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Are you tired of working hard and getting nowhere? It can feel frustrating when you're following all the steps to success: staying focused, taking care of yourself, exercising, eating healthy, meditating, being persistent, etc. But still, after all, your effort you've got no big wins. No lasting results. Nada.The truth is we all had moments that seems that all our efforts weren't paying off. Including myself. And I keep receiving emails and messages from listeners saying how frustrated they are because they're putting a lot of effort into work, relationships, health & fitness, and nothing seems to be paying off. As a result, they lost their drive. They desperately want to feel motivated and fulfilled and like their life has meaning. But the truth is they're massively disappointed in their lack of results. So what's the secret to staying motivated when you're not seeing any results? In this short episode, you'll learn five ways to help you reignite your natural motivation and get better long lasting results instead of always feeling like you're stuck in a rut. Best part? IT WORKS. Listen Now!

In this episode, you'll learn: How fitness can fill the void after you stop playing sports The origins of biohacking How Ryan started working with Natural Stacks Why Ryan became disillusioned with his nutrition degree Why nutrition courses in college are wrong Why you should be careful with government nutrition recommendations Why "success leaves footprints" The #1 thing you should do to track your progress in the gym Why Strength is the adaptation that leads to all other adaptions What "autoregulation" training is How Natural Stacks is different than other supplement companies How to determine if a supplement is good quality or not Illegal and unethical practices in the supplement industry What a "proprietary blend" is Natural Stack's Open Source Initiative How supplement companies rip you off Insider supplement secrets Special Offer For Legendary Life Listeners: Natural Stacks Supplements Website >> 30%OFF Limited Time Discount: Promocode: TEDRYCE (Valid until Sept. 1st)

How many time have you said, "I'm not feeling motivated to workout." Or "I'm just not feeling it today." The truth is that expecting motivation to reach a peak level to push you over the edge into taking action is never going to happen. Motivation is fleeting and willpower is finite. Relying on these things will always fail unless you do the strategies that I outline for you in this episode.

Did you know that strength isn't limited to muscle size and capacity? Here's the thing, when you get stronger you're better able to lose weight, run faster, and dominate your day. Also, you look better and feel better every day. Convinced you need to work on your strength? From the top strength coach Scott Iardella, we've got seven strategies to help you get stronger and injury free. Listen Now! Get the full show on: http://bit.ly/2AtaDDr Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Until next time! Ted

Focus on the time and tension components of your exercise technique for huge size and strength gains. "Your Muscles Don't Count But They Can Tell Time." This is something I say to my clients a lot to help them understand that while counting reps is important, it's how much time to take to do each rep that counts. Don't believe me? Excellent. I want you to do the same thing that I have all my clients do when they don't immediately buy into this idea. I want you to do two sets of 10 reps of push ups. On first set, I want you to perform those 10 reps taking 2 seconds to lower and 2 seconds to push back up. On the second set, I want you to take 5 seconds to lower and 5 seconds to push back up. Which one was harder? The second set was, right? But why? Well, the fist set you took 40 seconds to complete those 10 reps. On your second set, you took 100 seconds to complete 10 reps. That's over twice the amount of time of time that it took to complete the first set. Again, muscles tell time a lot better than they can count. Time Under Tension Time under tension (or TUT for short) is a commonly used term in the strength and conditioning and bodybuilding circles. In short, TUT refers to how long the muscle is under stress during a set. Look around in the gym. You'll see different lifting speeds and different times under tension. Some lifters will be doing their reps as fast and aggressively as possible while others use slow and controlled speeds. Research show that the time that a muscle works and tension (tension = how heavy the weight is) are key factors in determining muscle growth. By putting the muscle under longer bouts of tension, you can cause more muscle breakdown leading to the sleeve-busting muscles that you're working so hard for. Listen to this episode for the practical tips on how to use time under tension training to get the best results!

What used to be safe, is no longer. What's "safe" in today's rapidly changing economy and society, is RISK. Not long ago it was safe to graduate, then get a job, buy a house, get married and live happily forever. That's no longer true. In today's episode, our guest Ryan Magdziarz will share his personal story of success at a young age. Also how you have to take smart risks if you ever want to live a legendary life. Plus, how to take the first step and create a successful business and career that will lead to happiness in other areas of your life. Listen Now! Get the full show on: http://bit.ly/2As46c8 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Until next time! Ted

In this episode I cover: Should You Stretch Before Or After Weight Training, Fake Olive Oil And Herschel Walkers' Bodyweight Workout and more! I'm also introducing a new segment called "This Week In Health & Fitness" where I curate top stories and research that I've come across in my readings. Let me know what you think by emailing me at [email protected]

We all know by now that maintaining an active lifestyle should be one of our top priorities in life. Only by taking care of ourselves do we stand a chance of being the kind of person we strive to be on the job, at home with our loved ones, and in our communities. But that doesn't mean it's easy. "I don't have enough time." is the #1 excuse that people give as a reason they don't workout. In this episode of Legendary Life, you'll learn my 7 top strategies to get fit in 30 minutes a day (or less) even if you're super busy. And you'll even get a few sample workouts so you can try them out. Listen Now!

We've all heard the saying that we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. And that we shouldn't judge each other solely based on how we dress or groom ourselves. The reality is that we all judge each other all the time based on our visual appearance. In this episode, sociologist Dr. Anna Akbari will talk about how you can increase your personal power and charisma simply by grooming and dressing better. She'll go into the science of why some of our tendency to judge is hardwired in our biology as well as the cultural factors influencing perception. Learn how to take control of your appearance to promote yourself in a successful way.

Friday night, Gisele and I stayed in and watched I AM NOT YOUR GURU, the new documentary about Tony Robbins on Netflix. To be honest, I wanted to watch something else but Gisele was insistent because Tony is one of her heroes. And I have to say that it was one of the most engaging and inspiring movies I've ever seen. Here are three reasons why you should watch it (even if you're not a Tony Robbins fan): Advanced Communication Skills: In the movie, you'll watch Tony go through some unbelievable situations with some of his attendees. You'll watch how Tony is able to cause a state change in the person he's speaking with. It's simply incredible to watch Tony navigate tough situations with empathy, grace and control. You'll also see how he's able to help people with their struggles on the spot. Although I've enjoyed some of Tony's CDs in the past, I've never been to one of his events. And I wouldn't call myself a "true fan." But after watching, him in action at his Date With Destiny seminar, I've made it a point to attend one of his live trainings to experience it for myself. Simplification: If you're like me, you might sometimes tend to overanalyze things. (Or always overanalyze things haha) When you watch this movie, you'll get a first hand look at how simply the human brain is wired. ...and how it's really the "little things" that make the biggest differences. I think you'll find this especially inspiring! It's being surrounded by like-minded people, making friends, exercise, trust and having a plan is. You just may come away feeling like, "I can totally do this!" Motivation And Inspiration: Which is weird ...because it's not a motivational movie. Motivation is not the point of it at all, actually. It's really an inside look into one of Tony's $5,000 Date With Destiny events. But I challenge you to watch it and not feel motivated and inspired. I shed a few tears watching as well. What I advise you to do is to watch it and immediately after write down your health & fitness goals for the week. And make them habit-based like: I will take a walk every day or I will workout with weights 3 times this week. Anyway - I just wanted to share it with you. I think it's only on Netflix for now and totally worth the watch. Have a great week! Ted

"I need to start taking better care of myself." "I feel like I'm stuck in rut." "It's time to make my health more of a priority." Any of those sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. I hear this in the emails I get from my listeners, I see this from the Facebook messages I receive and from the people I talk to. Everyone's got either an excuse or a reason why they're not taking control of their health and fitness. In this episode, I go beyond the surface solutions share a strategy that will solve the deeper problems that you're facing that are preventing you from getting the body and live you want.

Today I answer some listener question on whether creatine monohydrate is a steroid or has any harmful side effects and what i think about the TRX and other suspension training systems. Then I talk about common mistakes people make in the gym that prevent them from getting the results they deserve from all their hard workouts. Listen and learn what mistakes you might be making from getting the physique you deserve from all your hard work in and outside the gym.

Our world is changing fast. The explosion of digital technology will render some jobs and businesses obsolete while creating new ones. are you ready for it? In this episode, I speak with Kevin Kelly about his new book "The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future." Kevin talks about the most important skills you can develop as well as about how tech like artificial intelligence and virtual reality will change the way we play and work. We also discuss how to stay ahead in a world that this changing more rapidly than ever before. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

In my 17 years as a health & fitness expert and personal trainer in Miami Beach, I've known and trained some great doctors…interventional radiologists, plastic surgeons, emergency medicine doctors and more. But I've also had my share of frustration and disappointment with some doctors as well. When I went to a cardiologist after a panic attack landed me in the emergency room, he gave me an echo stress test and said everything was fine. There was no evidence of a cardiac infarction and my echo stress test showed that my heart was normal and healthy—even though everything was NOT fine. It took me months researching stress on my own and finding ways to manage stress because doctors I saw didn't have any solutions for me. Have you had a negative experience with a doctor as well? It seems like they're trained to deal with bacterial infections, blood diseases, and broken bones. And they're great for those medical issues. But when it comes to chronic health issues, traditional doctors don't have ANY helpful answers. Don't get me wrong. I'm happy to have doctors who can perform life-saving surgery and prescribe drugs when it's called for. But the reality is that YOU need to be your own health advocate. Medical doctors will not save you. It's your responsibility to take control of your health and save yourself from financial ruin by learning to take care of your body. Let's take a look at the cost of chronic disease in the United States. Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes—are some of the most common and expensive health problems in the United States. Approximately half of all adults in the United States had at least one chronic health condition in 2012, while 1 in 4 adults had two or more chronic health conditions. Another important fact is that in 2010, more than 83 percent of healthcare spending in the United States was for people with at least one chronic (and preventable!) health condition, with heart disease and stroke costing $315.4 billion alone! So where do you start if you want to look great, feel great AND save money? Listen to my 5 Ways To Take Control Of Your Health And Prevent Chronic Disease

Getting results from exercise is more than just selecting good exercises or pushing yourself in the gym. It's about the picking the best options for your goals, body type and ability to recover. If every workout were created equal, they would create the same results for every person. But all workouts aren't created equal and neither are we. We all have different genetics, body types, stress levels, eating habits, sleep quality and responses to exercise. While most effective workouts boil down to the same principles, there's a reason why many of the best bodies in the world used very different strategies to build them. And if you'd like to here how I teach the principles of exercise, check out my episode on The 7 Most Important Exercise Training Principles For Getting Better Results. Part of it has to do with understanding the science of building strength and muscle as well as fat loss. The other part is the art of applying the science and principles to the unique person you have in front of you. That's what I've specialized in for the past 17 years working with my personal training clients here in Miami Beach. I had to be an "exercise agnostic" to be successful with my clients. Not all of them wanted to do the big lifts like squats and bench presses—especially the women! And not all of them could even perform all the different exercises correctly so we had to try easier versions. Some clients showed up as complete beasts and I had to work hard to figure out how to challenge them! Personalizing your workouts to your goals, body type, recovery ability, etc will help you get the best results for all your effort in and outside the gym. However, I know that everyone can't be part of my fitness coaching program so I wrote this article to help you get better results from all your hard work in the gym by personalizing what your workouts. Below are 6 ways you can personalize your workouts to help you achieve what most of us are after: a better looking and feeling body!

Do you have a mentor? Who is ahead of you in life and helping you make the right decisions? In this episode, I sit down and speak with one of my mentors Thomas Plummer. You may have heard about all the speaking opportunities I have coming my way. I went to Thomas' speaker school and that experience set me up for a successful speaking career. Today, Thomas is here to help you to understand what it really takes to find your life's purpose and live a life of fulfillment. Thomas will also help you determine what phase of life you're in and what to focus on. I've never heard Tony Robbins or any other personal development guru ever break it down the way Thomas does. Lastly, Thomas will share his secrets for staying ahead in a world that is changing rapidly.

Unless you've been living in the wilderness with no wi-fi access, then you know that diet and exercise are both critical for maintaining your wellbeing and waistline. However, which one is better for burning fat--specifically belly fat? In this episode, we'll dive into research on diet versus exercise for burning fat as well as the different types of fat and the drawbacks of using weight to measure your success. I'll also give you my personal perspective from 17 years of experience as a health & fitness professional.

Jason Havey, a Wisconsin native now residing in Austin Texas, has lived a life rich with experiences. A successful businessman, Jason is currently the COO of Onnit Labs, an internationally recognized health and wellness brand. Previous to his current position Jason spent 16 years in the hotel industry as a General Manager for Hilton and Sheraton. An aggressive optimist, Jason believes strongly in the power of the individual to improve themselves and thus, the world. Also believing in the beauty of all things he finds true joy in interacting with unique individuals, places, events and stories. Today, he come on the Legendary Life podcast to share his story and lessons so that you can find your life's purpose and forge your own path to success!

Effective communication just might be the most important skill you can learn—yet most people don't put much effort into improving. Whether you want to get more clients, attract more business, make more friends or go on more dates, these 10 essential tips for improving your communication will help you. By listening and implementing these tips in your life, you should expect: Better relationships Attract more business opportunities Deeper friendships More respect Invitations to more social events Clients who are raving fans Looked at as a leader And more! Here are the 10 tips: Watch Your Body Language Get Rid of Filler Words Have a Script for Small Talk Tell a Story Don't Over Talk Ask Open-ended Questions Put Away Your Smart Phone Up Your Empathy Listen and ask follow up questions Practice everyday!

Are you confused about exactly what to eat for optimal health AND physical performance? You're not alone. I've been studying nutrition in college and on my own for over 17 years…and I still get confused at times! It's no wonder. A search on Amazon for "diet books" yields over 200,00 results! There's so much conflicting information… "Eggs are good for you." Vs. "Eggs raise your cholesterol and will clog your arteries." "Carbs are evil." Vs. "You need carbs to train hard and build muscle." "Protein is essential for building muscle." Vs. "Eating meat will give you cancer and ruins the environment." It's leaves you frustrated, confused and feeling like, "Screw this nutrition thing, it's too complicated!" It doesn't have to be this way. And you don't have to be a "diet zealot" who practices an almost religious adherence to a particular nutrition philosophy. And there's no need for you to beat your head against the wall trying to figure out the perfect nutrition plan that makes you look AND feel great! I get results for my clients and myself by following what I call "Nutrition Basics." And we don't eat boiled chicken breast and steamed broccoli out of Tupperware six times a day either. In fact, I'm telling you that you can look and feel great AND eat delicious meals…and a desert every once and a while. (Yes, for real.) Below you will find my 8 basic principles of nutrition that will give you everything you need to lose fat, build muscle, improve your health, boost your energy and ultimately look and feel great. This list is the result of nearly 30 years of formal study, self-study, experimentation and working with hundreds of clients. It also includes essential lessons I've learned from countless conversations with nutrition experts, performance coaches, behavior change experts, strength coaches, as well as medical doctors who specialize in health, anti-aging and longevity. By following these principles, you can expect to achieve… Faster fat loss ● Faster muscle gains (without added fat) ● Less mood or energy highs and lows ● More focus and concentration ● Better digestion ● Better immune system (i.e. less colds and sick days) ● Increased libido ● Less aches and injuries Enough talk…listen to the episode to get the whole story!

My "9 Biggest Myths In Fitness Debunked" episode did so well that I was asked to do another similar episode. A listener asked "Ok...now can you hit the 9 most important principles worth actually listening to ...as of 2016 ? As a person attempting to get it right it is an absolute 'separate job' to filter through the enormous magazine, internet, product marketing jungle to real answers ...other than the obvious step one 'move your a$$' and step two 'more often'...just saying." In this episode, I cover "The 7 Most Important Training Principles For Getting Faster Results." If you listen and apply the principles in this podcast, you won't have to have a separate job just to filter through all the fitness information out there! Just follow these 7 principles and you'll likely get better results than ever before. Don't forget you have 48 hours left to join my Peak Performance Coaching program. Full details below. Please register asap, so you get an early bird price, 50%OFF! http://bit.ly/1U4d0QQ

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Why don't people get better results from their workouts? One of the biggest issues is all the myths that are perpetuated in the media and by "bros" in the gym. In this episode, I cover what I believe are the 9 biggest myths in fitness. These myths--if you fall for them--are holding you back from building muscle and losing fat. The best part is that I share what to do instead! Remember, fitness is principle-based. If you understand basic principles then you can make your won result-producing workouts! Don't forget you have 48 hours left to join my Peak Performance Coaching program. Full details below. Please register asap, so you get an early bird price! ONLY 5 spots left. http://bit.ly/1U4d0QQ

Rob "Bobby Maximus" MacDonald is the General Manager, Training Director, and Lead Seminar Instructor at Gym Jones. His experiences as a professional fighter and high level athlete have helped to form the training at Gym Jones and the direction of the project. He is the Gym Jones Executor (one who executes something). He sets and upholds our standards of both physical expression and education. Obsessive, competitive, and willing, he constantly refines his potential and redefines his limits. He is highly educated, inquisitive, and a brilliant teacher who shatters the stereotype of his appearance. Rob executes Gym Jones policy and philosophy. He leads from the front without hesitation: who follows improves and evolves.

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Overwhelmed by the vitamin aisle? Are you confused about which supplements are worth your money and which ones are not? Here's what your body needs—and can really help you upgrade your health and improve your life. Have you ever stepped into the supplement aisle of any pharmacy -- or, worse yet, health-food store -- and got confused if so many health claims. In this best supplements series, I'll answer all your questions and go into supplements that I've personally tried and have scientific evidence to support their effects. I've been using supplements for over 20 years, and I love experimenting with them. I've built more muscle, recovered faster, reduced my stress, improved my sleep, and more from using supplements. But one of the key lessons I've learned for all these self-experiments is that no supplement can make up for a bad workout program, improper recovery, a crappy diet and lack of sleep. So if you don't have the basics dialed in, then that's where you should start. But if you'd like to know which supplements I recommend and take personally (because of exhaustive research and years of experience), then read on to learn how these six supplements can take your health and performance to the next level! I want you to know that Natural Stacks (and all the other companies I recommend) are the real deal. They're pushing for open source supplements so consumers will be able to trust what they're paying for is actually what they're getting. I want you to know that I personally vouch for them after trying several of their products. They are such a cool company they are offering for the fans of Legendary Life a Special 30% off for only 48 hours. Hurry up. Use the Promocode: TEDRYCE Website link: https://www.naturalstacks.com

Joel Jamieson is widely considered one of the world's foremost authorities on strength and conditioning for combat sports, having trained many of the sports best athletes since 2004. He is the author of the bestselling book "Ultimate MMA Conditioning" and is a contributing writer to several top magazines and a frequent guest speaker at conferences and seminars all over the world. Joel has worked with and consulted extensively for teams and organizations ranging from Navy SEALS to Life Time Fitness and his BioForce HRV system is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA and more. He is best known for an individualized approach that is both based on solid science and yet practical to apply. Joel created 8WeeksOut in 2009 to help clear up the misinformation and confusion surrounding energy systems and since then, the site has become one of the authorities on strength, conditioning and performance.

Too many of us get hypnotized by our daily rituals and forget that we have a limited time on Earth to do what we feel we were here to do. Listen to this episode to avoid those mistakes that so many of us make and how your daily rituals are the key to changing your life for the better!

John Goense is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Response Team 1, co-founding the business with Erik Bloom in 2010. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Response Team 1, which, in less than five years, has become the second largest disaster restoration company and one of the top multifamily renovation companies in the United States. John is also the founder and a partner of Goense & Company, a private investment firm started in 2008. Goense & Company invests in labor-centric service businesses, typically in large, fragmented industries. It seeks to build industry-leading companies through acquisitions and, by providing superior customer service, creating operating efficiencies and driving organic growth. Response Team 1 typifies the Goense & Company strategy, which has previously been successfully applied in industries including security guards, document imaging and insulation installation contractors. John began his private equity career in 1988 as founder and President of Heller Equity Capital Corporation. In 1996, he joined Allstate Insurance Company as Managing Director and led a highly profitable repositioning of its private equity portfolio. In 2000, John co-founded Goense Bounds & Partners, L.P., a $225 million private equity fund. Since 2004 he has been Chairman of CrossCom National LLC. Prior to entering private investing, John held positions in investment banking and commercial banking and managed a successful start-up company. From 1977 to 1980, he was employed by Harris Bank. He then co-founded and managed American Paging, Inc., a telecommunications company which eventually was publicly traded. In 1984, John joined Kidder Peabody & Company's investment banking group, where he concentrated on mergers and acquisitions and financing activities until leaving to found HECC. John graduated Magna Cum Laude from Aquinas College with a BS in Accounting and Business Administration and earned an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Tim is a proven venture investor and experienced global executive. He has been named to the Forbes Midas list and received the Gamification Summit award for Special Achievement in the Industry. Tim leads Mayfield's consumer investing practice which focuses on areas such as the Internet of Things, consumerized health & wellness, crowd-sourcing, collaborative consumption, mobile-first service and product marketplaces, vertical communities, and enabling platforms and services. Tim has over a decade of investment experience with firms such as Norwest Venture Partners & Gabriel Venture Partners. His operational experience includes working in Japan for Gateway Inc and as a trilingual Engineer for General Motors, where he led project teams in China, Korea, and Japan.

Stress. Almost everyone I know seems to have too much of it. You're lying in bed with your mind racing because you feel so wired that you can't sleep. Or maybe it's during the day when you feel anxious, overwhelmed and unable to meet the demands of your life. These are signs and symptoms of stress. And according to the American Psychological Association, the average level of stress has risen since last year with more people reporting feeling that they're under extreme stress. I know because my stress levels became so great that I ended up in the ER after I thought I was having a heart attack. It turned out to be a panic attack. And after my blood tested negative for a heart attack and echocardiography stress test, the cardiologist determined it was just extreme stress. So I've been there. To honor National Stress Awareness Month, I'll share 11 ways you can relieve stress that you can start today.

Craig Ballantyne is a fitness and personal development guru from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women's Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men's Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the 6 Minutes to Skinny bodyweight exercise weight loss system and the Metabolic Kickstarter follow-along exercise videos. He's also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig's online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. Craig has had many to overcome many obstacles on the way. His toughest battle was spending 6 months suffering crippling anxiety attacks until he finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today, Craig will show you how to use those 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 50 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of your life or overcome any obstacle in the way of success. Craig is also the co-owner of the success newsletter, Early to Rise, where you will find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement.

In this episode, you'll learn: Breaking the "bad parenting"cycle How limiting beliefs are created in early childhood Why changing your environment is not enough Why most people are driven by fear and anger with their fitness goals Types of stressors How much stress can you handle Why self-awareness is key to effective leadership These apps will take your fitness to the next level Wellness vs fitness The 4 pillars of health What the "Internet Of Things" is Using technology to reach your goals 3 Reasons why everyone needs a coach How to make sense of data from your wearable The best apps to improve your health The potential dangers of technology Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Last week I was away giving my first keynote speech in Hershey, Pennsylvania to the Network of Executive Women. In this episode, I share 5 leadership lessons I learned from the experience. I also share the story of what was going wrong when I was preparing to give my speech and how I was able to "set a new standard" for the future speakers at their events. Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: Why you need to be careful with the doctor you choose Why being healthy is a lifestyle–not a diet or "cleanse" How traveling the world teaches you about health and nutrition Here's why you should avoid extremes in health & nutrition What you need to know about how modern medicine works Why our health is our responsibility How drug companies manipulate research The truth about the drug companies Why you should "shop around" for a good doctor 3 Questions you should ask your doctor Why you need to practice what you preach Why health experts and doctors don't know everything The biggest mistake people make about their health Why eating right for your genetics is guessing Why ketogenic diets aren't good long term Why Gary isn't a fan of blood testing Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Have you ever felt afraid of taking risks? In this episode, you will learn how taking risks can make you happier and more successful (even if you failed in the past). Don't let your past define your future. Learn the right tools you need for smart risk-taking and start to win in life and business. And don't forget to grab our FREE Workbook and get the most of this podcast episode. Presentation Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1fklmheddn71oox/WHYTAKINGSMARTRISKS_KEYNOTE.pptx?dl=0 Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: Why are we so obsessed with reality Tv What video games can teach us Stop trying to escape your life What is "gamification" 3 Ways to get unstuck and take action towards your goals How to become the superhero of your own story The power of small winsAre you addicted to personal development Are you addicted to personal development Steve's biggest lesson from his real-life superhero experiences Why systems are critical for improving your life Why discipline trumps motivation How Steve overcame procrastination while writing his book Why you only need 20 seconds of courage to change your life Nerdfitness' superhero origin story Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Set Yourself up for Success every day Tell me you've had this experience: You start out with the best of intentions. Today is the day you're going to start with your to-do list, exercise, eat healthy, meditate and bring home a major win. Life happens and you get behind your schedule and it feels there's no way to catch up with your goals. What if you could get back on track? I want to share thirteen productivity hacks that will start your day off right and maximize your time. Learn hacks that will help you get the most out of your day and perform at your best no matter what. Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: Why your brain is the CEO of your body Change your brain, change your life Why you should care about neuroscience Myths about the brain Fascinating facts you never knew about the human brain Can what you eat affect your brain health The best fats to feed your brain for performance Do ketogenic diets actually improve brain performance How fasting improves brain function How to improve your mental toughness Are carbs helping or destroying your brain How sleep deprivation may increase Alzheimer's risk How you're reducing your IQ without knowing Why some people need less sleep than others Low testosterone and Sleep deprivation: What's the link? What is melatonin and should you really take it for sleep How the light from your TV and electronic devices affects your sleep 5 Simple tips to improve your sleep Is modern life hurting your health The only thing that can make up for sleep deprivation Why you should stop reading books (and listening to podcasts) and go out and have experiences Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

What does it mean to be a great leader? What constitutes great leadership? Those are the questions I tackle in this episode. I get into my take on the top 7 qualities of a great leader and how you can develop them. Listen, learn and apply! Top 7 qualities that make a great leader Leaders are less stressed Leaders have better self-control Leaders are charismatic Leaders are great communicators (communication is the fundamental tool of leadership) Leaders are always learning Leaders take risks Leaders form great relationships Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: How to overcome obstacles in business and life How to attend events on a budget It's not your resources that make the difference Why most of us don't really know we want A powerful source of motivation that's right at your fingerprints The fastest way to change your life Why the only failure is giving up Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey How to shift from being a follower to a leader The best way to beat procrastination How to defeat resistance 3 keys to success Why knowing stuff doesn't really matter Why too many guys suffer from "nice guy syndrome" 3 Ways to reframe failure The confidence crush Why Andrew almost walked away from his Knowledge for Men podcast Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: What is biohacking The connection between health and performance The most effective brain hack How chronic stress is killing us Why it's okay to disagree with people Remove toxic people in your life The problem with the "evidence-based health" movement How Buddhists and shamans were the first biohackers The key to taking responsibility 3 Simple ways to reduce stress Why you need to take a break from techno stress What Dave does to stay in shape How Dave's nutrition approach has evolved over years A Simple way to enhance cognitive performance Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: Why the inequalities of the digital economy are just bad programming Major problem in modern business corporations The connection between corporate growth and our health Why the story of Twitter prompted Doug's investigation into where corporate values originated Why you should invest locally instead of with bigger corporations Why peer-to-peer business used to be the norm How the idea central currency led to the economy of growth How chartered monopolies became modern corporations Why the promise of digital technology didn't work out How we're being programmed by digital technology Why corporate leaders nor their employees are happy with the current economic model Why it's better to have a smaller, leaner company Why big corporations are like obese people Why corporate profit is going down Practical steps to improve the health of our economy Why family businesses perform better than shareholder companies in the long-term How a small company is putting Walmarts out of business Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you will learn: How tracking software helped Chris lose over 100lbs How wearable devices can help you break bad habits Why there's nothing wrong with you What to do with the data from your wearable devices Why you shouldn't give up on your wearable Why you should invest in people over health technology The negative effects of overuse of technology The reasons you can't stop binge-watching How companies are collecting your data without you knowing it How does technology affect our brains Electromagnetic fields and how they can affect our health How getting laid off from a job propelled Chris to find his calling Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: How sleep can help you lose body fat (without dieting) Why our society doesn't value sleep Why sleep is so popular now Why you need to take control of your health The 3 keys to taking control of your health What the "cut, burn poison paradigm" is How marketing manipulates your choices about your health Your body is design to heal itself The healing power of sleep Why hormones are the most powerful factors in health What's the best time to go to sleep Why you don't have to be perfect when it comes to sleep Why sleep deprivation sets us up for failure Why biology trumps psychology How sleep loss leads to significant weight gain How sleep affects our testosterone levels The connection between testosterone, estrogen and belly fat Why electric light is harming our sleep cycles Shawn's story about how he got into nutrition and sleep Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you'll learn: Why grief is our greatest teacher Words have the power to change our lives Healing is a journey, not a destination The new way vs the old way to do grief Is there a right way to grieve? 5 Important steps in recovering from grief and loss Stop resisting and find the lesson How to find your strengths The definition of grief and why we all grieve Coping with unexpected events Do men grieve differently from women Why exercise is therapy How the loss allowed Tom to find his life purpose How Tom tried every mainstream and alternate healing method to save his son Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/ His 43-year-old wife Trish died equally as suddenly on New Year's Day 1999 and his 13-year-old son Rory died from brain cancer in 2005. Tom and his son Sean are learning to live a full, joy-filled life, one day at a time. - See more at: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/podcast/148-tom-zuba-find-strength-motivation-overcome-anything-life/#sthash.Sog1c9JY.dpuf Tom Zuba is a grief guide, author, life coach and inspirational speaker. His intention is to transform the way we "do grief" worldwide by sharing tools he's gathered over the last 20+ years. In 1990, Tom's 18-month-old daughter Erin died suddenly. His 43-year-old wife Trish died equally as suddenly on New Year's Day 1999 and his 13-year-old son Rory died from brain cancer in 2005. Tom and his son Sean are learning to live a full, joy-filled life, one day at a time. Tom appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show with best-selling author Gary Zukav, and currently writes a monthly column for CARING magazine. To learn more, visit www.TomZuba.com and follow Tom on Facebook and Twitter. - See more at: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/podcast/148-tom-zuba-find-strength-motivation-overcome-anything-life/#sthash.Sog1c9JY.dpuf Tom Zuba is a grief guide, author, life coach and inspirational speaker. His intention is to transform the way we "do grief" worldwide by sharing tools he's gathered over the last 20+ years. In 1990, Tom's 18-month-old daughter Erin died suddenly. His 43-year-old wife Trish died equally as suddenly on New Year's Day 1999 and his 13-year-old son Rory died from brain cancer in 2005. Tom and his son Sean are learning to live a full, joy-filled life, one day at a time. Tom appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show with best-selling author Gary Zukav, and currently writes a monthly column for CARING magazine. To learn more, visit www.TomZuba.com and follow Tom on Facebook and Twitter. - See more at: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/podcast/148-tom-zuba-find-strength-motivation-overcome-anything-life/#sthash.Sog1c9JY.dpuf