"If you don't like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time." -Marian Wright Edelman James Swanwick of Alpha Male Club swings by to discuss: -Why fear of success is just as real as fear of failure -Bluffing his way onto ESPN and into a job as a SportsCenter anchor -How to formulate a plan and take action despite your fear ("feel the fear and do it anyway") -Recognizing sticking points (fear) and moving forward -Why failure is an ...
Jun 16, 2014•49 min
“You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?”—Robert Louis Stevenson We've all heard of 'flow'. That mysterious in-the-zone state that athletes, performers and other professionals consummate in their craft seem to attain when they're really crushing it. But what is it and how do we get there deliberately, calling forth flow when we need (or want) it?We'll cover that and more in this episode of The Art of Charm...
Jun 06, 2014•50 min
"Where you are is a result of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be." Hal Elrod died and came back to life. But, he didn't just want ANY old life...In this episode, we'll talk about:-How Hal went from dead for 6 minutes to ultra-marathoner to RAPPER to speaker and trainer (and yes, we have Hal freestyle the rap -don't worry)-How we cause our own emotional pain (the gap between what we wish were true and what is, and how much we wish we could change it)-Remaining...
Jun 04, 2014•1 hr 5 min
“To be in the 1% you have to do what the 99% won’t.” -Unknown Noah Kagan got fired from Facebook...and proceeded to kick ass, again and again.Noah Kagan of Okdork.com was a cubicle slave at Intel, #30 at Facebook (AND GOT FIRED), #4 at Mint.com and has gone on to start two 7-figure businesses, his latest is AppSumo.com.In this entrepreneurship-oriented episode of the show, we'll discuss:-Why scarcity mindsets hinder growth-How networking REALLY works and why you need to do it no matter what indu...
Jun 02, 2014•1 hr 15 min
"Either you run the day or the the day runs you." - Jim Rohn This one starts off a little scattered but gets fun and goes deep quick. Jordan and Jordan (yes, we've not doubled but SQUARED the Jordan in this one), discuss:-What men have been led to believe women want in a relationship vs. what they actually need-How to get and give relationship feedback in less than 5 words-Why waiting behind self-optimization is a fallacy when it comes to finding your significant other (aka "I'll start dating ag...
May 30, 2014•1 hr 3 min
“The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.” – OshoBrace yourself for some woo-woo-ness in this episode as Jordan Harbinger and Mike Hrostoski discuss:-The death of Mike's mother, how it affected him and spurned him into a deeper way of experiencing the world-Honesty versus vulgarity (open vs closed heart)The mens movement and our pl...
May 28, 2014•1 hr
"Wishful thinking is NOT a strategy." -Josh Shipp Josh Shipp is a motivational speaker and author with an awesome story (in both the good and the bad way).Jordan and Josh uncover:-The journey from depression and criminal behavior to successful entrepreneur-How to ditch the victim mentality-The importance of mentors and how to get them-Breaking things down to baby steps and WHEN to get training (and what kind) in order to overcome your hurdles-How to deal with critics and hatersJosh Shipp is a fo...
May 26, 2014•1 hr 5 min
"Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." -Muhammad Ali Men's Journal Contributing Editor Daniel Duane discusses friendship between men, why we suck at it and why it can kill us.-Why men suck at friendship-How many friends do we need?-The Different types of friends-What is the Male deficit model and why you should care-How friendships between men and women differ-Study: men are bad communicator...
May 23, 2014•54 min
"I know not every mom is a secret KGB spy, but every mom has this whole other life. Every dad and every person has this whole other life." -Keri Russell Robin Dreeke is an author, teacher of social engineering (sometimes with The Art of Charm's Jordan Harbinger) and the chief of the Behavioral Analysis Program at the FBI. Opinions and concepts expressed on this show are his own and not that of the FBI (just to be EXTRA clear on that).Today, we'll discuss:-Pretty much nothing about being the chie...
May 19, 2014•47 min
"I'm just starting to scratch the surface of what really makes me happy and it's taken me a while to admit that acting like a little child and being a jerk and a punk is fun." -Leonardo DiCaprio Best-selling author, investor and a-hole extraordinaire Tucker Max graces us this time around.We'll cover:-Being a best-selling author, selling millions of books-Why he retired from the party-animal way-of-life-Emotional pain in Tucker’s childhood-“Growing Up Tucker Max”-"Emotional promiscuity” and how i...
May 12, 2014•51 min
“The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.” - Seth Godin Ben Greenfield is kinda crazy, but in a good way. You'll see what we mean when you listen to Ben & Jordan discuss body-hacking, natural supplements (and not-so-natural supplements as well), along with:-How we absorb metal and toxins through our daily life-Metal detox and why you might need it depending on where you live-Underground training tactics (packing hard workouts into short times during your daily routine)-Det...
May 09, 2014•1 hr 3 min
"Love is the expression of one's values, the greatest reward you can earn for the moral qualities you have achieved in your character and person, the emotional price paid by one man for the joy he receives from the virtues of another." -Ayn Rand AJ & Jordan Harbinger discuss the age-old conundrum of where to meet & attract high-quality women in the age of internet culture and digital dating.You’ll also like:The Art of Charm ToolboxBest of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you ...
May 07, 2014•48 min
"One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself." —Leonardo Da Vinci Habit-Change maestro James Clear knows about habits, the good, the bad, and how to change them for the better, every day.During this episode of The Art of Charm Podcast, Jordan Harbinger and James will uncover:-Why habit is more important that goals and outcomes-Why you're building habits every single day, good and bad, whether you want to or not-Meeting Richard Branson and how he advises us to keep it simpl...
May 05, 2014•59 min
"Every action is measured by the sentiment from which it proceeds." -Emerson Mild-mannered yet Super-Human, Elliott Hulse both terrifies and delights small children (and adults).He also drops serious knowledge on The Art of Charm Crew, including:-Why its important to become strong (Calm down -it's not what you think)-How do we become the strongest version of ourselves?-Much of our intelligence is found in our bodies, literally-How to find our own path to strength-How your body and mind are insep...
May 02, 2014•55 min
“Here's all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid.” -George Carlin Men are apt to say that "women are crazy." And while some women are truly off kilter, many of the reactions men experience in women's emotions have a valid underlying reason. So what's truly crazy? How can you tell if the girl you're dating is a head trip, or just expressing her emotions? How much of that is your responsibility and caused ...
Apr 30, 2014•58 min
John Corcoran of Smart Business Revolution tells us how to systemize our networking and relationship-building process, including: Why it’s all about who you know and why that's a GOOD thing (instead of something to whine about) How to start developing a network like a ninja How to network even when you don't know anyone, “have nothing to offer” and don't have any money How to spark interesting conversations and connections Finding the RIGHT people to connect with at events and parties Getting ov...
Apr 28, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Jordan Harbinger of the Art of Charm chats with Gabe Mizrahi of TheLip.tv about social confidence, removing social anxiety, and what we do here at AoC! We thought you'd dig this bonus audio (all right, let's just call this Episode 253) where Jordan Harbinger of the Art of Charm chats with Gabe Mizrahi of TheLip.tv about social confidence, removing social anxiety, and what we do here at The Art of Charm. Get a peek inside the kimono of how things work at AoC! Full show notes at https://theartofch...
Apr 26, 2014•29 min
Since the foundation of The Art of Charm, thousands of students have come through our doors, graduated and left as the type of man they've always wanted to be. Unfortunately, thousands more have made an excuse NOT to take action. Perhaps you're one of them. In this episode, Jordan Harbinger and Justin Jensen explore (and then debunk) some of the most common excuses that guys have for why they can't change their lives, from time ("I'm just soooo busy!") to money ("There's just no way I can afford...
Apr 24, 2014•1 hr 5 min
"I'm thankful for my struggle, for without it I wouldn't have stumbled across my strength." - Alex Elle Breaking up is hard to do. AJ & Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm go over some 'best-practices' for planning and managing the end of a relationship in this latest installment of The Art of Charm Toolbox.Get a free guide on how to break up at http://www.theartofcharm.com/breakups (or send to a friend in need!)You’ll also like:The Art of Charm ToolboxBest of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US S...
Apr 23, 2014•1 hr
Jordan's Note: this is the 7-year anniversary episode of The Art of Charm Podcast. Since we couldn't and wouldn't have ever done this without your support, I've written a special letter to you, the fans, at the end, so stay tuned for it. Here's to another 7 years and beyond. :) A wordy description won't do this one justice. We cover topics ranging from: -mentorship and mastery -language-learning -What The Art of Charm, Robert Greene, Mastery and the 48 Laws of Power have in common -How to find y...
Apr 21, 2014•57 min
"Your actions speak so loudly, I can not hear what you are saying." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In the latest installment of The Art of Charm Toolbox, Justin Jensen, an instructor at The Art of Charm discusses reading body language, why it's important and how to do it like a pro to see if she's interested. You'll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us ...
Apr 16, 2014•49 min
In this long-awaited edition of The Art of Charm Toolbox, AJ & Jordan Harbinger outline some of the basics of solid vocal tonality, including drills and exercises to improve your voice and hone your pitch, cadence and tone, as well as begin to eliminate filler words and vocal tics. If you've ever wanted to feel more confident presenting, speaking to groups or even while expressing yourself in simple conversation, this episode is for you. You'll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art...
Mar 02, 2014•34 min
So you've found someone new and you're love-struck? That's great! Watch out for these red flags that tend to signal crazy, high-maintenance (or worse) from a mile away. Which red flags do you see in yourself? A sobering look at people's tell-tale signs, as well as your own. Enjoy! :)You’ll also like:The Art of Charm ToolboxBest of The Art of Charm PodcastHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!If you dug this episode,please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!This is what helps us stand out from all the f...
Feb 05, 2014•47 min
Daniel, an AoC alum, went from homeless to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. In this episode, we explore how he used his AoC skill set to grow, advance and overcome -every step of the way.You’ll also like:The Art of Charm ToolboxBest of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!If you dug this episode,please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review!This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.Ways to subscribe to The Art of CharmClick here to subscribe via iTune...
Jan 26, 2014•37 min
When things go right an you’ve met someone who piques as much interest and curiosity in you as you have in them relationships bloom. AJ, Johnny and Justin go through the ins and outs of setting up boundaries, continuing being your charismatic self and putting together a solid foundation for a healthy relationship.You’ll also like:The Art of Charm ToolboxBest of The Art of Charm PodcastHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what ...
Jan 05, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Now that you've met and garnered some interest from the opposite sex AJ, Johnny and Justin go through some tried & tested ideas and tips to help you out on those all-important first dates. This episode keeps it simple so you can enjoy your date rather than sweating it out. You’ll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff...
Dec 08, 2013•44 min
In episode 218 we talked to club builder, production manager, and friend of the show Derek W on the ins and outs of the nightlife industry. We covered different ways of getting into clubs, how to make a statement when you do, and getting the most out of your evening -- plus a few crazy stories thrown in to illustrate how to do things right and what happens when things go wrong. You’ll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this ep...
Nov 17, 2013•1 hr
When it comes to dating and relationships, we’ve spent a lot of our toolbox episodes on getting things started. One phase we haven’t talked too much about is the breakup. AJ Harbinger, Johnny D, and Justin Jensen discuss picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and getting yourself back out there on the market. You’ll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this episode, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is w...
Oct 27, 2013•51 min
AJ Harbinger, Johnny Dzubak, and Justin Jensen of The Art of Charm Crew get together to discuss the dreaded Friend Zone: Why you're in it How to get out of it How to avoid it in the first place Why it can actually be a good thing ...and how to turn getting 'friend-zoned' into an opportunity (but not the kind you think!) The mechanics of platonic friendships between men and women You’ll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art of Charm Podcast HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dug this e...
Sep 01, 2013•42 min
AJ, Johnny and Justin from The Art of Charm Crew get together to discuss signs of attraction in the latest addition to The Art of Charm toolbox! Enjoy! How to recognize the signs that she's interested in you. How to communicate your interest in her without coming on too strong and making things awkward. How to ramp things up and open the doors to taking things physical. Logistics of making it happen at the end of the night. You’ll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best of The Art of Charm Podc...
Aug 04, 2013•36 min
