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As an athlete, author, and blogger, Mark Sisson has an impressive track record in several fields. He is the best-selling author of The Primal Blueprint and The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation, and his site, Mark's Daily Apple, which offers tips and advice for "primal living in the modern world," boasts 1.6 million unique visitors each month. On the athletic side, he is a former world-class endurance athlete with an impressive 2:18 marathon time. Equally impressive is his fourth-place finish in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. Even now, after his realizations about how excessive endurance training can lead to health problems, he likes to stay active through high-stakes ultimate frisbee tournaments. When he isn't staying physically active, he runs Primal Blueprint Transformation seminars and Primalcon retreats. He is also the founder of Primal Nutrition, a company devoted to providing health education and designing state-of-the-art supplements. Find out more about Mark here:@Mark_Sisson on TwitterMark's Daily AppleMark's Daily Apple on Facebook In this episode: [02:01] - Mark talks about the physical effects of endurance training. Some amount is positive, he tells us, but beyond a certain point, too much endurance training can have a negative physical effect. [05:16] - After experiencing health issues and seeing them appear in his friends, Mark started to look at how endurance training impacts the body. [06:53] - What is the solution to the question of finding a balance of training enough but not too much? [11:37] - Mark explains his views on caloric restriction. He doesn't believe that calories need to be restricted as much as glucose. [18:06] - Our host, Stephan, asks Mark if he's off sugar completely. Fortunately for listeners with a sweet tooth, Mark still consumes sugar, and explains how he views moderate sugar consumption. [19:24] - Sugar has a profound impact on the immune system. We learn just how much of an impact it can make--not only on colds and the flu but even possibly on cancer. [20:37] - We learn about Mark's thoughts on the books Grain Brain by David Perlmutter and Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, as well as his perspective on eating grains. [23:42] - Mark offers a spectrum of grains, revealing which are worse than others. [24:38] - Mark talks about vegetarian-eating strategies in the context of minimizing grain consumption. [26:15] - We learn more about Mark's eating schedule. He tends to eat all his calories within a compressed period of around 6 hours per day but prefers to reserve the term "intermittent fasting" for periods of at least 24 hours without eating. [28:02] - Mark gives a scenario about cell divisions in relation to longevity and diet. [30:50] - Instead of planning fasts, Mark may decide to fast for a day if he realizes he has already skipped breakfast and lunch, and isn't hungry for dinner. [36:08] - Mark dislikes the BMI concept, and he explains why: it turns out his own BMI says that he's borderline overweight because of his muscle density. [38:36] - Since BMI is not a good metric, what would be better? Mark says that body fat percentage is the best metric. [41:38] - What should listeners pay most attention to in their blood work results? [43:03] - Stephan asks Mark what he thinks of being super oxygenated. Mark answers that he isn't a biohacker and is more interested in intuitive methods for the average citizen. [44:35] - Mark tells us what the best strategy for building muscle mass is. [48:38] - Stephan asks Mark about the difference between primal and paleo diets. We learn what the differences are but also how the two diets are getting closer together. [50:24] - Is there a way to undo damage to the body? [51:46] - How should people start following Mark's advice? His books are one option, but all the information he has to offer is also on his site for free. Links and resources: @Mark_Sisson on TwitterMark's Daily AppleMark's Daily Apple on FacebookThe Primal BlueprintThe Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body TransformationPrimal Health CoachPrimalconIronman World ChampionshipIntermittent fastingCaloric restrictionBMI Bulletproof conferenceHyperoxygenation Grain BrainDavid PerlmutterWheat BellyDr. William Davis

Christopher Rugh is an entrepreneur with an irrepressible passion for business and life. He recently exited CustomTollFree.com, the nation's leading vanity telephone number search firm, catering to thousands of companies and well-recognized brands. Chris was the mastermind behind the proprietary software program that instantaneously turned numbers into letters that even his industry competitors licensed. Today, Chris focuses mainly on real estate investing. He is an angel investor and author of 1-800-Awesome: Tactics for Making $10,000 an Hour. In this episode, Chris joins Stephan to talk about leveraging and delegating, creating offshore teams and managing them without painful oversight, minimizing distractions, and more. Connect with Christopher Rugh:[email protected] In this week's episode: [04:02] - Christopher describes a system for outsourcing that works. [08:06] - Christopher gives an example of hiring 3 people to do one job and finding the best candidate. [09:36] - Christopher shares how to compare the quality of a candidate's work: keep the same process and parameters, but differ the data. [11:25] - Is Upwork the right place for hiring someone full-time? Get Christopher's top pick for filling full-time positions. [12:47] - Christopher talks about why it's important to know the cultures of countries where you're outsourcing. "Culture will affect how you manage your team." [14:38] - Christopher provides his process for making sure that details aren't missed. [17:26] - Christopher expresses his thoughts on Upwork's doubled rates and supplies his process for dealing with it. [19:19] - Christopher conveys his thoughts on Craigslist and why having employees from the same country is beneficial. [21:35] - Christopher warns of the dangerous possibility of ignoring international labor laws. [22:31] - Christopher states the process for finding ghostwriters and what impact it might have on your SEO. [24:45] - Christopher advises not taking your outsourced help for granted and what mindset to avoid. [27:38] - Christopher communicates his tips for eliminating distractions: stop constant task-switching and decrease attention residue. [36:26] - Christopher gives his recommendation for a productive work and home environment. [39:06] - Christopher relates his experience of using AirBnb for a workspace. "It's a great way to keep up creativity and happiness." [40:20] - Christopher mentions the impact your mindset has on productivity. Stephan shares an example of how some people will get in the flow state on a flight, while others can only watch movies or sleep. [41:55] - Christopher addresses the practice of working with music and how his strengths and weaknesses come into play. [43:29] - Christopher talks about writing a book when you aren't a writer. He wrote an outline and recorded his thoughts on his phone. Links and Resources: 1-800-Awesome: Tactics for Making $10,000 an Hourwww.Upwork.comwww.Indeed.com15FiveOnlinejobs.phCraigslistTextBrokerwww.Senior.Centerwww.offmarket.expertadmin@chrisrugh.comTime DoctorDeep WorkFocus BoosterPavlokGetting Things Done

Alison Armstrong is a world expert on male/female and masculine/feminine dynamics. She is the author of Queen's Code and creator of the widely acclaimed Queen's Code Workshop Series and the Understanding Women Workshop. Alison is the CEO and co-founder of PAX Programs Incorporated and a mother of three. Alison has produced dozens of programs, books, and videos as well as speaking and counseling. All of this work has helped so many of us to gain a greater understanding of the intricacies of male/female relationships. Her work can help us optimize our understanding of ourselves and the people we love. Connect with Alison Armstrong: www.understandmen.com In this week's Episode: [02:00] - Alison talks to us about the different stages adult men and women go through. [03:45] - We hear how the stage a man is in will help determine what he is focused on, what he can provide, and what he can't provide. Alison describes men in the Page and Knight stage. Pages being young boys who are developing themselves into heroes. Knights being reluctant to spend energy on things that do not develop them, challenge them, or provide some kind of adventure or conquest. [06:00] - Alison explains the phases of the Prince stage, where a man's life is now put together enough for him to begin to build. [06:19] - She talks about the differing views men have about how a partner fits into the Prince stage. [07:20] - Alison tells us why men in the Prince stage are often called workaholics, and why that is unfair. [08:10] - We touch on the Tunnel stage of a man's life, often called the mid-life crisis. Why men begin to question the value of the work that they have done up to that point. [08:47] - Alison gives a warning to women: if you don't support a man during his time in the tunnel you may stop being the women in his life. [09:13] - Men in the tunnel phase may lose interest in things, and they become less willing to engage in things they are not interested in. Alison talks about why women try to manipulate men most of the time and how showing respect is a better option for both men and women. [11:46] - Alison tells us why the stages that women go through are more complicated and less direct than men's stages. [13:16] - Alison stresses the importance of women noticing where they go, within themselves, to make big decisions, that will change during different stages, and be difficult or impossible to do during a women's time in the tunnel. [14:40] - Alison explains that women can be affected by the masculine stages of development and that they actually have access to all the aspects of their femininity from the very beginning. [16:12] - Alison says "All of our femininity is available to us all of the time, but the parts that are not hormonally supported, we have to consciously choose to nurture that." [16:38] - We talk about the Temptress, Mother, and Queen stages. Alison explains why there is not a Princess stage. [17:31] - Alison talks about how men and women go through the different stages differently. [18:48] - Sleep nurtures all stages of femininity. When women are not well rested they tend to function through their masculine tendencies. [22:47] - When talking about the feminine; we call the Temptress the physical, the Mother the emotional, and the Queen the spiritual. [23:41] - Alison talks about the happiness of a women having a profound effect on the happiness of those around her and how withholding her happiness can be a way that women manipulate those around them. [24:07] - Alison discusses the differences between the human animal and the human spirit, and the implications of those differences on human behavior. [28:13] - We talk about dating as a sorting process. [31:19] - Alison tells us why self-confidence and authenticity are the two traits men find most attractive in women. [33:47] - We chat about the value of making a commitment to leave someone better than when you found them. Taking the Hippocratic Oath to at the very least, do no harm. [34:15] - Alison talks about strategies for understanding the 'code' that the opposite sex speaks in. [37:50] - Alison explains that the communication between men and women is a mess because we think that we understand each other. [39:17] - Alison goes in depth about the 'Meadow Report' and how estrogen shapes the female brain. The instinctive impulse in women for accuracy and detail. How women's nature as gatherers has developed into a diffuse awareness, awareness of everything around them. [42:10] - Alison tells us why she NEVER recommends that men ask women "how they are", she gives excellent examples of what to ask instead. [44:44] - We talk more about the diffuse awareness of women compared to the more focused and intensity of men. [46:15] - Alison expands on the idea of men being goal oriented, almost always having a specific goal, intention, or destination in mind. How they will screen out all of the things that are not relevant to that goal. [47:16] - "Men get frustrated because they

My guest today is Rich German, who is a bestselling author, speaker, and business/lifestyle coach. He has conducted over 18,000 individual coaching sessions and co-founded the JV Insider Circle. With its focus on joint ventures, the JV Insider Circle is a powerful community that helps speakers, authors, and coaches grow their businesses. Each year they host a live event called JVX, a three-day experience, which helps cultivate relationships geared towards building lasting joint ventures. Rich's first two books, Living the Law of Attraction and Monetize Your Passion, are content-rich books that help people improve their lives and financial situations. Rich has a passion for helping entrepreneurs cultivate a life that allows them to take care of their own mind, body, and spirit, and to enjoy the things they are most passionate about. Rich teaches what he knows to be true--it is possible to create a lifestyle that you love. Rich has a love for the ocean and the creatures that live in it. Years ago Rich made spending time on his paddleboard a priority. He has structured his life in a way that he is able to spend hours a day interacting with the dolphins and whales that call Laguna Beach, California their home. On a whim he started taking pictures and then video, and posting them on his Facebook page. (Check out his images here.) His photos are breathtaking! His time on the water has given him a mission to restore, protect, and sustain the ocean. He created Project O, with a short-term goal of raising awareness through art, film, outreach activities, and media coverage. The long-term goal of Project O is to help change laws in order to protect the oceans. Rich has compiled 95 of his most amazing images into a beautiful new coffee-table book called Blue Laguna. The sale of his new book will help fund Project O's mission of protecting the ocean for our generation and generations to come. Connect with Rich German: Pre-order Rich's book here to help support his work through Project O.Rich GermanJV Insider CircleFind Rich on Facebook In this episode: [02:55] - Rich talks about how his new book came to be. [05:30] - Rich describes his love for the water and his amazing connection with the dolphins and whales near Laguna Beach drove him to begin filming his experiences, and then sharing them on his Facebook page. [06:27] - Rich tells us about having one of his videos go viral. Watch it here. [07:18] - We hear about him receiving massive media exposure last year, as well as exposure from top ocean organizations such as PETA, Save the Whales, Black Fish, and The Cove. [08:49] - Rich tells us that he estimates that since 2010 he has been out in the water paddling about 2100 times, has spent over 5000 hours on the water, and paddled over 15,000 miles. [10:40] - Rich talks about 100% of the proceeds from the pre-order of his book going to help fund Project O. Pre-order Rich's book here. [11:15] - We discuss the process of creating a non-profit. [13:48] - Rich speaks about creating Project O, with a short-term goal of raising awareness through art, film, outreach activities, and media coverage, and a long-term goal of changing laws in order to protect the ocean. [14:04] - Rich explains the benefits of no-take zones, areas that cannot be fished. [15:33] - He tells us why it is important to him to approach activism from a place of love instead of a place of fear. [16:32] - Rich tells of his determination to set up a lifestyle that gave him time to pursue his passions, particularly his love for the ocean. He gets into how his focus on collaboration, working together to create a better result, influenced his decision to create his own foundation versus joining one that already existed. [19:37] - Rich tells us why he is not the guy to talk about the pros and cons of setting up a 501(c)(3). [20:30] - We talk about how burnout played a role in Rich leaving the coaching company he was working for and creating the JV Insider Circle and the JVX Experience. [24:26] - Rich reminds us that when he created his company, he looked first at what kind of lifestyle he wanted, then created a business to satisfy those needs. [27:32] - Rich explains why solopreneurs, people who generally work from home and alone, especially need avenues to build relationships, support, and partnerships in their business. [28:13] - We learn how Rich was able to leverage his time by moving from one-on-one coaching to building a community that is six hundred-to-one and in the process taking his income up five to ten times. [30:00] - Rich talks about creating his million-dollar JV Insider Circle by continually niching down until he was only solving one problem, teaching people how to do joint ventures. [32:15] - We chat about the power of being focused. Stephan gives a great exercise in being focused that comes from Warren Buffett. Read more about that here. [33:10] - Rich tells us how avoiding "shiny-object syndrome" and following up on great ideas can set you apart

Shanda Sumpter is the founder of HeartCore Business. She is passionate about helping people build businesses that don't burn them out. She is a coach, speaker, and author. Shanda's book is called Core Calling: How to Build a Business That Gives You a Freedom Lifestyle in 2 Years or Less! She is also the creator of the wildly popular Zone Event. When Shanda started her career in the commercial real-estate business with Coldwell Banker, she used emails to build a 170-million-dollar real-estate empire in just fourteen months. Five years ago she headed out on her own and started her own business, which she has grown to over five million dollars in sales and 121,000 names on her email list. Shanda is a self-proclaimed "recovering workaholic" who has bucked the work-till-you-drop mentality, to build a business that gives her the freedom to spend time with her partner, Ash, and her son, Zack; travel the world; and take time to enjoy life. Shanda has taught thousands of entrepreneurs around the world to build businesses they love and live a freedom lifestyle, working on their own terms. Connect with Shanda Sumpter at: www.heartcorebusiness.com/about/ or @HeartCoreWomen on Twitter You'll Learn: 01:52 – Shanda talks with us about what a freedom lifestyle means. 03:48 – She tells us, "Freedom, for me, is truly spending time intimately with people but also making a huge difference in the world and making more than enough money than you could possibly spend." 07:18 – We hear about Shanda's use of "flex time" and how that has evolved over time. She explains how endurance training both changed how she "flexed" but also helped her become a strong finisher in every part of her life. 09:57 – We discuss how the logistics of flex time work for Shanda every month, including using email autoresponders; specific voice-mail messages; and being unavailable for calls, texts, and emails. 12:20 – Shanda tells us why HeartCore Business offers paid, unlimited vacation to their employees, and why that works so well. 13:35 – We hear how working as a team is the way that everyone, including Shanda, in her company is able to take the time off they need to stay refreshed and at the top of their game. 15:42 – Stephan asked how to answer listeners who think this type of flexibility is impossible for their business and life. 16:51 – Shanda stresses, "My company didn't grow because I worked harder; my company grew because I actually broke the scarcity in my mindset by changing my schedule like this." 18:05 – Shanda relates stories of clients who have experienced great changes in their professional and personal lives by adopting flex time. 23:30 – We hear how abundance comes from creating a plan and a schedule that works to serve you. 23:58 – Stephan and Shanda discuss the benefit of doing "tempos," intense times (90 days) of doing very specific projects several times a year, and why you can actually make more money by doing less overall and doing more in targeted areas. 25:00 - We hear Shanda's excitement about The Zone Event. 27:42 – Shanda tells us her experience of starting her business, working seven days a week, and only making $2000 profit for the whole year. She explains how being strategic with her time has grown her company to five million dollars last year in sales, with a 35-37% profit margin. 30:08 – We get into the importance of taking care of our physical and spiritual needs, and being generous with our resources. 31:34 – Shanda tells us how the Bible has become her favorite personal-development book. 33:42 – We get into the technical marketing side of The Zone Event and talk about "swipe files" and "evergreen webinars." 37:20 – Shanda talks to us about creating a consulting or coaching company and why she believes "the most powerful coaching/consulting business on the planet is the one your life has already taught you." 42:49 – She tells us about the four coaches she currently has in her life. 43:22 – We hear of the value of finding the areas in your life that you are resistant to and moving toward those areas. 44:33 – Shanda talks about the size of her team at HeartCore Business, how they work together, how they stay motivated, and how they are compensated. 48:38 – She tells us about her company's process of reviewing their work throughout the year and says, "Wealth is built by retaining clients; it's not built on just getting them." 49:22 – Stephan and Shanda begin to talk about insurance as a wealth-building tool. 51:34 – Stephan reminds listeners of the Optimized Geek, Episode #32, with Ray Poteet, about being your own bank and setting up Infinite Banking. 53:53 – Stephan talks about types of insurance, including Key-Man, Errors & Omission, Disability, Travel, Liability, Medical, and Life insurance. Links and Resources: HeartCore Business Core Calling: How to Build a Business That Gives You a Freedom Lifestyle in 2 Years or Less! The Zone Event Optimized Geek, Episode #32, with Ray Poteet David J. D'arcangelo Thank you for lis

Dr. Michael Breus is a PhD in Clinical Psychology and board certified in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Sleep Disorders. He has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show over thirty times and Dr. Oz wrote the foreword for his new book, The Power of When. Dr. Breus has had many national media appearances, including interviews on CNN, Oprah, The View, Anderson Cooper, Rachel Ray, The Doctors, and The Today Show. In this conversation, you will hear Dr. Breus talk about the idea of chronotypes. Through his assessment tool, The Power of When Quiz, you are able to learn which category you fall into:lions, bears, wolves or dolphins. Most self-help books tell you what to do or how to do it. They don't tell you when to do it, like The Power of When does. After determining your chronotype, you will have a better idea of what your body's schedule is and how your hormones function throughout the day. Dr. Breus shares how you can determine what your personal sleep need is and what to avoid to ensure that your sleep is high quality. Connect with Dr. Michael Breus! TheSleepDoctor.com @TheSleepDoctor on Twitter The Sleep Doctor, Michael Breus, PhD on Facebook You'll Learn [2:37] - Dr. Breus talks about chronotypes and why he developed an assessment tool to classify people into four categories. [7:03] - Your chronotype category indicates how your hormones will function throughout the day. [9:22] - Dr. Breus talks about the how chronotypes can and can't change. [11:41] - The challenges of being in a relationship with a different chronotype, in regards to schedule. [15:36] - Dr. Breus talks about the PER3 Gene and how it impacts your sleep drive. [16:36] - Dr. Breus explains sleep drive and circadian rhythm. [18:50] - The 8-hour sleep need is a myth and how to determine your personal sleep need. [21:39] - Dr. Breus breaks down the sleep cycles. [23:44] - Why our circadian rhythm causes us to hate Monday mornings. [25:48] - Dr. Breus talks about sleep monitoring. [29:19] - The science behind "no screens in bed", except televisions. This leads to a discussion on blue light. [36:23] - Dr. Breus talks about sleep while traveling and he shares what is in his sleep kit. [37:05] - Dr. Breus addresses the issues of melatonin supplements. [38:39] - Dr. Breus shares his thoughts on caffeine and explains why you shouldn't drink coffee right after you wake up. [42:11] - You are more likely to sustain an injury if you exercise in the morning, before your body's core temperature has had a chance to rise. [44:38] - Dr. Breus explains narcolepsy, insomnia, and the inability to turn off your brain. [49:48] - Dr. Breus shares some breathing exercises for sleep. Links and Resources The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan Goodnight: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health The Power of When Quiz Jawbone Up Oura Ring Beddit Aura Withings S+ The Neuro On Flux App Dream Essentials Thank you for listening! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! - Stephan

Dr. Daniel Amen is a neuroscientist, physician, double board certified psychiatrist, and ten-time New York Times bestselling author. He believes that brain health is central to all health and success. You may have heard of his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.. He's got a new book out called The Brain Warrior's Way. He's also the founder of Amen Clinics EPISODE Our brains are more connected to our nutritional intake than we think. Our brains are also delicate organs that we take for granted - but we can damage them physically and emotionally over time. PTSD is a form of emotional damage to our brain, and TBI is a form of physical damage, often seen in athletes who play contact sports. The good news is, a lot of this damage is preventable, and even reversible. We discuss: how nutrition and brain health are connected the diseases that are caused by having brain injury the process of scanning the brain and looking at problem areas how to reverse damage and prevent future damage For complete shownotes and more, please visit www.optimizedgeek.com LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Change Your Brain, Change Your Life The Brain Warrior's Way Amen Clinics Concussion brainmdhealth.com brainwarrioswaylive.com GET OPTIMIZED! Food can either be a medicine or a poison - be mindful of what you put into your body and listen to how your body responds Think carefully about participating or allowing your children to participate in contact sports. The long term repercussions on the brain can be severely damaging Consider taking fish oil supplements - they are great brain boosters and also protect your brain from the deterioration that happens as we age THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Hal Elrod died for six minutes at the age of 20 after being hit head-on by a drunk driver. He was told by doctors that he would never walk again. Not only did he walk, he ran a 52 mile ultra-marathon, became a hall of fame business achiever, an international keynote speaker, and a number one bestselling author of The Miracle Morning and Taking Life Head On!. EPISODE Finding your version of success could begin by simply waking up earlier each day. Hal Elrod went from rock bottom to showing up in his life intentionally, determined to turn his life around and help others to do the same. While searching the habits of highly successful people, he combined six of the most powerful personal development methods to create a rockstar morning routine that anyone can commit to. We Discuss: How Hal went from rock bottom to changing the lives of others. How to show up powerfully in your day. The six steps of the Miracle Morning, and how to customize them. How to wake up earlier, so you can become more successful. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Miracle Morning Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant The Miracle Morning Community Hal on Rich Dad Radio 7 Minute Workout App Zeo Personal Sleep Manager Best Year Ever Blueprint Hal Elrod GET OPTIMIZED! Accept your reality, make the best of it, and focus on what's in your control. This allows you to stay optimistic and positive while working through struggles, and come out better than before. Beat the snooze button and commit to your morning routine during that first 30 to 60 minutes of your day, every day. This will accelerate how quickly you can create the results that you want. Hal wasn't a morning person, but committed to practicing the Miracle Morning, and it changed his whole life. Read the book for more awesome tips on how to incorporate Miracle Mornings into your day. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Andy and Kay Walker are the co-authors of Super You: How Technology is Revolutionizing What It Means to Be Human. Andy is one of North America's top technology analysts and a futurist keynote speaker. He was a co-host of the internationally-syndicated TV show, Call for Help. Andy is also the author of four other books including, You Call This the Future?. Kay is a celebrated lifehacker and personal development coach, and the founder of the Awesome Life Club. EPISODE The future is bright-within the next ten years, we may be able to live forever, use stem cells to transform our genetics, and we may even become more machine than human. Andy and Kay Walker share how to combat disease, improve mental health, and forever change your life through revolutionizing humanity and using science to better your life. We Discuss: The future of technology. Extended life extension and the ability to live forever. How genetic editing can create children without disease. Body modification and stem cells for plastic surgery. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Super You: How Technology is Revolutionizing What It Means to Be Human Call for Help TV Show You Call This the Future? Awesome Life Club David Sinclair Nir Barzilai Dr. Adam Gazzaley Jeffrey Steinberg Metformin FAQ Lumosity CRISPR Anthony Atala Daniel Timms Aubrey de Grey SENS Research Foundation 23andMe Simplified Genetics Erik Sprague-The Lizardman Ray Kurzweil Vernor Vinge Email Andy Email Kay GET OPTIMIZED! To be able to live forever, you may just need to make it another 13 years. Don't get taken out by anything else, and the technology will be available to you. Try Metformin as a longevity supplement. Although it's currently a prescription pill, Andy's FAQ can help answer how this diabetes medication may have anti-aging properties. Read Super You: How Technology is Revolutionizing What It Means to Be Human for more information on the advances in longevity, genetics, nanotech, and robotics. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan

Steve Hill is the co-founder of JOLT, and the director of Mind Warriors. He is the author of JOLT Challenge: The Self Intelligence Experience. Over the past 12 years, Steve has been instrumental in the design and delivery of JOLT's experiential training programs. His passion is for developing human potential, and he has also studied metaphor and clean language, and is a qualified NLP practitioner. EPISODE Creativity can create happiness, boost your morale, help employee relationships, and even allow your business to grow and succeed. Steve Hill began working in improv and bringing classes into corporations, and noticed that the mentality of the employees would change during their performance. Change your mindset and tap into your imaginative side to redefine your workplace and life. We Discuss: How you can build confidence through improv. Creating corporate happiness through positive activities. The alternative therapies that can shape your experiences. Creating a routine to become more aware of your troubles.

Fred Gallo is a practicing clinical psychologist who suffered a severe auto accident and had a near-death experience, which brought on frequent panic attacks. He began learning energy psychology to overcome his health obstacles. He's published eight books, including Energy Psychology, Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods, The Neurophysics of Human Behavior, Energy Tapping, and Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy. EPISODE You don't have to live with health or psychological problems forever. Our fears and health issues can be deeply rooted into our belief system, and to become emotionally free, we have to disrupt that pattern. Fred Gallo practices "tapping" and EFT, or emotional freedom techniques, and this practice allows people to overcome their deepest fears, and rid themselves of pain. We Discuss: What "tapping" is, and how it can benefit you. Where on your body to tap for the best results. Introducing muscle testing and positive affirmations into tapping. Real success stories of overcoming fears and disease. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Energy Psychology Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods The Neurophysics of Human Behavior Energy Tapping Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology Energy Psychology-Fred's Website Fred's Seminars EFT Videos by Gary Craig on YouTube EFT Videos by Dawson Church on YouTube GET OPTIMIZED! When you tune in the particular problem, there will likely be emotional components of it, and it may not be easy to accept at first. Be open and receptive to change. To make sure that you don't go back into an old pattern, you have to give the new pattern a chance to go into entropy. Continue your work, as it may take several sessions to do so. Psychological problems can create a blocked energy, and tapping is a way of moving the energy. Go to one of Fred's seminars to learn more! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Dr. Daniel Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician, scientist, and inventor. He's the faculty chair for medicine and neuroscience at Singularity University, and the founder of the Exponential Medicine Annual Conference. He's the founder of IntelliMedicine, RegenMed Systems, and the inventor of MarrowMiner. You can find Daniel on Twitter @Daniel_Kraft. EPISODE Medicine and healthcare is transforming, and is becoming more proactive. Instead of waiting to fall ill, we can take preventative steps to halt diseases before they start, and lessen our chances of needing aggressive treatments. Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses how to plan for a long and healthy life, and the new and exciting types of therapies that are becoming available. We Discuss: How the healthcare field is changing. The new and exciting treatments that are becoming available. The best apps and tools to use for health. How hospice and home healthcare is evolving. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Singularity University Exponential Medicine Annual Conference IntelliMedicine MarrowMiner RegenMed Systems X Prize Foundation Zeo Personal Sleep Manager Healbe GoBe HealthKit Muse 23andMe Veritas uBiome Headspace focus@will Omada Health Lark app Wii Fit Withings Moodies Spire Lumo Lift UPRIGHT CRISPR The White House Cancer Moonshot Summit Simplified Genetics X-VIVO 19 Labs Matternet Honor Exponential Medicine The Global Summit Daniel on Twitter GET OPTIMIZED! Prevent sickness and disease by getting enough sleep, enough vitamins and nutrients, and committing to daily movement and exercise. Use a program like HealthKit to learn more about the current state of your health. Track your data on a spreadsheet to see what areas you can improve, and what is already working for you. Check out Exponential Medicine on October 8th-11th, 2016 for more on how to re-imagine health and medicine. They will have musicians, patients, pharma, new devices and even investors. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Mark Dhamma is an executive health and mindset coach, a fitness model, and a corporate speaker. He focuses on helping people look, feel, and perform at their best by optimizing their health and mindset. He is an expert on optimization of your biology and mindset, and has a master's degree in positive psychology. EPISODE Living a happier and more fulfilled life starts with awareness. What brings you happiness? What is holding you back? How happy are you, really, in this moment? While there are many questions that we have around our own happiness, positive psychology and the PERMA method can help to answer them all. Find your joy and change your life, today. We Discuss: What the PERMA acronym stands for. How to find your happiness score, and how to improve it. Using mediation to find your "flow" and create more joy. Why you should use positive reinforcements to find more awareness. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Mark's PERMA Quiz Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler Deep Work by Cal Newport Cal Newport on The Optimized Geek Jaiya on The Optimized Geek Harville and Helen on The Optimized Geek You're A Fraud, And You Know It! Imposter Syndrome: The Plague For Successful People Elissa Fisher Harris on The Optimized Geek Mike Vardy on The Optimized Geek Bart Baggett on The Optimized Geek Ken Dubner on The Optimized Geek Brian Clark on Marketing Speak The Happiness Hypothesis by Dr. Jonathan Haidt Michael Morelli on The Optimized Geek Way of Life app The Game by Neil Strauss GET OPTIMIZED! Find ways to get into the "flow". Meditation or activities that require focus are great ways to become fully immersed in what you are doing. Other people matter. Humans are social and crave relationships, so meet new people often and keep those that you care about close to you. Take Mark's quiz for your evaluation on PERMA and to receive personalized tips on how to increase your own happiness and your well-being score. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Sanjay Sabnani is an accomplished executive and the Chairman and CEO of CrowdGather. He acquired WeedTracker.com, and is refocusing his company's efforts into the digital cannabis platform. He is also an advisor to digital cannabis delivery and strain selection service, WoahStork.com, as well as the Oakland based cannabis full immersion incubator, Gateway. EPISODE When faced with health issues and difficult situations, most people have the instinct to see a traditional doctor and start a regimen of taking pills to feel better. While that is great for some, there are other therapy options, and Sanjay Sabnani encourages people to learn their options and weigh the pros and cons before deciding on a therapy type. We Discuss: The power of the morning ritual. Embracing spirituality and meditation. Why you should question pills, and learn about alternative therapies. How pheromones can change your life. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Writers.net CrowdGather WoahStork Gateway Incubator WeedTracker 23andMe Zeo Sleep Manager Raul Villacis on The Optimized Geek What to Say When You Speak to Yourself Ephraim Olschewski on The Optimized Geek Byron Katie on The Optimized Geek Into the Magic Shop AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda Autobiography of a Yogi Erox Sanjay on Facebook Sanjay on Quora CrowdGather on Twitter CrowdGather on instagram GET OPTIMIZED! Having a morning ritual will set your tone for the day. Take time each morning to calm your mind and start your day off positively and less rushed. Try out 23andMe. Learning your full genetic analysis can help you to better your health by understanding your specific needs. Check out Sanjay on Quora, which is a question-and-answer site. You can ask questions, and he will answer them! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Akira Iguchi is a 3-time international bestselling author and the founder of Solo Millionaire Academy, a business development program for entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and online marketers. He has a new book coming out later this year called Lifestyle Millionaire, which will be released in October 2016 in the US. EPISODE Finding and following your passion, while still making a livable income, can be difficult-but not impossible. Akira Iguchi teaches people how to turn their passion into a million dollar business through coaching, speaking, writing, and online marketing. He hasn't always been wildly wealthy, but found the secret to success: committing to advanced learning, personal development, coaching, and seminars. When you decide to become a better version of yourself and surround yourself with others who are successful you can create your dream lifestyle. We Discuss: Akira's personal story, and client success stories. Why you should surround yourself with successful people Using online launches to make millions. Adding value and building relationships to grow your client base. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Akira's Books Nomad Entrepreneurs Academy The Art of SEO Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Tony Robbins Platinum Partnership Mastermind With Sir Richard Branson Unleash the Power Within Date with Destiny How to Be a Life Coach-JP Sears Akira Iguchi Akira on Facebook Akira on YouTube Akira's Podcast-Solo Millionaire Podcast GET OPTIMIZED! Invest in personal development and business masterminds if you want to become a millionaire. If you are going to be the best, you have to learn from the best. Changing yourself is not easy, and takes trial and error. Try different types of coaching, methodology, and even meditation to help you find the path to success that works best for you. Check out Akira's podcast, where he interviews fellow entrepreneurs and professionals who have carved their own path in life. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Danelle Magtibay is a spiritual coach who has studied transformation, breakthrough, success strategies, Universal Laws, and Oneness for the past 25 years. She became a life coach and personal trainer in 1999, and is now one of the top personal coaching experts in her field. She specializes in maximizing human potential, and works with top performance leaders, authors, world leaders, and managers. You can find Danelle on Twitter @danellemagtibay. EPISODE Life transformations happen when we take control and choose our path for the future. You can decide what you want from life, and manifest that reality. Our emotions, fears, and even our ego can get in the way of happiness, and Danelle Magtibay shares how to change these factors into a force that is bringing you happiness. Rewrite your story and decide the outcome of your life. We Discuss: How our unconscious brain affects our belief system. How the stories that we tell ourselves become our reality. What the META-METHOD is, and how it can help you to live a higher quality of life. How to end suffering, for good. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED META-METHOD Oneness University The Tools Provocative Hypnosis Mayo Clinic SMART Program Byron Katie on The Optimized Geek Metaphysic.net GET OPTIMIZED! Check in with the your emotions before taking action-if you are in a negative situation, you can choose to respond from a positive space The mind is 90% unconscious-if your subconscious says, "I'm not good enough," you will repel love and success. Learn how to train your mind to stop negative self-talk. Go to www.metaphysic.net, and use the contact form to email Danelle. There. You can ask her questions, or just access the free information available on her website. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Aslan Mirkalami is a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and the founder of Rugman.com. He's a certified trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnosis, neuro-hypnotic patterning, human design engineering, and timeline therapy. EPISODE Everything that happens in your life, from your career, to your love life, can be controlled. Our lives are directly affected by our belief system, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, can change your unconscious mind and bring success into your life. Manifest your dream reality with Aslan's expert NLP techniques. We Discuss: What NLP is , and how Aslan used it to change his family members' lives . How your belief systems are holding you back. Changing your mindset and finding success. The connection of your body and the "other brain". LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Rugman Provocative Hypnosis Oneness University Email Aslan GET OPTIMIZED! If you want to manifest, go down to your Dantian brain, and project from that space-your vision will go through your heart, and become your reality. Lose your identity and belief system to connect to your heart and right/left brain to your Dantian brain. When you do that, you enter a very creative world. Work with Aslan, or contact him with any questions that you have, by emailing him at [email protected]. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Cal Newport is the author of Deep Work and So Good They Can't Ignore You. Deep Work is all about how to work deeply, get in the flow, in the zone, and accomplish more in a day than you would normally accomplish in a week. Cal is an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. EPISODE With so many distractions around us-from social media, to email, and even co-workers-it can be difficult to focus on productivity and concentrate on our work. Cal Newport shares the steps to moving forward in your business and career without being interrupted, so you can accomplish more, while committing to your most important work. We Discuss: What Deep Work is, and why it will help your business. Disengaging from distractions such as social media. The tools that will help you to stay productive. Finding help with admin tasks, so you can focus on more important work. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Pomodoro Technique Social eCommerce Freedom Slack Mike Vardy on The Optimized Geek Google Calendar Carolyn Ketchum on The Optimized Geek Cal Newport GET OPTIMIZED! Take free days. Having "you" time is important, so schedule days that are completely off the grid and spend time with your family or focus on your hobbies. Dedicate different devices to particular types of work. For instance, if your iPad is dedicated to entertainment only, don't have it with you while you're working. Set up certain locations that you associate with deep work and focus. It could be a different office, a particular chair, or a completely different building. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Margaret Wright is a powerhouse in business and real estate and an expert at flipping houses. Her training program, FlipChick Coaching, teaches women how to successfully flip houses, and her book, Own It: A Girl's Guide to Building Wealth in Real Estate, will come out in the next year or so. You can find Margaret on Twitter @TheFlipChick. EPISODE Have you ever thought you were destined for more than your current job or career? On this episode of The Optimized Geek, Margaret shares how she went from the IT field with no free time, to flipping houses and living life on her terms. Even if you think that you don't have the skills or resources to make serious money in real estate, Margaret can change your mind. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who dreams of getting into the flipping game. We Discuss: The insecurities that don't have to hold you back anymore. How to dress a house to increase interest. Choosing contractors and vendors. Your role as the owner. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED FlipChick Coaching Home Depot Angie's List REI Blackbook GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Is your career getting in the way of your dreams? If so, it may be time to consider a change-visualize your ideal life so that you are able to create it. 2) Don't rule out house flipping just because you aren't crafty or handy. In fact, being too involved in the reno/decor can slow the process. 3) Similarly, don't hire one contractor to do everything. You want an expert plumber, an expert electrician, etc., not a "jack of all trades." THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Sally Hogshead is a branding expert and author of two New York Times bestselling books, Fascinate and How the World Sees You. Sally founded her own ad agency at 27 years old and has worked with clients like Nike, Godiva, Aflac, and Mini Cooper. Her program, How To Fascinate, makes her years of branding expertise available to individuals and small business owners. You can find Sally on Twitter as @SallyHogshead. EPISODE Your audience is being distracted by an overwhelming amount of noise. You don't just need to draw their attention from your direct competition; you want them to listen to you when the whole internet is calling them. Sally Hogshead has created a complete system to help individuals and small brands stand out from the crowd. We Discuss: How knowing your "wellspring" and "quicksand" can help you make the most of your time and gifts, and how to apply these principles when hiring new team members. The seven types of communication and why you need to know which one is right for your brand Understanding your primary and secondary advantages and applying that knowledge as you schedule your day. The importance of developing a brand "anthem". LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Fascinate How the World Sees You Fascination Advantage System Fascination Advantage assessment Fascination Profile Additional Fascination programs and products Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler StrengthsFinder Fascination Business System GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Take Sally Hogshead's Fascination Advantage assessment, free for our listeners with the code "GEEK". 2) Identify your wellspring, which is work that energizes you-and quicksand, the work that exhausts you. 3) Stop wasting your time with quicksand work! Delegate, discipline, or delete. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Tony Molina is the co-owner and founder of the Rewire Project, the first practical rejuvenation center in the US. A master teacher of the human mind and body, his wealth of experience includes degrees in high altitude physiology, cognitive neuroscience, biomechanics and exercise science. EPISODE Many people desperately search for therapies that can relieve chronic pain, improve the function of their body, or improve their athletic performance. The answer may not always be with expensive doctors, surgeries, or long-term prescriptions, but with safer, more natural therapy. Tony Molina works to help people redefine their health, and take back their life. We Discuss: The benefit of Intermittent Hypoxic Training. How Muscle Activation Therapy can help heal pain and muscle tightness. The success stories of Tony's clients. The benefits of adding exercise to your daily routine LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Rewire Project Power Plate bioDensity John Jaquish on The Optimized Geek GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Try full-body cryotherapy to improve your circulatory system, your energy levels, nervous system, and the lymphatic system-you may even lose some weight and inches! 2) Get moving! Exercise is important to our health, range of motion, and helping to decrease pain. Talk to a professional if you need specific moves to help ease problems with pain. 3) Go to RewireProject.com to learn more about The Rewire Project and Tony's work. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Elissa Fisher Harris is a certified corporate wellness coach, individual wellness coach and a brand educator in the wellness and natural products industry. She also served as interim CMO and VP of Communications for CellHealth Institute, an advanced stem-cell therapy technology company. She sits on the advisory board of Caligenix, a genetic-based health and wellness lifestyle company in Southern California. EPISODE To achieve optimal health, you have to find the right physical, mental, and emotional balance-even your mindset on success affects your well-being. Elissa Fisher Harris shares her insight on how we can make use of lesser known therapeutic approaches to become our best selves. We Discuss: What Impostor Syndrome is , who it affects, and how to overcome it. How environmental toxins affect your health, and how to get tested for toxins. The future of stem-cell therapy. Achieving the ideal work-life balance. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED METal CellHealth Institute 23andMe Caligenix Gallup Poll The Happiness Advantage Puppet Labs The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young uBiome.com Immunolabs The Blood Type Lifestyle Dr. D'Adamo Cold Turkey App Focus Booster App Way of Life App Sleep Cycle App Stress Tracker App Healthy Life Guru Email Elissa GET OPTIMIZED! 1) If you can't pull yourself away from work or social media, use the Cold Turkey App-you can program all of your devices to lock you out of specific apps at specific times. 2) Start training your brain to be happy. For the next 21 days, write down three things that make you happy, and three things that you are grateful for. 3) Read labels on everything that you use, from shampoo to cleaning supplies. Only use natural products, and keep chemicals out of your home. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Carmen Simon is an expert in brain science, and the author of Impossible to Ignore. As a cognitive scientist, Carmen has helped some of the world's most visible brands craft memorable messages by focusing on how the brain works. She is the co-founder of Rexi Media, a presentation design and training company. You can find Carmen on Twitter @AreYouMemorable. EPISODE Becoming more memorable can influence many aspects of your life, from improving relationships, to growing your sales and brand recognition, or getting a promotion. Carmen Simon shares how you can use variables that impact how you are viewed by others, while also improving your own memory. We Discuss: How to become more memorable to move forward faster in your business or personal life. Improving your memory through visualization. Using memorability in business presentations to retain information. Becoming unpredictable to capture attention. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Impossible to Ignore Rexi Media PowerPoint Bob Newhart - Stop it Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything SlideShare Carmen on Twitter GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Ask yourself: "To what extent am I predictable?" When our audience can anticipate what happens next, you're not forcing the brain to stay with you and learn. 2) Use visual cues to improve your memory. Create images in your head around anything that you want to retain, and when you think about that subject, you'll remember the image first. 3) Evoke emotion in your audience, when they become emotionally engaged they have a better chance of remembering the information. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Renee Piane is a pioneer in the dating industry, having been in the professional dating and coaching business for the past 23 years. She is the author of Love Mechanics and Get Real about Love: The Secrets to Opening Your Heart and Finding True Love, and her podcast is Love Mechanics. You can find Renee on Twitter @reneepiane. EPISODE We often dwell upon achieving our dream life-bettering our career, earning more income, and having an amazing relationship with our soulmate. What if you could achieve all of that by using a tool as simple as a vision board that would inspire you to take action? You could find true love through picturing your dream life, or relight the spark in your current relationship and remember why you fell in love. We Discuss: How vision boards and journals can help you realize what you want, and go after it. Why you should keep your attitude positive, and let go of judgements. Keeping your partner happy-even as an ultra-busy professional. Where to find love, and how to open yourself up to finding the perfect partner. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Love Mechanics Podcast Love Mechanics: Power Tools to Build Successful Relationships with Women Get Real about Love: The Secrets to Opening Your Heart & Finding True Love Stephan's Huffington Post Article The Vision Board by Joyce Schwarz Posterino: Mac Photo Collage App Day One App Free Secrets into the Minds of Women Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt on The Optimized Geek Get Back in the Game Stellar Life Podcast 90 Minute Assessment with Renee Renee Piane GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Try something different to surround yourself with new people. Go to the local coffee shop in your neighborhood, or try a new class or hobby. 2) Keep your mindset positive. When you're negative, it shows in your actions and words. To find love, you have to be open and believe that your true love is out there. 3) If you're serious about finding true love, schedule a 90 minute assessment with Renee. She can design a step-by-step plan to find the partner of your dreams. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and public speaker. He's a guest lecturer in high-tech entrepreneurship at Princeton University, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek. You can find Tim on Twitter @tferriss. EPISODE While most entrepreneurs and busy professionals are glued to their email and phone, Tim Ferriss mastered the art of delegating. The majority of your to-do list can be outsourced, and with a little direction, a virtual assistant can free up your time, allowing you to work less while earning more. We Discuss: Where you can find virtual assistants, and why a group is better than one. How to determine what you should delegate, and what you should work on yourself. How to decide on a fair pay rate. Hiring the right candidates and avoiding costly mistakes. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The 4-Hour Workweek GetFriday Elance GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Search for virtual assistant groups or websites that have several team members, so if someone gets sick, fired, or quits your project will not be left unfinished. 2) After finding a few trustworthy candidates to outsource to, assign them all 20-30 minute tasks to test their communication and turnaround time. 3) Check out Tim's book The 4-Hour Workweek to get more inside tips on how to effectively delegate and find more time for your personal life. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Dave Asprey is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Bulletproof Diet. He's the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, which has transformed breakfast for millions of people around the world. He has the number one-ranked health and fitness podcast, Bulletproof Radio, and his website is The Bulletproof Executive. You can find Dave on Twitter @bulletproofexec. EPISODE With all of the diets available to us, it's difficult to know what we should be eating-but the results of The Bulletproof Diet speak for themselves. Dave Asprey is a bio-hacker who created the diet that not only helped him lose and keep off hundreds of pounds, but also optimize brain performance and clarity, energy, and rid your body of environmental toxins. We Discuss: The science behind yo-yo dieting, and how to stop it. What foods create energy and optimal health, and what foods should be avoided. How to test your hormones and genetics to know what foods could cause you inflammation. How to overcome infertility-without medical assistance. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Bulletproof Diet Bulletproof Coffee The Bulletproof Executive Bulletproof Radio Bulletproof Diet Roadmap Moldy: The Documentary Glutathione Force 23andMe Test Genetic Genie Brain Octane Oil The Silicon Valley Health Institute 40 Years of Zen The Better Baby Book Unfair Advantage GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Have your Bulletproof Coffee first thing in the morning-which is your coffee with a few tablespoons of healthy fats-to stop mid-day hunger. 2) To allow your body to fully express its capabilities and potential, stay away from stressful environments with bad light, air, foods, and relationships, and replace any negative programming in your head with more positive thoughts. 3) Try Unfair Advantage, it will increase the efficiency of your mitochondria so you can make more energy for about six hours, and also has anti-aging benefits when taken regularly. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Mike Wolf is an expert on real estate investing, and has been investing for over 25 years. He teaches others how to do the same through his program Texas Tax Deeds Tour. EPISODE Owning real estate is the ultimate form of passive income, creating a lifestyle of wealth and freedom. Starting your own real estate empire is simple with the right focus, knowledge, and teams in place, and Mike Wolf walks us through the steps of turning your first house into a huge portfolio of cash-generating investments. We Discuss: How to choose the best cities to invest in. When you should sell a property that you own and move to another city. Living a lifestyle of travel, giving back, and freedom. How to start, find investors, and find the best priced properties. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Texas Tax Deeds Tour Entrepreneurs Making a Difference Live Your List Email Mike GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Start by searching areas close to you. Look at the job market, average rent prices, and the safety of neighborhoods to choose the location of your first purchase. 2) Focus on what you love and what is going to fulfill your mission on Earth, not just serving yourself. Give back to others will make the world a better place. 3) For questions about investing or joining Mike's programs, email Mike at [email protected]. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Michael Morelli is the founder of Morellifit, a health and wellness organization that has created a line of nutritional supplements and fitness programs, including HIIT MAX, which is all about high intensity interval training. After hitting rock bottom and going through a personal transformation, he sought out to learn from the best in the industry, completing 5 fitness certifications in under 6 months. Combining that knowledge with real world training, Michael has helped to change thousands of lives through proper fitness and nutrition. EPISODE Going through a personal transformation is never easy, but Michael Morelli makes it simple by taking the guesswork out of becoming healthier. After going through his own success story, he turned the negative experience of divorce and bankruptcy into earning six figures in one month while helping others to combat obesity. We Discuss: Why 15-20 minutes of HIIT burns more fat than an hour or more of walking, or even jogging. Eating foods in their natural state, and the diets that actually work. Going on a spiritual journey to heal your soul and change your mindset. How to become more aware, so that you can control and change bad habits. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Morellifit instagram Morellifit on YouTube Primal Body Hiit MAX Custom Nutrition Headspace app Grind Coffee Shaahin Cheyene on The Optimized Geek Twitter Voice Memos App Evernote TechCrunch Blinkist The Untethered Soul The Power of Now Byron Katie on The Optimized Geek Michael on instagram Michael on Twitter Michael on Snapchat GET OPTIMIZED! 1) The first step is to make small, positive changes. Just get moving in any way you can, whether that is a 15 minute HIIT workout, or going for a walk around your neighborhood. 2) Work on changing habits that are holding you back from reaching your goals. Be aware of what you do in stressful situations, and try to create positive habits around those feelings. 3) You don't have to choose a one-size-fits-all diet to become healthier. Choose foods that are in their natural state, such as organic vegetables, fruits, and lean meats-or, use Custom Nutrition for a personalized plan. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Aaron Frankel is the host of the In The Rabbit Hole, a weekly, humor-filled survivalist podcast that makes survival sane and approachable. He's the former professional sidekick and marketing director to eight-time bestselling author, Neil Strauss. EPISODE What would you do in a disaster situation, or if you realized that your streets were lined with zombies? Most of us wouldn't be prepared, but with Aaron's tips, we have a chance of survival. Even the impossible does happen and there are ways that we can be prepared for anything. We Discuss: The essential tools and weapons that you need to have. The best practices for self-defense, and knowing how to use them. The immersive experiences that will get you prepared for anything. Resources that can help in a disaster, or even when you're just going for a hike. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED In The Rabbit Hole podcast The Game by Neil Strauss Emergency by Neil Strauss Spot satellite phone MSR SweetWater CERT from FEMA CAP - Civil Air Patrol Spy Escape and Evasion iTriage App The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 98.6 Degrees by Cody Lundin On Combat by Lieutenant Dave Grossman On Killing by Lieutenant Dave Grossman What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan by Dave Black The Art of Eating Through the Zombie Apocalypse by Lauren Wilson The Idiot's Guide to Foraging by Mark Vorderbruggen 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson The Human Path onPoint Tactical Custom AK Rifles & AK 47 Course Ultimate Spy Week GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Always be safe! You should only use tools and weapons that you have been trained in. If you invest in a weapon, invest in the training to properly use it as well. 2) When building your bug-out bag, focus on the absolute basics-72 hours worth of clothing, a hygiene kit, medications, and a personal information pack is a good start. 3) Find a responsible friend or family member that you can rely on to check in with you. When you go into the wilderness, always give them your plans and time you expect to be back by. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Stever Robbins is an executive coach, a podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. His podcast, The Get-It-Done Guy podcast, has over 27,000,000 downloads and has been number one on the iTunes bestseller list. He also is an author of two books, It Takes a Lot More Than Attitude… to Lead a Stellar Organization and Get-It-Done Guy's 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More. EPISODE When you truly believe that you can be successful-in your career, relationships, and all areas of your life-that belief can manifest itself into reality. . Stever Robbins has been an entrepreneur since he was 14 years old, and shares his insight on everything from changing your mindset, setting a career plan, productivity, and using your creativity to do things that have never been done. We Discuss: Coming up with creative, new ideas to grow your business. Time management skills and becoming more productive. How to earn your worth and create a career plan. Changing your beliefs through Neuro-Linguistic Programming. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Get-It-Done Guy's Podcast It Takes a Lot More Than Attitude… to Lead a Stellar Organization Get-It-Done Guy's 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More Work Less and Do More: The Musical Bill Donius on The Optimized Geek Chloe Spencer on Marketing Speak Livescribe Pen Stever Robbins Career Plan Email Stever Stever Robbins GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Are you creating a lot of excuses around a subject? Do you have negative feelings towards something? You may want to use NLP techniques to change your beliefs around those topics. 2) Create a life map: When a new obligation comes in, ask yourself "Where in this map does it go?" If you can't find a place that it goes in the map, say no to it. 3) Get Stever's PDF worksheet with the career planning exercise at SteverRobbins.com/careerplan. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Byron Katie is a speaker, author, and world-renowned expert on ending suffering and bringing joy to people's lives. She teaches a method of self-inquiry known as The Work. She is the author of multiple bestselling books including: Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, and A Thousand Names for Joy, Question Your Thinking, Change the World, Who Would You Be Without Your Story?, and for children: Tiger, Tiger, Is It True?. You can find her on Twitter @ByronKatie. EPISODE Is it possible that any pain and suffering you feel is just a projection of your mind, and can be ended, for good? Byron Katie's method, The Work, has helped countless people around the nation to live happier, more peaceful lives, and she believes that everyone can apply her method to create change. We Discuss: What is The Work, and how has it helped to end pain and suffering. Learning to forgive and finding peace. Why you should always question your thoughts and beliefs. How to become open to change, and in turn, help those around you. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life I Need Your Love - Is That True?: How to Stop Seeking Love, Approval, and Appreciation and Start Finding Them Instead A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are Question Your Thinking, Change The World Who would you be without your story? Tiger-Tiger, Is It True?: Four Questions to Make You Smile Again The Work The Institute for The Work The Tools By Phil Stutz and Barry Michels Byron Katie GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Create a quiet, peaceful space where you can meditate on the four questions and their turnarounds. Write down your feelings and conclusions. 2) Start forgiving people in your life who are causing you pain, even if they are not alive. Forgiveness, letting go, and moving forward has to start within you. 3) Download the free worksheet on TheWork.com, it walks you through the steps of taking care of the entire situation of what you're thinking and believing to help end suffering. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Ray Poteet is the founder of Alpha and Omega Financial Services, which has recently been rebranded to Living Wealth, and uses the system of Infinite Banking. Using his concepts and financial products, he has provided countless homes, college educations, and retirement plans for families, bettering the lives and financial situations of people around the country. EPISODE Becoming your own banking system isn't just for the ultra-wealthy. Ray Poteet, founder of Living Wealth, has been helping people to stop paying high interest rates to traditional banks, and start earning that income back themselves through whole life insurance policies. Not only can you earn back your interest and principle, your money will also grow at a much higher interest rate than a savings account, locked in and guaranteed. We Discuss: How Infinite Banking creates your own, personal banking system. Using your account for loans, and why you should want to pay high interest rates. The amount of time it takes to double your income, and how you can change that. Who can use and benefit from the Infinite Banking system. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Living Wealth The Tree of Wealth: How to Build a Legacy Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash Phil Town on The Optimized Geek Lifestyle Banking Course GET OPTIMIZED! 1) The first step in investing in any way is to determine what you can afford. Create a budget and decide what you can set aside for your account every month. 2) Create a contract with terms and conditions for any loans that you may give out to family or friends, it's important for them to understand that it will financially benefit them to pay it back. 3) Check out Ray's course called Lifestyle Banking. It's nine courses that breaks down Infinite Banking and allows you to contact Ray for a free hour webinar, at no cost to you. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Ken Dubner is an expert at hypnotherapy, hypnotism, and NLP or neuro linguistic programming. He is a speaker, a certified Master hypnotist, and an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Master practitioner. He is the CEO and founder of Mind Training Solutions, and was a comic for A&E. You can find Ken on Twitter @kendubner. EPISODE Hypnosis can alter your unconscious mind and promote healing. In this episode, Ken Dubner explains how hypnosis isn't at all what you've seen in childhood cartoons-it's life-changing and can open you up to new possibilities. We all have deep-rooted fears, some that even affect our daily lives. What if you could stop those fears that hold you back, creating a positive, happier future? You can, and Ken opens up to give us the healing techniques that have helped thousands of people. We Discuss: The real hypnosis–what it is, and how it works. Using the creative part of your brain to promote change. The techniques that you can use at home to shift your mindset. Real-life stories of how hypnosis has helped Ken and his clients. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Mind Training Solutions Provocative Hypnosis GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Be open! Hypnosis and change can't happen unless you are open and willing to accept it. Step number one is allowing yourself to accept changes to your beliefs. 2) Repetition is a great way to connect with your unconscious mind. Start using daily affirmations and guided meditation to relax and create a healing space. 3) See a hypnotherapist for phobias, they can help you to get past your fears by reframing the experience in your mind. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Bart Baggett is a forensic handwriting expert, professional speaker, and author. He's appeared on over 1,500 radio and TV shows, plus over 14 feature films. He's the founder of Handwriting University, Neuro Audio Therapy, and author of The Magic Question. EPISODE You may not initially think of handwriting analysis or hypnosis when considering self-development techniques, but here's why you should. Hypnosis creates an open mind that is more open to finding and accepting new opportunities that can change your life. Your handwriting shows your values and personality traits, giving you the knowledge that you need to problem-solve areas of your life that may not be going as planned. Learn how to use these two methods to create your dream life. We Discuss: Why hypnosis is nothing like what you've seen in movies. How to use handwriting analysis to find the perfect employees. The perfect music for hypnosis, and why it creates a relaxing state. How to access Bart's free gift that can help you to change your life. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Handwriting University The Magic Question Book TEDx The Neuropathway to Happiness Unstoppable You Bart's One Hour Class, Free Gift! Handwriting Wizard Handwriting Analysis Neuro Audio Therapy GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Rephrase your goals to create more possibility of getting what you want-if you want to gain 15 pounds of muscle, you could say "How much fun is it going to be to build muscle?" 2) Create a 30-60 minute recording of yourself using hypnosis techniques and affirmations, set to baroque music. 3) Get Bart's free gift at BartBaggett.com/geek. It's a one hour class that is useful to go through if you're struggling with money, love, or your values-it makes it easy to create change. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Susan Lassiter-Lyons is a long-time real estate investor and internet marketer. She's the founder of The Investor Insights. She is the Amazon #1 best-selling author of Getting the Money: The Simple System for Getting Private Money for Your Real Estate Deals. She started her real estate investing career in 1994 and has closed over 600 real estate deals. EPISODE Investing in real estate may not be a get-rich-quick business, but the long-term income is worth is, and anyone can do it. Susan Lassiter-Lyons shares her journey as a million-dollar real estate investor, and gives us the ins and outs of how to get started, how to find deals, and how to fund them. Whether you are ready to jump into a full-time active investor career, or make extra income without dealing with the logistics, the opportunities are ready to be discovered. We Discuss: How to start your real estate career-by yourself, or with investors. Why using other people's money is a good starting point. Creating a personal business, where clients get exactly what they want. Automating your business, and sending the right offers. For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/susanlassiter LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Investor Insights Getting the Money: The Simple System for Getting Private Money for Your Real Estate Deals Getting the Deals Realty Mogul Fundrise Bulk REO Secrets Getting the Money Digital Marketer InfusionSoft OptimizePress LeadPages Zapier GET OPTIMIZED! 1. Check out crowdfunding options if you want to start investing in real estate, without having to be an active investor. 2. Get personal with your clients, pick up the phone and call them to get their insight on your programs and what they want to see more of. 3. Use Susan's training program, Getting the Deals, to learn where and how you can access real estate leads. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Dr. Wayne Hayes is a true scientist holding positions such as professor at the University of California-Irvine and visiting scientist at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena. His background covers everything from astrophysics, biology, and computer science. His latest project and startup is called the Cold Shoulder. It's a vest that helps with weight loss using thermogenesis. EPISODE Significant calorie burn may be as easy as wearing a cold vest. Dr. Wayne Hayes explains what thermogenesis is, and how it has been scientifically proven to aid in weight loss. To reach your weight loss goals, maintaining a healthy lifestyle comes first and foremost, and Wayne explains how to begin the journey to a healthier, slimmer you. We Discuss: How the Cold Shoulder burns calories. What to eat to live a healthy life and lose or maintain weight. The science behind the vest and cold exposure. The fad diets to avoid, and what may actually be good for you. For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/waynehayes LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Cold Shoulder Vest The 4 Hour Body The Cold War on Fat Fat Chance by Robert Lustig Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead Roman Fitness Systems The 5:2 Diet Man 2.0: Engineering the Alpha Healbe GoBe Vitamineral Green Athletic Greens GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Start grocery shopping on the outside perimeter of the store-that is generally where whole foods will be, like fresh fruits, veggies, and meats. 2) Read labels! If a pre-packaged food item has more than three ingredients or ingredients that you can't pronounce, skip it. 3) Try the Cold Shoulder to start burning more calories today. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Ephraim Olschewski is a high level coach for entrepreneurs and businesses. He starts at the individual level, working with the foundation for a business' success-whether it's the CEO, the executive team, or the sales team. He is an expert at sales, business processes, mindset shifts, intentionality, and making incredible distinctions that will change every aspect of your EPISODE Are you living intentionally, completely, and on purpose? Ephraim Olschewski lives every part of his life with intention, from working with clients, going on vacation, or even going to the store. Finding what works for you and your life becomes easier when you are open, and on today's episode we are going to learn how to become more committed, more complete, and more successful through living life intentionally. We Discuss: How to live an intentional life. Finding a complete life through mending relationships. Living judgment free and happy. Using affirmations to find positivity. For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/ephraim LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Next Level Experience Tony Robbins Radical Honesty The Tools Byron Katie: Loving What Is Byron Katie: A Thousand Names for Joy Byron Katie: I Need Your Love The Work Stewart Emery: Actualizations Napoleon Hill: Outwitting the Devil Intraexperience.com GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Become a better communicator by listening to what others are saying, and trying to understand their view points. 2) Use affirmations twice a day to create positivity-bonus if you add classical music to your affirmation time. 3) Don't judge others. Open yourself up to loving everyone, you never know who will bring you the gift of enlightenment. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

David Allen knows time management. In fact, he's made a career of it. He's the author of the best-selling book Getting Things Done, and tours the globe teaching others about his methods on how to manage their priorities and actions to achieve what they want out of life. EPISODE Time management. Procrastination. As busy human beings, we struggle with both on a daily basis. Mastering the two will increase productivity in your life, and in turn, boost your bottom line. When you learn to work smarter, you get more out of every minute you put in, and are still left with the energy to pursue the projects you are passionate about. David Allen has perfected a system, Getting Things Done, that is incredibly effective at managing your time and increasing your productivity. We discuss: eliminating time-stealing distractions how avoidance affects success how crisis negatively impacts your ability to think intelligently how sometimes waiting until the last minute is the best way to get things done the importance of emptying your email inbox the usefulness of virtual assistants how the biggest barriers to self-expression and self-actualization is our own selves For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/davidallen LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Getting Things Done Google's 20% Time Policy Things GET OPTIMIZED! 1. With less on your plate, you have more time to focus-consider outsourcing projects that are less important or take up a majority of your time. 2. Don't put off the less urgent tasks, create a system that allows you to get through everything-even if it's in a "later" folder for once per week. 3. Judge your to-do list in terms of how they relate to your goals. Is it something that is urgent, is it a project, or a maybe later? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Andre and Anita Chaperon are an entrepreneurial couple living in Gibraltar and running several businesses together including AutoResponder Madness, Storyfluence, and Tiny Little Businesses. Andre been a full-time internet marketer since October of, 2003, and with determination, consistency, and belief, has managed to build a great life around that. Anita is a hormone expert and is also responsible for the entire customer experience at Tiny Little Businesses. Together, they make an unstoppable team that is taking the online world by storm. EPISODE Imagine a life where you can live wherever you want-traveling the world, living in Spain, even moving to Gibraltar. That's the life of today's guests, Anita and Andre Chaperon. Starting an online business allows one the freedom to live life by your own design, and they are fully taking advantage of that. In this episode they share their business tips for living abroad, including banking and taxes-and even some inside tips on how hormones affect our health, and why we should get them tested. we discuss: Why you can design your life anywhere with an online business. Banking overseas, and how it can help you in the long-run. The importance of coaches-for business or storytelling. Hormones and hormone therapy. For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/andreanita LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED AutoResponder Madness Tiny Little Businesses Storyfluence Sovereign Man Michael Hauge's Story Mastery Suzanne Somers Breakthrough Fat is Not Your Fault WellnessFX ZRT Labs Andre Chaperon Anita Chaperon GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Create your business online-setting up a website to offer your products is easy. 2) Research the best countries and currencies to bank in for your needs, Andre and Anita chose Singapore. 3) If you aren't feeling your best, get your hormones tested. Reach out to ZRT Labs or WellnessFX for a test. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

You may have seen Michael Port on T.V. shows such as All My Children and Sex the City, but he is also an author, speaker, and small business consultant. He is the author of books such as Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, Steal the Show, The Contrarian Effect and the New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto. Michael also runs Heroic Public Speaking, and is the host of the public speaking podcast Steal the Show with Michael Port. EPISODE Michael Port is an amazing speaker, trainer, actor, and marketing expert, and he is here to share with us today his top-notch tips on becoming an expert speaker. Whether you want to add public speaking to your resume, learn new tactics for your current speaking gigs, or just want to make a great impression on your fiance's parents, today's episode will leave you feeling confident and ready to connect with your audience, not matter how big or small. We Discuss: Top speaking tips you can incorporate into your routine How to tell a great story, and give your audience more than facts How to engage with your audience to keep momentum in the room How improving your public speaking can affect all aspects of your life For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/michaelport LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED ToastMasters National Speakers Association Book Yourself Solid Beyond Booked Solid Steal the Show The Contrarian Effect The Think Big Manifesto Michael Port Method & Heroic Public Speaking Keynote PowerPoint GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Use the three act structure to build your story-line – exposition, conflict, and resolution 2) keep your palms open when you speak-it makes you appear more approachable and not as wif you are lecturing. 3) Be aware of things to avoid when speaking-don't repeatedly touch yourself, your hair, your ear, your nose, etc. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Phil Town is a hedge fund manager and value investment banker that has devoted his life to teaching others how to make amazing money on the stock market. He went from being a near-penniless river rafting guide to multi-millionaire hedge fund manager in 5 years. He's the best-selling author of two books, Rule #1 and PayBack Time. He's the founder of Rule #1 Investing, an investing education program, and travels the globe educating new investors in how to amass their fortune. EPISODE Phil Town believes that investing in the stock market doesn't need to be risky to be profitable, and that you can make money in absolutely any time and state of the market, especially in recessions. What we know of with mutual funds and the majority of hedge fund managers isn't what Phil considers investing - instead, they are simply speculating on how the market will perform, which is incredibly risky indeed. Instead, here's how you can find the true, measurable value of companies, and how to buy them on a sale price that is virtually guaranteed to make you a lot of money. We discuss: How to find a company with a durable competitive advantage Why modern portfolio theory doesn't account the fear and greed that rules the stock market Why diversification isn't the golden rule you thought it was How to tell if a company is on sale For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/philtown LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Optimizedgeek.com/ruleone Rule #1: The Simple Strategy for Successful Investing at only 15 minutes a week! PayBack Time Security Analysis by Ben Graham Good to Great by Jim Collins GET OPTIMIZED! Try out the three circles exercise to find awesome ideas for industries that you can invest in and really feel passionate about. Only pursue companies that you are able to understand. Do you find computer science a bit too complex or uninteresting to keep up with? Move on. What are the values that you truly believe in or hobbies you are truly passionate about? Do you love spending time outdoors and among nature? Perhaps buy into an outdoor gear company, a boat manufacturer, or into the tourism industry. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt are two relationship experts that have worked to start conversations and educate people on the value of healthy, communicative relationships with a partner. They are the best-selling authors of Getting the Love You Want and Making Marriage Simple. EPISODE Helen and Harville want us to understand that the perfectly happily married couple is ultimately incompatible. The difference between the married couples that fail and those that succeed is not in their compatibility, but in the way they choose to understand their incompatibility. After both Helen and Harville experienced a divorce of their own, they approached the beginning of their relationship asking the question "What makes some couples stay together and some fall apart?". The result of their deep theorizing and research is Imago, a relationship methodology they teach that strives to dig deep into our true motivations on how we become attracted to and choose partner, and fulfill our desires in a relationship. We discuss: • Why you are either a hailstorm or a turtle • The steps of listening successfully • You will only be attracted to someone you are incompatible with • The role of our parents and caregivers in deciding what we want in a relationship For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/harvilleandhelen LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED HarvilleandHelen.com Safe Conversations Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson Making Marriage Simple Getting the Love You Want GET OPTIMIZED! Identify your own tendencies during conflict. Are you a person who shuts down or explodes when you can't get what you want? According to Imago, you are either the minimizer or the maximizer in a relationship, and you can use this identification to help understand tendencies in your feelings. When the feelings of hot romance begin to fade in your relationship, recognize that it is not due to an ultimately doomed relationship. It is simply another stage of the relationship's development, and can be worked through to find real, long-term love through listening and communication. Remember that simple communication without judgment can solve the majority of marital problems. Feeling neglected in your marriage? Talk about it calmly. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

James Schramko is the founder of Superfastbusiness.com, host of the Super Fast Business podcast, and co-host of three other podcast shows, including Think Act Get, Sales Marketing Profit, and Freedom Ocean. He lives in Sydney, Australia. EPISODE What does a person do to stay sane, and productive, when they run multiple successful business ventures? They delegate. Today I am talking to James Schramko, internet marketer and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of building systems that have allowed him to build his empire, stress-free. James is a jack of all trades-he founded SuperFast Business, runs live events and multiple podcasts, and we are about to learn his secrets to success. We discuss: Creating a business without working around the clock Overseas employees, and how to manage them Creating a to-do list that makes sense with your skills and goals-and delegating the rest Living like you are retired, before you are retired For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/jamesschramko LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED GoToMeeting Dropbox Google Drive Slack Basecamp Zendesk Trello The 4-Hour Work Week Scheduleone Adobe Wordpress SuperFastBusiness.com FreedomOcean.com with Tim Reid ThinkActGet.com with Ezra Firestone SalesMarketingProfit.com with Taki Moore GET OPTIMIZED! Create a list of tasks that you have either been putting off, or that you haven't had time for. The things that are the least important, toss. Start delegating! Find websites where you can post job ads for assistants in the Philippines. Create an ad that is engaging, but tells your potential new employees what you need upfront. Get organized. Set up a project management system like Trello or Basecamp to keep track of your tasks, notes, and statuses-you'll never wonder what is going on with a task again. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Dr. John Bergman became a chiropractor after an auto accident left him severely injured, but thanks to the therapies of alternative health, he made a full recovery. Inspired by the power he saw in the body, he now passionately advocates for alternative health practices. EPISODE When John Bergman got into a serious car wreck, he got the feeling that the medicine he was being prescribed may have been making him worse instead of better. He decided to research further and go to chiropractic school and has become a champion of alternative medicine. He wants people to truly start thinking about what modern medicine is doing to their bodies, and why their bodies are failing them. The answer, he believes, is that we might be misdiagnosing simple adaptive responses that our body is having to other problems - simple problems like stress, little exercise, too much time sitting, or taking in too many toxins from medications and processed foods. Traditional medicine might be overcomplicating things and overlooking our simple need to get our immune system in order. We discuss: The dark side of vaccinations How stress might be causing you heart problems, reproductive problems, and more Why you should assume your blood is too acidic The danger that lurks in processed, homogenized milk For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/johnbergman LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED http://www.owners-guide.com BergmanChiropractic.com How to Reverse Arthritis Naturally How to Correct Blood Pressure Without Drugs How to Correct Fibromyalgia John Bergman's YouTube Channel The Cholesterol Myth The Statin Nation Dr. Gabriel Cousins Dr. Lorraine Day Ubiome GET OPTIMIZED! Ditch the homogenized, pasteurized milk. Instead, go for raw milk, or if you can't find raw, at least an organic, un-homogenized option. This will have far healthier fats, and be better for the nervous system. Trying to bulk up with some protein? Plant-based options will be a lot easier for your body to absorb. Or if you want to do animal-based, gelatin comes pre-processed, so less work for your digestive tract. The plant-based diet is the healthiest diet in the world - it's been proven. If you like meat, tone it down to at least only a few times a month. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter |

Bill Donius is revolutionizing the way people think. He's the New York Time's bestselling author of Thought Revolution, and works with major companies such as Wells Fargo and Nestle to revamp their problem solving strategies. EPISODE Bill Donius knows your brain has a secret area that you are not fully utilizing - ever have that "aha!" moment in the shower, or laying in your bed, or while running – a seemingly magical idea that is captivating and motivating? What if you could trigger those ideas on demand? Bill says you can - in less than 60 seconds. It's all due to the specific roles of the hemispheres of the brain. Many of us know the idea of left brain/right brain - that the separate hemispheres of the brain are responsible for different types of thought. The left brain for analytical and logical thinking, the right brain for creativity and problem solving. Bill has been interested in accessing the right brain for problem solving for years, and now does seminars for Fortune 500 companies to teach CEOs and managers how to use this elusive part of the brain for high-level problem solving and strategy creation. However, he thinks that everyone can benefit from introducing right brain use into their lives. We discuss just how to do this, plus: why introducing the creative brain to your to-do list can make you more productive how to use the right brain to get into flow how to ask yourself the right questions - and why it's important how relaxation and stress relief plays into creativity For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/billdonius LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Williamdonius.com William Donius LinkedIn Will Donius TEDx talk Thought Revolution The Next Level Experience Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Recovery of Your Inner Child Cultured Code Getting Things Done Change Your Questions, Change Your Life The Sketchnote Handbook The Sketchnote Workbook Of Two Minds Idea Stormers GET OPTIMIZED! Ideation is exponentially better when you incorporate the right brain. To do it, simply clear your head, do some deep breathing, and be intentional about accessing the right brain while you write with your non-dominant hand. The ideas you have will astonish you. Have a to-do list writing session where you incorporate the right brain to what important tasks you may have missed or what ideas you might have for rearranging your schedule. It can be illuminating to use right-brain thinking to visualize the distant future, for your company or for your own personal journey. To do it, access your right brain and ask "What will my future look like?" and draw a picture with your non-dominant hand. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan

Mike Vardy is the founder of Productivityist, and host of the Productivityist podcast. He is a 3 time author, whose book's include The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, The Productivityist Workbook and Beyond Trying and regularly contributes to outlets such as LifeHacker and The Huffington Post EPISODE Mike Vardy is known as the Productivityist, a fitting name, because he doesn't treat productivity like a tactic, he treats it like a belief system. Mike believes in productivity as a way to not just get you doing more, but get you doing more of the stuff that you love. He's been studying it since his early career at Costco, an environment where an efficient system is crucial. He studied the greats, did some testing of their systems on himself, refined them according to their flaws and strengths and added a few of his own brilliant ideas to create "Now Your Way", the productivity system of his own creation. This show is chock full of tips that will get anybody rethinking the way they organize their life. We discuss: • why most productivity tools don't seem to work at first • the 'mode' system, and how it can easily get your brain in a state of flow • the strengths and weaknesses of famous productivity systems • how to work with your biology to produce more effective results For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/mikevardy LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Productivityist.com/optimizedgeek RPM, Tony Robbins The Covey Matrix Getting Things Done Pavlok Evernote The Information Diet TaskRabbit Virtual Staff Finder The Power of Intention SleepCycle Todoist Asana MindNode Zoom.us GET OPTIMIZED! 1. Don't be a slave to email – designate certain hours of the day, or even certain days a week, to handling your inbox. 2. Create a filing system within your email so everything gets out of the inbox and into a system that separates it into messages that require actions, messages that are for reading/informational, and archives. 3. Work with your body, and find the time of day when you are the most creative. If you are a night owl, don't force yourself to be a morning person. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Carolyn Ketchum is the writer and creator of alldayidreamaboutfood.com, a popular blog dedicated to low-carb, gluten free recipes. She was the former VA for Stephan Spencer. EPISODE You might know Carolyn Ketchum for her highly popular food blog, All Day I Dream About Food, which receives over a million views per month. What you probably don't know her from is her past as my rockstar virtual assistant. That's right, in this very special episode I'm baring all and breaking down the secret entrepreneur technique of having a virtual assistant. Carolyn was an absolute rockstar VA, and we discuss how the entire process works in this little-seen role. If you've ever considered your own virtual assistant, or have hopes of working as a VA for a successful entrepreneur, this is a can't miss, because we are rattling off essential tips for an optimal entrepreneur/VA relationship. We cover: • the 3 lists of Freedom • how to find and screen the perfect VA • what a VA can do for your email and your calendar • how to onboard a new VA • why you deserve to outsource the things you don't want to do For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/carolyn LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED AlldayIdreamaboutfood.com Elderhelpers.org TaskRabbit Upwork TimeDoctor Fantasia Call Recorder GET OPTIMIZED! 1. Start looking for a VA - either through a VA service, or put up an ad on Craigslist. 2. Put a riddle in the job posting that applicants must answer - if they don't answer it, dump their application. 3. Get your VA to manage your email so your email doesn't manage you. Use folders to know exactly what is the highest priority when you access your email. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Mike Rohde is a designer, author, speaker, illustrator, and sketchnoter extraordinaire. He professionally designs with Gomoll Research + Design, illustrated the New York Times bestseller REWORK, and has spoken at SXSW. EPISODE Mike Rohde believes that the idea of saving all the things we need to remember and need to do solely within our mind is an ineffective way to retain and process different experiences, ideas, and conversations we come across in our lives. Instead, influenced by his background as a UX designer, Mike is able to remember and process things in a highly creative, highy effective way that I'm excited about sharing. They're called sketchnotes, and they take the concept of taking notest to another level, w amplified with small pictures, differing fonts, and emphasis on important details. In this episode, Mike peels back the layers of how sketchnotes rewire the way you process and retain information, and explains that anyone, artistically inclined or challenged, can benefit from taking stylized notes, even for personal use. We discuss: • why you don't need to be an artist to sketchnote • why writing notes by hand helps you process information better than by typing them • why journaling may not have worked for you, and how you can revamp it so it does • how sketchnoting can make you more creative and construct your ideas more clearly LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Sketchnotearmy.com Rohdesign.com GET OPTIMIZED! 1. Buy a small notebook and pen, and start carrying it wherever you go 2. Re-familiarize yourself with drawing shapes, doodles, and other elements besides text – you can use these to express your ideas 3. To begin, try sketchnoting in a situation where you take notes like a work meeting, a class, or a conference. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Tim Hodges, LMP has been pioneering an effort to expand the methodology of Strain Counterstrain to effectively restore function to fascial systems, and receive chronic pain almost instantly. EPISODE Tim Hodges is a leading expert in fascial counterstrain, a relatively recent therapy that brings in new and exciting knowledge about fascia, the tissue fibers beneath our skin that enclose and separate our muscles and organs. It was originally thought that body workers (massage therapists, physical therapists, etc.)were only affecting muscle. Now, however, we know that they affect our body's protective tissue, and have the ability to affect dysfunctions in our protective systems that directly affect our vital systems, such as the venal system, the lymphatic system, the cardiovascular system, etc. This sometimes means for those going through chronic pain, the relief can be instantaneous. He and his partner Brian Tuckey have been revolutionizing what we know about fascia, what it does to the body, and its potential for healing. Tim explains how our body's protection system and defense system sometimes malfunctions and can cause discomfort. However, utilizing new techniques to identify and treat dysfunctions in fascia, Tim can achieve amazing, and even miracle-like results for a huge variety of fascial maladies. In this episode, we'll delve into: how fascia protects our vital tissues from bodily harm how when our protective reflexes malfunction, they can cause long-term body discomfort and blockage how he learned of a technique that instantly corrects these blockages how the immune system sequesters disease and might actually make you feel sluggish because the disease is still affecting your immune system how he is healing patients that haven't been able to move joints for years For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/timhodges LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED WestsideMT.com Jones Institute TuckeyPT.com GET OPTIMIZED! 1. Understand that fascia is so much more than "body glue" - it is a protection system that the body employs. 2. Pain is not a problem on its own. It is only a side effect of a larger problem, so you need to get to the root instead of treating it as a symptom. 3. Do you have chronic problems with allergies? Get your fascia checked out. It might be an immune dysfunction that can be treated with fascia work. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Raul Villacis is a strategic consultant, motivational speaker, transformation leader, real estate expert, and a writer. He is the founder and CEO of The Next Level Experience. EPISODE Like me, Raul Villacis has gone through a radical transformation. He was in a job that was going nowhere, his body was in a constant pain that doctors couldn't figure out, and he found himself turning to alcohol to escape his reality. It wasn't until he found the power of a morning ritual that he turned his life around. For such a simple practice, it is amazing the type of power it can have in revitalizing a life and career. He's now a successful coach running a sought-after mastermind group, and has learned to master his state in a way that keeps him in control of his emotions and his destiny. We discuss: how to open your mind to personal development creating a ritual that sticks the elements of a power statement that transform your subconscious the role that gratitude plays in your motivations For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.optimizedgeek.com/raulvillacis LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED NextLevelExperience.com Unleash the Power Within Platinum Partnership GET OPTIMIZED! Think about attending a Tony Robbins event if you find that you can't find more motivation in your life. Attend a mastermind to create a dramatic change and meet people who are ready to make the same kind of commitment to change as you. Recognize what your true, deepest fear is. What's the thing that you are afraid to admit? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook