Steven Pressfield is a best selling famed author that has influenced many creator's mindsets. in this episode of Below The Line, James and Steven talk about how the "The War of Art" and resistance has had a huge effect on both of their journeys. Steven sold his first book at 53 years old, James and Steven dive into the process and why it took many years before he had a book that was worth publishing. Steven also gives his advice into overcoming resistance and how he has mastered it. To conclude ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 105
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Fear is essentially a prerequisite at the start of any creative journey. On this week's episode, James explains how allowing yourself to become at peace w/ "the worst case scenario" can allow you to manage that fear & avoid the self sabotage that often follows Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowthe...
May 31, 2021•13 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Rick Doblin is the founder of MAPS - the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. He created this non-profit to help bring psychedelics to the public. MAPS was created in 1986 during "The War on Drugs." In this episode, Rick talks about his journey with creating MAPS and also his personal experiences with psychedelics. Rick also reveals the Phase 3 studies that were just released by the FDA for medical MDMA for PTSD. He also spoke about m...
May 25, 2021•2 hr 53 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine In June of 2020, James Beshara wrote a popular essay on the subject of "Mental Wealth", or the concept of investing in your mental well being. Caller Williams adds what James would add as a 6th pillar to his 5 existing pillars of diet, exercise, stress management, and exogenous compounds. James talks about the surprising discovery he has made over the past year is the value of asynchronous work and limiting meetings with regards to his 6th pillar — blo...
May 24, 2021•13 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Adam Robinson is a famed best-selling author, the founder of Princeton Review, a leading advisor to some of the largest financial institutions in the world, and a rated chess master, among many other titles. He also one of the clearest thinkers James has ever come across. In Part 2 of this wide ranging conversation, Adam talks about his friendship with Bobby Fischer and the fame level Bobby reached during the World Championships of Chess. ...
May 19, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 102
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine James addresses the two biggest critiques against Bitcoin in the world right now. Article Referenced https://coinshares.com/insights/beware-of-lazy-research-bitcoin-mining-update Bill Maher on Bitcoin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaJpYjO136o Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/gobelowtheline...
May 15, 2021•17 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Adam Robinson is a famed best-selling author, the founder of Princeton Review, a leading advisor to some of the largest financial institutions in the world, and a rated chess master, among other things. He also one of the clearest thinkers James has ever come across. In part 1 of their wide ranging conversation, James & Adam talk about the concept of "red-teaming" an idea, the right mindset when approaching a task, and places where logic fails. Where to find Ad...
May 13, 2021•2 hr 15 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Hiring new employees can be nerve-racking, but having hired 170+ employees, James gives 3 essential traits you should look for before adding the next member of your team. Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline Check out previous Below the HotLines: #1 — What are NFTs? https://yo...
May 06, 2021•10 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Maurice Ashley is a Jamaican-American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator. In 1999 he earned the grandmaster title, making him the first black person to attain the title of grandmaster. This heavy hitting conversation focuses on honing the ability to maintain attention, the skill of being able to deal with uncertainty, and a devastating moment in Maurice's life 2 years before winning the title of Grandmaster that led him to doubt his path.  ...
May 04, 2021•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 101
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine The rise of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have familiarized many with the concept of decentralized money, but can BitClout become the first main stream decentralized social networking platform? James Beshara explains the benefits of the crypto based platform, and spells out just why it might end up being so revolutionary. More from James on BitClout: https://jjbeshara.com/2021/04/19/i-have-seen-the-future-and-its-bitclout/ Follow James on BitClout: bitclout.com/u/ja...
Apr 29, 2021•12 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Sarah Jakes Roberts is a Public Speaker, Author, and co-pastor of The Potter's House at One LA and The Potter's House Denver. She is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. She and James talk about how Sarah ended up public speaking despite it being that last thing she ever saw herself doing, how her relationship with her father shaped her, and gives advice to young women who are trying to find their calling. Women Evolve The book : htt...
Apr 28, 2021•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 100
As an angel investor deeply embedded in the tech world, James Beshara hears the next craziest idea he's ever heard every 5 minutes, but which of these are actually plausible, and could have an everlasting impact on the way we govern ourselves? James explains dives into the concept of "Crypto Countries" or sovereign states founded on blockchain technology on this week's "Below the Hotline". He dove even further into the concept with the former CTO of Coinbase Balaji S on our latest episode...
Apr 22, 2021•11 min
Balaji S. Srinivasan is an angel investor and entrepreneur. Formerly the CTO of Coinbase and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, he was also the cofounder of Earn.com (acquired by Coinbase), Counsyl (acquired by Myriad), Teleport (acquired by Topia), and Coin Center. Balaji and James discuss the 3 most impactful moments in Balaji's crypto journey, moments that changed his perception of crypto, and what we should be paying attention to now that could pay the same dividends as payi...
Apr 21, 2021•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 99
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Achieving the proper work/life balance is a difficult task for determined creators and founders. James explains how setting firm boundaries in both your work and personal life will lead to a level of consistency that breeds the balance we are all looking for. Boundaries lead to routine. Routine leads to consistency. Consistency leads to momentum. With momentum you find balance. Check out previous Below the HotLines: #1 — What are NFTs? https://y...
Apr 15, 2021•9 min
Elad Gil has been an angel investor for 30 (nearly 1 in 5 of his investments) different billion dollar companies. Elad gives 3 tips for anyone starting out in investing, and he and James dissect the recent trends Elad is currently noticing in technology, and the theoretical implication of those trends on society. Find Elad Twitter: https://twitter.com/eladgil Book: https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil/dp/1732265100/ Blog: http://blog.eladgil.com Hit the show hotline...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 98
James was the first investor in the consumer app Clubhouse that has climbed in private valuations to over 100x his original investment in just over a year — but what goes into a private company valuation like Clubhouse? To submit a question to Below the Hotline call and leave a voicemail at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline Support Our Sponsors Magic Mind https://magicmind.co A...
Apr 10, 2021•26 min
Logan Ury is the best selling author of the book "How to Not Die Alone". James and Logan talk about finding long term happiness and long term relationships, and they relate that to aspects of the professional world like finding the right cofounder, and navigating manager/employee relationships. They also talk about Logan's decision to leave a safe corporate job to pursue a creative endeavor that she has now made a career. Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at...
Apr 06, 2021•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 97
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. James has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Naidoo about how it's now proven that 90% of serotonin receptors are in your gut, what foods we should eat and which to avoid, and just how much of an impact nutrition has on our mental health. Dr. Uma Naidoo's Book This is Your Brain on Food http://bit.ly/DrUmaNaidooBook Hit the sh...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 96
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine James breaks down what exactly a non-fungible token is, why they have value, and what they can and will be used for, while highlighting some recent examples of sales of NFTs going for exorbitant price tags. Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline Support Our Sponsors Magic Mind h...
Mar 26, 2021•12 min
Newsweek named Rabbi David Wolpe the most influential rabbi in America. James talks with Rabbi Wolpe about whether or not he ever doubts his faith, the importance of rituals, and just what is exactly is going on in the world right now. Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show at 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline Support Our Sponsors Magic Mind: https://magicmi...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 95
Philip Clayton is a contemporary American philosopher of religion and philosopher of science. His work focuses on the intersection of science, ethics, and society. He currently holds the Ingraham Chair at Claremont School of Theology and serves as an affiliated faculty member at Claremont Graduate University] Clayton specializes in the philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, philosophy of religion, as well as in comparative theology. James and Philip have a fascinating discussion that take...
Mar 17, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 94
This episode features a mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Donald Hoffman, a professor of cognitive sciences at UC Irvine who has proven the chances that we are seeing and experiencing reality is essentially zero percent. He and James talk about the emergence of consciousness, the differences between Dr. Hoffman’s viewpoints and nondualism, and the evolving implications of his provable, mathematical models. Follow Dr. Donald Hoffman: https://twitter.com/donalddhoffman Hit the show h...
Mar 12, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 93
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Spencer Rascoff started Hotwire and Zillow and eventually turned them into $750 million and $30 billion companies respectively. He joins James to talk about the history of those two companies, relocating to LA, and what makes a good founder. They wrap the show with a very digestible explanation of SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) and how Spencer handles his love/hate relationship with social media. Hit the show hotline and leave a question or com...
Mar 03, 2021•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 92
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Jeff Goodby is advertising executive who co-founded and serves as co-chair of Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco. Goodby is also a director and illustrator whose work has appeared in Time and Mother Jones, and he created the "Got Milk?" campaign. This year his agency had 5 commercials in the Superbowl. James and Jeff talk about how Jeff ended up in the Bay Area from Rhode Island and his career path before advertising. Jeff tells James ...
Feb 16, 2021•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 91
Lee Jacobs is an entrepreneur and investor based in San Francisco who was one of the early supporters of Angel List, and is currently a general partner at long journey capital. James talks with Lee about what starting a VC firm looks like, the similarities and differences between starting a VC fund and a startup, and what Lee looks for when investing in a new company or industry. Today's Guest: Lee Jacobs https://twitter.com/LeeJacobs https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine &nbs...
Feb 05, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 90
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Hit the show hotline and leave a question or comment for the show: 424-272-6640, email James questions directly at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/gobelowtheline James opens the show giving the #1 piece of advice he would give to founders to multiply their chances of startup success 10 fold. He then takes answers voicemail questions about how founders should decide how to to delegate their time and the strategy founders could t...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 89
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine Diana Chapman is one of the most sought after corporate advisors in the world. James & Diana open the show revisiting Diana’s groundbreaking book “ The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership ”, and summarize a few of the commitments and their meanings. Diana then explains what it means to take “radical responsibility” , and delineates the fine line between being an open minded and a convicted leader. Diana then dissects how emotional intelligence is...
Jan 18, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 88
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine James talks with the CEO and founder of mindbloom CEO Dylan Beynon about how his intimate familiarity with mental illness was in many ways the catalyst of his drive for success, and how experimenting with MDMA 11 years ago ultimately led him to the forefront of the research and legalization of psychedelics. James and Dylan discuss the evolving perception of psychedelics, both in general and as a legitimate means of psychotherapy, and some of the specific medi...
Jan 06, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 86
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine The historical giant and creator of analytical psychology, Dr. Carl Gustav Jung, joins James to discuss his life, his work, and what might’ve been different if he had a little bit more of both. The staggering genius of Jung has given us the modern concepts of extroversion/introversion, synchronicity, the collective unconscious, individuation, archetypal phenomena, how myths inform and shape us, and so much more. Today, we cover many of these central topics, along w...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 19 min
https://bit.ly/Go_BelowtheLine James talks with Tara Viswanathan, the CEO, and Founder of Rupa Health, whose goal is to make functional medicine more accessible, affordable, & available to patients everywhere. They talk about the outward appearance of everything you want in a start-up, how struggles have still persisted throughout the life of the company, as well as finding a proper work/life balance. Tara Viswanathan https://RupaHealth.com Hit the show hotline and leave a question or ...
Dec 22, 2020•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 104
