THE ED MYLETT SHOW

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED That feeling of loneliness you're experiencing, is likely a sign that you're on the right path. This is also your sign that you are NOT alone. Let me tell you why! On this week's episode, I’m going to share my secrets of how to find the COURAGE and ENDURANCE to take THE ROAD TO YOUR BEST LIFE. To paraphrase the great poet Robert Frost, if you want that special life most people only dream about, you must journey down “THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED.” You hear me say all the time that your WILL TO WIN should never be for sale. But living that reality can seem much harder when you’re experiencing loneliness, burnout and failure. So what’s the secret? In this episode I’m bearing it all. You’ll learn how to Forget the naysayers…Properly place those who mean well but still doubt you...Fight through fear, rejection, and anxiety…And turn loneliness into FUEL… This journey you are on should excite you, but it’s also a road with A LOT of curves, hazards, and potholes. It can be fearful, intimidating, and lonely at times, but I AM HERE TO GUIDE YOU. Choosing the ROAD LESS TRAVELED was not a mistake. Although there are no maps or guardrails, it’s an AWESOME experience and it’s about time you started ENJOYING it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to SHARPEN YOUR DEALMAKING SKILLS?This week, you’re going to learn what it takes to achieve more success in closing your deals from a man who is easily the most high-profile and SUCCESSFUL BROKER in the luxury real estate market today.My good friend MAURICIO UMANSKY is the founder of THE AGENCY, a billion-dollar real estate brokerage, and stars in THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS and BUYING BEVERLY HILLS. His new book, THE DEALMAKER, is a master class in doing business and how you can find success at work and at home.Mauricio has remained GROUNDED through it all, rising from humble beginnings to become the TRUSTED real estate expert for the richest and most famous celebrities in the world. His stories are fascinating accounts of what it takes to NAVIGATE those challenging and cutthroat waters.In this interview, Mauricio shares his insights on:👉🏽 BALANCE, dividing your time between WORK, FAMILY, and SLEEP👉🏽 His number 1 secret to CLOSING the DEAL👉🏽 How to take advantage of a recession👉🏽 What it takes to be a successful ENTREPRENEUR👉🏽 The good and bad parts of achieving CELEBRITY status👉🏽 The essential need for SELF-ANALYSIS and playing to your strengths👉🏽 Whether being RICH and SUCCESSFUL is really worth itMAURICIO UMANSKY brings a grounded, NO BS dose of COMMON SENSE to this week’s episode. Not only is he the REAL DEAL in his real estate ventures, but MAURICIO is also the real deal in all parts of his life, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the FULL EPISODE of The Ed Mylett Show 2.0 with just me SOLO speaking directly to you! This week I’m answering a burning question I get asked ALL the time. “How do I MASTER a new skill?” Here’s a secret, there are NO FANCY STRATEGIES or long-winded answers. In fact, achieving MASTERY is exactly the opposite or complicated. You don’t need to be exceptionally talented, smart or anything special to become a NATURAL at anything… I’m an average guy with an average IQ and I’ve STILL been able to MASTER new skills throughout my life and in THIS EPISODE I’m sharing my exact process. I’ll make it easy so you too can keep GROWING and adding NEW EXPERIENCES and JOY to your life! In fact, if you’ve seen me learning how to RIDE A HORSE recently, you’re seeing me trying to master something new in real time. (Check out my stories!) All the candy you desire out of life is A LOT CLOSER THAN YOU THINK, and this week I’m taking you through the process of mastery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think you’ve heard everything, Matthew McConaughey has to say… think again! Matthew himself has labeled this THE BEST interview he’s done yet!“Finding your identity is more about a process of elimination so that you end up with more room for the things that feed you…”If you only know him from his work as an actor, you are about to be blown away by the DEPTH and the THOUGHTFULNESS of this week's guest, MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY. @‌officiallymcconaugheyThis is a fascinating MASTERCLASS IN MINDSET with one of the best-known, most loved, and often quoted actors in the world. This interview with Matthew is simultaneously FUNNY, EASYGOING and also INTENSE and DEEPLY PHILOSOPHICAL. He is a student and a teacher of the human condition, and after our hour together, you’ll have a new appreciation for him as a person way beyond what you’ve seen on the big screen.Matthew’s journey has been remarkable, with EXCLAMATION POINT STORIES you won’t hear anywhere else. He has spent a lot of time thinking about how his life has unfolded and is genuinely excited to SHARE HIS SECRETS to success and happier life with all of you including:👉🏽 How the science of SATISFACTION leads to the art of LIVING👉🏽 The story of how he got his start in Hollywood with less than a thousand dollars in his pocket👉🏽 The distinction between JOY and HAPPINESS.👉🏽 How to get BETTER RESULTS out of everything you do👉🏽 The difference between being a NICE GUY and a GOOD MAN.You’re going to walk away from this week’s show with a ton of practical advice from one of the all time greats!And I promise you, although Matthew McConaughey is known for many great characters in his acting career, when he speaks the TRUTH as he does here, this may be his most insightful role yet.And if you haven’t already heard, Matthew McConaughey is putting on a LIVE virtual event, THE ART OF LIVIN' on April 24th! Join him and other special guests LIVE for this intimate one time event to create a future you can look forward to. CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO to reserve your FREE seat or visit EMLivin.com NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You were BORN TO DO SOMETHING GREAT, and I’m going to let you in on THE BIG SECRET of how you can make that happen. Everyone has HOPES & DREAMS. But too often, we think our PAST, our SHORTCOMINGS, and our IMPERFECTIONS disqualify us from chasing those dreams and from helping others. Nothing could be further from the TRUTH!In fact, it is those imperfections that make you RELATABLE, HUMAN, and SUPREMELY QUALIFIED to do great things in your life and in the lives of others. YOU HAVE IT WITHIN YOU to use your imperfections as a FORCE FOR GOOD in the world. I know what it’s like to live with failure, to be scared, angry, broke, and broken. But after witnessing the miracle of how another person’s imperfections saved my father and changed his life… I know that my imperfections are what QUALIFY ME TO HELP OTHERS…And to help you, too. AND THE SAME HOLDS TRUE FOR YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the moment you meet him, it is clear that this week’s guest, SAM ACHO, is a force for POSITIVITY and JUSTICE in the world. He is a former NFL player, ESPN analyst, and author, but that doesn’t even begin to describe who Sam is. As you’ll hear, Sam is using his considerable GIFTS and TALENTS to BUILD PEOPLE who can also contribute to making the world a better place. This Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee who was also named by Sporting News as one of the 20 SMARTEST athletes in all of sports, now oversees ATHLETES FOR JUSTICE, an organization he founded that unites athletes to fight injustices around the world while also bringing his Christian messages to audiences at churches, concerts, colleges, and companies all around the world. Sam brings fresh perspectives on people he calls the ARCHITECTS of building others. These architects help others put their lives back together by confronting their insecurities, ultimately leading to the BEST CHOICES that result in the BEST OUTCOMES. This interview will teach you: 👉🏽 Why you are the answer to someone’s PRAYERS👉🏽 A hack to IMPROVE your life👉🏽 Why your loneliness may be a good sign👉🏽 The value of constructive criticism👉🏽 How to deal with DISCOURAGEMENT👉🏽 And why there must be more to life than only pursuing the AMERICAN DREAM It’s been said the greatest thing you can do is to lift up another human being when they are down. Sam Acho is the personification of that sentiment, leading a BLESSED LIFE by helping LIFT UP OTHERS in the most incredible ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of The Ed Mylett Show 2.0! I’m excited to spend more time with all of you EVERY THURSDAY. Give me 15 minutes of your time, and I guarantee you’ll walk away with ACTIONABLE tips and strategies to live a life of BLISS and PRODUCTIVITY. This week, we are going BIG right out of the gate. So many of you are SUFFERING in COMFORT and finding more and more ways to simply FEEL better within your current circumstance. In this episode, I’m teaching you how to UNLOCK your MIND from that prison you’re living in and stop SUFFERING all together! YOU HOLD THE KEYS to your FREEDOM. You get there by pursuing your true PURPOSE, PASSION, FAITH, AND ABILITIES. The only question you need to answer is whether you are willing to give the TOTAL COMMITMENT it takes to make the change and CREATE the life you were meant to live. My challenge to you this week is to THROW THE DOORS WIDE OPEN and explore what life has in store for you. CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO and watch today’s episode to learn how or Comment “FREEDOM” and I’ll DM you the direct link! YOU WERE BORN TO DO SOMETHING GREAT. Now go do it… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready for an epic MENTAL WELLNESS check? I hope so because DR. DREW PINSKY is making a HOUSE CALL this week, and he’s going to dispense some powerful prescriptions on dealing with ailments such as narcissism, addiction, and a lot more. You’re also hear a lot of strategies you can use to help heal yourself so you can lead a more BLISSFUL AND FULFILLING LIFE. Chances are you already know Dr. Drew through his work as an addiction specialist who hosted LOVELINE for more than 30 years. He has also been a regular fixture on television with shows such as DR. DREW ON CALL, LIFECHANGERS, CELEBRITY REHAB WITH DR. DREW, and many others. During this interview, we spend a lot of time talking about NARCISSISM and how to better RECOGNIZE, MANAGE, and LIMIT its IMPACT on your life plus we dive deep into ADDICTION including: 👉🏽 Spotting addictive behaviors👉🏽 understanding your addiction to certain types of people (including celebrities)👉🏽 the dangers of LIGHTNING BOLT ATTRACTION👉🏽 how to HEAL from addiction👉🏽 and the GENETICS of addiction We’re also going to spend time on the HEART AND BRAIN connection and physical things you can do to HEAL EVERY PART OF YOU. This week’s show is all about AWARENESS, which is the first and perhaps most critical part of achieving a higher degree of mental health. Dr. Drew gives you the ANSWERS you need so that you can begin or continue your own HEALING JOURNEY in earnest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is the legendary MASTER P, and I don’t think I’ve ever had a guest who has dispensed more WISDOM on so many topics in such a short amount of time. Grab a pen and paper before you listen, and get ready to be repeatedly blown away because this episode is easily one of the most quote-worthy shows I’ve ever done. “You don’t learn from wins; you learn from losses. You’ve got to start at the bottom, go be the janitor or start in the mail room. Don’t cheat your way to anything…and don’t make excuses.” Percy Miller grew up in poverty before rising to fame as rapper Master P and the owner of NO LIMIT RECORDS, which he started when he was only 19 YEARS OLD. His fascinating life is about OVERCOMING THE ODDS to impact millions of people with his music, entrepreneurial ventures, and as an activist focusing on economic empowerment through business ownership and an emphasis on family and education. His story has so many chapters filled with POSITIVE LESSONS, and he wastes no time dropping great advice for young people about LOVING WHAT YOU DO as a path to becoming an entrepreneur. Here’s another incredible quotable insight for you… “The great thing about Snoop Dogg is that he was willing to LISTEN and BE A SPONGE…and look at him now.” We also get into… …RELATIONSHIP CAPITAL and Master P’s advice on how to treat people …finding ongoing JOY in your WORK and PURPOSE …MAINTAINING YOUR EFFORT LEVEL after you find some degree of SUCCESS …his RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD and how that impacts everything he does …the essential need to SURROUND YOURSELF with the RIGHT PEOPLE. Pay close to this part…it’s absolute gold. …the generational curse of poverty and how to break it …the eye-opening revelation of why TALENT is only 10% OF SUCCESS in the music industry There is so much WISDOM you need to hear from Master P this week. I’ll leave you with two more gems… “Don’t be afraid to start from humble beginnings…” “If you want to be successful, just show up…” GOLD…PURE GOLD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the most REMARKABLE study on HAPPINESS IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD! AN 85-YEAR DETAILED STUDY! This week's show is easily one of the most fascinating of my lifetime! I doubt anyone has studied the subject of HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEING more than this week’s guest, DR. ROBERT WALDINGER. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the founder and Executive Director of the Lifespan Research Foundation. But perhaps his most important work is as the current director of the HARVARD STUDY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT. This groundbreaking project started in 1938 and is the longest-running study of the same people over time ever conducted. What Dr. Waldinger shares with you this week about the study and the nature of relationships will blow you away. We start with answers to fundamental questions we’ve all wanted to know for a long time. 🤔HOW DO YOU MEASURE HAPPINESS? 🤔 WHAT MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY? Wealth, achievement, fame, and religion matter, but not in the ways you might think. Having a PURPOSE, working on that purpose, and enjoying HIGH QUALITY, WARM, AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS matter more…not only to your mental well-being, but your physical well-being, too. We also answer the question of the most common REGRET mega-successful people have. You can probably guess what it is, but Dr. Waldinger drives this point home in no uncertain terms. Our discussion also touches on several other relationship issues, including… 🤯 How SOCIAL MEDIA affects the amount and depth of our relationships🤯 ALCOHOLISM, DEPRESSION, and DIVORCE🤯 Why BAD MARRIAGES are worse than breaking up🤯 The WISER (Watch, Interpret, Select, Engage, Reflect) Model of Reaction🤯 Cultural trends and the impact of wealth in nations on happiness One of the most important things you’ll learn are strategies for STRENGTHENING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS and how to make them a priority. We wrap up with an extended exchange about our most INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS, how they change over time, and what we can do to keep them STRONG AND HEALTHY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an absolutely astonishing conversation with Stephen A. Smith. Stephen A. Smith is the most influential force at ESPN and has built a massive brand and makes a huge impact on sports and culture every day. So how did he do it? This week, Stephen A. reveals what it takes to get to the TOP of your career… in his case its the sports entertainment world as a producer, podcaster, radio show host, and a New York Times Best Selling author AND one of the most influential voices in sports entertainment. Stephen A. reveals his strategies for building confidence and shares how he overcame obstacles such as dyslexia and childhood bullying. He also discusses the importance of mastering every part of your business, combining it with humility, and how to impact social change. But that's not all! Stephen A. shares his take on: 👉🏽 What it takes to maintain confidence 👉🏽 The power of practice and preparation 👉🏽 The key to persuasion 👉🏽 Why he believes in the "I DON'T CARE" factor 👉🏽 And navigating the challenges of ethnicity and equity in sports 🚨 PLUS HE REVEALS HIS PICK ON WHO’S THE GOAT: Michael Jordan or LeBron James?!? 🚨 As a bonus, you'll get to hear about Stephen A.'s experiences working with some of the most genuine and talented people in the world. With his unparalleled insight and infectious energy, Stephen A. will keep you engaged from start to finish. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the greatest sports media icons of our time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The journey to GREATNESS begins with believing YOU ARE ENOUGH. LEWIS HOWES is talking to you this week on the Ed Mylett Show about overcoming challenges and tapping into your own GREATNESS. Nothing could have prepared him for what he faced after his father’s near-fatal car accident and an injury that ended his pro football career after one season. Lewis has a remarkable story about OVERCOMING ADVERSITY and finding a NEW PURPOSE in life. We cover a lot of things this week, including… 🏆 Subconscious blocks rooted in FEAR, SUCCESS, and JUDGMENT 🏆 STRATEGIES to process the “I AM NOT ENOUGH” mentality 🏆 The difference between SUCCESS VS. GREATNESS 🏆 What are the COURAGEOUS questions to ask ourselves 🏆 METHODS for inner child healing and SELF-LOVE Lewis ends with an emotional story about how his relationship with his dad changed over the years and how it has impacted him to this day, which really touches me as you know my father means the world to me! From start to finish, this is a POWERFUL hour about how you can take Lewis’s learnings around how he has overcome INTERNAL and EXTERNAL challenges and APPLY THEM TO YOUR LIFE. This episode will help you develop YOUR GREATNESS MINDSET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The walls we put up to protect ourselves often turn into prisons instead…” This week, I’m genuinely excited to share with you the thoughts of a man I’ve wanted to talk to for a long time. He is KANWER SINGH, but those of you who are familiar with his work know him as HUMBLE THE POET. Humble is a modern-day RENAISSANCE MAN who has gained a large following as a spoken word performer, author, hip-hop artist, speaker, and designer. His work is embodied in an ongoing message of LOVE, and that’s what we’re going to focus on in this week’s episode, including excerpts from Humble’s new book, “HOW TO BE LOVE(D).” Our goal is to help you gain greater capacity to GIVE AND RECEIVE LOVE as we explore… 👉🏽 how to increase your ability to LOVE 👉🏽 How to use NEGATIVE EMOTIONS to HEAL 👉🏽 The difference between BIG love and SMALL love 👉🏽 How to overcome your addiction to APPROVAL 👉🏽 How LOVE is the ULTIMATE emotion and ACTION LOVE is UNIVERSAL. LOVE means EVERYTHING. But it’s not always easy to LOVE YOURSELF OR OTHERS the right way. Listen to HUMBLE’S WISDOM, and you’ll find a greater capacity to LOVE and enrich your SOUL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There are so many of us who need to know we have PURPOSE. As long as we have BREATH…with GOD’S help…we have PURPOSE.” - TIM TEBOW Tim Tebow needs no introduction! He is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, former professional baseball player, bestselling author, and philanthropist on a mission to bring faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. You know him as a man deeply committed to his FAITH who gained notoriety after kneeling to pray while he was one of the top quarterbacks in the league. This interview will leave you feeling INSPIRED, with more FAITH in GOD, and MOTIVATED to #MAXOUT Your Life in EVERY way. You’ll learn so many life-CHANGING lessons including; 🙏🏽 The true POWER of your mindset 🙏🏽 The ONE THING greater than achieving your GOALS 🙏🏽 Why WINNING can leave you HOLLOW inside 🙏🏽 And the KEY to unlocking REAL success… You’ll also hear Tim tell a touching story about the fan who changed his LIFE forever. This is a LIFE LESSON every single one of you needs to hear. From start to finish, Tim delivers POWER and INSPIRATION that will affect your HEART AND SOUL… guaranteed. It’s an UPLIFTING hour you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVE is the most POWERFUL EMOTION in the world.Today I'm talking about it with the one and only, JAY SHETTY. Who says LOVE is a CHOICE.This week, Jay DEFINES LOVE, explaining why the best way to love someone involves liking their PERSONALITY, mutually RESPECTING each other's VALUES, and helping them achieve their GOALS.You'll learn how to love OTHERS better, but more importantly how YOU CAN LET MORE LOVE IN!Jay also has deep insights on…❤️ Overcoming the ongoing challenges of COMPARING, COMPLAINING, and CRITICIZING your partner.❤️ Why people sometimes GROW APART over time.❤️ The 4 QUESTIONS you should ask to maintain a loving relationship.❤️ The difference between an INTIMATE LOVING relationship and a FRIENDLY LOVING relationship.❤️ The right way to think about “THE ONE” that comes into your life.❤️ 3 WAYS to meet the right people when you’re LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO LOVE.❤️ Your GIFT and GAP EXPECTATIONS in a loving relationship.❤️ The difference between LUST and LOVE and how you’re impacted by each one.❤️ Losing SEXUAL ATTRACTION and how that affects the ways you love someone.❤️ Defining the 4 LEVELS OF INTIMACY.❤️ Why LOVE NEVER DIES, but what happens when other parts of your relationship do.❤️ What you can do to salvage a relationship that’s on LIFE SUPPORT.Be sure to listen with your HEAD and your HEART as Jay unlocks answers to questions about your most important relationships.I guarantee you… You’re going to LOVE this week’s episode.Make sure to WATCH/LISTEN to it and SHARE it with someone YOU LOVE ❤️If you want to go even deeper on the nature of love, pick up Jay’s new book, 8 RULES OF LOVE, HOW TO FIND IT, KEEP IT, AND LET IT GO…an insightful read that demystifies what love is and what you can do to love others in RICHER and more NURTURING ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS is a REVOLUTIONARY conversation about the INTERSECTION of YOUR BRAIN, GUT microbiome and FOOD!This podcast with Dr. Amy Shah is going to BLOW you away with her CUTTING-EDGE insights about YOUR HEALTH and the connection between your GUT BIOME and YOUR MIND. DR. SHAH has written two books and is beyond qualified as a double board-certified doctor and nutritional expert show has studied at Cornell, Harvard, AND Columbia University. In a fast-moving hour, DR. SHAH unlocks more mysteries about gut health, your immune system, the brain-gut-bacteria connection, and several other critical things you should know to help you feel and live better, including…💪🏽 Fermented food and the link to bacterial DOPAMINE💪🏽 How FOOD CRAVINGS are linked to our memories💪🏽 Six SUPERFOODS you should eat every day💪🏽 How processed foods affect your MOOD💪🏽 Why you need to eat MORE PROTEIN for peak health💪🏽 The right way and wrong way to fast, and the link to CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS💪🏽 Food and female HORMONE health💪🏽 What are PREBIOTICS and PSYCHOBIOTICS, and how they interact with your body💪🏽 The science behind FECAL TRANSPLANTS💪🏽 The link between gut health and EXERCISE💪🏽 Things you can do to SLEEP BETTER and should you take CBD or melatonin supplements to help you sleep better💪🏽 The truth about how much WATER and COFFEE you should drinkDr. Shah does an incredible job of SETTING THE TABLE with a commonsense approach to FOOD and GUT HEALTH.That's why you’re going to EAT UP THIS EPISODE if you’re looking for ways to live a more HEALTHY, HAPPY, and LONGER LIFE.Make sure you have a notepad open you're going to want to apply these STRATEGIES in your life TODAY so you can be HEALTHIER & HAPPIER tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt like there’s something missing in your life, THIS is for YOU.This is all about MINDSET.JON GORDON is more than just my friend, he’s my brother and we often share our innermost thoughts with each other. This week, we’re both going to share some of those thoughts with you.Privately, he is an ADVISER and a CONFIDANTE. Publicly you know him as one of the most sought-after public speakers in the world who has written 27 BOOKS and sold over 5 MILLION COPIES!This INSPIRATIONAL and FAITH-BASED chat between two great friends will guide you to living a more COMPLETE and FULFILLED life, without feeling like you constantly have to prove yourself.You’ll learn the keys to adjusting your focus so that you can experience an abundance of LOVE, CLARITY, COURAGE, and CONFIDENCE that will seep into all areas of your life, from being a better friend, spouse, or parent to enhancing your leadership skills, understanding your mind and soul connection, and deepening your faith.I consider Jon Gordon family. By the time you finish listening to this episode, you’ll feel a new level of ONENESS with him as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know many of you are dealing with unprecedented levels of FEAR in your life & are worried about this coming year. You're concerned about how to best SURVIVE in the short term until the economy recovers.That's why I've invited TONY ROBBINS back for the THIRD time on my show. He has helped more people lead HAPPIER & SUCCESSFUL lives than any other person in this world… including ME.🚨 You don’t want to miss this!! Tony Robbins has an upcoming FREE total immersion event, UNSHAKABLE, taking place over five days on January 24-28, 2023 which teaches you these EXACT STRATEGIES you need to become confident in uncertainty. Get your spot NOW at http://www.jointony100.com🚨Tony has got a lot of wisdom on how to use FAITH to overcome the crippling emotion of FEAR. In this episode, he explains why downtimes may be the BEST TIMES to invest in yourself & start something new that ADDS VALUE to other people’s lives.Tony and I are big proponents of society’s seasons, and we’re sharing our thoughts on the challenges of being in an UNCERTAIN, LONG, & COLD WINTER.In this episode you’ll learn:💢 how to master PATTERN RECOGNITION & how to use those patterns to create a MORE COMPELLING FUTURE for yourself.💢 the importance of BIO-CHEMICAL CHANGES & how you can use PEAK PHYSIOLOGY to deal with depression & negative thinking as you go💢 how GRATITUDE destroys the destructive emotions of fear💢 how to create perceived value in YOURSELFI tell people to take notes, but this week, don’t bother because EVERYTHING is worth writing down.My hour with Tony Robbins is that damn good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👉🏽 Do you want to put MORE MONEY in your pocket this year?👉🏽 Do you want to BE HAPPIER doing the kind of work that brings you JOY?👉🏽 Do you want MORE FREEDOM in life? Of course, you do! That’s exactly why I invited AMY PORTERFIELD on my show this week. We’re going to learn how to UNBOSS YOURSELF & the STRATEGIES needed to build a life you don’t want to vacation. Amy transformed herself from being a successful corporate executive WORKING FOR TONY ROBBINS to one of the top coaches for ENTREPRENEURS who are ready to take it to the next level.She’s got a top-ranked business podcast, best-selling online marketing courses, a new book coming out, and more than 250,000 loyal subscribers who are living Amy’s philosophy by moving away from “step-by-step” and into “ACTION-BY-ACTION.”Amy and I are going to help you do that in this jam-packed hour-long exchange.Listen up as we talk about…👉🏽 Amy’s struggle of transforming from an EMPLOYEE MINDSET to a BUSINESS OWNER MINDSET…👉🏽 The importance and the REALITIES of starting a SIDE HUSTLE, including the “PATHS OF POSSIBILITIES” and your “CAPACITY FOR ZERO”…👉🏽 The importance of CHOOSING A DATE CERTAIN EXIT DATE from your life as an employee…👉🏽 How you can succeed by developing a 10% EDGE and GIVING YOUR ROADMAP AWAY…👉🏽 The keys to setting up your business, including being crystal clear on the “WHY” and where your “SWEET SPOT” is…👉🏽 How to CRAFT YOUR OFFER and the importance of building a killer EMAIL LIST. This, more than any other strategy, can spell the difference between failure and success. Big money or pocket change. Confidence and happiness, or not…👉🏽 The pros and cons of using SOCIAL MEDIA…👉🏽 The right reasons for LEVERAGING other people’s content…Finally, the biggest question of all …was it worth it? Listen to the end to find out why Amy says all the moments of being uncomfortable, all the pain, doubt, and struggles were WORTH IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES you NEED in order to LIVE OUT YOUR DREAMS? Rob Riggle is going to teach you by sharing his story of chasing after his dreams and SUCCESSFULLY changing careers, from serving in Kosovo and Afghanistan as a highly decorated lieutenant colonel to becoming one of the most recognizable and successful comedians today.You know him as an actor who’s appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, including SNL, Dumb and Dumber, the Daily Show, Modern Family, Holey Moley, and many others. But what you may not know is that he retired after 23 years in the MARINES to launch into a full-time comedy career.I’ve never met somebody with such a unique career path as Rob’s.You're going to learn what it takes, Rob explains how any success comes from doing these things…➡️ Doing the HARD things➡️ Pushing PAST your perceived limits ➡️ Not being afraid to LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND and go after something NEW➡️ Having a RELENTLESS work ethic➡️ CULTIVATING your NATURAL talents➡️ Being good to work with, HONEST, KIND, and it doesn't hurt if you have some HUMOR➡️ Rob’s unique take on ABD… ALWAYS BE DEVELOPING. He applies this to his entertainment career, but it’s a STRATEGY you can add to ANY ASPECT OF LIFE. ➡️ We also talk about attaching EMOTIONAL MEANING to your goals, which we both use to GENERATE MOMENTUM and accomplish the most important things in our lives.➡️ You’re also going to hear about Rob using improv to create characters that ultimately landed him a gig on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. It’s a cool story of how a creative mind, under pressure, responded to an in-your-face challenge when there was a lot on the line.➡️ Rob can teach you a lot about PUNCHLINES.... Punchlines of your life by TAKING CHANCES and BELIEVING IN WHO YOU ARE.You’ll be blown away by Rob’s story about how doing hard things in the military created the CONFIDENCE he needed to give acting a try, including how he traded in one BIG DREAM of becoming a naval aviator for an even BIGGER DREAM of becoming a comedian.You're not going to want to miss this episode, it's a FUNNY and ENTERTAINING hour. Hearing the UNBELIEVABLE and 100% TRUE story of how Rob chased his dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHANGE is INEVITABLE and in order to live your best life, you’ve got to have EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES in place to get the most out of those changes.Some changes YOU CHOOSE and some changes you don't, but you get to CHOOSE HOW TO HANDLE THEM.At the beginning of 2022, I decided to make the core message of what I wanted to share with you about EMBRACING CHANGE.My book, THE POWER OF ONE MORE, my television show, CHANGE WITH ED MYLETT and my podcast, The Ed Mylett Show are ALL dedicated to making POSITIVE CHANGES to give you the powerful tactics I have used throughout my life so that YOU CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE.This week, I wanted to share some highlights from past episodes focusing on CHANGE to help you lead a better life in 2023 and beyond.You’re going to hear great advice from my conversations with…➡️ DR. JOE DISPENZA with practical steps on how to change negative thinking➡️ TONY ROBBINS shares the traits of FULFILLED PEOPLE and the seasons of our lives➡️ JAIME KERN LIMA on handling other people’s limiting beliefs➡️ Why you should look in the mirror to EMPOWER YOURSELF with ERIC THOMAS➡️ Overcoming physical and mental pain with PHIL HEATH➡️ JENNA KUTCHER on balance and the importance of resting well so you can hustle well➡️ Dealing with thoughts of not feeling worthy of your success with DEAN GRAZIOSIHere’s to a BLESSED and PRODUCTIVE 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dr. Layne Norton is giving you a NO BS FIT GUIDE for you to take into 2023.Think you have heard it all? Know everything there is to know? Think again!I’ve been training in the gym for 30 years, and had so many experts on my show… And I was blown away by what I learned in this interview!You’re going to learn how to do that as we strip away the guesswork and focus on FACTS, PROVEN STRATEGIES, and SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH to OPTIMIZE how your body works best.Your body is a COMPLEX AND FINELY TUNED MACHINE that makes all other parts of your life possible.That means if you want to live your BEST LIFE, you must also live your HEALTHIEST LIFE.My guest, DR. LAYNE NORTON, is one of the world’s leading authorities on NUTRITION AND EXERCISE science. He is a bestselling author, powerlifting champion, professional bodybuilder, and entrepreneur who has devoted his life to creating peak human health by applying state-of-the-art research to his work.You’ve never heard an approach to taking care of yourself quite like what you’re about to hear from Dr. Layne Norton even if you already take great care of yourself.This week, no matter how much you already know, you’re going to LEARN how to TAKE YOUR EFFORTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL as we get into…... The truth about diet fads and DIETS like KETOGENIC SYSTEMS and INTERMITTENT FASTING.... How the PLACEBO effect actually produces benefits for you.... The role that TESTOSTERONE and HORMONES play in your health.... The importance of CONSISTENCY, HABITS, and how your individual PSYCHOLOGY and SOCIOLOGY affects how you reach your fitness goals and impacts your APPETITE.... Food and EATING DISORDERS, and fat storage vs. burning fat.RESISTANCE TRAINING, going to near failure, and CARDIO exercise facts and myths.... PLATEAUS and why you look the same even though you keep high-level intensity workouts.... What STEPS you can take if you haven’t done much to take care of your physical health before now.My conversation with Layne is easily the most dense and fact-filled scientific episodes I’ve ever done. There’s a lot to take away, but the biggest one is this.Where there is OPTIMAL HEALTH, there is OPTIMAL LIFE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Life is about the pursuit of the PERFECT VERSION of yourself…but what happens when you reach that version?”We all DREAM about what we think our lives should be, and some of us are fortunate enough to realize those dreams. But what’s that JOURNEY like? And what happens when you get there?This week, my good friend ROB DYRDEK and I are going to give you answers to those questions and a lot more.Rob has grown far beyond the initial fame he enjoyed as a professional skateboarder. Since that time, he’s become a SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR, ACTOR, and PRODUCER who has been involved in dozens of projects over the years.You’ll learn how he has continually reinvented himself over the years using a unique philosophy that combines the VALUE of optimizing intentional TIME MANAGEMENT, finding JOY in every part of your life, and what he calls the RHYTHM OF EXISTENCE.We’re going to reveal a single tip on how to MANAGE MEETINGS that will save you hundreds of hours over a year…creating time better spent doing MORE IMPORTANT and LUCRATIVE things. Also, listen to Rob’s take on how everything you do is INTERCONNECTED and why that matters so much. His insights on how to BUILD A BUSINESS using a system based on HARMONY are some of the best advice you’ll ever hear. You’ll gain a better understanding of why it’s sometimes better to pass on deals when they don’t fit the life you’ve designed for yourself.Rob also offers some great ideas for building a BETTER RELATIONSHIP with your spouse and family members. It’s BRILLIANT. It’s EASY and it can improve the quality of your home life immeasurably.There’s so much to unpack in this hour that flies by.Trust me, you won’t want to skate past this one… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to be one of the SHARPEST ENTREPRENEURS in the world?How can you apply proven PRACTICAL and TACTICAL business lessons from a person like this to your own start-up ventures? This week, you’re going to get answers to these questions and more from my guest BETHENNY FRANKEL. You probably already know Bethanny through her work as a serial entrepreneur, reality television star, podcaster, and best-selling author. Bethenny is going to give you an insider’s take on how she applied insights and knowledge to grow several businesses, including the phenomenally successful SKINNY GIRL MARGARITA.One of her foundational beliefs is that success is the interaction of INTENTION and LUCK at the same time. Bethenny explains why that involves WORKING SMART instead of just WORKING HARD, and why EMOTIONAL CONTROL is one of the most important keys to business success.You’ll learn how SOCIAL MEDIA plays a key role in building an IDENTITY and a BRAND that adds value to your business. Bethanny also explains why paying attention to the SMALLEST DETAILS, and having CONFIDENCE, DECISIVENESS, and PREPARATION are important elements to business success.Our conversation is an INTENSE hour based on the REALITY of what it takes to win in business. Pay attention and PREPARE TO PROSPER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“John, do you want to die? It’s your choice, not mine.”I thought for a moment and answered, “Mom, I don’t want to die. I WANT TO LIVE!”That was the first conversation JOHN O’LEARY had with his mother after a horrific fire burned him across 100% of his body at 9 years old.That's right. He was literally burned alive. But what is truly remarkable is what he did next. In this episode, John is going to tell you how he OVERCAME IMPOSSIBLE ODDS and how you can use the things he’s learned to LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, even in the midst of TRAGEDY.John O’Leary is a sought-after inspirational speaker, and podcaster and has published two bestsellers. His mission and his messages are simple. He wants to TEACH YOU how to find ways to awaken you to your life’s POTENTIAL and ENERGIZE you to live more THOUGHTFULLY, BOLDLY and INSPIRED.John also gets into how important PERSPECTIVE is in our lives. Instead of focusing on the things he no longer had, John learned a valuable lesson about being called to use the GIFTS and TALENTS he was given and still had despite his physical limitations.If you want to know what it takes to go from VICTIM TO VICTOR, listen closely to John’s story.It will change the way you think.And hopefully, change the way you live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MENTAL GAME, with an all-time GREAT mindset Athlete!It’s time to get into the mind of an ELITE Performer. Imagine going from not even starting on your Freshman High School team to a few years later, being considered the #1 athlete in the WORLD in your sport!This week we’re going to spend an hour talking with one of the most talented hitters ever to play baseball.However, this show is about MINDSET, not baseball.SEAN CASEY is in the studio, and I couldn’t be happier to talk to the guy they call THE MAYOR.Most people know Sean from his playing days as a first baseman in Major League Baseball during a career that spanned 12 SEASONS. He finished with more than 1,500 HITS, a .302 LIFETIME BATTING AVERAGE, and as a 3-TIME ALL-STAR.You’re getting a master class on THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS it takes to achieve PEAK PERFORMANCE on those big fields thousands of times over and over AND how you can apply what Sean knows to YOUR life.You’ll recognize many of the things Sean talks about because I also believe they’re critical to SUCCESS in any game you play. That means applying STANDARDS, a POSITIVE MINDSET, GRATITUDE, and being INTENTIONAL at all times. There are NO SHORTCUTS.Sean also has a great lesson you must hear about what happened when he started playing OFFENSE instead of DEFENSE when he wanted to set a goal of playing college ball. It’s GOLD GLOVE stuff.Sean is also quick to point out that GREATNESS DOESN’T COME NATURALLY. Although it may look that way on the field, what you’re seeing is the result of DEDICATION, PASSION, CONSISTENCY, RESILIENCE, DEALING WITH PRESSURE, and THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.We’ll wrap up with Sean explaining why you should build GAPS into your life and why GRATITUDE, ACCOUNTABILITY, PERSPECTIVE, AND SERVICE are critical to making you a better person and the world a better place.You’ll enjoy listening to the MAYOR for great insights on how to take your LIFE GAME to the highest level! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is going to be DIFFICULT for some of you to hear. And that’s all the more reason to LISTEN.Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world EVERY year… and the number continues to rise.That means 800k+ of families and friends are impacted and left wondering, “WHY?”Odds are, you or someone you love has been impacted by suicide. And so I am URGING you to SHARE this week’s episode with as many people as you can.My guest, KEVIN HINES, knows more about suicide than most.‌He tried to end his life by jumping off the GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE when he was only 19 years old.A jump like that kills virtually everybody who attempts it. But miraculously, Kevin survived. And today, YOU’LL GET TO HEAR HIS TRUTH.Kevin’s story and his message will SAVE LIVES and this may be THE MOST meaningful discussions I’ve ever had. I can’t think of a more important topic to talk about than this one.We’re going delve into the PAIN AND FEELINGS that surround suicide, how that pain leads to ACTION, suicide PREVENTION tips, GENETICS, and dealing with OUTSIDE NEGATIVE FORCES.You’ll also hear Kevin’s THREE QUESTIONS you MUST ask if you think someone is NOT okay and may be thinking about suicide.*If you are having a mental health emergency call 911 or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.Protect yourself and your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“DID I LIVE?” “DID I LOVE?” “DID I MATTER?”Those are the questions BRENDON BURCHARD asked himself after surviving a horrific car accident when he was 19. He has spent the last 26 years searching for those ANSWERS. Those are also a few of the questions we’ll try to answer on this week’s show. Brendon’s been on before, and so many of you made it one of the most watched episodes ever that I knew it was only a matter of time before I had to have him back. Since the accident, Brendon has become a 3-time New York Times best-selling author and a thriving online teaching pioneer with videos that have racked up 400 MILLION VIEWS and earned hundreds of well-deserved accolades.To CHANGE means to GROW!In this episode we’re going to dive deep into the NATURE OF CHANGE and how factors like AMBITION, DESIRE, NECESSITY, and ESTEEM can drive YOU to change… or not. He reveals the single GREATEST integrated personal development environment I’ve ever seen…AND no conversation with Brendon would be complete unless we talk about HIGH PERFORMANCE HABITS and EFFORTS OF IMPACT. It’s GREAT WISDOM…simply great wisdom.Here’s a huge takeaway from this week’s episode.The QUALITY OF THE QUESTIONS we ask ourselves determines the quality of the LIFE we end up living.Start by seeking answers to the questions Brendon asks, and then KEEP ASKING other questions that matter most to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember who you are. Remember that you survived 100% of your worst days because you’re still here…” This week, my guest, CANDY VALENTINO, and I will talk about a subject near and dear to everyone’s heart. That subject is MONEY. How to MAKE IT. How to KEEP IT. The kind of MINDSET you’ll need. And whether the accumulation of wealth is WORTH IT or not. I want you to hear Candy’s story because she started out like most people…with little more than GRIT, DETERMINATION, and unwavering CONFIDENCE. Candy is the REAL DEAL. She’s been successfully building businesses since she was 19. And doing so with NO DEGREE, NO CORPORATE BACKGROUND, NO MONEY, and NO INTERNET ACCESS! Since then, she’s built and sold businesses in service, retail, e-commerce, and product manufacturing, creating a vast real estate portfolio as a flipper and investor. Pay close attention because in the hour we spend together, you will get a TACTICAL MASTER CLASS in creating wealth and using it for GOOD CAUSES from a woman who has become an important author, investor, philanthropist, and more. Much of what we talk about is how to position yourself mentally for financial success. You’re going to hear why Candy advocates for thinking of yourself as a business owner instead of being self-employed. That leads us to the psychology behind LIVING BELOW YOUR MEANS, why RELATIONSHIPS are critical and need to be nurtured as much as possible, GOOD DEBT vs. BAD DEBT, INVESTING LEVERAGE, and why SIDE HUSTLES should be an essential part of your success formula. Many of you also wonder if PLAYING THE LONG GAME and all the SACRIFICE is worth it. It’s no secret I think that’s the case. You’ll want to hear Candy, and I discuss what that sacrifice means, the problems money solves, and more importantly, the problems money does not solve. You rarely get an insider’s education like this, and the best part is the only cost to you is to PAY ATTENTION It’s an INVESTMENT you won’t regret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The greatest piece of who we are is our vulnerability…our open-heartedness is our genius…”LEANN RIMES is an American treasure and one of my all-time favorite recording artists.I am so excited to welcome her to my show this week for an incredibly deep conversation about life, emotions, mental health, God and much much more.This conversation will MOVE you and when I say it’s DEEP, I mean it . We are both very open and vulnerable in this conversation and it won’t soon be forgotten.Trust me, we are both incredibly open in ways maybe neither one of us have been beforeLeAnn is REMARKABLE in her CREATIVITY, TALENT, and PERSEVERANCE.Think about this as you listen.That’s not to say it has always been easy for LeAnn, because it hasn’t.She makes no secret of her love of GOD and the role how PRESENCE has played in her life. You’re going to hear what that presence means and the important role this plays in her singing.That FAITH has also been instrumental in guiding her career and her personal life.LeAnn is going to tell you how she handles ANXIETY, being PLUGGED IN all the time, and finding ways to take good care of herself through it all. We’re also going to dig into why it’s dangerous to TIE YOUR IDENTITY TO EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS and how LeAnn’s thinking about that has evolved over time.Like any highly creative person, she’s also prone to CREATIVE HIGHS and the crashes that often come after. Those ups and downs are real, not only for her but for everyone. You’ll want to hear how she manages those types of emotions so you can use that wisdom in your own life.We’re going to close with two things LeAnn knows a lot about…Working on getting LOVE from other people…And advice for making your DREAMS come true.I think she’s well “VERSED” to talk about these things, and after you hear her, you’ll think so too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There is a fine line between Anxiety and Excitement“This interview will rock you.How is it that some people can tell a story in a way that not only holds your ATTENTION but that makes you LAUGH uncontrollably?If anyone has the answers, it’s DANE COOK.Because DANE has been doing just that for more than 30 years now through his albums, television appearances and specials, as an actor, and especially as a prolific stand-up comedian.This week, we’re going to pull back that curtain, and Dane is going to reveal his PERSONAL JOURNEY and tell you things you’d never thought you would hear from one of America’s funniest men.One of Dane’s greatest strengths is as a storyteller, and in my opinion, he’s one of the most COMPELLING STORYTELLERS I’ve ever heard. It’s one thing to tell jokes that get a reaction, but quite another to go deep about some part of the human condition and connect with people on a completely different level.The best comedy also rises from PAIN AND ADVERSITY. Dane is no stranger to that either, dealing with a half-brother who defrauded him for almost everything he had. And that only scratches the surface of the hardships that Dane has been through.In fact, so many things piled up in his life that, at one point, Dane almost quit the business. You need to hear how he used that time and those experiences to RETHINK his life and REDEFINE his expectations going forward.Great comedians like Dane also carry around a certain amount of ANXIETY as well. In fact, the fine line between anxiety and EXCITEMENT is where they find the best and most relatable material.We’re also going to talk about the public side of Dane as well. He’s got a lot to say about building a social media brand (he’s an original and one of the best) and how he deals with CRITICISM and HATE. Listen to Dane’s take on the fine line between locking out those haters and taking in enough so that you can REFLECT and INTERPRET things is gem-mint thinking. We’re also going to talk about the right and wrong ways of TYING IDENTITY TO SUCCESS.You’re going to love a GREAT INTERVIEW with the GREAT DANE this week. It’s not what you’d expect, and that’s no joke… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready for a history lesson that has more meaning than ever today?This week you’ll learn about a PHILOSOPHY that originated more than 2000 years ago and flourished during the Roman and Greek empires. I’ve invited RYAN HOLIDAY for a fascinating discussion about STOICISM. He is one of the foremost experts on this way of thinking that teaches ETHICS, VIRTUE, SELF-CONTROL, and FORTITUDE as a way of overcoming destructive emotions.What you’re about to hear will blow your mind and open you up to IDEAS you’ve never heard before. Ryan has been studying stoicism all his adult life. He is going to give you straight answers to the questions…Why is it that nobody has more pain than the LAZY?What makes COURAGE, SELF-DISCIPLINE, JUSTICE, and WISDOM so important to stoicism?What makes AMBITION a double-edged sword and PERFECTIONISM a vice?Stoicism is also predicated on finding an optimal relationship with DISCOMFORT. Ryan will help you FRAME YOUR THINKING to succeed the best way possible by taking on tough challenges. Part of that also relates to how you structure your MORNING ROUTINES which are critical to how successful the rest of your day is.We’re also going to get into an extended discussion of DISCIPLINE VS. TEMPTATION. If you want to get anywhere in life, you’ve got to cultivate discipline. Part of that also involves how you deal with losing control over your EMOTIONS and why SILENCE is often an essential form of STRENGTH.Although STOICISM dates back more than two millennia, the ideas are timeless, and I think the principles Ryan espouses may be a perfect way forward in a world that feels like it has frequently lost its way.Open your mind, listen, and I think at the end of the hour, you’ll agree… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a fascinating show about FRIENDSHIP.This one is so so IMPORTANT.I’ll be HONEST with you…one of the people this week’s show may HELP the most is me!As I’ve mentioned many times before, although I put myself out there all the time, deep inside, I’m still very much an INTROVERT. I’ve always felt I could do better in smoothing out the AWKWARD MOMENTS, and I feel sometimes when connecting with people. I know a lot of you are the same way. That’s why I’m fascinated by DR. MARISA FRANCO, who has spent years studying FRIENDSHIP in incredible detail.There’s so much good stuff to unpack this week…FRIENDSHIPS TAKE WORK, and even people who make friends easily can make regrettable mistakes. No matter who you are, listen to what Dr. Franco has to say about CHARACTERISTICS of what makes a great friendship, then ask yourself how many of those boxes you check.If you don’t check enough of them, you may find people you thought were your friends starting to GHOST YOU, which Dr. Franco also gets into.We’re also going to talk about the PHYSICAL NEED FOR FRIENDS as well. You may not realize it, but friendship has a lot more benefits than simply improving your EMOTIONAL health. This is part of Dr. Franco’s larger overall look at the science of friendships and how they affect your work, sense of self, and many other parts of who you are.Want to know how to make friends as an ADULT?How to be friends with people you DISAGREE with?Or how SELF-LOVE affects friendships?And one of my favorite parts of this week’s show…How can you deal with “value-based” friends versus adding authentic friendships to your life? My FRIENDLY ADVICE to you this week is to pay close attention to Dr. Franco’s wisdom on a subject that we sometimes take for granted.And let me leave you with this… PROVERBS 27 says, in part, “Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother's house when disaster strikes you-- better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to know what it’s like to CHALLENGE yourself under the most EXTREME conditions, you’re in for a treat this week.This episode will flat out HELP you with mental toughness, peace and resiliency. While simultaneously challenging your perspective on life.Colin is an American adventurer and one of the top professional endurance athletes in the world. He’s repeatedly proven it, setting a SEVEN SUMMITS speed record by climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. He also set the speed record for the EXPLORERS GRAND SLAM CHALLENGE, which adds reaching the North and South Poles to the Seven Summits challenge. He’s one of only about 50 people ever to complete this challenge. And he also set the speed record for the 50 US HIGH POINTS, completing that grind in just 21 days.What drives a person to test themselves like this?How can you take Colin’s bad-ass mindset and apply it to conquer the mountains in your life?Colin is going to tell you how he did it. You’ll learn a lot about what it takes to overcome MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY what many people think impossible. Listen to Colin’s take on the nature of discomfort and why people get stuck in a ZONE OF COMFORTABLE COMPLACENCY. His story about climbing K2, the second tallest peak in the world, is RIVETING, especially knowing that many people die trying, including climbers Colin knows.You’ll also hang on every word about how Colin walked across hundreds of miles of ANTARCTICA over 54 days in sub-zero weather while hauling a 375-pound sled.For Colin, much of his success comes from trusting his GUT INSTINCTS and why it’s critical to focus on the story we tell ourselves. That AWARENESS OF SELF makes all things possible only when you make them the RIGHT STORIES.Some extreme challenges we look for, and others find us, like it or not. After trying to jump a kerosine-soaked rope in Thailand, Colin burned his legs horribly and was told he might never walk again. Hear how he FOUGHT through the mental fear and physical pain on a long road to recovery.What mountains do you want to climb?Listen to how Colin has done it repeatedly and use his lessons to reach your own PEAK PERFORMANCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

here are NO GUARANTEES in life. There are only TRIUMPHS and SETBACKS. My guest this week, RYAN SHAZIER, knows this all too well. His story is EXTRAORDINARY. In a single moment, he went from living his best life as an NFL linebacker to the challenge of simply trying to walk again.If you’ve ever had sudden and traumatic challenges turn your life upside down, you must hear Ryan’s story. Because this week, you’re going to learn how one man turned a potential tragedy into a NEW BEGINNING. Ryan was an Ohio State Buckeye who was a first-round draft pick at linebacker by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014. He quickly starred in the league, earning a trip to the PRO BOWL in 2016. But during the 2017 season, he made a headfirst tackle that left him unable to move his legs. Ryan underwent spinal stabilization surgery giving him the tools he needed to heal.His new book, WALKING MIRACLE, goes into detail about what he went through and was a must read for me as soon as I got a copy.Ryan spares no details in what he had to deal with after hearing news that he was paralyzed. But along with his mom and dad, Ryan worked hard to create the POSITIVE MINDSET he would need to start healing.The GOOD NEWS is that surgery worked, and eventually Ryan did walk again. In fact, 17 months after the injury he danced at his own wedding.But his NFL career was over. His identity was stripped away. And while he experienced the SUPREME TRIUMPH OF WALKING AGAIN, the setback of no longer playing the game he loved meant he had to pivot. Ryan’s account of how he went from a pro athlete to a businessman is full of lessons you can use in your own life. He’ll tell you how he was NEVER RESENTFUL and why that was so critical to MOVE FORWARD, instead of living in a past that no longer existed. There are so many great nuggets of WISDOM in his words that you must hear, especially Ryan’s advice for making a COMEBACK after a traumatic life experience.Ryan Shazier embodies what it takes to OVERCOME tragic events in your life.His story will move you, and for those of you who need it, also help HEAL you too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think the internet might just break this week. The energy and inspiration level on this week's show is unprecedented, on any podcast ever!Because this week, my guest is none other than my dear friend, DR. ERIC THOMAS.The last time he was on my show, it became one of the MOST DOWNLOADED episodes ever.If you’ve ever been down in life, and thought that the odds were stacked so high against you that you’d never pull through, you need to hear Eric’s story.It will INSPIRE you. Give you HOPE. And help LEAD you out of your own challenges to a better life that’s waiting for you on the other side.Eric is known as the HIP-HOP PREACHER, and his talks are legendary. He works with Fortune 500 companies and pro sports teams, and has a new book, YOU OWE YOU, Igniting Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why. Eric dropped out of high school and spent time even living on the streets before meeting a minister who changed his life completely, eventually leading him to earn his Ph.D. a few years later.We’re also going to talk about something I believe in a lot…discovering and using your UNIQUE SUPERPOWERS. As you’ll hear, it’s not enough to figure out what those superpowers are, you must go out and WORK AT THEM to live the life you were meant to live.Eric also has great insights about finding the EXTRINSIC and INTRINSIC fuel you need to create electric ENERGY in your life.I also couldn’t have my friend on and not have him talk about PRAYING, LISTENING TO THE LORD, and connecting to your CONFIDENCE as part of your FAITH JOURNEY.Eric also has got great insights on putting yourself in MIRACLE territories, why YOU OWE YOU everything, and how people wrestle with overcoming IMPOSTER SYNDROME.Listen to this SERMON from start to finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💙IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID A. ARNOLD So what is “That Thing“ you gotta have about you in order to be successful? To separate from the pack? To make a dream a reality?This week you are gonna hear from someone who knows.BECAUSE HE'S LIVED IT!My guest this week is David A. Arnold.Not only is he a brilliant standup comedian, David channels his life’s observations as a SITCOM WRITER, PRODUCER, and ACTOR as well.After I watched his Netflix special, IT AIN’T FOR THE WEAK, and laughed my ass off, I made it a big priority to get him on the show. When you hear his takes on life, parenting, hard knocks, and more, you’ll understand why. This is a man with a lot of takes you’re going to love hearing about.Part of what I love about him is that David struggled in the backwaters of comedy for a long time before he broke through. He’s used the TRAGEDY and PATHOS in his life to fuel a brand of comedy that is INSPIRATIONAL for everyone going through stuff right now… which is basically all of us.He’s blowing up now after working in the business for more than 25 YEARS, building an impressive resume as one of the MOST SUCCESSFUL people in front of and behind the camera in the entertainment business. When you hear David talk about his WORK ETHIC, you’ll know there were no shortcuts to him earning everything he’s achieved.David’s source of strength through it all has been his connection to his family. Not only are they sources for a lot of his material, they’re also what drives him to keep working at “THAT THING” as he likes to refer to it.David gets into why it’s important to REFUSING TO LIVE WITH EXCUSES or challenges you faced growing up. It’s a fascinating look at someone who’s overcome unusual family dynamics, addiction, and being incarcerated (for a fix-it ticket!). As you’ll hear, BREAKING THROUGH is not for the weak.We’re also going to talk about David’s creative process for generating material, how he deals with imposter syndrome, and having A WILL TO SUCCEED that’s not for sale. The bottom line is that making people laugh is HARD WORK.You can’t talk to David for an hour and not touch on KIDS and MARRIAGE. David’s down-to-earth take on both is filled with spot on insights that will make your life and your family relationships better.We are going to wrap up with advice on other parts of your life David wants you to know about too.You’re gonna LAUGH this week.You’re gonna THINK about what you hear too.David A. Arnold has got the goods.So listen up…This is a FASCINATING hour with a man who has used a lifetime of paying his dues to create a universal WISDOM that’s perfect advice for us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope you’re ready to have your eyes opened to some INTENSE AND UNCONVENTIONAL relationship advice because THE ANGRY THERAPIST is in the house this week.JOHN KIM is my guest, and for the next hour, we’re not just talking about relationships with other people. We’re going to peel back what makes you tick and talk about THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH YOURSELF.You can tell John’s approach to therapy and relationships is different just on the titles of the best sellers he’s published…I USED TO BE A MISERABLE F*CK and SINGLE. ON PURPOSE. And he’s got a new title coming out called IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU, which may be his best work yet.Tell me those don’t make you CURIOUS about what John’s got to say.I love John’s work because he makes people turn relationship analysis INWARD, where most people refuse to spend enough time. It’s so easy to point blame at others when relationships go bad, but often the worst enemy is THE PERSON WE SEE IN THE MIRROR every morning.Pay attention to what John has to say about his concept of SELF vs Self. It’s the key to how you can change your life to live INSIDE OUT instead of OUTSIDE IN. You’re also going to learn more about the internal dialogs you have with your SOLID SELF vs your PSEUDO SELF.LOVE is amazing, but love isn’t perfect. John is going to tell you how we’re challenged because we're taught that love looks like CODEPENDENCY ... and we all know the pitfalls of codependency in all parts of our lives.As part of his contrarian thinking, John also doesn’t believe in THE ONE. Instead, he explains why THE ONE IN FRONT OF YOU is the most important relationship you can possibly have.That leads us to talk about different ATTACHMENT STYLES, finding beauty in each other’s CONTRASTS, and loving your partner like IT’S GOING TO END AT ANY TIME.And no discussion about relationships would be complete without John’s takes of RED FLAGS vs. DEAL BREAKERS and how you should deal with DISHONESTY and COMPARISONS in a relationship. You’re also going to get an education on what to do if you’re not feeling “IT” anymore. After you listen to John’s wisdom, spend some time thinking more about what you can do to IMPROVE THE RELATIONSHIPS in your life, especially the relationship you have with YOURSELF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BIGGEST BATTLES we fight on our way to SUCCESS are often the ones inside our own heads. This week, I’m going to ask you to LOOK INWARD and FACE THOSE LIMITATIONS with the help of my guest, TOM MCCARTHY. You are the product of the STORIES YOU TELL YOURSELF. As you’ll hear Tom explain, don’t underestimate the impact of those stories and how they affect you. If you’re not careful, the wrong stories lead to CONFORMITY and BEING AVERAGE which are your enemies if you want to lead an extraordinary life.In addition to those stories, you must learn how ENERGY and EMOTIONS impact you as well. They live in your conscious and your subconscious mind. Or as Tom calls it, your SUPER CONSCIOUS MIND because of how fast this part of your brain processes incoming information. Here’s the cool part. Tom is going to teach you how to PROGRAM your super conscious mind so you can start living better TODAY!We also get into FOCUS and how you can use your own ENERGY and ELECTRICITY to turn your THOUGHTS into ACTIONABLE RESULTS. When you apply these things properly, you’ll learn how to CHANGE YOUR STORY. And that’s where we go next. You’re going to get a great download on how to change the NARRATIVE OF YOUR LIFE. Tom and I also go deep on CONFIDENCE and IDENTITY, which are common problems that lots of people struggle with. You’ll get some great info on those areas that you can use as well.This week is all about giving you the tools you need for your personal brand of PEAK PERFORMANCE. Tom and I spend a lot of our lives in this space, so get ready for our PEAK ADVICE over the next hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week you will LAUGH, LEARN, and be incredibly INSPIRED.My guest had an insanely difficult childhood and still went on to have tremendous success in so many areas of life.How do you overcome pain? A difficult childhood or relationship?How do you navigate career and family? Etc etc This week I’m honored to share with you the truly incredible Christina Pazsitzky.At the end of the show I think you’ll feel like you went through one of the most enjoyable therapy sessions you could possibly ever imagine.I have followed her work for a couple of years now, and I think she is one of the MOST TALENTED ARTISTS in any field I’ve ever seen.She is married to stand-up comedian TOM SEGURA and has two boys, so you can guess how crazy that house is most times. Although you’ll crack up at what she’s got to say, much of Christina’s humor is rooted in some pretty HEAVY ISSUES. Much of the world’s great humor starts from places of pain, and as you’ll hear, Christina is no exception.Christina has taken those DARK, EDGY PLACES with no safe place that scared her as a child and turned them into EMOTIONAL INSIGHTS that can’t be faked. Try growing up with a mom who was borderline schizophrenic and a dad who’s been married five times! She was able to take those extremes and turn them into INCREDIBLY RELATABLE OBSERVATIONS.Pay particular attention to Christina’s KETAMINE TRIP after breaking her ankle in four places. It’s one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever heard, especially after tying it into the story she tells on her Mom Genes special.You’ll also hear Christina’s take on going to THERAPY for 12 years. Spoiler alert! In a completely sane answer, she’s a big fan of it.Expect to LAUGH.But also be prepared to DROP A TEAR or two…That’s the essence of comedy.And the essence of Christina P.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one thing to START A BUSINESS.It’s quite another to SCALE IT FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS.This week I’ve invited serial entrepreneur and investor ALEX HORMOZI to share expert advice on how to MONETIZE AND GROW your business. I hope you’re ready for a show with some of the most UNIQUE and INTELLIGENT business insights I’ve heard in a long time and all from a guy who’s only 32 years old!Alex is the CEO of ACQUISITION.COM, and he and his wife Leila have built a portfolio of companies that generate more than $85 million annually in sales. They are active PHILANTHROPISTS, donating millions to advancing equal access to education in underprivileged communities. Alex is also active on social media and a frequent guest contributor to FORBES and ENTREPRENEUR, where he shares good and bad lessons with ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS to help them avoid mistakes he’s made along the way. Today, he’s going to do that for our #MAXOUT audience.Even if you’re not in business, Alex will also cover many things you can use in your personal life. We’re going to dig into the concept of LEVERAGE which is exactly what you’re going to need for your business and personal growth. Alex explains the FOUR TYPES OF LEVERAGE--LABOR, CAPITAL, SOFTWARE, AND MEDIA--and how you can get LEVERAGE ON YOURSELF.One of the keys to success is always operating with a sense of URGENCY. Alex has an EVERYDAY URGENCY BLUEPRINT you’ll want to hear and apply to your life.We’re also going to spend a lot of time talking about Alex’s takes on SCARCITY STACK and the TRIM AND STACK HACK to maximize your business’s growth. They’re simple and powerful strategies that work in every type of business.Alex has also got important advice on how and why you should be PRODUCT and CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ORIENTED if you want your business to really take off.There’s a ton of stuff to unpack this week…My advice on where to start?By LEVERAGING YOUR LISTENING to what Alex has to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've had lots of interesting and important people on my show over the past few years. But this week is EXTRA SPECIAL for me because my children, MAX AND BELLA, agreed to sit down for a chat with their dad.Part of the reason I asked Max and Bella to join me this week is that I know lots of you are curious about what it's like living in our home. As you'll hear, it's probably not that much different than yours.My success has allowed us to do some cool things over the years, and it has changed our lives for the better. But Max and Bella will also tell you how being a part of a public family and my accomplishments have affected them and their relationships with others. It can be complicated at times.I ask lots of questions. More importantly, I also listen. Sometimes Max and Bella don't need answers, they just need to know that you hear them. There's extreme value in letting your kids figure things out for themselves.Like my father, I've tried to instill that it's not the size of your bank account that matters. Your CHARACTER and HOW YOU TREAT OTHER PEOPLE determine how rich you really are. The greatest thing you can do as a parent is to prepare your kids for the world. TEACH them, let them EXPLORE, LEARN from their failures, and let them CARVE OUT their own lives.You two are my GREATEST JOYS in life.Love…Dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask yourself this question…WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK OF WHEN THEY THINK OF YOU?Like it or not, that answer is your PERSONAL BRAND.The rules have changed, and it's no longer an option not to have a personal brand.More than ever, your BUSINESS BRAND and your PERSONAL BRAND are becoming the same. With the explosion of options on how to promote yourself and your business, you need to be SMARTER THAN EVER to get the attention you need to succeed.If you're success-driven, chances are you've already figured out that you need to grow your brand and use it for maximum effect.THE BIG QUESTION IS "HOW?"My guest and friend, RORY VADEN, will give you those answers this week.He is also a New York Times bestselling author of TAKE THE STAIRS and PROCRASTINATE ON PURPOSE, a Hall of Fame speaker, and co-founder of the BRAND BUILDERS GROUP, where he and his team teach and implement personal brand development. He's helped several people, including me, LEWIS HOWES, ERIC THOMAS, TOM AND LISA BILYEU, LUVVIE AJAYI JONES, and many others take huge leaps forward with building our personal brands.Some of you may not fully understand personal branding, and that's where we start, digging into why TRUST is closely linked to personal branding, no matter how big you are or how big you want to be.Rory also explains how to start personal branding with practical advice you can easily implement almost immediately built around this KEY TAKEAWAY…THE GOAL IS TO FIND YOUR UNIQUENESS AND EXPLOIT IT IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS.Many of you want to find ways to monetize your personal brand, and Rory gives you some insights using his D.A.R.E.S. (Digital, Automated, Recurring, Evergreen, Scalable) strategy.Rory will also explain what a BRAND DNA HELIX is with 6 QUESTIONS every brand builder should ask themselves.One of the most important keys to a personal brand is figuring out how you can monetize it. Rory lays out those avenues by getting you to think about P.A.I.D.S. (Products, Ads and Affiliates, Information, Deals, and Services).We'll also spend a lot of time discussing how to find your UNIQUENESS. Nobody talks about this enough, yet it's so critical to your personal branding success.We'll wrap up by talking about the three forms of PROCRASTINATION, multiplying your time, and why our brains aren't wired for success.You owe it to yourself to start THINKING about and ACTIVATING your personal brand.And Rory Vaden is the guy to help you do that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I’ve invited DEAN GRAZIOSI back to talk about a different kind of HEALTH PROBLEM facing every single person in this country right now.There’s UNCERTAINTY with the ECONOMY right now and we are in a RECESSION, what should you be thinking and doing?I’ve had a ton of people reach out to me about this in recent months, and it’s time to DIG DEEPER, get some ANSWERS, and give you STRATEGIES you can put into action to lessen the impacts of what’s happening now and what’s to come.Every news outlet is stoking fears about inflation, a looming recession, and a global economy fighting to maintain strength during serious worldwide issues and so many polarized camps in America.WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?You’re about to find out…Dean has been through times like these before. He is in constant contact with some of the other BRIGHTEST MINDS on these subjects, and that’s why you need to listen to what he’s got to say.You’ll get a download about how to PROTECT yourself and SURVIVE through what’s to come and how you can go on offense and THRIVE amidst all the chaos.Dean is also going to give you real ACTIONABLE ADVICE about how to INVEST IN YOURSELF and level up on your MENTAL TOUGHNESS by shifting to an OPPORTUNITY MINDSET.Dean pulls no punches by telling you how you can UNFREEZE YOURSELF, overcome fears and feelings that you’re not worthy of success, and how you can USE YOUR PAIN to change your story.You’ll hear some important thoughts about POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ENERGY and how you should channel each of them. I can’t stress enough how important our discussion is about this.To wrap things up, Dean talks about the differences between his first and second marriage and what he’s done to improve THE MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP in his life.We cover a lot of ground this week, and every minute of it will HELP YOU, no matter what’s to come…Go to www.thrive215.com to sign up for the Time To Thrive Challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re going to go straight to the HEART of the matter.LITERALLY.I have been searching for answers about HEART HEALTH for a long time now. Those of you who follow me on a regular basis know I have some heart issues. So not only is this going to be a great download about heart health for you, but it’s also an especially personal episode for me as well.That’s because this week’s guest saved my life.Let me repeat that…SHE SAVED MY LIFE!Just as important, since HEART DISEASE is a leading cause of death worldwide, what you hear this week will impact you and many people you know.And what you’ll learn could SAVE YOUR LIFE too.My guest, DR. AMY DONEEN, is an internationally recognized leader in the prevention of HEART ATTACKS, STROKES, AND DIABETES and is the owner and medical director of The Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center (HASPC) in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Doneen is also the co-founder and a principal instructor in the BaleDoneen Method, a genetically guided, precision-medicine approach to preventing, detecting, and treating cardiovascular disease. And she has written a must-read book, HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY BRAIN.I GUARANTEE you’ll think differently about your heart health after listening to this week’s episode.Dr. Doneen wastes no time in giving you practical information about life-threatening symptoms you should watch for. We spend time talking about……the RED FLAGS for a heart attack…why the right BLOOD PRESSURE is critical for long-term health…the role of CHOLESTEROL and LIPOPROTEINS in your body…what FAT DEPOSITS in the eyes mean…and the connection between ORAL and ARTERIAL HEALTHYou’re going to get an important BIOLOGY LESSON on how all your vital organs and body systems work in concert with each other. Dr. Doneen is going to teach you about your ARTERIAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM, how PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH AND BRAIN HEALTH are linked, and why it's important for those systems to function well so that you can improve your heart health.Is there a DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE this week?ABSOLUTELY!And her message is simple…If you want to LIVE LONGER, learn about your heart, and take care of it like your life depends on it.Because…it does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think one of the hardest things to do in life is to connect with ALL OF OUR EMOTIONS.Many of us work hard to deny or block out what we perceive to be BAD emotions. What people don’t realize is that EVERY EMOTION serves a purpose, whether SADNESS and SUFFERING or JOY and BLISS. Emotions are often paired…UP AND DOWN are two sides of the same mental makeup.If you struggle and sometimes, you’re OVERWHELMED trying to deal with melancholy feelings or depression, pay close attention to what you’re about to hear.That’s because my guest this week, SUSAN CAIN, is an expert at understanding these intense negative feelings and learning how to better manage emotions, especially those that can undermine our happiness. She is the #1 bestselling author of “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole” and “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” which has been translated into 40 LANGUAGES, spent EIGHT YEARS on The New York Times best-seller list, and was named the #1 best book of the year by Fast Company magazine.Susan’s TED TALKS have been viewed over 40 MILLION TIMES and LinkedIn named her the TOP 6th INFLUENCER IN THE WORLD, just behind Richard Branson and Melinda French Gates, among many other well-deserved accolades.Susan is going to teach you why you should embrace negative emotions and answer an important question of imagining what the world would be like with NO SUFFERING OR SADNESS.She’s also going to help you figure out why the way you MEET THE PAIN in your life defines who you are.We’re also going to explore the role of being MELANCHOLY in our lives and dig into the fine line between being melancholy and DEPRESSED. Those of you who are INTROVERTS (including me!) will be especially interested in what Susan has to say about connecting with others when you’re wired that way. This week is all about making PEACE with yourself. Once you understand how all emotions can best serve you, you’ll clear a lot of the mental junk out of your life so you can find BALANCE and HAPPINESS.And Susan Cain is absolutely the right person to help you do that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show is quite possibly the most incredible story I’ve ever heard. You are going to be riveted and you will never forget this conversation!13 years ago to the day that we recorded this interview, my guest was sentenced to life in prison! Yes, life in prison for my guest Damon West.Damon’s story will make you uncomfortable at times. But ultimately, his story is all about OVERCOMING EXTREME ADVERSITY, TRANSFORMATION, and REDEMPTION.Do you want to learn how to turn your life around? This interview Is a master class!At 20, Damon was the starting quarterback at the University of North Texas when he suffered a career-ending injury. A few years later while training to be a stockbroker, Damon got hooked on methamphetamines, and he became the mastermind of a burglary ring to support his addiction. Eventually, he was arrested and sentenced to 65 years in a Texas maximum security prison.In prison, Damon got SOBER, went through a SPIRITUAL AWAKENING, and started down his true life’s calling which he continued to build on after his parole more than 7 years later.Today he is a much sought-after speaker and best-selling author including co-writing “The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change.” with JON GORDON.Damon pulls no punches in a series of brutally HONEST stories when sharing his life and the mistakes he’s made.You’ll hear first-hand exactly what it feels like to be found guilty of major crimes, how he fought to survive and eventually THRIVE in prison, and how Damon turned his time in prison into an OPPORTUNITY.Be sure to listen to how he used the analogy of being like a COFFEE BEAN (yes, a coffee bean) as a critical part in changing his victim mindset to one of HOPE and redemption.In one of my favorite parts of this episode, Damon reveals his thoughts about GRATITUDE, his mission to HELP OTHERS, and why RESILIENCE is essential to living your best life.This week, pay attention to a man who has lived life on the edge in many ways, good and bad. Damon’s past and present are filled with LESSONS that will make you STOP, THINK, and help you FIGURE OUT how you can lead a better life, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about life. This episode is going to cause you to really evaluate what’s IMPORTANT to YOU, WHO and WHAT MATTERS and maybe a few of your priorities will shift.I invited one of my best friends into the studio for a wide-ranging talk about important parts of YOUR LIFE that you may not usually pay much attention to.Jenna is special, dispensing life advice through her enormously successful podcast, as an acclaimed author, educator, and thought leader. She’s got a new book out, HOW ARE YOU, REALLY? LIVING YOUR TRUTH ONE ANSWER AT A TIME, which is all about what it means to live a life that doesn’t just LOOK GOOD, it FEELS GOOD, too.For those of you who are feeling your life is off track now, Jenna is going to help you right your ship and get back to living your best life.It’s okay to be a HARD CHARGER, but as Jenna explains, never underestimate the need and the importance of REST. Rest is counter to what many success-driven people are programmed to do, but you need to find it or run the risk of crashing hard.Jenna also delves into why it’s important to know yourself better and what questions you need to ask to make that happen. Am I HAPPY?What does SUCCESS look like for me?Am I FAKING enjoying life?How CONFIDENT am I?We also get into SEASONS of your life and TIPPING POINT MOMENTS where what used to make you happy may not be the case as much anymore. We’re also going to ask you to think about BURN OUT. Are you a person who can function even when you’re burned out? What are you doing to RECHARGE your mind and body because sooner or later, burnout will catch up to you.Some of you also don’t have the best relationship with your bodies. Pay attention to what Jenna has to say about the relationship between your soul and your body.How many of you fear losing MOMENTUM? Jenna’s got some great insights if that’s one of the things you’re worried about, too.We also spend a lot of time talking about your VISION about what you want for your life. When was the last time you thought about...How do you block out DISTRACTIONS? How do you handle OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS about what you should do? Does your vision vibe with your VALUES and YOUR IDEA OF SUCCESS?And most important, when was the last time you CHECKED IN WITH YOUR VISION and asked HOW SHOULD IT FEEL?So many BIG QUESTIONS to think about this week!Don’t just listen to what Jenna has to say. Absorb it. Process it. And then take the actions you need to give a great answer when somebody asks you, “How are you, really?” For more on Jenna's book: http://howareyoureallybook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest, ALAN STEIN JR., is all about what it takes to MAX OUT.If you’ve often thought you need more MENTAL TOUGHNESS in your life to give you added discipline, cohesion, and accountability, pay close attention and take a lot of notes.This is the NEXT-LEVEL episode you’ve been waiting for.We’re going to spend an hour talking about what it takes to be more than the best…we’re going to talk about what it takes to be the GREATEST OF ALL TIME, no matter what you do. There’s a GOAT mentality, and Alan will REVEAL all the things it takes to turn you into a fire-breathing COMPETITIVE WINNER.Alan has been all about PRODUCING RESULTS for two decades now.For more than 15 years, he worked with some of the highest performing basketball players on the planet, including KOBE BRYANT, STEPH CURRY, KEVIN DURANT, and a lot of other household names. He is also one of the world’s foremost authorities on what it takes to improve individual and organizational performance and leadership. He has also authored two highly successful books, RAISE YOUR GAME and his newly released SUSTAIN YOUR GAME.Are you ready for an insider’s take on Kobe’s MASTERY OF THE BASICS? You’re going to be blown away by Alan’s “Kobe at 4 am” story.Do you want to be the ABSOLUTE BEST while still avoiding burnout?Want some world-class advice on how to FOCUS better?Alan will also get into the critical skill of developing PROCESSES AND STANDARDS as a key part of being a high achiever. He also talks about using STRESS and managing ENERGY to YOUR ADVANTAGE instead of falling into traps in those areas like so many people do.We’re also going to spend time talking about VISUALIZATION, which I practice regularly. You’ll also get practical advice in the form of THREE STEPS you must take to effect change in your life. Alan is all about how vital the proper MINDSET is in helping you achieve a MAXXED OUT life. When you can practice several of the things you’ll hear this week, you’ll soon be on your own GOAT journey as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve made some of you cry in recent weeks. This week, my goal is to make all of you LAUGH and really help you LEARN. Wanna truly know how to GROW your social media? Like really?Or maybe you really wanna know how to get from where you are to where you DREAM of going?What is a real strategy and the real thoughts of somebody who transforms their life?Whether you wanna transform your life or explode your social media I have a full-blown expert this week.And you’re gonna laugh your ass off.My guest is TANK SINATRA, aka George Resch, and he’s been lighting up Instagram for the past few years with a sharp-witted combination of the best of the best memes he finds online and a good dose of his own commentary and original content.Tank is the self-described Michael Jordan of memes (who has more than 11 MILLION FOLLOWERS on his various platforms, banking 4 BILLION IMPRESSIONS A YEAR and making him the #1 MEME CREATOR in the history of social media! On the surface, Tank just THINKS FUNNY. It’s not what he does, it’s who he is. But as you’ll find out, a lot is going on underneath the surface of a guy who is 20 YEARS SOBER and leads an otherwise normal life in a New York City suburb with three kids, a great wife, and a day job he loves.Tank’s life hasn’t always been FUN AND MEMES.He’s forever been drawn to the funny parts of life but started out waiting tables and tried a lot of funny stuff (and failed) before he found his place and Tank Sinatra was born.Tank freely shares some of the reasons he’s been so successful and the unique nature of how the online world works. We also get into HIGHLIGHTING HAPPINESS. Many people equate money with happiness, but TANK keeps it real, with advice so SIMPLE and spot-on that you may have overlooked it in your life before now. Here’s a hint…it’s an inside job, and I can tell you this…HAPPINESS IS THE NEW RICH.Then we get into a new game you’re gonna want to play…Tank and his partner created INFLUENCERS IN THE WILD. The premise will BLOW YOU AWAY. Instead of playing the game and racking up money for the win, you travel around the world and add influencers. I’ll let Tank explain more, but suffice to say, this game is HILARIOUS. You’re also going to get a hefty dose of Tank’s take on SELF-ESTEEM and SELF-AWARENESS. Pay attention to what we talk about because a lot of people really need to work on these parts of their lives.We wrap things up with Tank offering wise advice by POLLUTING YOUR BRAIN WITH POSITIVITY as a way to overcome the constant bombardment of negativity that we all deal with every day.Thanks to Tank! And have a HAPPY DAY.Hope we made you laugh this week…You’ve EARNED it.And you DESERVE it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices