The High Performance Life

Today I am joined by Andrew Daniel. Andrew is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. He is the founder of Cinesomatics®—a feeling-based therapy utilizing video feedback and movement to assess and resolve stuck somatic, psychological, and emotional patterns. This work is held online and in-person internationally, from NY to London, Tuscany to Switzerland. His latest book, Awaken to Your True Self (MetaHeal), is a recipient of the 2022 gold Nautilus Book Awards. This definitive guide helps self-aware entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and leaders break through stuck cycles and genuinely wake up. A spiritual advisor and healer to some of the world's most successful, Andrew works with clients one-on-one and in intimate groups. His graduate-level programs of consciousness studies offer memberships to deep transformational classes that bridge the teachings of the ancient mysteries with modern psychology and technology Key Points • Despite starting a successful software company, Andrew still faced financial hardship and ended up homeless. • Levels of functionality in the body can affect overall performance. • The desire for success and material wealth should be balanced with intimate relationships and self-love. • The body's somatic representation of reality can reveal the true results we are manifesting in our lives. • Starting the day slow leads to higher levels of presence and better decision-making. • Embracing vulnerability is essential for creating profound change in life. • The fear of vulnerability leads people to create masks and personas to protect themselves. Best Quotes 14:55 - 15:04 • "I would've been the coolest fucking kid in school, but I was not, I was at the loser table that had three people that were like picking their nose and smelling." 20:51 - 20:57 • "A young child that turns into a bully at a very young age is probably bullied by their parents." 40:34 - 40:40 • "You're expressing the house of cards that someone builds in their own life with all the stories stacked upon each other." 54:42 - 55:01 • "We talk about these different areas of, of, of our life. How you do one thing's, how you do everything. And so it's really, if you actually take that to heart and take a really hard look, you'll see that that things transfer over in certain ways." 01:02:31 - 01:02:40 • "My work is not about making people feel good. It's not about feeling good, it's about feeling what is the truth of what you're feeling." 01:05:52 - 01:05:57 • "If I started my day slow, I had a higher level of presence throughout the day."

In this episode, I am joined by guest Nick Lavery, a US Army Special Forces member who lost his leg in an insider attack in Afghanistan. Despite his injuries, Nick's story is a powerful reminder of the ability to face challenges and emerge stronger. This episode discusses the mindset and driving factors behind resilience and determination, highlighting the importance of faith, passion, and a sense of purpose. It also explores the impact of gratitude, shifting perspective, and the profound influence of being a father on personal growth and leadership. Key Points • The insider attack in 2013 resulted in Nick losing his leg • Despite the odds, Nick refused to give up and fought to return to operational status after extensive surgery and rehabilitation. • Nick emphasizes that the principles and mindset he developed in the military are applicable to anyone facing challenges in life. • Purpose is about impacting others and creating a meaningful difference in their lives. • Being self-aware and willing to admit failures is crucial to personal growth and development. • Setting an example: Children often follow their parents' behaviors and actions, reflecting the importance of being a positive role model. • Importance of family: The ultimate purpose in life is to serve our family and provide something bigger than ourselves. · Every day is a gift, treat it as such Best Quotes 12:03 - 12:12 • "I was able to maintain that faith and it safeguarded me from those external doubts that were coming in." 14:11 - 14:20 • "Passion, love, joy, happiness. These are different emotions. I love what I do, even in the times that suck." 18:21 - 18:26 • "Purpose, meaning what kind of impact are you creating on others? That's how I interpret purpose." 20:52 - 20:56 • "You've been given an opportunity. This is an opportunity that you can choose to leverage." 40:46 - 40:49 • "Flipping that perspective is such a powerful word and gratitude is the root of it." For more about Nick visit: Machinenick.com For more about The High Performance LIFE visit: Scottdanner.com

My guest today, Tim Pychyl, is a retired psychology professor whose research focused on understanding why we can become our own worst enemy through procrastination. Tim is the winner of numerous teaching awards, has written two books and many scientific papers about how and why we procrastinate, including "Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change". Dr. Pychyl's research in psychology is focused on the breakdown in volitional action commonly known as procrastination and its relation to personal well-being. Now that Tim has retired from university life, his website and research is focused on helping people solve the procrastination puzzle. Key Points: • Keystone habits have significant downstream effects and can lead to positive changes. • Implementation intentions are crucial for effectively achieving goals. • Focusing on the next action simplifies the process and helps to get started. • Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are essential for high performers to avoid burnout and achieve personal growth. • Procrastination is a constant temptation that doesn't go away, but it can be successfully managed. • Prioritizing the most important people and tasks in life helps to reduce procrastination. Best Quotes: 05:07 - 05:10 • "It's my tool to ensure that I live the life I wanna live." 11:51 - 11:55 • "They have a yes problem. They say yes to too many things." 12:00 - 12:07 • "So many times you find yourself overwhelmed and you actually feel like you're procrastinating on something that you just don't have time to do right now." 18:28 - 18:33 • "If you can make a little bit of progress, like prime the pump, that's gonna fuel your wellbeing." 57:59 - 58:07 • "If you just take a couple of the things that we've talked about today and bring them into your life, it can make all the difference if you want it to." 58:51 - 59:00 • "Yeah. And thanks for putting up with the construction work outside. The dog is barking. It's just been a, a zoo in the circus, but it's been great to be together with you." 59:33 - 59:38 • "Remember that you could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world." To learn more about The High Performance LIFE, visit: Scottdanner.com To learn more about Tim Pychyl, visit: procrastination.ca

Today I am joined by Frank Zane, a three-time Mr. Olympia winner. Discover how his approach to bodybuilding, balance of discipline and flexibility, and attention to detail led to his success. Gain insights into nutrition, recovery, and motivation for your own high-performance journey. Frank Zane also shares his training routine, focus on muscle development, and how he remains fit at 80 years old. Plus, learn about the renowned Zane Experience program and how you can benefit from his expertise in bodybuilding. Key Points: • Frank Zane's best moment in his competition years was winning Mr. Olympia for the third time in 1979. · Frank beating Arnold Schwarzenegger in Mr Olympia. • Zane's interest in physical activities, challenges, and completing goals sparked his passion for bodybuilding. • Frank Zane's "Zane Experience" program offers personalized guidance and coaching to help individuals achieve their bodybuilding goals. • Having a backup career alongside bodybuilding is important to ensure financial stability and longevity in the sport. • Continuity in training is more important than constantly pushing to failure. • Persistence and the ability to adapt are key to long-term success in fitness. Best Quotes: 01:54 - 02:03 • "It was probably winning Mr. Olympia for the third time in 1979. I was in the best shape of my life and it was a great experience." 02:11 - 02:20 • I just continued doing what worked for me in the past, you know, training on what's called a three-way split routine." 02:51 - 02:57 • "Well, that's the way I always thought about it was if it works, you know, don't change it. Keep, keep doing what works." 06:28 - 06:34 • "I observed what I, I felt wasn't responding to what I was doing as much. And then I just worked it harder." 26:12 - 26:20 • "You know, don't rely on a trainer unless you wanna do that. And maybe you are a trainer, but develop the responsibility to make your own gains."

Today I am joined by Larry Hagner, the founder and CEO of the Dad's Edge. Larry shares valuable insights on personal development and the importance of investing in oneself for growth. He emphasizes the impact of being a better father and breaking free from societal expectations. The episode also explores the significance of being proactive in relationships, understanding love languages, and having a shared vision as a couple. Additionally, Larry highlights practical ways to improve connections with children and stresses the importance of being present and self-aware as a parent. Ultimately, the episode reminds us of the power of continuous self-improvement in shaping our own lives and future generations. Key Points • Investing in yourself for growth has long-lasting benefits for future generations. • Society places unrealistic expectations on men as fathers and husbands, leaving them ill-prepared. • Taking action and seeking personal development opportunities is crucial for growth. • Waiting until the last minute can result in frantic and desperate attempts to salvage a situation. • Proactivity allows for a calm and strategic approach to life. • Understand your spouse's love language and learn to love them in the way they receive love. • Giving up certain habits or behaviors, like alcohol, can lead to self-discovery and improved relationships with children. Best Quotes 16:38 - 16:44 • "It is crazy how we don't do that when it comes to parenting or relationships." 23:13 - 23:22 • "We have to learn how to specifically and strategically love that other person, not just in the way we need to feel loved." 28:07 - 28:12 • "One of the top five fights that married couples have is parenting." 40:04 - 40:13 • "You can always find the diamond in the coal no matter how bad the day was, what was something that was good that happened because you can train the brain to go into gratitude." 48:57 - 49:00 • "Anybody can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad." 59:42 - N/A • "Today is a new day and it can start now. So you knowing it isn't enough, it's time to do it. Make movement, action apply."

Summary In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Thorpe King, author of "Failure Rules". about the importance of embracing failure and how it can lead to growth and success. Andrew shares his personal journey of embracing failure and finding enthusiasm in the face of setbacks. He also discusses the concept of high performance living and the role of energy and positivity in achieving success. Andrew is an executive fintech banker, spy novelist, speaker, punk rocker, podcaster, ex-bodybuilder, cigar lover, and serial entrepreneur. He founded two independent record labels—Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records—and has invested in many spaces, including online lending, fitness, lead generation, and independent music. Andrew is also a serial failure. He has crashed and burned through bankruptcy, divorce, mortgage default, public assistance, and multiple business failures. But, like a jack-in-the-box after a punch, he pops back up every time, rebuilding his life—informed by failure—with a big smile on his face. Key Points • Enthusiasm is the key to staying motivated and overcoming failure. • Embracing failure can lead to exciting new pursuits and opportunities. • Exploring faith and finding something bigger than ourselves is essential to understanding imperfection. • Success often comes from breaking away from negative peer circles and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. • Always have a future-oriented mindset in your career and life. Best Quotes 11:47 - 11:58 • "I feel like embracing imperfection is this relief and release of stress that people seem to hold onto." 13:03 - 13:16 • "It all lies in imperfection. Imperfection in ourselves, imperfection in what's supposed to be the right way to do things, and imperfection in your own faith, in your own journey." 19:20 - 19:24 • "Sometimes you have to take yourself less seriously to seriously put yourself back together again." 34:21 - 34:32 • "There's all these songs that literally were the authentic songs that either helped me traverse through hard times and failures, or were songs that I was listening to, or I wrote the book. Like they have deep personal meaning to me." 35:31 - 35:39 • "There's an energy in that music that if you integrate it and channel it, it becomes just a force multiplier of your efforts in the world." 36:41 - 36:53 • "When I listen to music, it's a moment of meditation for me cuz I don't hear anything else. I don't think of anything else. I, I being focused on the words and the rhythm of the song, I'm understanding that I'm in that present moment." 45:28 - 45:33 • "I need to find that one person in school that got straight A's that did everything right, that keeps the rails on." To learn more about living The High Performance LIFE, visit: Scottdanner.com To learn more about Andrew Thorp King, visit: Andrewthorpking.com

Today I am joined by, YouTube expert Evan Carmichael. Evan Carmichael runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with almost 4 million subscribers and just under 600 million views, has written 4 books, and speaks globally. Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuck called him the DJ who inspires people and Ed Mylett called him the modern-day Napoleon Hill. Evan wants to solve the world's biggest problem, people don't #Believe in themselves enough. In this episode, Evan shares his journey to success and offers insights on various aspects of personal growth. From discussing the importance of momentum and authenticity in achieving success to overcoming fears and building resilience, Evan's experiences and practical advice provide a fresh perspective on achieving one's goals. Additionally, he explores the significance of communication in relationships, the power of taking action, and the struggle with maintaining discipline. Through his vulnerability and dedication, Evan inspires others to embrace their vulnerabilities and strive for personal growth. Key Moments: • Momentum is often the missing element for entrepreneurs with great ideas and a desire to serve. • Your purpose comes from your pain, and helping others through similar struggles can have a profound impact on their lives. • Elite performers continue to seek growth and learning, even as they become leaders in their field. • Overthinking and over-planning can lead to paralysis by analysis. • Removing temptation from the environment is a great step for improvement, but it is equally important to develop self-discipline in different situations. • Building strength and resilience involves confronting and overcoming personal weaknesses and vices (represented by the bag of Doritos). Best Quotes 36:38 - 36:46 • "The only thing I had going for me was I just kept going... I always focus on who I was serving instead of who I wasn't." 37:20 - 37:27 • "You spend all that time and only 50 people watch that video. Yeah. But if you were gonna go speak at a rotary club and 50 people showed up, you'd be excited." 53:51 - 53:54 • "Your great life is on the other side of scary, difficult, or hard." 01:05:29 - 01:05:38 • "The things that you're afraid of that you don't think you can do, going through that takes you to a really magical place and changes you as a human." 01:11:09 - 01:11:19 • "Damn the Doritos" For more information, visit: Scottdanner.com To learn more about Evan, visit: Evancarmichael.com

Today I am joined by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, an expert on resilience. Taryn discusses her upcoming book on the five practices of highly resilient people. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and failure as lessons for growth. The relationship between pain and movement in building resilience is also discussed along with the importance of authenticity and debunking misconceptions. Key Points: • There are five practices highly resilient people do to create positive and productive outcomes. • Failure is an inevitable part of the journey towards a high-impact life. • Failure in relationships and personal growth should be embraced as opportunities for learning and growth. • Engaging in the five practices of highly resilient people can lead to momentum and a movement towards embracing resilience. • The practice of productive perseverance involves pursuing goals intelligently while knowing when to pivot or quit. Best Quotes: 06:36 - 06:57 • "What if there are behaviors that we can engage in that are within the span of our control, that when we implement these behaviors, any time, challenge, change and complexity or the three Cs show up in our lives, that we too, like the transportation could create a better outcome for ourselves?" 27:15 - 27:24 • "When you can actually go back into those things, use them for strength, it's really a growth moment. It's not a failure moment at all." 29:43 - 29:47 • "There's a higher standard, there's a difference, and it's a new endeavor." 38:01 - 38:20 • "In that moment we get to make a decision about how we want to respond to what's happening. And when we start making more decisions and behaving in ways that are going to create a better outcome, this creates momentum from that moment." 54:00 - 54:15 • "The extent that we can bring those together into one operating system or as close as possible, that can serve energy, especially when we're facing challenge and vulnerability, is the cornerstone of authenticity and empathy." 59:02 - 59:15 • "Nobody's like, great, I have a flat tire. It's wonderful, right? But so it takes some time. And then generosity, being able to draw on our vulnerability in order to generously share our resilient stories with others." For more information visit: Scottdanner.com For more about Dr. Taryn Marie visit: www.resiliance-leadership.com

Today I am joined by Martinus Evans. Martinus is the founder of Slow AF Run Club, and shares his journey from childhood trauma to becoming an inspiration for runners around the world. He emphasizes the importance of struggling and building momentum to achieve success and discusses his new book "Slow AF Run Club". Key Points Martinus emphasizes the importance of struggling and learning from difficult experiences on the path to success. • Evans' job at Men's Wearhouse ultimately led him to start running • Evans emphasizes the importance of building a community of support and finding inspiration in others to achieve goals. • The author's book serves as a blueprint and offers motivation to everyone. • Learn what the four pillars of the Slow AF Run Club are • Determination and dedication are also key in achieving success, as you must be committed and dedicated to making your goals happen and bringing your dreams to fruition. Best Quotes 15:27 - 15:32 • "My mom was like, you set the example, you are a leader and if you go, other people will go." 39:26 - 39:31 • "If I ever get the chance to run again, I will do it with joy." 50:49 - 50:53 • "Your message is don't worry about getting there today. Worry about starting today." 58:59 - 59:04 • "It becomes a part of my life. And now when I don't do it, I feel like, oh man, I don't even." 01:03:19 - 01:03:27 • "You have to be courageous to even think about doing hard things. You gotta be courageous to even take that first step." 01:07:02 - 01:07:08 • "Remember that you could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world."

My guest today, Damon West, was once a Division 1 starting quarterback, where he faced a devastating career-ending injury that led him down a destructive path of hard-core drug addiction and crime, ultimately resulting in a staggering 65-year prison sentence. However, during his time behind bars, Damon experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed the trajectory of his life forever. Like a coffee bean undergoing a transformative process through heat and pressure, Damon discovered his ability to change the environment around him. Through a program of recovery and a renewed faith, he emerged from over seven years of incarceration as a completely transformed man. Damon's story of redemption, grit, and determination continues to captivate and inspire audiences around the globe. Key Points: How Damon learned that you can be the change you want to see in the world Nick Saban and Dabo Sweeney called Damon one of the best speakers they've ever heard. It doesn't matter whether you win or lose the fight, it matters if you get back up to fight another day. Positively change your environment and turn your boiling water (LIFE) into a pot of coffee - just like the coffee bean. Addiction affects everyone in society, whether as an addict or a victim of addiction. Best Quotes: 09:11 - 09:16 • "God sets people on fire and every one of us gets to be this person." 27:07 - 27:14 • "But here's the key. You have to be receptive to all of God's messengers to receive all of God's messages." 31:35 - 31:45 • "It doesn't matter what environment I go into, no matter what adversity, no matter what prison I have to go into in life, I won't just survive. I could thrive if I kept the power inside me." 39:49 - 39:54 • "Your expectations may not be realistic. This is part of the problem, my resentment that I had against Judge Snipes." 45:56 - 46:08 • "Patience, you had patience, you actually executed patience. Something that you probably, if you're anything like me, have struggled with your entire life. But when we're patient, our best things come about." 47:30 - 47:34 • "The story's worth diving into because there's little nuggets of great opportunity throughout." 48:43 - 48:47 • "You could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world." To learn more visit: Scottdanner.com For more about Damon visit: www.damonwest.org

Today, I am joined by Coach Tony Blauer. Tony is an expert in fear management as well as in self-defense. Tony's organization, Blauer Training Systems, has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close-quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. His research on the neuroscience of fear and the startle-flinch led to the development of the SPEAR System® a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology. After decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying violence, he created the KNOW FEAR® program which focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency, and a 'movement' mindset. Key Points • Mindset on "game day" changes everything in terms of performance • Your mindset can make or break you • Don't run away from fear, understand it and control it. • Doubt creates hesitancy, which leads to procrastination. • Fear has been weaponized in recent years, and it's critical to teach self-awareness, critical thinking, and situational awareness. • Managing fear is the key to success, and high performers have figured out how to do it. • Reading Tony's ebook, Making Friends with Fear, can be life-changing and puts readers on a path toward managing their fear. Best Quotes 12:15 - 12:22 • "If I can change my relationship with fear, I can change my mind. If I can change my mind, I can change my trajectory." 13:32 - 13:39 • "If you don't understand how to help your athlete or your client manage fear, you're not a coach." 29:49 - 30:01 • "How do I recognize fear early, make the psychological shifts in it, use it organically to fuel my performance or what I need to do and then get on with my life?" 49:38 - 49:49 • "Imagine if the person who waited five years to start their company and then they go, 'yeah, I'm making less money, but I work for myself and this is my purpose and this is my passion. And, and they're going like, I've never been happier.'" 51:48 - 51:52 • "The only way you can lean into it is if you've got the self-awareness." 53:14 - 53:20 • "Fear actually has a metaphoric weight on our psyche and therefore our posture, emotional and literal." For more about Tony visit: www.blauertrainingsystems.com

Today's guest, Damien Ryder, is an extreme sports athlete and breathwork expert. Damien shares his journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood and inspiring others to push their limits. Through his experiences, he emphasizes the importance of living with purpose, setting clear goals, and embracing imperfections. Damien also highlights the role of breathwork in building inner peace and achieving high-performance living. Key Points • He overcame a violent childhood that gave him a survival mindset and led him to become an athlete, skateboarder, and entrepreneur at a young age. • Damien's solo and unsupported paddleboard adventure for 500 miles in the ocean for 17 days, where he encountered sharks and nearly broke his neck, solidified his belief that nothing is impossible if you experience it yourself. • Testing and pushing oneself through stress and trauma can lead to efficient problem-solving and sharing knowledge with others. • Giving every bit of yourself to each day, with a clear goal in mind, creates substantial and impactful change • Recovery is integrated into the training routine, with focus on strengthening the body to avoid mental fatigue. • Building trust within oneself is the ultimate key to success • Diverting to different job tasks that lead towards a clear goal is necessary Best Quotes 00:12 - 00:19 • "So, you know, it's just, again, just shows people, you know, not to limit yourself at all with things like that." 09:26 - 09:31 • "But you gotta live with it for the rest of your life. And so I started to really dissect that out and have a look at it." 21:20 - 21:24 • "I was willing to die for something I believe in. I was now living for what I believed in." 30:30 - 30:38 • "Be motivated, but you gotta have the determination and dedication as well. That reason why you're going towards something." 43:41 - 43:43 • "Everyone's on their own journey for a short time or long time."

Today I am joined be Jason Harris. Jason Harris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mekanism, and is the author of the Bestseller "The Soulful Art of Persuasion: The 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone A Master Influencer. Jason is also the host of the podcast Soul + Science. For more information about Jason, visit here: https://linktr.ee/jasonharris Key Points: • Harris's love of music and his first concert experience with KISS sparked his interest in advertising and branding • Being original means embracing your uniqueness and values to connect with others through storytelling and emotion. • Giving without expectation builds meaningful and enduring relationships that widen your network and generate long-term success. • Empathy and understanding enable you to connect with others and build meaningful relationships that benefit both parties. • Long-term thinking and developing relationships are crucial for success in business • Skill hunting helps in building proficiency and high performance • Scott and Jason remind listeners of the importance of mindfulness and being mindful of one's energy. Best Quotes: 00:21 - 00:28 • "If you are proficient at your craft and you are good in at what you do that is going to build trust and, and make you successful." 06:10 - 06:17 • "The power of marketing and the power of the KISS brand is so strong. That's what catapulted them into, you know, the stratosphere." 16:09 - 16:18 • "When you really know what you are, what makes you unique, and you lean into that, that's gonna make you connect with an audience and become a big success." 20:13 - 20:19 • "There's gotta be a better way to do this. It's not a zero-sum game. If someone else is successful, it doesn't mean I'm not gonna be successful." 25:14 - 25:18 • "I wanna go in with the long game in mind, even if I sacrifice the short game." 49:38 • "Like, just because you know, it doesn't mean that you do it every day. Nah. It's constant practice." _ Jason Harris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mekanism, and is the author of the Bestseller "The Soulful Art of Persuasion: The 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone A Master Influencer. Jason is also the host of the podcast Soul + Science. For more information visit here: https://linktr.ee/jasonharris

In today's episode, I am joined by Rich Diviney. Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer. He completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. He achieved multiple leadership positions – including the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command. Rich was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, to find the most elite optimal performers. Rich was often surprised by which recruits washed out and which succeeded. Through years of observation, Rich learned to identify a successful recruit's core Attributes, the innate traits for how a person performs as an individual and as part of a team. Rich now helps define the key Attributes for success for business leaders and everyday people -- including cunning, adaptability, even narcissism-- in fresh and surprising ways. Key Points: • Different fields require different attributes to excel • Dormant attributes can be uncovered through experiences • To achieve long-term goals, both discipline and self-discipline are necessary • Competitive mindset looks for rules and conditions to win, while non-competitive mindset seeks new opportunities and ignores rules. • Discipline and adaptability are important in education for promoting discomfort tolerance and preparing for real-world challenges. • Open-mindedness and curiosity are essential attributes to cultivate for success. • Having a growth mindset is crucial for living a high performance life. Best Quotes: 12:17 - 12:22 • "Teaching him to swim was the easy part. Teaching him the skills was the easy part." 12:22 - 12:25 • "If you have the right attributes, you can always teach the skills." 16:53 - 17:06 • "I knew that it was the way to success, but applying it and then getting comfortable with it was something that I really felt was driven towards some of the old things that I just was very, very okay with." 31:28 - 31:35 • "The level of uncertainty, the level of discomfort, the level of challenge. I don't think it's not there, I think it's just changed." 35:07 - 35:14 • "The toughest part of parenthood, and this is where you can kinda see the helicopter parents versus the ones who are not, is letting kids take the fall." 41:06 - 41:09 • "When you're in tune with that rhythm of the vehicle, you can't be in tune with anything else." 53:19 - 53:24 • "And, and what I know about researching you is you're helping other companies to do that as well."

My guest today, Nick Koumalatsos, discusses various aspects of personal growth and leadership. From intentional communication to maturation and taking ownership, these conversations provide insights into how to become a better partner, parent, and leader. The importance of self-care, discipline, and accountability are also emphasized, as well as the challenges of transitioning from a career that defines one's identity. Key Points: • Transitioning out of a career that defines one's identity can result in an identity crisis. • Being present in the moment can lead to improved focus and productivity • Prioritizing family and service can bring rewards and fulfillment in life. • Setting aside the ego and serving others leads to big wins. • Happiness is not just about relaxation, but also about accomplishing difficult and challenging tasks • Failure is an essential part of success, and one must lean into it to move forward • Businesses can have the power of serving the community by providing jobs and products or services. Best Quotes: 02:32 - 02:44 • "We've actually made it so that we're normalizing unhealthy behaviors and trying to make people feel better about themselves instead of actually identifying what makes them healthy, happy, wealthy, successful." 26:52 - 26:58 • "If you're not where you want to be financially, if you're not where you want to be health-wise...you have to find ways to be self-aware." 44:39 - 44:44 • "Hey, what do you guys need? How can I serve you?" 58:03 - 58:06 • "I know that I'm not being the husband, I'm not being the father." 01:10:52 - 01:11:04 • "If men were men, two, if, if we had this two and a half years ago as a whole, if men as a community were like this, like what we're talking about doing, the things that we do, talk about the things that we do have." 01:14:44 - 01:14:50 • "If you don't fix the man, then you can't do anything else. So, so we fixed the man first and then we scale everything else." 01:16:35 - 01:16:41 • "Remember that you could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world."

In this episode, we will be joined by Charlie Engle, a renowned endurance athlete, author, and addiction recovery advocate. Charlie will share with us how his love for running helped him overcome addiction and gave him a new lease on life. Key Points: • Charlie chose to commit to running and attending AA meetings as a way to save his life, and he did both every day for three straight years. • Running saved Charlie's life and gave him purpose, leading to him running across deserts and jungles and becoming the Senior Producer of the hit TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. • Coaches can use wearable data to gently guide addicts towards better physical health • Wearables offer a nonjudgmental accountability tool that combats isolation and loneliness • Reinforce the lesson of giving away your gifts and skills. • Charlie emphasizes the importance of sharing struggles and successes with the world • He believes in attraction rather than promotion when it comes to mentoring and learning from others Best Quotes: 09:14 - 09:25 • "I committed my, I didn't say I was gonna do it for three years. I just committed to one day at a time doing these two things and seeing how that would change my life." 16:36 - 16:45 • "When you put yourself in the right setting, your ideas can even be crazy, but if you have the right people around you, they can help you execute 'em." 25:05 - 25:11 • "The older we get, the harder some of the things that you used to do with ease become totally just." 31:17 - 31:25 • "It's an accountability tool. I don't care if they do the meditation or not, but I, I have told them that I see them." 34:49 - 34:56 • "I know that if I had one or two glasses of wine, what it does to my recovery the next day." 42:47 - 42:53 • "We are the only country on the planet that incarcerates and I mean incarcerates for a long time." 51:32 • "While I was locked up, I had this other idea, another bad idea, basically, that I wanted to take the metaphor...That I would become the first person to ever go from the lowest place on the planet,

Steve Sims joins the High-Performance Life podcast to share his journey of 25 years of being the most connected person in the world and his new book Go for Stupid. Steve is the visionary founder of the world's first luxury concierge, Bluefish that delivers personalized travel, transportation and cutting-edge entertainment to corporate executives, celebrities, athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. He emphasizes the importance of changing the room you're in to challenge and support your goals and the power of humility. He also offers advice on how to apply this thought process to raising children and creating the Speakeasy, a reverse mastermind event. Learn how to embrace failure and achieve success with Steve's advice. Key Points: • He encourages people to use curiosity to break down barriers • Appreciate the moments you earn • Be curious and ask questions • Introduce your children to experts in the industry • Have conversations with your children about cutting-edge topics • Writing a letter to yourself can help measure progress • Dare to be different Best Quotes 11:52 - 12:00 • "No one's answering this question. So then I changed the question looking like, Hey, how come you are, you are wealthy and I'm not." 12:31 - 12:35 • "And one of the questions, one of the answers I always got was, I'm curious." 36:46 - 36:49 • "The best whiskey in the planet is the one we're sharing with friends." 43:30 - 43:41 • "You don't go out, if you wanna go out for the evening, you don't go to Tommy HiFi, you're gonna pick up an outfit to go out that night because hey, that ain't top shelf, you're got a Macy's for that. Sorry, Tommy. But that's a fact." 47:44 - 47:50 • "The easiest way to make a, an entrepreneur go bankrupt is to go, Hey, I bet you can't do this for 10 bucks." 49:17 - 49:32 • "If it's a really good thing, but maybe you are inadequate to do it based on time, you know, com compact, compact, you are able, whatever, get someone else to do it, outsource it, find a jv." 52:23 - 52:31 • "The first time you try anything, it will be shit. Okay? You can't come out of the gate with perfection."

My guest today, Jason Redmond, is a retired Navy Seal. Jason discusses the power of an "overcome mindset". We dive into the importance of self-leadership, awareness, and the balance of being a creative and a warrior. We also talk about the importance of giving, believing in something bigger than yourself, and living by mission. Tune in to hear Jason's inspiring message and learn how to unlock your potential and live as the best version of yourself. Key Points • Got consumed by ego and arrogance • Severely wounded in Iraq • Mission to help others be better • Bad things can happen to good people in good locations • Trauma is trauma regardless of source • Believe in yourself and be believable to others • Learn how to unlock your potential Best Quotes 20:52 - 20:55 • "We don't live in a perfect world, bad things happen to good people" 23:02 - 23:11 • "We have to teach that, the, the, the, I don't know how long ago, I mean, if you go back three or 400 years, we lived in much more dangerous times back then" 35:27 - 35:34 • "If you put a penny in the bank and yield any kind of interest on it, that's a profit, that's a mindset, a profit." 36:49 - 36:58 • "At the end of the day, really this is a message for men, but women too, you should always be thinking about how will I protect my family?" 43:25 - 43:37 • "When you actually talk to them, it's nothing. It's a schedule disruption. Their day just didn't unfold in the way they thought it was gonna. Right. And that's a mindset, that's perspective we talked about at the beginning." 55:18 - 55:28 • "We're distracted. There's this loud horn at all times. The television, the phone, the computer, the podcast, the everything right? Sometimes it all has to turn off." 01:04:07 - 01:04:14 • "Well, I'm glad that that art stands behind you and you are alive to help all these people with the message that you bring to them"

My guest today, Dave Sanderson, is an inspirational survivor, author of Moments Matter, and nationally sought-out leadership speaker. When US Airways Flight 1549, or 'The Miracle on the Hudson,' ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be.As the last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he took responsibility for the well-being and safety of others. He risked his own life in the frigid water to help other passengers off the plane but despite the hazards to himself, Dave thought only of helping others. He emerged from the wreckage that day with a mission to encourage others to do the right thing. This profound experience changed his life and today he travels the globe sharing his inspirational and motivational leadership messages to help people make a difference in how they do business and in how they live their lives. Named one of Inc.com's Top 100 Leadership speakers, Dave travels the world to share his inspirational leadership lessons, raising over $14.8M USD for the American Red Cross over the last ten years through his talks. Key Points • Dave's plane experienced the Miracle on the Hudson • Words are powerful • Focus on giving, not taking • Everyone has bad days • Communication must be tailored to the individual • Adaptation is necessary in relationships • Experiences are more valuable than money Best Quotes 00:15 - 00:20 • "I never had the word can. It's like I've always been able to pull things off because I've got a mindset is I can do it." 13:12 - 13:25 • "My dad's, my dad's number one thing was your word is your bond. Yep. Whatever you say, you better back it up. And I think those, those couple lessons really, they stuck with me in all these years and played out that day." 21:59 - 22:06 • "It's so powerful to hear you say that. And you, you've turned this mission into something much bigger." 29:14 - 29:17 • "Being less judgmental, how could that change the direction of my life?" 51:42 - 52:04 • "It's all about that. I think, you know, yeah, I've given one in my life and it was painful, a painful experience, right? But yeah, I never, you never talked about how successful they were. It's like, you know what, it's like, you know, I know this, I know this, I know he loved this. I know he loved that, right? And it's like you talk about the virtues and the values and the beliefs of somebody instead of, you know, hey, this guy's worth a billion dollars." 54:03 - 54:13 • "Without big thinkers and visionaries like that, you know, that focus on kindness and helping people, I think the, the world's a really sad place without that stuff." 59:55 - 01:00:04 • "I hope everybody looks you up. I hope everybody finds you and gets a little piece of you in their life so that that one moment might change there."

My guest today, Alan Stein Jr., shares his story of transitioning from a dedicated basketball player to a performance coach and how meeting iconic coach K and star player Kobe Bryant changed his life. Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he's a performance coach with a passion for helping others change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. His previous clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, and Penn State Football, and many more. The strategies from Alan's book, Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, are implemented by both corporate and sports teams around world. Key Points • Alan met iconic Coach K and Kobe Bryant • Alan now applies those lessons to business and life • Coach K's handwritten note made a huge impact on Alan's life • Don't check your phone for an hour after waking up • High performance applies to every area of life • Model the behavior you want to see in others • You can do anything you put your mind to Best Quotes 30:58 - 31:02 • "I don't ever worry about perfection. I lean much more towards progress." 53:57 - 54:04 • "The mere, you know, being proactive enough to merely ask that question will make sure that you get stuck in their mind." 54:23 - 54:34 • "This is not about trickery or manipulation. This is about being proactive and going above and beyond to do all of the little things that will position you to get what it is that you want." 56:01 - 56:09 • "It's good for us to provide them some barriers. So, so I love that. And I feel like nowadays we have to caveat it with anything that they wanna do is fine and anything." 01:01:27 - 01:01:42 • "My kids know there are appropriate ways to, to show your feelings. And that there is nothing wrong with being angry or upset, but you can't use that to be disrespectful or diminish or, or, or do anything that could be, you know, lashing out or harmful to someone else." 01:07:50 - 01:07:58 • "If you enjoyed this, please share it with your friends, leave us a review and let me know what you learned over at our social media channels at Scott Danner." 01:08:06 - 01:08:17 • "Remember that you could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world and now it's time to go out there and start living your high performance life."

Today, I am joined by Sterling Hawkins. Sterling is an author, investor and entrepreneur. He is also a keynote speaker and founder of the #NoMatterWhat movement. He shows people how to achieve the results they want regardless of the circumstances. He developed the system working on a multi-billion dollar startup from collapse and back to launch, investing and growing over 50 companies. He has taken that experience to work with C-level teams and speak on stages around the world. He has even been seen in fancy magazines like Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, The New York Times and Forbes. Key Points • Make commitments to yourself • Build the right habits • Inspiration is a missing link • Acknowledging death is the first step • Committing to a goal with no going back • Letting go of discomfort can bring peace and happiness • Experiencing eulogy moments can help us remember what matters most Best Quotes 08:05 • "When you're hunting discomfort, you are forever and ultimately free of it. Not circumstantially free, not when you have enough money in your bank account, or you're married to the right person, or you have the right team, but you are free, period." 15:37 - 15:48 • "Whenever you feel those feelings of discomfort, embarrassment, fear, anger, grief when you feel those feelings, it's like a neon sign for me now." 21:09 - 21:25 • "The people that make a real impact, they live in another world that all of us know, but only the, the brave few step into, and they live in a world that's a courageous enough to stare into the unknown of tomorrow." 44:36 - 44:42 • "It's not what matters at the end of our life. And I can say that as somebody that's considered getting there a little bit early." 45:53 - 46:13 • "Not once did I talk about their jobs every day or, or the finite things I talked about how much joy they brought to people, what their, what their life was all about. Who they loved, who loved them back. Yeah. They're the generations that they created." 01:03:54 - 01:04:00 • "No matter how much resentment, anger, sorrow I had about those things did not change my circumstances." 01:12:14 - 01:12:20 • "I go whenever I'm feeling a little bit down to what we were talking about earlier, I go there to see like what people are up to."

As High-Performers, we're all after three things: to do it all, have it all, and feel good about it, too. Some will say, "it's all about "balance", but I've got a different story to share with you…. This podcast is going to take you into the minds of some of the world's Top Performers in Business, Relationships, Health, and Mindset, and give you hands-on methods to move from feeling you're merely managing your High Performance Life, to MASTERING it.