Hearing others’ stories helps us reframe our own. When you recognize the fibers of another person’s narrative to be parallel to your own, you rack focus for a second. The typical hamster wheels of thought stop. And when you come back to your own narrative, you have a new, healthier, and more nuanced perspective on that part of the story.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 11, 2018•50 min
It’s the weekend. Your friends want you to go out later tonight. Drinking with them means laughs, stories, and a good time; all essential parts of your formula to happiness. But you also have big plans to grind on your business tomorrow. What is the cost of recreational fun and how does it compare to achieving your entrepreneurial dreams?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 10, 2018•57 sec
Most parties are lame. But every now and then, you come across one that speaks to you. It’s hard to describe why; something about the energy in the room just feels good. You’re meeting people you want to meet and talking others who have interesting things to say. How do you replicate this?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 09, 2018•9 min
You can’t make money without understanding people. And the biggest part of understanding people is knowing who are your true allies. Without this ability to decipher, you will start businesses with enemies and get slighted every step of the way. With this skill, you will create productive work environments that foster honest collaboration.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 08, 2018•1 hr 21 min
We all have full-time jobs. They provide us with a regular paycheck and health insurance. The side hustle is the thing that, once big enough, will replace your full-time job. And dropshipping is the perfect side hustle to get you to that point where you can finally work for yourself.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2018•11 min
We all want to be more productive. After our morning coffees, we have great ambitions for the day. And at the end of the day, we are disappointed with not reaching our morning’s goals. The trick to productivity is diagnosing where you go wrong during your day and fixing it. From becoming more selfish to giving yourself praise to working smart vs. working hard, there are many strategies you can integrate into your daily routine.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See om...
Feb 06, 2018•31 min
Pick a trait and learn from someone who has mastered it. For example, if you struggle with discipline, there’s no better person to to learn it from than a Navy SEAL. Their infamous training regimen filled with sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion has granted them access to the highest level of insight on what the human body is capable of. Their discovery is that contrary to popular belief, it’s discipline that helps us break away from our shackles and allows us to be free.Learn more about y...
Feb 05, 2018•56 min
Making money requires being healthy. And being healthy requires money. The trick to a successful life is balance, and the moment we lean too much in one direction, we compromise the equilibrium. From our dating lives to our entrepreneurial pursuits, our health monitoring to self-education, each sector of our life needs distinctly different but equal attention.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Don’t label yourself an introvert or extrovert. Because the moment you do, you will start justifying behavior that fits inside that label. You’ll bail on networking events, telling yourself, “I’m allowed to stay home because I’m an introvert.” And the same goes for extroverts, not locking their door to focus on their latest project.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 03, 2018•20 min
Stating the problem does nothing. But proposing a solution is everything. From poverty to politics, technology to the education system, in just about everywhere you look there is corruption and exploitation. But how can we fix these core issues in society? This is where the conversation should exist, around what sorts of ideas, innovations, and technologies can be integrated to make the world a better place.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listene...
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 25 min
When a doctor prescribes an antibiotic, we take it. We do this because the medicine significantly reduces our pain and suffering. But what we don’t realize are the long-term effects of the antibiotics. Studies show that antibiotics alter our metabolism and contribute to many other diseases like Alzheimer’s and celiac disease. The relief they bring in the moment has attached pain and suffering that we experience later on in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See ...
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Do you work a 9 to 5? If your answer is yes and you have any entrepreneur in your blood, then you’re most likely not too happy with your current state. But what if quitting your 9 to 5 to launch your company wasn’t as hard as you thought it was? Hearing others tell their stories sheds light on this indisputable truth.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2018•16 min
Try to catch trends before they’re trends. Because once they are, it’s too late. The masses have caught on and CNBC is reporting to the world that they should invest in that asset. To know whether or not something is the next big trend requires seeing the big picture, as well as the small details. Reading books, listening to podcasts, continuing your education in whatever way; this is how you have clear enough vision to see the trends.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Jan 30, 2018•31 min
Social media is the most effective marketing channel. This is because you can target the eyeballs that see your ad. Billboards and TV commercials see the eyes of everyone, but an Instagram/Facebook ad can be purposefully put in front of already-motivated buyers. If you have a type of shoe that millennials are wearing, then display that ad on the news feeds of 24-30 year-olds living in the big cities and watch your conversion rates rise.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Jan 29, 2018•12 min
Curiosity fuels skill. To get the most out of life means maximizing knowledge in all aspects of it. How to be a better father translates to how to be a better boss. Learning how to talk about politics will better your interview skills for the next job. To gather new skills, you have to constantly be learning and asking questions, and the avalanche of skill development will consequently tumble forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Jan 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min
We’ve all felt analysis paralysis. Usually it’s because we mistake the detail in front of us for being a productive step towards completing the overall vision. It doesn’t feel good when we fall victim to this cognitive error. We become paralyzed by our mind’s hold over us and can’t see the big picture.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2018•12 min
We have many different voices inside our heads. Some tell us to do the right thing, and others don’t. Knowing which to listen to can become confusing in today’s age of distraction. That’s why everyone is meditating, to try to access some sort of unique thought that isn’t the byproduct of an Instagram or Facebook feed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2018•24 min
To be the best requires unrelenting ambition. You can never be satisfied with your current status because the moment you are, you stop progressing. But how does that sort of relentless drive affect other aspects of your life? Is it possible to keep that laser focus compartmentalized and live a normal life outside of your passion?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2018•18 min
Donald Trump is a controversial figure. Over the past year, we’ve watched him tweet from his hip, insult his colleagues, and call countries bad names. It’s clear that no previous president has come close to this type of behavior, and from our vantage point, we feel that’s legitimate enough reason to be alarmed. But is anything good coming from this?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr
Think of split testing as dating. By comparing performance, you can make choices on which path you’d like to go down. This is the reality of online marketing, that we are able to put users through funnels of testing and then analyze the metrics to optimize site performance.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2018•7 min
What’s wrong with America? If you’ve been mildly awake in the past year, you’ve sensed the panic in the air. But the panic is the problem. People displace blame to governmental forces, so they can justify their own story. Certainly there are causes and social issues that are exempt from this analysis, but for the most part, we as a society underestimate our individual agency when we choose to believe that a government is stopping us from pursuing our goals.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jan 22, 2018•45 min
Success is more than just a bank account. We constantly hear this but how often are we setting goals in other areas of life and measuring our progress? Physical health, personal projects, the number of domains besides financial status worth our success-oriented attention is vast. What’s important is figuring out what your own definition of success is, and weighting each column appropriately.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Jan 21, 2018•48 min
You will not succeed the first time around. And it might not happen on the second. Or the third. If it takes a few attempts before you strike gold, that’s okay. Failure is a necessary step on the road to success. You learn what a business needs when you’re met by unconquerable blockers. The trick is to keeping your head down and persevering through the storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 20, 2018•36 min
You can’t stop aging. And that’s a good thing. There are many important benefits that come from aging. Our brain develops, our muscles form, and our systems mature. But at some point during the aging process, it turns on us and our body begins to break down.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2018•35 min
If you struggle with laziness, learn more about laziness. In the age of information, where the answer to any question is a tap on the smartphone away, we no longer have the excuse, “Well, I just didn’t understand.” Gone are the days where the blind lead the blind. If you struggle with procrastination, learn more about procrastination to pinpoint where and why you struggle with it. In doing this, you will be able to change your behavior and come out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jan 18, 2018•52 min
Don’t talk in a scripted way. Humans can easily detect who is being a phony and who is not. This is something we must take into consideration when we’re in meetings, on sales calls, and presenting to clients. Above any piece of advice you’ve ever received, always remember that being yourself is the top priority.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2018•10 min
All sales textbooks seem to say the same thing. Focus on the key benefits. Provide value. Don’t hesitate on the ask. The more we read these bulletpoints, the more we learn about ‘how to sell.’ But how do we integrate these tips into actually making deals?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2018•50 min
As your business grows, more hands will enter the pot. People will want to work for you, clients will demand more from you, and investors will want to get in on the action. Knowing who to let in and who to let out is the key to ensuring that no cancerous cells enter your system. Because it only takes one to seriously set back the mission.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 15, 2018•8 min
Do you build a website or use Facebook? To drive traffic to your website requires diverting people away from their comfort zones. But building a following within Facebook, the world’s most used social media platform, is tending to the user. And thus, its higher conversion rate can be turned into a more profitable revenue stream.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2018•33 min
Today, it’s easy to be a ghost. Amazon will instantly ship whatever you need, Netflix will broadcast whatever you want to watch, and Facebook will provide the virtual social interaction you think suffices. Across the board, the mental and physical requirement to be aware and present is the lowest it’s ever been. The effect of this is that we have become disembodied ghosts floating through our day-to-day.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Jan 13, 2018•24 min
