In this episode with accomplished entrepreneur, author, and TED speaker Derek Sivers, we discuss happiness, goals, success, learning, and so much more!
Greetings, superfriends! In this week's episode, we have a really exciting guest. In a lot of previous episodes, we've talked about the idea that research can be manipulated to deliver the results that the researchers often want to generate… So time and time again, the question has come up… who can we trust? Well, my guest today is Kamal Patel, a man who definitely has some suggestions on just that. He's the director of an organization called Examine.com , which provides does unbiased evaluation...
Our guest today is one of the most respected paleo bloggers on the web - and for good reason. Besides creating creates award-winning recipes, she's also published a New York Times Bestselling cookbook, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans , in addition to a webby-award winning iPad app . She's inspired people all over the world to take a practical approach to paleo, and has changes the lives of god knows how many people. In this interview, I wanted to give you the tools and confidence to give paleo an...
This week, I'm happy to host another lifestyle entrepreneur who, like myself, is focusing his time and energies on teaching productivity, memory, and accelerated learning. Like me, he has chosen to live outside his home country, and runs a blog and podcast, called Master of Memory . Like me, he's teaching courses online that help you learn faster and memorize more. He also has a company and a podcast called Ace Productivity where he focuses on productivity hacks to help you get more out of your ...
In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Loren Cordain, the man behind the Paleo movement. We discuss all the questions you're dying to hear answered… including the origins of the paleo diet. We talk about what the data has to say. We discuss evolution at length, and what foods we should and should not avoid. It's a fascinating episode with one of the world's most respected health experts, and I know you're going to LOVE it.
My guest today is an expert in all things hormone related. She's the national bestselling author behind the book "The Hormone Secret." Through her clinic, the Vitality MediSpa and Wellness center, and her book, she's helped thousands of people reach optimal health through her unique focus on hormones. She's also been accepted into Premiere speakers, an honor she shares with such greats as Arnold Schwarzenneger, Bill Clinton, and more. In this episode, we're going to discuss what you need to look...
Our guest today is Kris Carr, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author behind Crazy Sexy Diet and Crazy Sexy Kitchen. You also may know her from the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer, which documents her battle with cancer, and ability to thrive despite it. In the episode, we talk about health and nutrition and juicing and fighting cancer... but we also talk about self esteem, self love, self talk, meditation, daily habits, and even entrepreneurship. As I said, Kris is such an incredible fountain of...
Today, we have a huge treat for you - though it's a paleo-friendly treat. Over the next two months, we will be doing a 3 (or maybe 4) part series on paleolithic nutrition and the paleo diet. Though we'll be spreading these episodes apart to provide a little variety in between, we'll nonetheless be interviewing the 3 or 4 of TOP experts on the paleo diet, each approaching it from a different angle. This week, we start with the biggest name in Paleo, and in my mind, the guy who popularized it and ...
In this episode, we talk about language learning, applying superlearning techniques to teaching children, hacking motivation, real-life examples of how to learn, and much, much more. Whether or not you have kids, this episode will be an interesting one. We all have children in our lives, whether they're our own, our nieces and nephews, cousins, or siblings, and we all want to make sure that the next generation succeeds. Let us know what you think of this episode either in the comments or on Twit...
In this episode, we're going to dive deep - really deep - into how you can actually optimize your sleep from a practical perspective, as we host the man responsible for making sure the world's best athletes are sleeping properly - Nick Littlehales. We're going to learn how to set up your sleep environment, when it's best to sleep, which positions are healthier, how much is enough, how to troubleshoot sleep issues, and what factors make the biggest difference. Just to give you guys a fair bit of ...
This week, we're talking about a topic that just about everyone seems to be interested in - fat loss. With nearly 60% of the population suffering from obesity or related afflictions in many western countries, you can see why it's such a hot topic. To dive into it, I've invited one of THE authorities on the topic - Abel James. Years ago, he decided to depart from all the common dieting advice that had kept him overweight and unhealthy and do his own research and experimentation. Through that rese...
Part II of my 2 hour Q&A session with Dr. Anthony Metivier. The wine kept flowing, and in the second hour, we go deep into topics like depression, finding purpose, and more. If you haven't listened to Part I, you should probably do that, first!
In mid-July, I had the great pleasure of hosting Dr. Anthony Metivier in beautiful Tel Aviv, Israel, as we worked on our new course on personal branding. While Anthony was here, we took the opportunity to record a live Q&A on the video broadcasting platform Meerkat, where we took hundreds of questions from people all over the world. In it, we cover a ton of questions from our followers, ranging from memory and super learning techniques all the way to more serious topics such as depression, a...
This week, I'm excited to think that I might just introduce you to a health practice that you've never heard of. It's called "floating." Well, more scientifically speaking, it's called sensory deprivation. Maybe you've heard of it. Maybe you haven't. Maybe, like myself, you've experimented with it in the past and seen very interesting and encouraging results. Either way, in this episode, we're going to talk to one of the experts on sensory deprivation, and learn not only the powerful benefits it...
This week, we host John Lee Dumas of EntrepreneurOnFire, and learn how he has become financially superhuman, and inspired tens of thousands of people to do the same thing. We explore the topics of entrepreneurship, personal branding, and lifestyle design.
This week's guest is Mr. Ari Meisel - productivity guru, health nut, and all-around superhuman. It's an amazing episode! we cover everything from how he manages to work only 2 days a week, to what supplements he is using, how everyday people like you and I can outsource aspects of our lives to get better results and have less stress. You'll even hear about what productivity tools both Ari and I most recommend. I know you're going to love it.
In this episode, we get a chance to learn the ins and outs of intermittent fasting, and figure out why you should care. We talk supplements and the problems with the supplement industry. You even get some homework assignments and things to try out during this week!
In this episode, we get an in-depth look into the heart and mind of someone with a seemingly endless supply of tenacity, willpower, inspiration, and joy. My guests story is really the story of turning unimaginably dark times into silver-lined clouds, coming back time and time again from impossibly circumstances to make the best of it and achieve tremendous happiness and success. I feel truly fortunate that he opened up and didn't hold anything back from us, sharing now only the darkest of the da...
Today, we've managed to book, without exaggeration, the world's foremost expert on memory and memory training: Harry Lorayne. He's a living legend. Since the late 1950's, he has sold over 17 MILLION copies of over 40 books on memory and magic. He's been on every major television show you can imagine at least once - and generally starts off by memorizing the names of everyone in the up to 1500 person audience. He's been in Forbes, coached a long list of Fortune 500 companies and their executives…...
My guest this week is the well-known blogger behind "A Year of Productivity," where he blogged daily about his one year experiment to find, study, and apply all the productivity tips and tricks he could get his hands on. After the year was up, his blog had attracted such a following, he continued with this passion project, turning it into A Life of Productivity, and becoming a renowned expert on all things productivity. This episode is a bit different in nature and tone than other ones, as you'v...
Our guest today is Ben Greenfield, the New York Times Bestselling Author of "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health, and Life," as well as about 30 other books on how to feel and become SuperHuman. He's been nominated as one of the top personal trainers in America, and has been voted among the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness for the last 2 years. We talk about the ideal mix of exercise and movement for a healthy life, determining the right diet for you, supplemen...
This episode is a big one, guys. Not only is it with one of our most accomplished guests thus far - it's also jam-packed with a ton of huge take-homes. For example… what are the secrets to being happier? What are the different types of motivation styles people fall into, and how do those affect how they can add or break habits? What are the daily rituals and mindset shifts that most impact your life positively? We cover all this, and so much more.
This week, I'm excited to bring you another bona-fide superhuman. Get this - my guest Dr. Kirk Parsley is not only a former Navy Seal and all-around athlete (having seriously competed in football, track and field, power lifting, boxing, multiple martial arts, volleyball, and crew). He's also a doctor. Through his extensive work with the elite Navy SEALs and extensive personal experimentation, he has become an expert in all things fitness and health, but most specifically, sleep. In the episode, ...
You have a lot to look forward to in this episode. My guest Rory Vaden and his team have spent thousands upon thousands of hours developing theories, and frameworks, and methodologies, and he generously shares so many of them with us in such a short time. The episode is absolutely jam-packed: it's very theory-heavy and offers a lot of very new, unique, and impactful ideas that I certainly had never considered. Quite frankly, you should probably listen to it with a notepad handy, because I'm quit...
In this interview, we dive deep into what makes successful people tick, including a long list of the most impactful books and why they're worth reading. We learn about the strategies that make people effective leaders, and we dive into John Michael Morgan's personal habits, how he structures his life, and his own story of finding personal development as a means to overcome depression. These topics are all very close to my heart, and parallel my own story, and so I really hope they are as inspiri...
My guest today is Tayo Rockson, a "third culture kid" using his difference to make a difference. Growing up on four different continents, he has been able to bring a unique perspective and inspirational stories that empower people to make a difference in this world. Through his company, UYD media, and his podcast, As Told By Nomads, he inspires people to live alternative lifestyles and use their own special skills and advantages to get the most out of their lives. In short, he's all about cross-...
From having RFID chip devices implanted in his body as early as 2005, to speaking at TEDx on biohacking, wearable technology, and cybernetics, and authoring a book on RFID chip technology, Amal Graafstra is a thought leader in the subject of cybernetics. Beyond his superhuman implants, he also exhibits quite an impressive level of productivity and work output, running as many as 3 companies at once alongside all his many other projects. He even has a company that will sell you chips and implant ...
In this week's episode, we explore the theories and strategies for earning passive income and establishing complete financial freedom. It takes a bit of a different format from our normal posts, in that there's no guest. Let us know what you think!
My guest this week is a keynote speaker, success coach and best-selling author Mitch Matthews. His new podcast, "DREAM. THINK. DO." is at the top of the iTunes charts. He has worked with leaders and teams from organizations like NASA and Disney, and has coached thousands of people through Coach Training and Certification Program. Mitch Matthews has built three successful businesses himself, and published the best-selling book IGNITE: 3 Simple Steps for Re-sparking Your Buried Dreams and Building...
As someone who specializes in accelerated learning, I'm really excited about this week's guest, Peter C. Brown. After retiring from management consulting, he has published a number of books on money making ventures for nonprofits, jumping the job track, and most recently, a book entitled "Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning." In fact, his book and mine are consistently battling it out for the top spot on Amazon's list of best books about learning, so you know, i just had to reach o...
