Want to find out how you can make 2016 your best year yet, no matter how it’s gone so far? Tune in to learn from former Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Megan Lyons, founder and owner of The Lyons Share Wellness, and author of the bestselling book, Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness. After last year’s BYEB event, she was able to start applying the BYEB lessons to her life and business immediately, and you wouldn’t believe the results – in both qua...
Aug 31, 2016•37 min
You’re probably familiar with the popularized method of setting “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, but my guest today has improved upon this proven formula by teaching you how to make a “S.M.A.R.T. Shifts” which, as you’re about to learn, makes it easier for you to achieve your goals It all begins with making Stupid , small steps, and implementing some simple accountability and rewards systems. By building on your progress and efforts a little bit at a time, you’ll be able to reach your goals in no time withou...
Aug 17, 2016•45 min
Do you find it hard to sit still and relax? Do you feel lazy and guilty if you aren’t constantly working through a to-do list? Perhaps your issues are just the opposite. Maybe inaction is your problem. Do you love options but can’t decide? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself? Do you constantly doubt your decisions? Stereotypically, the first camp is associated with masculinity, whereas the second camp is more often associated with femininity. The traditional views of what makes up the t...
Aug 10, 2016•31 min
Have you heard of the book Emergence by Derek Rydall? This is one of those books that I just kept hearing about, so I decided I had to get Derek on the podcast to find out what the fuss is all about… It took Derek Rydall ten years, two near-death experiences, and several wrong turns for him to figure out how to design his life for happiness, positivity, and opportunity, but all you have to do is listen to this episode! Derek has been gracious enough to share some of the secrets it took him all t...
Aug 03, 2016•47 min
If you (or someone you know) are ready to be happier, this episode may be finding it's way to you at just the right time. It also happens to be the first episode where I've ever actually read a letter to you, word-for-word. Please allow me to explain... As I was preparing for my next live coaching session on "HOLISTIC HAPPINESS" for the Best Year Ever Coaching program, I came across an article I wrote in 2008 for Bliss Magazine, "How to Choose Happiness." The article (and this podcas...
Jul 27, 2016•18 min
How about a little quiz? Don’t worry, it’s only one question—Do you control your ego, or does your ego control you? Many of us have been taught to regard the idea of ego with suspicion and judgment. We hear that ego is synonymous with selfishness and try to do whatever we can to get away from it. The truth is, the ego is an integral part of your being, and an important ingredient to designing a healthy, balanced life. The trick is just to be in control of it, rather than letting it guide your li...
Jul 20, 2016•33 min
Did you know that emotions can be broken down, studied, measured, and improved? Having a mastery over and understanding of our emotions creates a little thing we like to call Emotional Intelligence , and today you’re in for a treat because we are providing you, our Achieve Your Goals listeners, the chance to listen to an entire module of our Best Year Ever Coaching Program …for free! During this module, we talk about what the three types of intelligence are, the differences between them and how,...
Jul 13, 2016•2 hr 4 min
Friends, today’s episode is a conversation with one of my best friends, John Ruhlin, and I’m grateful to be able to share his story, and his strategies for “Radical Generosity” with you. This guy has taught me so much about appreciating others, personally and professionally, and his new book Giftology (and our podcast interview) give you the shortcut to gaining the wisdom that has taken him 20+ years to acquire. Publications like Forbes and INC Magazine have deemed him the world’s leading expert...
Jul 06, 2016•38 min
Today’s podcast episode is a conversation with the infamous, Chris Brogan , who is not only the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books (and counting), and CEO of Owner Media Group , but has also spoken for, and even consulted with, some of the biggest brands you know – Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more…. Chris has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for the cover of SUCCESS magazine, and even presented to a princess once! Today you’l...
Jun 29, 2016•25 min
It is generally agreed upon that entrepreneurship is the engine that drives an economy upwards and is primarily responsible for its growth. However, one need not start one’s own business in order to be an entrepreneur. You can be entrepreneurial within a company setting (often called “intrapreneurs”) and you can lead from anywhere you happen to be positioned. Our guest today is Bob Burg , the bestselling author of one of my favorite books, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business I...
Jun 22, 2016•38 min
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! Peter Diamandis and Tony Robbins together on the same stage, sharing their insights on life, happiness, and success. You won’t want to miss this interview, so tune in! In this episode, you will… Get the morning routines that set Tony and Peter up for success Hear Peter share what’s possible when you go 10x’s instead of 10% bigger! Understand that, although the brain is wired for survival, you can train it to seek happiness Discover how to alter your pe...
Jun 15, 2016•1 hr
40-time bestselling author, Steve “S.J.” Scott, joins me today to discuss the key lessons in our new book, The Miracle Morning for Writers , that was just released on Monday. Whether you (or someone you know) wants to make a significant IMPACT and/or INCOME with your writing, we feel privileged to be able to share insights from our own personal experiences building full-time careers as writers and bestselling authors. In this episode, you will… Discover the four main paths to becomin...
Jun 08, 2016•38 min
Peter Shankman – speaker, coach, writer, and fitness enthusiast – decided a long time ago that he wasn’t going to let ADD lead to a life of medication, and the desire to overcome his condition was so strong it led to a full-on challenge of Western medicine. Peter’s goal is to help people with limiting beliefs and disorders come up with alternative solutions to managing their diagnoses so they can enjoy a rich, full life without hampering their natural state with unnecessary medication. Peter sha...
Jun 01, 2016•44 min
Tim Ferriss and Richard Branson probably have quite a bit in common, but one thing I know for sure is that they’ve both been interviewed by our guest today, Nathan Chan, creator of the Top 10 business magazine, Foundr Magazine. In fact, Nathan’s also interviewed Deepak Chopra, Tom Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and Gary Vaynerchuk, among others. On today’s episode, you will… • Discover why giving your best stuff away for free is a killer business move • Uncover the importance of a goal...
May 25, 2016•49 min
If you know any college students (or if you are in college), I highly recommend sharing today's episode with them. This is a new interview I did with John ‘Izzy’ Israel, former semi-pro skateboarder, and author of the new book, Skating Through College: How to Pursue Your Passions and Make a Difference, Without Sacrificing Your GPA. We talk about the purpose of college beyond academics and how mentorship propelled him forward at important turning points in his life. John’s goal in speaking at col...
May 18, 2016•42 min
Hello, Achieve Your Goals listeners! Today we’re going to be shaking things up a bit by talking about sustainable living. Some of you might be excited about this news, and others of you might be skeptical. If you find yourself asking, “Hal, what does this have to do with achieving your goals?” Well, I’ll tell you. Andrea and Charles Riggs from The Cultured Collective join us to share how food preparation, storage, and sourcing, directly correlates with our health, quality of life, and energy lev...
May 11, 2016•42 min
Today’s guest, John O’Leary, is here to share a heartfelt storyof survival that will leave you feeling grateful and inspired. WhenJohn was 9 years old, he was burned on 100% of his body andexpected to die. Today, he is a speaker and #1 bestselling author,teaching 50,000 people each year how to ‘live inspired.’ His book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was published in March by Simon & Schuster and is a nationalbestseller. John’s story is more than a story of survival, ...
May 04, 2016•42 min
I am honored and excited to introduce you to someone whose work I have personally been a fan of for a long time. Meet Brian Johnson, founder of Philosopher’s Notes and Optimal Living 101 . Brian is one of the world’s leading experts in showing people how optimize their lives, and his mission is to “share more wisdom with the world… in less time.” He knows that the people who are most interested in optimal living books, are often the same people who have the least amount of time to spare. So, his...
Apr 27, 2016•45 min
Today's podcast episode is something I'm beyond excited to share with y'all ! (Note: I just moved to Austin, Texas last week so I'm practicing my "y'alls" to fit in a little better with the locals :^) Seriously though, this episode may be THE single most important podcast I've ever recorded, because of the implications for all of us (individually) AND for the global impact that this could ultimately make for millions (possibly billions) of people. I mean we're literally talking about elevating t...
Apr 20, 2016•35 min
Although Vasavi Kumar has appeared on dozens of TV shows, she has also been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and started her career as a certified social worker. In other words, you are about to get an exceptionally diverse perspective to help you Achieve Your Goals! Today’s episode will help you reaffirm that solid character and work ethic are at the foundation of prosperity, and that committing to your goals authentically and tenaciously is what you really need to succeed. In this podcast, you...
Apr 13, 2016•41 min
Today I’m joined by Omar Zenhom, co-founder of the $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja, and I’m so excited for you to hear about his journey from formal education to entrepreneurship. Deciding to leave his career to become his own boss required a huge amount of courage and, as Omar says, “It’s really hard to quit something you’re good at.” In this episode, Omar shares why and how he decided to take that leap of faith, and the steps he’s taken since to ensure success with Webinar Ninja. In this podcast, y...
Apr 06, 2016•1 hr 5 min
This is a very unique episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, in that it was originally scheduled as a call that UJ Ramdas (creator of the 5-Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner) set up with me, to simply pick my brain on the topic of “Affirmations.” Right before our call, I asked UJ, “Hey, do you want to do this on Skype so we can record it and make it a podcast episode for the Achieve Your Goals listeners?” He was all for it, so what you’re about to hear is simply a conversation – a ...
Mar 30, 2016•40 min
Today’s episode was even more valuable than I anticipated! You’ll hear my interview with Nick Nanton, four-time Emmy Award Winning director, producer, filmmaker, and CEO of The Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency. Nick has co-authored 36 books and produced movies, events and television shows with the likes of Steve Forbes, Brian Tracy, President George H.W. Bush, Jack Canfield, Michael E. Gerber, Tom Hopkins, and Peter Diamandis. Listen in to hear about Nick’s background, how he does what h...
Mar 23, 2016•40 min
Today's interview was a fascinating one for me to conduct, because as you may know, I am a HUGE fan of UFC and professional Mixed Martial Arts! Today’s guest is UFC fighter turned motivational speaker and author, Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman. While teaching Spanish to high school students, Charlie’s life took an unexpected turn when he won the first season of the hit television show "Pros vs Joes." He went on to become a professional UFC fighter, competing in the Lightweight division of the...
Mar 16, 2016•45 min
Ready to embark on YOUR Hero's Journey? On today’s show, we have one guest and a guest host! Our co-host today is Jon Berghoff. Our guest, Pat Solomon, is the producer and director of the film Finding Joe, and has 12 years’ experience directing commercials. Both Jon and Pat are deeply fascinated with the work of Joseph Campbell, so we will be exploring that at length, as well as talking with Pat about how Campbell’s work influences his life and how this is reflected in his film. In this episode,...
Mar 09, 2016•40 min
This is another solo episode. This time we’ll talk about the advice you would give to your younger self. Then we'll go one step further and project into your future, asking your future self what you would tell yourself – NOW. This podcast also gives my top 3 answers to the #1 question we recently received from members of the BestYearEverCoaching.net program – which, by the way, you can get a 7-day trial of! In this episode, you will… Hear what I'd tell my 25-year-old self Get my advice on rethin...
Mar 02, 2016•46 min
Regardless of your field, one of the most important skill sets to master is knowing how to effectively connect with, communicate with, and influence your clients. The formula I rely on for this – whether I’m selling, writing, or developing a podcast – is the Context Creation formula. This episode will give you the elements you’ll need to implement this strategy in your life immediately. It’s changed a little bit over the years but I’ve narrowed the Context Creation formula to five major componen...
Feb 24, 2016•53 min
What techniques do you use to stay productive? Do you create a to-do list? Are your techniques working for you? In today’s episode, we will talk about how to become more productive. Most of the productivity techniques people use are fundamental and have been used by successful people for decades, but, for many people, they can be difficult to implement. In this episode, you will… Learn about the Productivity Planner Learn about the Pomodoro technique Discover the best practices to achieve produc...
Feb 17, 2016•23 min
Your ability to focus is one of the greatest predictors of your results and today we are diving into the science behind productivity and focus with UCLA’s Dr. Andrew Hill. As the founder of TruBrain and the Peak Brain Institute, Dr. Hill has dedicated his life to studying cognitive neuroscience and using his findings to help people find focus in their busy lives. In this episode, Dr. Hill will share his six tips for a more positive and productive 2016 including… Sleeping more and establishing a ...
Feb 10, 2016•42 min
You may not be familiar with today’s guest, but if you’ve attended our Best Year Ever Blueprint live event, then you’ll be familiar with his phenomenal work. As the founder of Carey Smolensky Productions, Carey is not only a dynamic and versatile businessman but a dedicated husband and a loyal friend. After years of owning his own business and easing his special touch to wide array of events, Carey has written his first book Living Life with Passion and Helping Others. Today we’ll find out the s...
Feb 03, 2016•38 min
