Do you think you’re in control of your thoughts and actions? What if things totally out of your conscious experience of reality actually controlled your decisions? What if random phenomenon – like the music you just heard, or the words on a billboard, changed the way you thought, moved, and the decisions you made? The power of your subconscious mind is much greater than you realize. As Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman puts it in his book Thinking Fast and Slow: “You cannot know this from conscious...
Jul 06, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to think like some of the greatest creative minds of our time - to question, challenge, and create new rules for your ideas of success, happiness, and much more with Vishen Lakhiani. Vishen shares incredible strategies to redefine your life and success on your own terms in this episode of The Science of Success. Vishen is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a learning experience company serving three million students, subscribers and f...
Jun 29, 2016•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we discuss how you can battle depression and anxiety and break out of a vicious downward spiral by literally changing the chemistry of your brain using very simple and straightforward tactics that you can start applying right now. If you've struggled with depression or anxiety, or you want to understand how we can reshape our brains with our actions, listen to this episode immediately! Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist at UCLA, is the author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscien...
Jun 23, 2016•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to improve your decision-making a build a better mental toolkit? In this episode we explore the psychology behind making better decisions with Michael J. Mauboussin. Michael is the Head of Global Financial Strategies at Credit Suisse. He is the author of three books, including More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places, named in the The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Michael also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School. W...
Jun 15, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you feel like your life is on auto-pilot? Do you want to take control and build a better and deeper understanding of reality? In this episode we discuss mental models, cognitive biases, go deep on decision-making and how to improve and build a smarter decision-making framework and we look at a number of key mental models that you can add to your mental toolbox. If you want to dramatically improve your decision making with a few short steps - listen to this episode! Shane Parrish is the founde...
Jun 07, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast You may be oblivious to the secret relationship rules around you - and in this episode with Art of Charm host Jordan Harbinger we dig into what you can do to avoid the biggest mistakes and pitfalls when building relationships with influential people, looking at many different examples and stories. If you want to take your relationships to the next level - listen to this episode! Jordan is the co-founder and host of The Art of Charm - one of the top 50 podcasts on iTunes with more than two millio...
Jun 01, 2016•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode - we dig into the truth about time management, uncover the reason that most time management thinking is wrong, and learn how we can give ourselves permission to multiply our time with our guest Rory Vaden. If you feel like you never have enough time and your todo-list just keeps growing, listen to this episode! Rory is the best-selling author of Take The Stairs and Procrastinate On Purpose, an award winning entrepreneur and business leader, a self discipline strategist, and co-fo...
May 24, 2016•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we dive into how to activate your brain, create and sustain momentum to make your goals a reality, how goals can often be self-sabotaging, and the neurochemistry behind how and why all of this happens with our guest Scott Halford. If you are feeling stuck or want to make progress on a goal but can’t figure out why you’re not – listen to this episode! Scott is an Emmy Award winning writer and producer, acclaimed public speaker, and the author of Activate Your Brain. Scott is also ...
May 17, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we explore the fascinating enigma of human memory – how memories are created and stored, why we remember certain things but not others, and how to improve your memory long term – as well as an incredible tool to “hack” your short-term memory used by national memory champions: You will learn about:The weird trick that national memory champions use to memorize decks of cards, huge strings of numbers, and much moreWhy your memories aren’t accurate representations of realityThe scien...
May 11, 2016•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we will talk about the incredible neuroscience behind the biggest breakthroughs of some of the world’s smartest minds, how those same principles apply to a world champion’s "daily architecture," and how you can design your day the same way to harness this powerful strategy. This episode goes deep on: -The neuroscience behind Einstein and Isaac Newton’s biggest breakthroughs -How one world champion structures his entire day around this one key principle -Simple steps to structurin...
May 03, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode you’re going to learn how a few tiny leaps can help you achieve your goals, how to optimize your day around your biorhythms, the truth about the difference between night owls and early birds, how to invest in improving your sleep, practical steps to increase your creativity, and much more with our guest Gregg Clunis. Gregg is the creator and host of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes - a rapidly growing podcast that shares simple research backed strategies to get more out of your life. Lear...
Apr 26, 2016•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode you’re going to learn the surprising data-backed truth about achievement, the one personality test that can predict success in the real world, the incredible importance of willpower, the ultimate indicators for personal growth, and much more with our incredible guest Peter Shallard. Known as “The Shrink for Entrepreneurs” - Peter is a renowned business psychology expert and therapist gone renegade, he works with entrepreneurs from around the globe to help them master the psycholo...
Apr 06, 2016•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we will talk about the myriad benefits of meditation, look at a few different ways to meditate, and discuss a simple and easy way to get started on meditation that finally got me into a daily meditation practice, as well as:How meditation increases the size of your brain, your focus, attention, and creativityThe incredible power of gratitudeThe simplest and easiest way to start meditatingClear up the clutter around different kinds of meditationThe right kind of meditation environ...
Mar 29, 2016•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Science of Success we dig deep into how to uncover the software running in the back of your mind and how to re-wire your brain by understanding your neural pathways. You will get a helpful definition of the term “peak state”, learn how to create a better Alter Ego of yourself, and much more with our guest Andy Murphy. Andy Murphy is a performance coach who has worked with VIP clients including Saudi Arabian Royalty, TV producers, and world-champions, he’s a master practiti...
Mar 16, 2016•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Science of Success we dive into what it’s like to have breakfast with the Dalai Lama, the difference between compassion and empathy (and why it's important), and how you can harness compassion to achieve more and be a better version of yourself with Dr. Chris Kukk. Dr. Kukk is a former counter-intelligence agent, the founding Director of the Center for Compassion, Creativity, and Innovation, a professor of Political Science at Western Connecticut State University, and auth...
Mar 08, 2016•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the FINAL episode in a six-part series on "The Science of Success" titled WEAPONS of INFLUENCE, based on the best-selling book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. Each of these weapons of influence are deeply rooted and verified by experimental psychology research (of which you'll get a ton of amazing examples). Today you’re going to learn about Scarcity Bias, and what happens when you take people’s cookies away; how changing a single phrase drove six times more sales; and why open outcry au...
Feb 23, 2016•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the FIFTH episode in a six-part series on "The Science of Success" titled WEAPONS of INFLUENCE and based on the best selling book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. Each of these weapons of influence are deeply rooted and verified by experimental psychology research (which you will get a ton of amazing examples of). This week we're going to talk about the Authority Bias. This bias can create some astounding affects in the real world, such as: Why con artists wear lifts in their shoes; how a...
Feb 18, 2016•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are continuing our new miniseries within "The Science of Success" called "Weapons of Influence". This is the fourth episode in a six-part series based on the best selling book Influence by Robert Cialdini. If you loved the book, this will be a great refresher on the core concepts. And if you haven't yet read it, some of this stuff is gonna blow your mind. So what are the 6 weapons of influence? -Reciprocation -Consistency and Commitment -Social Proof -Liking Bias -Authority -Scarcit...
Feb 09, 2016•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Based on the bestselling book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini, this is the third week of our six-part "Weapons of Influence" miniseries within "The Science of Success". If you loved the book, this will be a great refresher on the core concepts. And if you haven't yet read it, some of this stuff is gonna blow your mind. So what are the 6 weapons of influence? Reciprocation Consistency & commitment Social Proof Liking Authority Scarcity Each one of these weapons can be a powerful tool in your toolb...
Feb 02, 2016•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Based on the bestselling book Influence by Robert Cialdini, this is the second part of a new six-part miniseries within "The Science of Success" called "Weapons of Influence". If you loved Cialdini's book, this will be a great refresher on the core concepts in it. And if you haven't yet read it, some of this stuff is gonna blow your mind. So what are the 6 weapons of influence? Reciprocation Consistency & Commitment Social Proof Liking Authority Scarcity Each one of these weapons can be a powerf...
Jan 26, 2016•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are kicking off a new miniseries within "The Science of Success" called "Weapons of Influence". This is the first in a six-part series based on the best selling book Influence by Robert Cialdini. If you loved that book, this will be a great refresher on the core concepts. And if you haven't yet read it, some of this stuff is gonna blow your mind. So what are the 6 weapons of influence? Reciprocation Consistency & commitment Social Proof Liking Authority Scarcity Each one of these we...
Jan 19, 2016•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Improve your decisions, hack your mind, and master the psychology of persuasion with "The Science of Success". This podcast will teach you the tactics and strategies to understand how psychology rules the world around us and what you can do to use that information to make yourself smarter and achieve your goals. We're very excited about the guest we have this week on "The Science of Success": Steve Kamb, the "Rebel Leader" and founder of NerdFitness.com. He's also the author of the new book Leve...
Jan 12, 2016•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of "The Science of Success", we speak with Columbia Ph.D. Josh Davis, who is currently the director of research for the NeuroLeadership Institute, a NeuroCoach and Master Practitioner of NLP. Josh is also the author of the recent international bestseller Two Awesome Hours, in which he shares science-based strategies to get your most important work done. In today's episode you will learn:Why working all the time means you actually get LESS done.How to conquer overwhelm (usi...
Jan 05, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of "The Science of Success", Matt explores the subconscious' role in our ability to be successful. Looking at powerful core beliefs--beliefs that could be holding you back from your true potential--he walks us through ways of re-drawing everything we think we know about ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
Dec 15, 2015•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of "The Science of Success", host Matt Bodnar discusses the difference between the fixed and growth mindsets. Which do you have? Have you even ever heard of it? If you haven't, listen in: It could make all the difference between whether or not you're successful at what you're doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
Dec 08, 2015•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's hard not to look at things that happen in your life and think, "That's not fair." It's even harder not to look at them and think, "That's great!" or "That's terrible!" But that's human tendency. On this week's episode of "The Science of Success", host Matt Bodnar discusses the act of personalizing events in our lives, and letting ego have a say in how we should feel about things. He also explains why it's important NOT to do this--and what to do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Nov 30, 2015•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of "The Science of Success", host Matt Bodnar explores how we perceive the world and how this affects our ability to navigate every day life. Are you positive and upbeat? Or do you complain about everything? If you're not happy with the current way you view the world, or how the world "treats" you, there are ways of changing both. Find out how on "The Reality of Perception". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Nov 24, 2015•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of "The Science of Success", Matt delves into the debilitating affect of setbacks. You've got a goal. You're working towards it, then BOOM: Something gets in your way. What do you do? Do you give up and try something else? Or do you brush yourself off and keep moving forward? How you answer this question will make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
Nov 17, 2015•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's "The Science of Success", Matt explores one of the most crucial elements to leading a successful life: moving through discomfort. It's human tendency to want to avoid things that make us feel awkward, and most of us do. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing. Matt discusses two tricks that can help you move through discomfort and, if practiced enough, ultimately embrace it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Nov 10, 2015•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of "The Science of Success", we explore one of the fundamental underpinnings of psychology: the brain itself. Your brain is a roughly million-year-old piece of hardware, designed to operate in the world of hunting and gathering, where dangerous animals and competing humans may lurk behind the nearest bush. While our society has changed massively in the last 10,000 years (or even the last 500 years), our brains have not had time to catch up. As a result, you and I are equipped wit...
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