The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

From a touring rock band roadie to life in a monastery, Gentoku dives into acceptance, connecting to our deeper selves, and using every day activities as a “container for our practice”In this episode:How checkboxes and filling other’s obligations takes us away from learningCreating awareness and space in every day lifeWaking up to find external accolades and possessions are no longer satisfyingHow do we take an experience that causes us pain and hold it lightly?The goal of meditation How to create space for silence and contemplation amidst our busy lives Resources:Gentoku’s Website “People who are ideal aren’t as interesting as people who are imperfect.” – Gentoku“That reality you have to change your life because that’s what your heart is calling you to do is really scary to some people.” – Gentoku Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan started a year-long expedition to have a single cup of coffee with a different person every week to see what she could learn about life and careers. She shares her conversations ranging from co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, to Seth Godin, to a former VP of Starbucks.Resources:52 Cups of CoffeeHer published book, 52 Cups of Coffee, spans her year of 29 cities and 7 countries and what she learned about navigating life’s uncertainties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nolan, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese and Steve Jobs’ mentor, shares views on education, reconnecting with your curiosity, and developing creativity to connect it to our vision.In this episode:How do we better prepare people for today’s society?How schools have become warehousesHow do we recognize early mentors?Credentials vs knowledgeAre we born with awareness or can we cultivate it?Is ability to navigate emotional uncertainty something we are born with?The future of the web“If you’re curious and passionate, school is unnecessary… We’re finding more and more the true movers and shakers of society are not educated.”“Be entrepreneurial early and often.” ~ Nolan BushnellResourcesNolan’s websiteBook: Finding the Next Steve JobsBrainrush.comNolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, prolific entrepreneur, and scientist. He’s often cited as the father of the video game industry. Nolan is devoted to fixing education with his new company, Brainrush. A biopic, tentatively titled “Atari” is in pre-production, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Nolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin grew up in poverty, the son of an alcoholic outlaw, and turned his life into serving and shaking up the education system. His insights reach far beyond transforming education, but in how we break free from indoctrination and turning pain into a movement.In this episode:What differentiates people who take pain and turn it into success vs a downward slide?How janitors can be mentorsBalancing living in the moment vs living in the futureHas our system indoctrination of education limited what we do in our adult lives?Spending our heartbeats to make it matterDoes creating a movement come from something that already exists inside us?Where do we start in beginning a massive change?Releasing education’s prison shacklesHow to handle attacks when leading a movementResources:Kevin’s websiteEssdack.orgBook: The Underground History of Education – Jonathan Taylor GattoKevin Honeycutt is a technology integrationist and a staff developer from Central Kansas. He spent 13 years teaching K-12 art and now travels the country and the world sharing ideas with educators. His website is a valued treasure house of resources for educators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel recounts his gripping story from his time as a child soldier of Sudan’s civil war, to escape and rescue. A war child turned activist and rising hip-hop artist, hear how Emmanuel uses his voice to help those who can’t speak for themselves, how music became his painkiller, and how we can use story for survival and shaping the future. In this episode:How do you navigate suffering and violence without becoming a victim of circumstance?The power of forgivenessHow do we heal from pain in the face of triggers?How do we bring our experiences into our art and make it impactful for those who consume our art?How we use stories to overcome pain and unite communities Resources:Emmanuel’s WebsiteWar Child, The DocumentaryEmmanuel’s TED Talk Emmanuel Jal is an artist, musician, and activist on a mission for peace. He is also the subject of the book and award-winning documentary, “War Child”. His new album “The Key” releases this week. He is also featured in the upcoming film, “The Good Lie”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy started his first job after college, soon realizing this typical path wasn’t for him. Instead, he began a career as a professional poker player, eventually scaling it into a successful multi-entity business and founded Forever Jobless. He shares with us what poker has taught him about risk, failure, and standing out.In this episode, hear:Developing a tolerance for risk, failure, and lossHow do you bounce back from failures?Are you born with the ability to move forward in the face of failure?Making the shift from long-term mindset if you’ve had a short-term mindsetWorking hard now to pave the easier road laterHow Billy used long-form content to stand out amongst the noiseResources:Billy’s WebsiteJayson Gaignard episode: “Taking Action in the Absence of Clarity” “The riskiest play is not taking the risk.” – Billy Murphy“When you fill a gap in the market, that’s when the successes are born.” – Billy Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the conclusion of our two-part interview with Lisa, we go deeper into her life after losing her son and how that has taught her how to live with sorrow and joy equally.In this episode, hear about:Using a mantra to navigate difficult times of fearRaising a healthy-minded child through terminal sicknessWhy we should listen to others without reactionMaking sense of bad things happeningNavigating pain and uncertainty over an extended period of timeEmbrace joyTHere's' more to life experience than what we see in front of usLIsa had a mantra that helped her navigate her most difficult times of feaThe purpose of your personality and how we can use it to learn from each otherSelf judgment and scrutiny can be a weight to bear in your lifetimeRaising a healthy minded child through terminal sicknessWhy we should listen without reactionHow can we learn from sick children?LIve as fully as they can live in the moment with whatever energy they haveHOw do you live with curiosity and urgency when you're not dying?I can have sorrow and joy equally, at the same time.Making sense of bad things happeningWe're really good at trying to be like everyone else and feeling a need to conform, and when we get to that point in our life where we're free and so full of love that we can be our authentic self without being afraid, that is unmistakable. – Lisa DeLong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special two-part episode, Lisa shares her grief in coping with the loss of a child, followed by navigating the sickness of another child, and her journey from religion to an unexpected shift in spirituality.Resources:Lisa’s WebsiteJoe Loya Episode: Confessions of a Bank RobberLisa’s Book: Blood BrothersYour Soul’s Plan, Your Soul’s Gift: Robert SchwartzDeath Cafe“Life, even with all of its tragedies, is not something we have to suffer through, but rather experience…and learn what it is to be human at every level.” – Lisa Solis DeLong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esme shares her courageous journey of writing her way through struggles bipolar, Cotards Delusion, and a medication-resistant form of schizophrenia, and how we can shift our own narratives of brokenness through our own creative expressions.Episode highlights:How do we develop a sense of self without achievement?How looking at others differently helps us heal ourselves.Reading and playing with others voices to develop your own.Writing our way through our own stories to create a different ending.Resources:– Esme's Web Site – HardwiringHappiness by Rick HansonWhat if you take that narrative [of brokenness] that you've been using for a really long time and then you do a new one? And what happens when you start to wear that groove into your brain…and into your life? – Esme Wang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben shares how he uses bio-feedback, specific practices, and supplements to think better and perform optimally.Episode Highlights:Homeschooling, and how to cultivate creativity in an indoctrinated system.How to use bio feedback, cold showers, and specialized breathing to increase our instinctual emotional response.How to train our stress response.Using health and fitness to think better.Brain inflammation: What causes it and what helps it.Smart drugs for optimal thinking.Resources mentioned:(Ben’s website)App: SweetbeatGuitar App: RoguePeaknootropics.comLabdoor.comExamine.com“Big difference between reading what someone wrote on a blog who has never spent the time in a gym vs someone who has spent time in the trenches.” – Ben Greenfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her frustrations with organized religion caused Nadia to create the kind of church that she wanted to attend. What started out as a living room congregation, eventually grew into the House for All Sinners and Saints.In this episode, hear:How and why Nadia started the House for All Sinners and SaintsHer experience being raised as a fundamentalist ChristianDealing in an environment where you don’t fit inThe dissonance between what we’re told and what we experienceChoices we have in response to the circumstances of our livesNadia’s deep commitment to being as honest as she can The power of vulnerability and telling the truths about yourselfA recurring experience of death and resurrection Why we don’t learn and grow when life is free of problemsLearning how not to judge our suffering and how to release itHow to have authority in a community full of people suspicious of authorityThe freedom in not being an idealist when it comes to humansPersonal transformations that have occurred within the House for All Sinners and SaintsNadia Bolz-Weber is a Lutheran minister who founded and is the pastor at the House for All Sinners and Saints, a mission congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Denver, Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An epic journey of driving an ambulance from the UK to Mongolia became a turning point in Chris Plough's life. When he returned to the United States, he realized that he could not return to the life he was living before. In this episode, hear about:Chris' year of incredible highs and incredible lowsThe loss of his two parents at the same timeWhat happens when your company starts to become your identityLeveraging adventure as an escape into the unknownDriving an ambulance from UK to Mongolia Chris’ realization that he couldn’t go back to the life he had beforeDealing with grief in a way that doesn’t completely consume you Learning to unlink cause and effect in a way that serves usThe inflection points in life that lead us in a different directionLiving according to your own definition of successWhat happens when we equate dollar value to happinessMaking sure you know when you’ve hit the point of successRiding a rickshaw 3000 miles across India A life changing motorcycle ride across SiberiaThe moments that reinvigorate our hopes for humanityHow endurance adventures give us perspectiveChris Plough is an adventurer, entrepreneur and storyteller who has launched companies, survived sketchy adventures, and met incredible people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Sally Hogshead, a Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and leading expert on branding and fascination. In this episode, Hogshead shares her insights on how the world sees you at your best and how to apply it to every aspect of your life.Discover the importance of finding work that truly speaks to you and learn how to come up with the perfect words that describe a brand or product. Hogshead discusses why certain people and brands fascinate while others don’t and how wellspring and quicksand tasks impact your work.She also delves into the concept of becoming a high performer in the areas which you are suited to achieve and why you’re adding value or taking up space when you’re communicating. Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal branding and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayson Gaignaird created an online product business to over 6 million dollars a year. Like many entrepreneurs, he built his business at the expense of his health. Eventually, he realized that money and happiness scale differently, and decided to focus on doing work that lit him up.Growing an online product business to 6 million dollars a yearLooking at success through Maslow’s hierarchy of needsWhy money and happiness scale very differently How Jason navigated the challenges of 250,000 dollars in debtThe start of the Mastermind Dinner series The large financial commitment that put Jayson’s back against the wallFinding the things that cause you to lose track of timeThe perfect day exercise to help you identify your ideal lifeBuilding your business off of what you want your perfect day to look likeWhy we must take action in the absence of clarity Setting up your day in order to gather small winsThe space between stimulus and response that can determine our freedomWhy Jayson doesn’t focus his efforts on building connections with big namesThe ROI of going to higher priced events with influential people Identifying our greatest fears and worst case scenariosWhy Jayson’s core goal is to put 100 amazing people in a roomThe mind necessary to take on a very big goalThe power of surrounding yourself with the high caliber individualsViewing everything through the lens of incredible experiencesJayson Gaignaird is the founder talent scout of Mastermind Talks and the host of the #1 Rated Business Podcast, The Early to Rise Podcast. He spends his days sharing value, inspiration, resources, and ideas with fellow entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Cornthwaite reached a low point at the age of 25; he was completely dissatisfied with his life. Traveling via skateboard changed his view of the town he lived in, and eventually led to Expedition 1000, a mission to take 25 different journeys of 1000 miles or more using a form of non-motorized transport.Achieving surface level success at the age of 25A moment when Dave was less than inspired by himselfWhy a snowboarding trip altered Dave’s trajectoryHow skateboarding changed Dave’s perception of the town he lived inWhy getting too comfortable kills your ambition The importance of getting off the grid and taking micro-adventuresMaking your first big decision to take a leap of faith Why improving ourselves endlessly is the key to growthFinding the things that satisfy us, creatively and futuristically Looking at life for what it could be, as opposed to what it is nowSkateboarding nearly 5000 miles across Australia The advantages of working a job that you absolutely hateFinding the thing that is totally unique to you Why the only thing we control is how we spend our timeDealing with the moments when you doubt yourself and your capabilitiesThe physical challenges that increased Dave’s mental prowessDeveloping your personal yes muscle with daily activities What causes Dave to turn down significant amounts of moneyDave Cornthwaite has built a career around his passions. He is a keynote speaker, author, and motivator, instilling his yes-oriented philosophy into his audience. He has contributed to the sprouting of many international adventures and strongly advocates for bettering the world through less consumption and more happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this transformative episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Fields, a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Prepare to be inspired as Fields shares his insights on going from zero to flourishing and living a life of purpose and fulfillment.Fields, the founder of the Good Life Project and author of several best-selling books takes us on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. He delves into the power of embracing vulnerability, taking risks, and finding meaning in our work and relationships. This episode is not just about success; it's about finding our true calling and creating a life that aligns with our values and passions.Through engaging stories and practical advice, Fields provides a roadmap to go from feeling stuck or unfulfilled to flourishing and living a life of abundance. He shares strategies to overcome fear and doubt and how to tap into our unique strengths and talents. This episode offers profound insights for those seeking to live a purpose-driven life and make a positive impact on the world.Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal development. Gain insights that could transform your approach to life and discover the path to flourishing with Jonathan Fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerome Abramovitch took the art of body modification to another level, through performing acts such as cutting off one of his fingers and inflating his forehead (which lead him into the Guinness Book of World Records). In this awe-inspiring chat, he walks us through his evolution as an underground body modification artist.An early interest in tribal/aboriginal culturesFinding what speaks to us and reconnecting with itHow we become cultural byproducts of our environmentStaying true to yourself as an artist through a careerWhy self awareness is essential to everything in one’s lifeSeparating the artist persona from the artist as a personBalancing artistic production and professional goals The 33% of magic that happens in any artistic projectHow a background as a musician influenced Jerome’s photographyJerome’s body modification experimentsGetting in the Guinness book of world records for the largest forehead inflationThe experience of cutting off his own fingerJerome Abramovitch is a Montreal-based photographer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a high school exchange student, Jordan Harbinger was placed in the former East Germany. His frustrations with the language barrier caused him to dedicate himself to learning German, into an exploration of human behavior, and the way the world works.The life changing decision to become an exchange studentBringing about changes by attacking your fears and weaknessesWhy fake confidence doesn’t lead you anywhere significantBuilding our internal confidence through developing self trustChoosing to take advantage of the opportunities in front of usLearning to look at things through a growth perspective at all timesHow Jordan consistently tests himself by pushing his own limitsA kidnapping in Mexico City that enabled Jordan to develop his sense of self trustWhy greater people skills accelerate your progress dramaticallyLearning to master the skill set of social competenceWhy developing a legacy that is greater than currency Jordan hosts a successful show on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, founded The Art of Charm, a relationship, dating, and self improvement school, and is an accredited speaker. He is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Serbo-Croatian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The question of how creative people decide what to do and keep at their endeavors drove Samantha Bennett to form The Organized Artist Company. In this episode, we have a discussion about her journey, and how to make significant progress on our creative projects in just 15 minutes a day.The role theater has played in Samantha’s careerFinding the thumbprint of your own creative workHow theater training plays a role in job interviewsLearning to look at where we go in times of crisisWhy you need to move your body and your mindCultivating your personal intuition to lead your creativityDealing with the difficulties of childhood depression Navigating the occasional uncertainty of creative workWhy the thing that you will succeed at will surprise youThe beauty of not knowing how to do somethingSpending 15 minutes a day on the projects that matterHow we can use 15 minute tasks to make significant progressSamantha Bennett is the creator of www.TheOrganizedArtistCompany.com dedicated to helping creative people get unstuck from whatever way in which they’re stuck, especially by helping them focus and move forward on their goals. Based in Los Angeles, Samantha offers her revolutionary “Get It Done” and “Get Your Work Out There” Workshops, teleclasses and private consulting to overwhelmed procrastinators, frustrated overachievers and recovering perfectionists everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Robbins was on the path to build a lifelong career as a professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Yankees out of high school, declined the offer to attended Stanford, and eventually played for the Kansas City Royals. At the age of 23, a career-ending injury lead to major changes in his life and career.Getting drafted by the Yankees, right out of high schoolDeveloping the mindset to tackle really big goalsThe dangers of the brass ring and achievement Insights revealed amidst a major car accidentNavigating a childhood with a severely depressed parentDealing with a career-ending injury at the age of 23Turning our tragedies into a catalysts for positive changeWhy pain and difficulty force us to look at our lives in different waysThe internal conversations we have with and about ourselves Why dealing with ourselves is one of the hardest things we doThe difference between self compassion and self esteemLearning to be kind to ourselves when we failChanging the frame from which we start our self improvement effortsUsing the process of self forgiveness as a catalyst for big changeWhy we must be willing to ask others for helpDistinguishing between what happens to us and what happens to our egoMike Robbins is a speaker, consultant, and the author of three books. He has been featured on ABC News, the Oprah radio network, in Forbes, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and many others. Since 2008, he has been a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz DiAlto’s exploration of health and fitness eventually resulted in the creation of Wild Soul Movement and a powerful discovery that we can apply to every aspect of our lives. Everything we need in order to thrive lies within our physical bodies. In this episode, we explore habits and practices to tap into the power of our physical bodies, to create the changes we want.  Lessons learned from the world of selling Cutco knivesHaving the guts to take a 60% pay cut and work as a trainerLearning to recognize possibilities for yourself and your lifestyleA look at how the beauty industry creates certain perceptionLearning to trust yourself and listen to your intuition Why we must look closely at our own gifts and treasure themThe danger of putting our heroes and role models on pedestalsGetting to the point in your journey where you have no ego leftDealing with our shame around money and overcoming it How vulnerability enables us to overcome our challengesWhy we must let ourselves feel things in order to heal themUsing biofeedback to make decisions about our livesLiz DiAlto is a speaker, writer, and the creator of Wild Soul Movement, a 12-week online experience of self-discovery that combines movement, meditation, and mantra. Her mission is to revolutionize the way women move and nourish their bodies and abolish current body image culture to create new standards for her peers, elders, and all the young women and little girls who come after her. She is known for her raw and honest approach to body love and self-acceptance. In 2013, Shape Magazine listed her alongside Dr. Oz, Ellen, Jillian Michaels, Tim Ferriss, and more, as a Top 30 Motivator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunni Brown is the leader of a global campaign for literacy called the The Doodle Revolution. In this episode, she talks to us all about the journey that led her to leading this revolution, and how we can make sense of the world by doodling. Overcoming a challenging childhood environment Learning to love and nurture your creative skillsA life and career made of punctuated equilibriumThe evolution of following your bliss as a career Discovering where you thrive and where you don’tWhy we need people who don’t take risks The benefits of collecting a paycheck we ignoreEarly foundations for the info-doodle revolution Recognizing the moment when you’re calling appearsIncreasing the odds of finding your element Learning to remember the beginner’s mind Creating info-doodles to make sense of the world Why your doodles don’t have to be beautifulInsights that get revealed through the doodling process Sunni Brown was named one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” and one of the “10 Most Creative People on Twitter” by Fast Company. She is founder of a creative consultancy, an international speaker, the co-author of Gamestorming, and the leader of a global campaign for visual literacy called The Doodle Revolution. Her TED Talk on doodling has drawn more than a million views on TED.com. She lives in Keep Austin Weird, Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Lederman’s 15 month quest around the world eventually led him to reconnect with the stories of his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, and then a deep dive into the Cambodian genocide. The stories of grandparents who survived the HolocaustA 15 month trip around the world that changed thingsSearching for answers in a Holocaust museum How a visit to Portland reconnected Noah to his grandmotherRevisiting the difficult stories of our pastWhy it’s important to keep stories alive and put them on displaySearching for our own answers to our own questions in lifeThe children of the Cambodian genocideHow 15 months of surfing and traveling world formed and revealed Noah’s creativityChanging the perception of a grandmother through storiesAn in-depth look into the Cambodian genocide and how it impacted the cultureNoah has a blog, Somewhere or Bust, that captures the essence of his travels and the stunning niches he has uncovered. He has written for a myriad of publications, including but not limited to the Chicago Sun-Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Jerusalem Post, Gadling, the Economist, the Cape Cod Times, Eastern Surf Magazine, Tikkun, Draft Magazine, Snowboard Magazine, SUP, France Today. He is currently working on three projects:  a nonfiction project about my grandparents’ lives in the concentration camps and my journey to understand their past, a novel, and a book about the Cambodian Genocide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Logan has been blending ideas from both the academic and business world to do work that creates true change in organizations and individuals. In this episode we get into the three laws of performance, and how to use the power of words to reinvent our future.Blending ideas from the academic and business worldWhy business is the most powerful force on the planetDiscovering the work that makes you feel at homeThe foundations for the three laws of performanceThe synthesis of neuroscience, rhetoric, and transformational workAn insightful look into how language shapes our experience of the worldUsing language to create situations and make changes on a dimeDeveloping a word map to leverage language to rewrite the futureLearning to make sense of things that you didn’t cause at allThe five languages of leadership and how they influence our livesThe language of change to rewrite the futureOne of the big reasons that affirmations don’t work The “oracle” question and the idea of the default futureReplacing your default future with your invented futureWhy a massive setback will occur when you head towards an invented futureWhy we need a support system to help us get through challengesThe power of embracing the darkness of your own natureDave Logan is the author of Tribal Leadership, The Three Laws Performance and a professor at USC’s Marshall School of Business.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Clover was diagnosed with clinical depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, which eventually lead to a suicide attempt in her early 20’s. Through the power of fitness and exercise, she began her own recovery and became strong from the inside out.What resulted in Amy’s suicide attempt in her 20’sThe choices we have, that we can all take advantage ofWhy fitness as an outlet helped Amy overcome her challengesThe tendency to bury some of our most important problemsTaking a first step in sharing your challenges and problems How self medication can lead to covering some things upThe wakeup call that came from being hospitalizedWhy the determination to keep standing up helped Amy recoverNavigating the roller coaster ride of trials and failures Why we must embrace struggle to grow strongerLearning to find reasons to make a change in your lifeThe role that fitness plays in your ability to overcome depressionTranslating the intention of your workout to your life outside at the gymHow the mission of Strong Inside Out has evolved over the last few yearsAmy Clover has dedicated herself to providing others with to start implementing change within themselves, and to discover happiness and confidence. Through captivating blog posts, a successful coaching practice, and mind-body oriented workshops, books, and videos, Amy facilitates the unveiling of a vivacious, thriving community. The Strong Inside Out Tour exists to empower people out of struggle through fitness, but Amy can't do this without our help. Please be a part of this movement with us, and support the Tour by sharing and donating here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Wright walked away from a bountiful financial opportunity to conduct extreme lifestyle experiments, like letting the readers of his blog vote on which country he should spend the next four months of his life in. This eventually resulted in the writing multiple books, and the development of an independent publishing company, Asymmetrical Press.Finding the balance between professional and personal fulfillmentWhy the meaning we find in money is starting to changeThe tendency to default to traditions, simply because they are traditionsA look at what it means to live intentionally, in spite of our circumstancesWhy you don’t need to live a crazy adventure to have a good lifeOur tendency to demonize life in the cubicleWhy there is no downside to the hand you’ve been dealtImplementing systemized self disruption into your lifeWhat causes post traumatic growth versus post traumatic stressLearning to navigate the constantly undulating wave of good and badA look at the pivotal moment in Colin’s life that would have led to significant wealthThe problem with living and measuring your life by one metricKnowing where you fall on the spectrum of risk and rewardLessons learned from Colin’s travels to various countriesWhat eventually led Colin to create a publishing companyThe role that quality and talent will play in media and publishingColin Wright is an author, blogger, entrepreneur, and traveler. He periodically teaches classes online, gives talks, and runs workshops, all while travelling full time and publishing books with Asymmetrical Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Polk’s childhood ambitions of becoming rich led him to a career on Wall Street in which eventually he discovered that he had become addicted to money and success In this episode we discuss overcoming that addiction an the similarities that success and addiction have in common. The influence that Sam’s dad had on his view of the worldA period of loneliness and depression in collegeThe challenges of pretending to be what we’re notThe disconnect between who we are and who we want to beA series of inauthentic reinventions that failed A relationship that made Sam choose a different pathWhat happens when we see the world as a dark scary placeLosing the belief that we’re inherently valuable The exploration of core beliefs about your life Why living your life from a complete deficit doesn’t lead to true successA look at the meaning that we give to having money in our livesThe similarities between the pursuit of success and addiction Dealing with two conflicting views of the worldThe challenge of choosing between two pathsChoosing the path on which you can’t see the end The motivation for creating the Groceryships non-profit Why we can all create things that don’t exist Sam Polk is a former hedge-fund trader and the founder of the nonprofit Groceryships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up under the dictatorship of Noriega, Lisa Fabrega has overcome incredible odds in developing the courage to speak her truth. In this episode, we discuss the role of speaking your truth, and finding compassion in your ability to be a leader.Growing up under the dictatorship of NoriegaWhen we ignore our artistic inclinationsFacing death and dealing with a terrible illnessThe problem with doing work that doesn’t align with your valuesDealing with fears of speaking your truthRemoving the imprints of our past to mold a stronger futureFinding hope through creativity when life challenges youLearning to forgive people after they have oppressed or hurt youTranscending our tendency to build walls and be self protectiveThe importance of devotion, trust, and beliefWhy massive growth experiences are rarely blissfulThe role that self care plays in your ability to healLearning to separate rejection from your identity as a creatorLisa Fabrega has devoted herself to helping others find their inner Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Theresa, so they can accomplish the big things they were destined to. By facilitating release of fear and transcension of circumstance, Lisa finds big ideas to make big impacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Georgetown professor and author Cal Newport who talks to us about how to be so good they can't ignore you. How Cal Has Blended a Traditional and Untraditional Path A Look at the Early Creation Process of Cal's Study GuidesLessons from the MIT Theory of Computation GroupThe Importance of Focus and Resisting DistractionsWhat it Takes to Develop Career Capital (Rare and Valuable Skills)How Skills Give You More Leverage Than a Set Career PathThe Arbitrary Advice of Following Your Passion – And Why It's FlawedWhy You have to Become Really Good at Something to Love Your WorkTraits That Lead People to Absolutely Love What They DoMaking the Transition Match Theory to Capital TheoryThe Philosophy of Deep Work and Becoming a Master of Your CraftWhy Cal Newport has No Social Media AccountsThe Importance of Developing Taste in Your Work Looking at the Mission Behind Somebody's WorkThe Framework of Little Bets to Make Progress with Your IdeasWhy Publishers are Like Investors When it Comes to Your Book DealFinding the Threads that Persist in Your Body of Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Hagy’s dissatisfaction with her work led her to self expression in the form of visual storytelling, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions and to actively participate in each narrative. She combines mixed data with humor, insight, and visuals, making complex concepts accessible and relevant.Coping and dealing with work that is predatoryWhy it’s important to create what you want to consumeThe power in creating something every single dayIntersecting with nature on a daily basisA blog post that flourished into the origin story for the bookThe importance of physical and mental explorationHow starting something, no matter what, is importantWhy it’s important to embrace the things that are weirdSomething amazing that doesn’t require monetary outputTrusting your gut feeling around your creativityWhy we have to stop asking for permission The cultural narrative the kills imaginative possibilityGetting to the bottom of your motivation for your artDeveloping your own true northJessica Hagy is an artist and writer best known for her Webby award-winning blog, Indexed (www.thisisindexed.com). A fixture in the creative online space, Jessica has been prolifically illustrating, consulting, and speaking to international media and events since 2006. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show we speak with anthropologist, writer, actress, and comedian Natalia Reagan. She talks to us about how she’s combined her love for science, comedy, and primates into a rather unusual career.An early obsession with King Kong nightmaresDealing with a tragic and life changing car accidentNatalia’s foray into the study of spider monkeysThe creation of “butt” week that led to viral successNatalia’s ultimate goal of creating a science comedy showHow to look back at our childhood dreamsLearning to craft the stories of our lives Natalia’s appearance on a popular TV showDealing with critics and naysayers and turning them into fansPost traumatic stress versus post traumatic growthBuilding a multi-hyphenated career The myth of winning the internet lotteryThe role of craft in the process of entertainment Natalia Reagan is the creator of “Science! It’s Your Friend,” a tongue-in-cheek web series that seeks to answer science questions with comedy. She has appeared on various television and radio shows, such as the “TODAY Show,” “Fox Edge News,” and “Playboy Morning Radio.” Through the success of her passions, Natalia strives to illuminate others on means of living in harmony with nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Unmistakable Classic, we revisit a thought provoking conversation with Patti Digh, author of Life is a Verb. The importance of feeling good about the work you’re doingAsking yourself what you’d do if you have 37 days to liveThe keys to writing your voice with a sole intentionHow art history and English degrees shaped Patti’s world viewThe 3 blocks that keep dreams from coming trueA look at what it means to be truly transparentHow we deal with incredibly negative thoughtsHow intention shapes the nature of what you createPresence and the role that it plays in our lives Why you don’t want to be invested in an outcomeWhy you need organizing principles for a bigger body of workPatti Digh, the creator and author of the award-winning blog 37days.com, is the author of the best-selling Life is a Verb (Skirt!), a Books for a Better Life nominee. An internationally recognized speaker who has worked in over 60 countries, Patti ’s comments have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The London Financial Times, and The New York Times, among other international press. Smart, funny, and insightful, her Web site is pattidigh.com. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodi Avrigan has chosen a rather unusual way to get his art out into the world. He’s the creator of Ask Roulette, an unscripted conversation in which participants ask and answer questions of each other in front of a live audience. In this interview we discuss the craft of narrative journalism, and the creation of Ask Roulette.Making films in the early days of high schoolThe parallels between sports teams and creative environmentsApplying the storytelling tools of film to radio journalism The diversity in background and art that influence radioWhat some of the best radio journalists have in common How good creative people are wired and do their workWhy being too comfortable hurts our creativityA look at trends in the world of podcasting and radioWhy you should be continually experimenting with different ideasA look at the social dynamics of Ask RouletteMaking New York feel like a smaller place through community Jody Avrigan is a radio producer at WNYC, Brian Lehrer Show, and a myriad of additional projects. Amidst frequent collaborations with other stations and social media outlets, he also does freelance reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Storytelling is how we make sense of the world. In this episode of the podcast Lisa Cron talks to us about how we're hardwired to respond to story. Lisa's early love for story telling from an early ageThe reason finding the thing you love is a struggle Why story is a hardwired survial mechanism The reason stories help us to navigate reality Understanding how to shape and develop stories Why making the impossible possible is a journeyDigging deep enough to find your true gift isWhy we tend to think in terms of stories Separating the things that make us feel successfull externally and internallyThe challenges of pursusing any path on your own How story and the brain evolved in tandemWhy story is incredibly effective for changing behavior The reason we make every decision based on emotion Using stories to change our behavior Lisa Cron is the author of Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence. Storytelling is how we make sense of the world. In this episode of the podcast Lisa Cron talks to us about how we're hardwired to respond to story. Lisa's early love for story telling from an early ageThe reason finding the thing you love is a struggle Why story is a hardwired survial mechanism The reason stories help us to navigate reality Understanding how to shape and develop stories Why making the impossible possible is a journeyDigging deep enough to find your true gift isWhy we tend to think in terms of stories Separating the things that make us feel successfull externally and internallyThe challenges of pursusing any path on your own How story and the brain evolved in tandemWhy story is incredibly effective for changing behavior The reason we make every decision based on emotion Using stories to change our behavior Lisa Cron is the author of Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Dixon’s life has been anything but conventional. Born into a life of crime, he grew up imprinted with the notion that violence translated to love. In this amazing story, Andy talks about a journey of redemption and reinvention after a life sentence.Coming from a long line of people who lived outside the lawAn early vision of possibility in Andy’s lifeHow Andy wound up shooting somebody at age 12Why the “nerds” in high school became friends with AndyReturning to a life of crime after finishing high schoolWhat it’s like to be $700,000 in debt as a criminalWhat it’s like to be an unconditional taker and never giveThe meeting with a spiritual leader that changed Andy’s prison timeA pivotal moment that caused Andy to let go of violenceThe AIDS epidemic in the prison systemHow the prison system takes advantage of the individuals in itThe marriage case that found its way to the Tennessee Supreme courtThe generational issue that exists in the prison systemA look how we deal with maternal loss as childrenThe transformation from violence to nonviolenceAndy Dixon spent 27 years in Tennessee prisons, and has since committed himself to altering the generational conviction cycle, particularly with America’s youth. Through an open dialogue and open heart, he has changed the lives of hundreds, facilitating rehabilitation and hope rather than continued violence and sigma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Dixon’s life has been anything but conventional. Born into a life of crime, he grew up imprinted with the notion that violence translated to love. In this amazing story, Andy talks about a journey of redemption and reinvention after a life sentence.Coming from a long line of people who lived outside the lawAn early vision of possibility in Andy’s lifeHow Andy wound up shooting somebody at age 12Why the “nerds” in high school became friends with AndyReturning to a life of crime after finishing high school What it’s like to be $700,000 in debt as a criminalWhat it’s like to be an unconditional taker and never give The meeting with a spiritual leader that changed Andy’s prison timeA pivotal moment that caused Andy to let go of violence The AIDS epidemic in the prison systemHow the prison system takes advantage of the individuals in itThe marriage case that found its way to the Tennessee Supreme courtThe generational issue that exists in the prison system A look how we deal with maternal loss as childrenThe transformation from violence to nonviolenceAndy Dixon spent 27 years in Tennessee prisons, and has since committed himself to altering the generational conviction cycle, particularly with America’s youth. Through an open dialogue and open heart, he has changed the lives of hundreds, facilitating rehabilitation and hope rather than continued violence and sigma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Onken’s journey began at crossroads of art and technology, with his work in desktop publishing and design. Upon discovering his passion for more hands-on means of expression, he eventually chose to take the entrepreneurial leap into digital photography.How an early trip to Africa opened Nick’s eyes to photographyWhy you should be constantly creating in order to improve your artNick’s signature point of view, found in his art of capturing momentsReconnecting or reawakening your childhood dreamsThe power of going back to analog methods of creation The dangers of the digital trance and its impact on creativityHow design influences everything that we do in the worldThe balance between living in the moment and capturing the momentLearning to recognizing the moments when doors open in your lifeThe problem with looking at the world through formulas and rulesWhy you should look at good work and curate what you’re attracted toThe challenges of marrying art and commerceBrick walls, obstacles and plateaus of every creative journey Developing a unique point of view by finding your personal joy and passion in the worldListening to your intuition in order to find your creative resonance Expanding your default to increase the field of your subconsciousWhy your point of view and brand make you unmistakable Nick Onken’s practice is based around unadulterated passion and creative resonance. Based out of New York City, and fueled by curiosity and inspiration, he travels the world to capture souls, stories and moments. Resources and People MentionedThe Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dandapani realized at the age of 4 that he wanted be a monk. He saw it as the most efficient path to enlightenment. But it wasn’t until completing an electrical engineering degree and finding his teacher that he joined a monastery, where he decided not to renew his vows after 10 years. How Dandapani knew at the age of 4 he wanted to be a monk A formative childhood experience that wouldn’t go awayFinding a deeper purpose and meaning in your lifeWhy spirituality needs a systematic approach Discovering the deeper pursuit of your spiritual path Dealing with the religious beliefs that contradict our own idealsWhy you must spend time with yourself in self reflection How to build a meditation practice one minute a timeWhy we have a finite amount of energy each dayFinding the teachers who were meant to be in your life Our misperceptions of the people in the “monk business” A Look at the daily life and routine of a monk Why Dandapni decided not to renew his vowsThe reintegration process that occurs after leaving a monasteryDandapani is Hindu priest, speaker on self development and entrepreneur.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Kauffman is a poster child for how to give yourself an education that kicks the crap out of the one you got in school. Instead of going to business school, he decided to create a Personal MBA. The result has been a book that sold over 130,000 copies, and an incredible journey. In this interview we get into the first 20 hours of learning any new skill.What You Can Learn from the Marketing of Procter and Gamble Insights into How You Can Conduct Consumer ResearchThe Importance of Rapid Experimentation in Your Early DaysThe Advantages You Have Over Procter and GambleTranslating Data and Insights into Something ActionableWhy You Should Tune Out What Other People Are DoingThe Power of Taking a Very Strong Stand on ThingsDissecting How to Give Yourself an MBA An In-Depth Exploration of Self-Directed LearningDeconstructing Things into Smaller PartsThe Growth and Many Iterations of the Personal MBAThe #1 Mistake You've Heard 1,000 Times Seeds for What Resulted in the First 20 HoursAn In-Depth Look into Josh's Accelerated Learning ModelJosh Kaufman is the bestselling author of The First 20 Hours and The Personal MBA. His work helps people make more money, get more done, and have more fun. You can follow him on twitter @joshkaufman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A moment that shook them to the core caused Betsy and Warren Talbot to reevalute what was truly important in their marriage and their lives. They got rid of their belongings and decided to travel the world together. But the dream hasn't comes without unexpected challenges and hurdles. Being shaken to the core in order to make changes in your lifeEmbracing the life you want to have vs the one you createdA moment in marriage when a deep connection occursWhy you must work every single day towards a dreamThe difference between a dream and a fantasyDistinguishing what we want from what we think we wantWhy you can’t be afraid to admit that you hate your dreamThe harsh realities of navigating a nomadic marriageRunning away from a life vs running towards a new oneLearning to trying the things that bring more joy to your lifeThe importance of not being too specific with your plansWhy you never want to bridge the gap between you and a dreamThe dangers of focusing on the outside of a relationship instead of the insideThe moulding moment of Betsy and Warren’s marriageBringing trust back into a marriage when it’s lost The uncomfortable conversations that take place when saving a relationshipNavigating difficult circumstances of your life in the momentRunning a business as a married couple Betsy and Warren Talbot are a recovering, 40-something, Type-A couple who learned that living large is not necessarily living well Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Howey has on the surface what might appear to be Cinderella story from the world of self publishing. His best selling series Wool caught the attention of Ridley Scott and has been turned into a screenplay. But as you might expect, there's alot more to this story. Why so few writers follow a traditional pathThe role that our life experiences play in our writingSaying yes to every opportunity to for adventureGaining it back when you've experienced a loss of faithThe importance of having a flexible careerLearning to question what we've been told and taughtWhy living on a boat taught Hugh the value of patienceInside the creative process of writing fictionWhy Hugh doesn't read things similar to what writes aboutThe importance of being committed to a creative craft How 1000 true fans can radically transform your lifeKeeping yourself constantly delighted with little successesWhy everybody has a story about their life Hugh Howey is the author of the award-winning Molly Fyde Saga and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling WOOL series. Hugh Howey has on the surface what might appear to be Cinderella story from the world of self publishing. His best selling series Wool caught the attention of Ridley Scott and has been turned into a screenplay. But as you might expect, there's alot more to this story. Why so few writers follow a traditional pathThe role that our life experiences play in our writingSaying yes to every opportunity to for adventureGaining it back when you've experienced a loss of faithThe importance of having a flexible careerLearning to question what we've been told and taughtWhy living on a boat taught Hugh the value of patienceInside the creative process of writing fictionWhy Hugh doesn't read things similar to what writes aboutThe importance of being committed to a creative craft How 1000 true fans can radically transform your lifeKeeping yourself constantly delighted with little successesWhy everybody has a story about their life Hugh Howey is the author of the award-winning Molly Fyde Saga and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling WOOL series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Julliard faculty member, violinist and performance psychologist, Noa Kageyama. We discuss how to apply principles of peak performance psychology from the world of music to every area of your life.   A Look into the Influences of Suzuki Violin in Noa's LifeWhy You Can Only See Dots Connecting in HindsightThe Reality of What It Takes to Get Good at SomethingWhy So Many Small Ideas Are the Foundation for Big ThingsThe Role That Intense Curiosity Plays in Your SuccessWhy There's an Element of Performance in Everything You DoThe Role That Learning and Practice Plays in Peak PerformanceWhy You Can't Learn Effectively without Taking Action Making Small Adjustments and Tweaks to Get Closer to Your GoalHow the Curse of Instant Results Holds You Back Why You have to Be OK with Being on the JourneyMaking a Mindset Shift to Doing Things for Intrinsic ValueAn Eye-Opening Look at the Master's PathWhy There Is No Final DestinationLooking at the Times in Your Past When You Were Really EngagedWhy You Must Learn to Simplify Very Difficult ConceptsIdentifying and Developing the Key Mental Skills for Peak PerformanceUsing the Past to Act Courageously in the MomentHow Pushing Your Comfort Zone Will Cause You to Exceed Your ExpectationsCultivating a Framework for Accelerating Your ProgressLeveraging the Influences of Others to Create Your Artistic DNADr. Noa Kageyama is a performance psychologist, Juilliard graduate, and is on the faculty of both Juilliard and the New World Symphony. He teaches musicians how to do their best under pressure. He is a wee bit obsessed with computers, technology, and the internet (and all things Apple). If you liked this article, would you share it with your friends? Just click hereto post it to Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To say that Josh Long is an entrepreneur who keeps himself busy is an understatement. He’s the creator of the to-do list app Cheddar, the podcasting service Simplecast, and oversees sponsorship at the Great Discontent. In this interview he talks to me about the underlying themes and threads of his life’s work and how to identify yours. Josh’s exposure to entrepreneurship at a very early ageWhy entrepreneurship is all about creating valueThe innate entrepreneurial spirit within all of us Why our low points teach us so much about ourselvesLearning to put things in perspective when you’re challengedWhy facing your fears head on is the best way to deal with themLooking at your whole life through the lens of design Finding the things that make you weird to develop your own frameworksThe concept of design as a religion Stripping things down to a core idea Why should build and create things that you wish existed Josh’s role in getting projects and funded for The Great DiscontentWhat separates the risk takers from the ones who play it safeA look at the work that Josh did with Seth GodinThe cathartic drive that comes from pain Leveraging the patterns of successful people you admireThe difference between getting A’s in life Why Josh is only focused on serving 1000 people The role that the story plays in everything you createJosh Long is a designer and writer with a degree in philosophy and three books under his belt: Execute, Jenius, and Design Evolution. He co-hosts the Happy Monday podcast with Sarah Parmenter, is building the to-do app Cheddar, coordinates sponsorships for The Great Discontent, and is the co-founder of Simplecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Clear’s journey resulted in the intersection of entrepreneurship, health, and creativity. The byproduct of this intersection was an deep study on how habits impact our lives. In this interview we discuss the process of creating identity based habits in order to change our lives. How habits impact entrepreneurship, health, and creativity Lessons from the baseball field that James has applied to his lifeWhy you can design your own options for things in life Post traumatic growth vs post traumatic stress Learning to treat your failures as data points Why mistakes and failures are required for masteryThe importance of changing habits gradually How volume, repetition and routine help us deal with failure Why basics and foundational pieces of mastery truly matterDesigning your environment to reduce activation energyThe myth that you can’t miss a day with a habitJames Clear writes at JamesClear.com, where he shares strategies based on proven research and real-world experiences that make it easier to stick to good habits and live a healthy life  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Mckinlay’s disparate career path has led to working as a Chinese- English translator, playing team blackjack, and eventually a math PHD program at UCLA. The perfect real world scenario to test the the knowledge gained from his math PHD was OkCupid. And using math to hack OkCupid eventually led to meeting the love of his life. A look at an unconventional college experience in ChinaWhy intentional discomfort is instrumental to growth How to deal with the feeling that you don’t fit in The realities of survival in other parts of the worldLearning to reorient your life in order to find meaningLife as a professional blackjack playerUsing a painful experience as a powerful opportunity for growthLearning to see connections and patterns in your work The myths that technology will drastically improve your lifeBalancing the qualitative and quantitative elements of dating Hilarious online dating anecdotes and things to avoid How Chris’ appearance on Wired led to other opportunitiesResources MentionedHow a Math Genius Hacked OkCupid to Find Love Chris Mcinklay has a PhD in Mathematics from UCLA.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Worden is a memoir writer and health coach with a scandalous past that led her through the federal prison system for selling ecstasy. In this episode she returns to the show to discuss the process of how we reintegrate after a significant emotional experience. Telling the hard truth and finding peace within our stories Finding the seeker that lies within yourself The common tendency to turn to things that numb or mute painHow trauma allows us to tap into the depth of human understandingLearning integrating the hard truth of your story into a conversation Cultivating the ability to translate sensory input to create your artWhy taking good care of your body is essential to creativity The deep and irrevocable connection between mind and bodyA look at the power of deep intention and curiosity The myth that we reach a place where stop sufferingA look at the process and challenges of coming out of prison The two bubbles that occur after a significant emotional experienceGiving yourself space between a powerful emotional experience and life afterWhy we must turn our life from a grief story to a love story Meg Worden is a dynamic writer, speaker and coach talking to entrepreneurs and influencers all over the world about overcoming stigma, shame, and shifting people’s perceptions of justice, forgiveness — of self and others, redemption, tenacity, and, generally, why humans shouldn’t be defined by transgressions; rather, they should be defined by the grace with which they overcome adversity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hillary Rubin’s difficult childhood resulted in an incredible work ethic in which she started creating demand for herself at a very early age. Her need to survive gave her what she referred to as a PHD in street smarts. Learning to let go of the imprints that hold us backSaving yourself through forms of self expression Focusing on the individual and connecting with peopleA look at a career path that involved lots of running awayWhy we must learn to forgive our past in order to healPlotting the experiences of your life on a timeline to see patternsLooking at the language patterns that dictate your lifeThe difference between releasing and letting goNot getting caught in the trap of the self help highWhy you must take responsibility for your life Giving yourself space for failure and success Taking ownership and learning to call yourself out Creating a persona an image that could come back to hurt youCore questions that determine whether or not you’re ego drivenDifferentiating between reinvention and evolution Looking at your body of work for the clues that reveal your workSeeing every part of your life as progress Hillary Rubin, spiritual life and career coach, creator of Breakthrough to Coaching Experience and The Art of Becoming a Coach training program, helps women around the world create lasting change to live a more soul-fulfilling life. She’s been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Yoga Journal and The Daily Worth.com and was named one of the top 25 Women Entrepreneurs to Love in 2012 and one of the top 50 Entrepreneurs to follow in 2013 on Twitter by SheOwnsIt.com.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Loya’s life trajectory of rising up and moving forward took a radically different turn after losing his mother at an an early age, and stabbing his father in the neck at the age of 16. This was beginning of of a life of crime, and 14 month bank robbing spree in which he robbed 30 banks. In this amazing chat about his life, we discuss the amazing power of innovating with your story. The loss of a parent at a very young age Growing up with an abusive fatherHow stabbing his father unleashed Joe’s angerThe power of a story that continually changedHow being robbed caused Joe to ratchet up his gameThe murder of an ex cellmate that changed Joe’s lifeAchieving balance without acting against your consciousnessHow writing starts to reveal the patterns of our lives Why you must start to own your story How Joe became a talking head for crime  The pain of victims that led Joe to working with female writersWhy your story is a fluid thing that you can ownHow we deal with grief and why it’s a part of life Why holding onto grief can be insidious How being trained to look for meaning helped Joe transform A look at what happens in the mind when you rob a bank Why your story is a fluid thing that can change Learning to laugh at the things you take seriouslyOur cultural misperceptions of the people who are prison Joe Loya is an essayist and playwright, as well as a contributing editor with the Pacific News Service. His essays have appeared in several national newspapers and magazines, including the San Francisco Examiner, the Los Angeles Times, and El Andar magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Unmistakable Creative Classic, we speak with happiness researcher Shawn Achor about scientifically proven advice for become happier. His work in positive psychology has resulted in discoveries of incredibly simple and effective happiness advice. A look at Shawn’s early work in religion and spiritualityWhy positive brains lead to better outcomesThe opportunity to choose between multiple careersWhy you don’t have the meditate for 7 years to be happyDivorcing yourself from your genetic makeupHow to make changes to your habits by tapping into past successMaking a mindset shift to separate happiness from your environmentWhy we study and learn from positive outliersGoing to back to places when you had less than now but were happyWhy genetics and environment don’t indicate our potentialHow People Experience Post Traumatic GrowthLearning how to become more optimistic and productiveIdeas for spying yourself towards your goalScientifically proven tips for becoming happierWhy small changes have the greatest impact on our livesHow to rock your to do list Putting the concept of activation energy to workWhy vision boards usually don’t work for peopleShawn Achor is the author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage. He is also a positive psychology researcher, speaker and founder of GoodThink, Inc.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2006 Ari Meisel was diagnosed with Crohns disease. Through a combination of yoga, nutrition, natural supplements and rigorous exercise he was able to fight back the symptoms of Crohn’s until he was finally able to suspend my medication. He leveraged self tracking and self exploration to develop an awareness the led breakthroughs in human performance. Starting as an Entrepreneur at the age of 15Why you must learn how to do every job in your businessHow Ari used self tracking and self experimentation to cure CrohnsWhat we can teach our kids about entrepreneurship and creativityThe difference between starting a company and owning your own jobHow the Montessori school system has resulted in top business executivesLessons from world of building and construction that apply to business Why you must always be a sponge of knowledgeHow being “head down” does not make for a better offering to the worldDealing with an illness that has no cure and the mindset requiredThe role that chronic inflammation plays in everybody’s life Why you must learn to check in with yourselfHow taking care of your body transforms the results of your businessWhy we tend to reward good behavior with something badThe external brain and how we can leverage it to be more productiveHow conquering email can lead to significant gains in efficiencyCreating The Manual of You to optimize your day to day workflow Ari Meisel turned a hobby of productivity into a popular framework and consulting service for optimizing, automating and outsourcing of of life’s tasks. Less Doing, More Living continues to grow in popularity and has become a platform for general efficiency consulting to businesses, entrepreneurs and everyone else who could use a little more time in their life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.