever allow yourself to stagnate. In an effort to cultivate community around this ethos, Jesse recently launched Made of Challenges, a series of totally unique, end-to-end weekend experiences that are one part wellness retreat (complete with glamping tents and world-class speakers), one part next-level athletic challenge. Come August is Made of Denali, which entails jogging, hiking or crawling up a mountain in Utah, taking a gondola down, and repeating nine times until you have climbed 20,310 vertical feet — the equivalent of Mt. Denali, the highest peak in North America. In addition, Jesse has a new book coming out this week. An inward-facing sequel to his Goggins-fueled physical escapades, a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1478993421/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ricroloffweb-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1478993421&link...

Published on 28 Jun 2016. Joshua & Ryan discuss debt, credit scores, credit cards, investments, and much more, and they answer the following questions: Should you keep credit cards or cancel them after you pay them off? Should you invest money while you're paying off debt or put all the money toward paying off the debt? Should you use federal income-based repayment programs if you have student-loan debt? How do you form a financial team with your partner who thinks some debt is okay? Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Published on 17 May 2019. Episode 586 - What tough things have you been through in your life? Do you wear them like a badge of honor, proudly displaying them for all to see? It's time to let go of them and realize that you are holding on to what is really holding you back. In this episode, I am going to dive into this topic and teach you how to create a new story.

Published on 12 Dec 2017. I wish I could take everything Ray Dalio said and turn it into a book. But he already did that. It’s called, “Principles: Life and Work.” And I’m going to be re-reading it for the rest of my life. He defines principles as “ways of successfully dealing with reality to get what you want out of life.” And he’s revealing how he used these principles to build BridgeWater Associates, (which manages $150 BILLION in assets. Globally.) He told me story after story. How he went broke. How he started over. How he built a community within the walls of business. How he wrote his book. Love his family, teaches his students, learns from life… “I think you're faced with choices. Those are the times that test your values…” “Being successful is hard,” he said. “But it’s a lot harder to live a life you don’t want.” Then he said, “habit is the main controller of all of us.” And (for me) it all came down to one formula: He said, “Dreams + reality + determination = a successful life.”   Show Notes: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Ray founded Bridgewater Associates, LP, a hedge fund that manages $150 billion in global investments. Listen to Ray’s TED Talk   “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg (And you can listen to my interview with Charles - Ep. 161 – Charles Duhigg: Be Smarter, Faster, Better… And Most of All Be Free  Also check out this video from Ray if you want to learn more about economics.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: iTunes Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram

Published on 05 May 2016. Your higher self is calling you...can you hear it?  Are you there?  If not, you're missing out on all the amazing possibilities of what your life could be...

Published on 10 Dec 2018. How To Be a Happy Person

Published on 06 May 2019. For thousands of years, men's lives were structured by rituals -- rituals that helped them mark significant events, make sense of the world, and move from one phase of life to the next. In our modern age, our lives are largely devoid of rituals, and my guest today says we're worse off for it. His name is William Ayot, and he’s a poet, men’s group facilitator, ritual leader, and the author of Re-Enchanting the Forest: Meaningful Ritual in a Secular World. We begin our conversation discussing William’s introduction to the power of ritual, why rituals have declined in Western culture, and what makes a ritual, a ritual. We then discuss the history of the mythopoetic men’s movement kickstarted by Robert Bly and his book Iron John. William then unpacks why it's important for men to undergo a rite of passage, why it's never too late to participate in one, and how men can have multiple rites of passage over their lifetime. We discuss how to give your son a rite of passage as well. William also provides some ideas for daily rituals you can incorporate in your life to provide more meaning and enchantment to existence. We end our conversation with William’s advice on how to get started with a men’s group. Get the show notes at aom.is/ritual.

Published on 20 Jul 2017. Tim Grover (@ATTACKATHLETICS) is the legendary trainer called upon by athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant when they want to be at the top of their game. He's the CEO of Attack Athletics and author of Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable. "Unless you have that mindset, skillset does not matter." -Tim Grover The Cheat Sheet: Putting aside inspirational Internet meme bromides, What does it really mean to be relentless? Why does every team need cleaners, closers, and coolers? Relentlessness can be taught; we all have a trigger that puts us in the zone to maximize our pursuit of excellence. Learn how to increase your threshold for high-pressure situations to perform better under stress. Find out how to harness your dark side and not let it control you (while understanding the consequences). And so much more... Full show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/636/ Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Hate grocery shopping but you love to cook? Blue Apron delivers recipes and farm fresh ingredients to you. As an Art of Charm listener, you get your first two meals free here! With Business Platinum from American Express, it's not about where you are, it's about where you want to take your business next. Explore the Power of The Business Platinum Card here! SmartMouth is the only activated oral rinse clinically proven to eliminate existing bad breath and prevent it from returning for a full twelve hours per rinse. Visit SmartMouth.com to get an in-depth, scientific analysis of how SmartMouth is able to deliver such incredible results! Distinctive style meets unique spirit in the all-new crossover Toyota C-HR. Check out Toyota.com/C-HR to learn more! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Free yourself from typing notes, reports, and documents by going with the transcriptionists we trust here at AoC: TranscriptionOutsourcing.net -- 99% or higher accuracy guaranteed!   HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

Published on 02 May 2019. We all have had bad habits that stop us from living our best lives. In this episode, learn the three worst morning routines people have, and the best way to avoid them to have the most productive day. When protecting your morning, consider this: “You need to find the time to more strategically prepare and win your days. Your dreams require that preparation.”

Published on 08 Jul 2017. A note to the listener 🙂 For the rest of July I’m taking a little break BUT that means I’ll be pulling out and replaying some of the classic OG episodes. I love you lots! Today on Real Talk with Ashley: -Why you should embrace meditation -What meditation is and what it can do for...

Published on 12 Dec 2018. Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha shares 5 ways to redefine success.