Dec
08
Dr. Amishi Jha, the acclaimed author of Peak Mind, and a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, joins the show to discuss the importance of teaching our brains to be focused, aware, and attentive. The big question being asked: what can we do to strengthen the brain’s function? This is an area that Amishi has been studying ever since she received her PhD from the University of California-Davis and received her postdoctoral training...
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Dec
06
Today on the podcast, we have a question from a man named Chris who feels like he has all the passion and energy in the world, but doesn't know how to harness it, or where to start. If you're not sure what you're supposed to be doing, identify some things you like. What are you naturally curious about? What are some things that interest you? What excites you? It's okay to throw things at a...
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Dec
01
It’s been four years since I sat down for a chat with Mel Robbins, and our recent discussion will go down as one of my favorite podcasts for 2021. As a respected expert on personal development and behavior change, her insight is invaluable during a period of worldwide transition and—dare I say it—chaos. She’s an international bestselling author, and she has some powerful strategies for leaving anxiety behind and getting back to creative, productive work....
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Nov
29
Writing is a skillful art. But it’s not as flashy as playing a musical instrument or sand-painting. One reason for this is that we’ve all been taught how to write in school. So, when we think about writing a novel — and you have thought about it if you’re an avid reader — we expect it to be easy. But it’s not. Unlike other art forms, you cannot teach writing. If you have ever given...
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Nov
24
“Don’t take it personal. It’s just business.” How many times have you heard that statement? What about this one: “Leave your personal baggage at the door.” For decades, children and young adults have been trained to believe that emotions have no place in business. Toughen up! Get out of your feelings or get out of the office. Those words of tough love been passed down for generations of successful people, but serial entrepreneur, author, and...
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Nov
22
You may well be aware that the classic idea of stress — or at least the popular opinion of it — is that it's restraining. However, stress can also have a positive impact- this is eustress. In today’s micro show we’re going to explore how to use stress to your advantage. Eustress is what puts you on the spot to tackle necessary situations you would otherwise choose to keep away from. It helps you overcome...
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Nov
17
During a recent podcast with Malcolm Gladwell, we spent some time discussing the longevity of musician Paul Simon’s career. Not just his ability to continue creating music after more than 50 years on the scene, but the relevancy that keeps fans and industry elites hanging on for every new release. Some mainly know Paul as half of the iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel, but he has also been memorialized in the Rock n’ Roll Hall...
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Nov
15
Operating at the edge of your ability means at times you will inevitably feel like an imposter. It's a universal experience that complete beginners to seasoned experts share. To take it one step further, I would argue that imposter syndrome is a critical ingredient to the formula of mastery; self-awareness and an accurate understanding of one's skills foster growth, while too much self-doubt can be restraining and counter-productive. In today's episode I field two audience...
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Nov
10
Brace yourself for a TRULY powerful episode with the bestselling author and creative genius, Elizabeth Gilbert. Although best known for her memoir Eat, Pray, Love--which went on to sell over 12 million copies and became a film starring Julia Roberts—she’s also one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world… The whole world. Spend some time with her in your ears on today’s podcast and you’ll know why in under a minute... ...
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Nov
08
We're part of a society that constantly pulls us down into the collective no matter how high we want to fly -- only so that we cultivate a more agreeable (or amenable) behavior, mend our "weird" ways, and reduce ourselves to the average of the majority. But as I would ask (and I'm sure you would, too), is it really possible to average out things that we cannot even measure? Do you think we're programmed...
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