The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

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.

A visit to his local bookstore, and his frustration with quality of the men's magazines on the bookshelf frustrated Brett Mckay.  In an effort to change the conversation around what it means to be a man, he was inspired to start The Art of Manliness which has become  wildly successful web site with a focus on helping men be better husbands, better fathers, and better men.The motivation behind starting the Art of ManlinessWhy Brett looked to men like his grandfather for inspirationDeveloping the awareness to recognize opportunitiesThe power of writing your ideas down A look at a very stringent creative and editorial processThe thorough research process behind Art of ManlinessWhy Brett takes a workman approach to the craft of writingA look at the history and evolution of masculinityWhy our definition of manliness is self centered The negative media narrative around manliness A look at how Friday Night Lights creates a positive role model for menFinding a balance between confidence and humility The importance of recognizing men when they're at their bestA Look at the Classical idea of Manliness and potential byproductsChallenges of success and growth Why Brett tends to be incredibly protective of his readers The reason Brett has resisted the temptation to grow into other areasThe moral code that Brett abides by on a regular basis Why depth is a critical aspect to becoming unmistakable  The Art of Manliness is authored by husband and wife team, Brett and Kate McKay. It features articles on helping men be better husbands, better fathers, and better menA visit to his local bookstore, and his frustration with quality of the men's magazines on the bookshelf frustrated Brett Mckay.  In an effort to change the conversation around what it means to be a man, he was inspired to start The Art of Manliness which has become  wildly successful web site with a focus on helping men be better husbands, better fathers, and better men.The motivation behind starting the Art of ManlinessWhy Brett looked to men like his grandfather for inspirationDeveloping the awareness to recognize opportunitiesThe power of writing your ideas down A look at a very stringent creative and editorial processThe thorough research process behind Art of ManlinessWhy Brett takes a workman approach to the craft of writingA look at the history and evolution of masculinityWhy our definition of manliness is self centered The negative media narrative around manliness A look at how Friday Night Lights creates a positive role model for menFinding a balance between confidence and humility The importance of recognizing men when they're at their bestA Look at the Classical idea of Manliness and potential byproductsChallenges of success and growth Why Brett tends to be incredibly protective of his readers The reason Brett has resisted the temptation to grow into other areasThe moral code that Brett abides by on a regular basis Why depth is a critical aspect to becoming unmistakable  The Art of Manliness is authored by husband and wife team, Brett and Kate... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Friday episode, we flip the script, and Instigator Experience attendee Diana Alvear interviews Srini about his motivation and thoughts on the event Srini’s original motivation for creating the Instigator ExperienceHow being in the zone completely changes performance Why we have to learn to let go of the people who lead usThe illusion of dependency that is created by our leaders Why you have to show fully and own whatever whatever you’re doingHow planning The Instigator Experience was like a big wave The internal changes that have occurred as a byproduct of GregA look at the how we deal with other people ’s opinions of usThe role that gratitude plays in changes of lifeWhy you never stop bridging the gap between you and your goalA moment that made me clearly see a future that I’m driven towardsHow the closing speech of the event impacted Srini personally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Hrostoski is making the world a better place one man at a time. In this revealing chat about, grief, loss, and growth he talks me about how our relationships can become one of our greatest engines for personal growth. Here are some of the highlights from our chat: Learning to look at your past through the lens of compassionThe dichotomy of tragedy and enlightenment in one eventHow death can be one of your greatest teachersGiving yourself space between tragedy and the rest of your lifeHow men become lonelier as they become more successful Why mean are programmed not to ask for help The power of making it up as you go along What happens when you start living a lieHow love starts to change all of your painful stories Finding a catalyst to make changes in your life Why it’s important face your pain head first Transcending the perceptions of mens’ work An interesting look at the power of deep connections Mike Hrostoski, The Men’s Coach, helps high performing men master their relationships with their women and their work. And he’s on a mission to make the world a better place one man at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ali Shanti was living a life that looked successful on the outside, with a million dollar business, and the accolades we all dream of. But making every decision based on money, and accumulating more of it became a prison of her own making. Through a radical identity shift, she escaped that prison. Here are the highlights: Building a successful 6 Figure Business The danger of making every decision on moneyThe myth that a certain amount of money will free youWhy Alexis gave up everything in her lifeFinding the the truth of who you really are Running 2 businesses with two namesThe power of showing up with no answers Becoming a victim of the trappings successSigns that you’re not on the right path Finding a way to get into real truth about moneyThe 4 levels of which you can use money to be happyHow living in your bare minimum completely changes peopleFinding a powerful motivation for why you make moneyHow to dissociate yourself from your money numberA look at incredibly unusual business structure Why entertainment is crucial to our culture The power of having quirks in your brandChanging the imprint of your life Learning to find the gift in your difficult experiencesStepping into alignment with your role in the ecosystemAli Shanti is a business priestess, truh telling lawyer, evolutionary strategist, and catalyst.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Ducker returns to the Unmistkalbe Creative to discuss his journey from humble beginnings to building a mutli 7 figure business in the Philliplines. We dissect the DNA of entrepreneurs and discuss his new book Virtual Freedom. A look at the beginning of Chris Ducker’s journeyWhy the journey is not a Cinderella story The myths of the 4-hour workweek lifestyleWhy failures and setbacks make you stronger The importance of having a buffer if you want to startA defining moment that that will change your life Why Chris always does something very big in JanuaryStarting to develop an evacuation plan from your lifeUnderstanding how we deal with the fear of uncertaintyLearning to reach a point of no return Key stumbling blocks and moments in building Chris’ businessWhy you must chase down the dreams that matter to you How to become a leader that people will follow The Virtual Freedom writing process A real look at what it takes to work with virtual assistantsWhat happened when Chris completely burned outExploring the deeper motivations for why you’re in businessChris Keys to Becoming Unmistakable in a World of NoiseChris is a serial entrepreneur, virtual staffing expert, blogger, podcaster and author who helps other entrepreneurs catapult their businesses into the 21st century. He's also the author of Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people come up with creative projects that truly challenge the status quo. In attempt to come to terms with this religious upbringing, Mark teamed up with cartoonist Shannon Wheeler to write a comedic translation of The Bible. The difference between working artists and earning artistsWhy making a living from your art isn't always glamorousA look at a 10 year project that was hardly read by anybodyWhy you only ever hear about the winners Leveraging your art as a connection to the universe How jokes infused their way is into Mark's soulWhy Mark sees joke telling as storytelling A look at the creation process for God is Disappointed in YouThe reason you need to write from a place of interestA look at how to incorporate humor into the art you createCollaborating with a cartoonists  in the process of book writingThe reaction from the religious community Mark is the author of God is Dissapointed in You, a translation  for people who would like to read the Bible… if it would just cut to the chase.   Some people come up with creative projects that truly challenge the status quo. In attempt to come to terms with this religious upbringing, Mark teamed up with cartoonist Shannon Wheeler to write a comedic translation of The Bible. The difference between working artists and earning artistsWhy making a living from your art isn't always glamorousA look at a 10 year project that was hardly read by anybodyWhy you only ever hear about the winners Leveraging your art as a connection to the universe How jokes infused their way is into Mark's soulWhy Mark sees joke telling as storytelling A look at the creation process for God is Disappointed in YouThe reason you need to write from a place of interestA look at how to incorporate humor into the art you createCollaborating with a cartoonists  in the process of book writingThe reaction from the religious community Mark is the author of God is Dissapointed in You, a translation  for people who would like to read the Bible… if it would just cut to the chase.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Auman began her journey as an artist by studying metalsmithing.  The early foray into the work of a metalsmith led to making jewelry and most recently a transition into the world of textiles and fashion. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat.An early look at Megan's interest in jewelry and metalsmith work How to not lose your creative juices in the first place Why you must be prepared to create really bad art The sense of fulfillment that comes from making things with your handsWorking with a variety of artistic materialsUsing a series of small successes to to grow as an artist Why should work on learning one new skill at a time Using a similar process and structure to create unmistakable The power of using creative constraints to make your artWhy Megan always believed that she could make living from her artLearning to tolerate pain in the process of becoming successful Why you must come up with your own definition of impactLearning to love the work you make and the art you createHow enthusiasm continually drives Megan's art Making the shift to design a textile line The litmus test for your creative endeavors Learning to be yourself unapologetically Developing the courage required to launch bold ideas Why you don't have to know what the end result is Learning to view everything in life as a great big experimentCombining the experiences of your life to express yourself Finding the common thread between the art you create Megan Auman is a designer, artist and educator who was trained as a metalmsmith. She designs for women who want to be effortlessly bold.   Resources and People MentionedCreating Your Body of Work with Pamela SlimThe Moment When Everything Starts with Sarah PeckMegan Auman began her journey as an artist by studying metalsmithing.  The early foray into the work of a metalsmith led to making jewelry and most recently a transition into the world of textiles and fashion. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat.An early look at Megan's interest in jewelry and metalsmith work How to not lose your creative juices in the first place Why you must be prepared to create really bad art The sense of fulfillment that comes from making things with your handsWorking with a variety of artistic materialsUsing a series of small successes to to grow as an artist Why should work on learning one new skill at a time Using a similar process and structure to create unmistakable The power of using creative constraints to make your artWhy Megan always believed that she could make living from her artLearning to tolerate pain in the process of becoming successful Why you must come up with your own definition of impactLearning to love the work you make and the art you createHow enthusiasm continually drives Megan's art Making the shift to design a textile line The litmus test for your creative endeavors Learning to be yourself unapologetically Developing the courage required to launch bold ideas Why you don't have to know what the end result... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Shepard decided to start in a random city with 25.00 and the clothes on his back to see if he could achieve his version of the American Dream by going from the 25 to 2500 Dollars. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation. Finding that one little bit of greatness inside of youMastering the art of diving in head first to everythingThe numerous businesses that Adam failed at How failure prepares you for the moments you get punchedDrawing inspiration from those around you who get back upLearning to respect the failures that happen in your life Lessons learned from the world of college basketballLearning that you have to be great at one or two thingsWhy 10,000 hours of practice doesn’t guarantee a thingConsidering the practical aspects of living your life The unexpected things that were in a homeless shelterLessons from people who live in the homeless shelterThe misperception we have of homeless people Why speed matters so much in your goals The importance of looking at things day to day Breaking goals up into small pieces that seem achievable After a whirlwind journey that took his self-published book to the Today Show, CNN, Fox News, and NPR, Adam sold Scratch Beginnings to HarperCollins and made appearances on the Dave Ramsey Show and 20/20. You can laern more about him at his web site,Shepardspeaks.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an effort to understand his personal optimal rythm and flow, Mason Currey set out to amass as much information as he could find about the routines “brilliant and successful” creators adopted and followed. The result of his research was a book titled Daily Rituals: How Artists WorkHow Mason started developing rituals for his own craft of writingWhy Mason left a job at a library for a crash course in publishingBalancing a day job with a creative project that is fulfilling Finding the motivation and fire inside yourself to create Why the stuff you do for money isn’t always your best creative workBuilding a bridge between your creativity and making a living How imitation of other artists destroys your creativity Finding your optimal rhythm and flow for your work Why you can’t sit around waiting for inspiration to strike The reason most successful creative people have a very strict routineWhy doing the work gives you the ideas A look at the creative process across multiple art forms Avoiding distraction and carving out space for creating How correspondence use to be a useful corollary to creative workBecoming obsessed with your creative problem  Mason Currey is a writer and editor living in Los Angeles. His first book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, was published by Knopf in April 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

His growing feelings of cynicism and frustration with love, led Nate Bagley on a search for answers to the questions of what what true love really is, and how to attain it. The search resulted in conversations with people who were experiencing these things on a daily basis and the start of what became known as the “Lovumentary” How failing in relationships caused Nate to start searching for answersThe importance of learning to act on your insatiable curiosityWhy Nate’s worst-case scenario actually caused hint o be happyHow being average is more competitive than being extraordinary The fear of being the person who loves the most in a relationships Why not settling for average is an important quality in your life Lessons learned from the relationships that didn’t work out The lack of roles models in the world for health loving relationshipsWhy there is on no formula for true love A look at the secrets of some incredibly happy couples The willingness to put yourself second in a relationship Why you must love yourself before anybody else doesA incredible story about a man who was single at the age of 52How to sustain the “honeymoon” phase in your relationship Nate Bagley is a mover, shaker, decision maker and fighter. He's also the creator of The Lovumentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few months ago one of our listeners wrote in and asked us to address how the older generation could apply the advice in our interview with Charlie Hoehn on how to become recession proof. In this episode we discuss why the idea of a generational divide might be a myth.Why we vilify the gatekeepers of the worldThe reason we can’t make broad generalizationsConsidering the value of higher education at elite institutionsWhat happens when the ideal and the outcome don’t match upHow an all or nothing an approach to life fails us The influence of events and experiences that happen over your lifetimeWhy there is actually tremendous value to agingAn interesting look at how action driven millenials areMaintaining the the balance between consumption and creation How age is a less of a factor than it’s ever been our livesThe ubiquitous nature of technology tools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a very early age Jamie Tardy, made a decision that she wanted to be a millionaire. Paying off 70 thousand dollars, allowed her to leave a 6 figure job and start the journey to becoming an eventual millionaire. How to Jaime got herself into 70k in debt at an early ageDeveloping awareness to get yourself out of large sums of debtWhat it took to pay off over 70 grand in debt in 16 months in debtLearning to turn your money into a vehicle for your freedom The mindsets around money that hold us back and how to unpack themWhy you have to make the best decision with the current information Learning to separate your job from your identity The terms that we use to define ourselves Lessons learned from interviewing over 130 millionairesLearning to do what actually matters to youWhy money ebbs and flows through your life The intangible things that are common between millionaires The role of self belief in your ability to increase your incomeLessons learned from the world of the SIMSWhy we can all do the things that have been done Treating life and money as a game to free you from limiting beliefsHow millionaires have evolved into who they are Why we're all just creating our own story   Resources and People Mentioned The Relationship Between Self Worth and Net Worth with Kate Northrup  At a very early age Jamie Tardy, made a decision that she wanted to be a millionaire. Paying off 70 thousand dollars, allowed her to leave a 6 figure job and start the journey to becoming an eventual millionaire. How to Jaime got herself into 70k in debt at an early ageDeveloping awareness to get yourself out of large sums of debtWhat it took to pay off over 70 grand in debt in 16 months in debtLearning to turn your money into a vehicle for your freedom The mindsets around money that hold us back and how to unpack themWhy you have to make the best decision with the current information Learning to separate your job from your identity The terms that we use to define ourselves Lessons learned from interviewing over 130 millionairesLearning to do what actually matters to youWhy money ebbs and flows through your life The intangible things that are common between millionaires The role of self belief in your ability to increase your incomeLessons learned from the world of the SIMSWhy we can all do the things that have been done Treating life and money as a game to free you from limiting beliefsHow millionaires have evolved into who they are Why we're all just creating our own story   Resources and People Mentioned The Relationship Between Self Worth and Net Worth with Kate Northrup   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Millman has taken a rather unconventional approach to the process of brand strategy. The discipline of the visual narrative has been the driving force behind her work as writer, educator and a brand consultant.Here are a few of the highlights from our conversationHow working on a student newspaper shaped Debbie’s careerThe role that the contemporary culture of 70’s influenced Debbie’s artHow brands influence of our emotions and impacted Debbie’s lifeFinding vehicles that help you to navigate the turbulence of lifeWhy you need interesting enough reasons to create your artThe reason you’re not entitled to make any money from your artHaving endeavors that are purely creative and not about making moneyWhy there is no amount of money that will make you safeLiving in a 140 character culture and why it’s not successWhy success is earned over a series of accomplishmentsThe reason finding success in your 20’s is not the common Recognizing moments that mold us into who we areLearning to identify the difference between failure and defeat The common denominator of self doubt that we all shareThe danger of becoming satisfied with the quality of your workWhy growing older gives you much more material to work withMixing different art forms and pulling from different disciplinesUnderstanding why people are attracted to certain brands and experiencesThe power and necessity of deliberate differentiation  Debbie Millman. is a writer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the radio show Design Matters Resources and People MentionedWriters on Loving and Leaving New YorkA Resume of my Failures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s backstage episode, we discuss the role of gatekeepers play in our world today. While we have the ability to bypass them, perhaps they have value. Do they force us to step up our game? How does the impact artists?Why your worldview matters when it comes to this debateThe value of our classical definition of successThe reason there is nothing that is true for everyoneStepping up your game to the level of the absolute bestHow personal biases effect the way gatekeepers chooseWhat the Oscars teach is about gatekeeper biasWhy we always point out the outliersHaving personal gatekeepers in your life to hold you to a standardKnowing when it’s valuable to bypass the gatekeeperGoing through the terrible phases in order to get good Resources, People, and Old Interviews MentionedShould Gatekeepers be bypassed or Embraced by Cal NewportIra Glass on Taste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambition became the driving force of his entrepreneurial efforts, matters of the heart interfered. What started was a radical shift from maximizing income to maximizing impact. Starting a t-shirt company from a college dorm roomLearning to recover from the failure of a business Having the audacity to go for what you really wantWhy Nick tied his self worth to making money A pivotal moment that caused Nick to change his pathLooking at a difficult parental relationship with a fatherHandling significant amounts of adversity in order to growThe 30 day cold shower challenge The importance of being able to tolerate uncomfortable situationsDeveloping a confident internal narrative to go after what you want How to improve your map of the world my modeling great onesWhy reading non-business books is incredibly useful Creating the awareness necessary to know you're in an identity crisisWhy relationships matter more than anything in the worldAn incredible story of love, heart problems, and what matters in life  Battling with credbility vampires  Nick Reese is on a mission to help people learn the skills to live an uncommonly good life. You can learn more about his work at NicholasReese.com and Broadbandnow.com Resources and People MentionedThe Pillars of the EarthThe Neursocience of Flow with Steven KotlerThe Making of Super Size me with Alex Jamieson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Janelle Hanchett returned to motherhood after being separated from her children, she started to wonder about the way the parenting experience is portrayed in the media. It brought up a very basic question about the experience. Was she the only who wasn't seeing it the way it was portrayed? That was the start of renegade mothering, a fight against meaningful parenting advice. Here are the highlights from our chat: Why having no audience is great for practice your writingLearning to approach your writing as if there is no audience Growing up with Jesus and LSD side by side The start of Janelle's journey into motherhoodRevealing the truth of what it is like to actually be a parentA harsh look at failure, alcoholism, and drug addictionReaching a point where you have nothing left to proveLearning to be completely ok with failure Living life through the lens of an impostor syndromeHow music influenced Janelle's writing effortsReaching a point where you don't have a next moveMoving towards the most painful realities of who we areDealing what happens when we discover that the worst is trueThe part of you that dies when you become a parent Janelle Hanchett is a mother of questionable disposition to three children aged 11, 7, and 2. She lives in northern California with those kids and a husband who thinks “getting dressed up” means shaving his forearm tattoo. If you want, you can join her in the fight against helpful parenting advice at www.renegademothering.com. Resources and People MentionedDear Son, I hope you stay Soft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this backstage episode we have a discussion about the role that technology is playing in our creativity, and the quality of our lives.Here are some of the highlights from our chat:Why Srini has returned to pen and paper for writing The point of diminishing returns with everything in our livesUnderstanding that technology is designed to change your habitsLearning to control technology instead of letting it control usThe energy shift that happens when you declutter your digital lifeWhy Greg doesn’t use many techologies for personal useThe various forms of detox in all parts of our livesHow similar are our lives are to the way they were in the 1950’sPeople and Resources MentionedThe Neuroscience of Flow and The Rise of Superman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison Gryphon has climbed the ranks of the film industry over the last several years. Right at what appeared to be the pinnacle of her career, she was diagnosed with cancer. In response to her diagnosis she decided to create the film What the F*ck is Cancer? In this interview she talks to me about the process of fearless film making and fighting cancer. Lessons from climbing the ladder in the film industryHidden opportunities for people at the beginning Navigating the complex process of film making Why you can't skip the middle and go to the top Why we must learn to slow the pace of what we doLearning to recognize when a mentor shows up in your lifeWhy we should respect authority but not fear it Dealing with cancer at the pinnacle of a careerHow cancer caused Allyson to become more of who she already wasHow significant emotional experiences impact our livesWhy Allison responded to her diagnosis by making a film Using creative and informative outlets as coping mechanismsThe definition of fearless filmmaking The importance of figuring our the rules in order to break themHow fearless passion for life makes you unmistakable  Allison W. Gryphon is a novelist, filmmaker and breast cancer fighter with a passion for story and an undying appetite for living life to the fullest.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes people play at the top of their game?  How does our ability to get into a flow state impact our work?  Do Superman and extreme sports athletes have something that makes them tick differential that the rest of us? In this interview with Steven Kotler, we get into an incredible discussion about the neuroscience of flow. Here are some of the highlights from our chatA Look at the early days of journalism, writing, and a creative careerDealing with suicidal depression and lyme disease The altered states of consciousness that led to healing Why writing is about exploiting your curiosity How hitting rock bottom can often open a world of opportunities Understanding the definition of flow What happens to a person when they are in a state of flowLessons learned about flow from the world of extreme sportsThe role that risk plays in your ability to get into a flow stateLearning how to train the process of deep embodimentFinding the midpoint between boredom and anxiety How flow states significantly cuts the path to mastery The distinction between overachievers and underachieversWhy guilt and vanity are horrible drivers of success The 3 things that you put together to create flow statesWhy You Can't Use the Mind to Get Away from the Mind Looking at the role your upbringing plays in your talent What happens you see the impossible done at a really early ageThe importance of training your ability to commit to your goal Learning how to cultivate your ability to imagine the impossibleFinding new metrics which allow  you to measure  yourselfResources and People MentionedThe Rise of SupermanAlex Jamieson on the Making of Super Size MeSteven Kotler is an American bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur. His articles have appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, LA Times, Wired, GQ, Discover, Popular Science, Outside, Men’s Journal, Details and National Geographic Adventure. He is best known for his non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Abundance, A Small Furry Prayer, and West of Jesus.   What makes people play at the top of their game?  How does our ability to get into a flow state impact our work?  Do Superman and extreme sports athletes have something that makes them tick differential that the rest of us? In this interview with Steven Kotler, we get into an incredible discussion about the neuroscience of flow. Here are some of the highlights from our chatA Look at the early days of journalism, writing, and a creative careerDealing with suicidal depression and lyme disease The altered states of consciousness that led to healing Why writing is about exploiting your curiosity How hitting rock bottom can often open a world of opportunities Understanding the definition of flow What happens to a person when they are in a state of flowLessons learned about flow from the world of... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Sinek is the instigator of an idea that has fundamentally changed the way we do business, live life, and create art. The notion that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do is at the core of the success of some of the most successful organizations in the world. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: The Discovery of this thing called “Why” How Evolution Influences Our World TodayThe Problem with Environments that Don't Foster TrustWhy a Commitment to Service Matters So MuchWhy Reaction isn't Always the Best Response to CrisisLessons Learned from the Demise of MyspaceWhy Generosity in Speaking Makes a World of DifferenceMaking the Shift to a Generosity MindsetA touching story about a solider in a coffin How Fear Keeps us From Taking the Right ActionsWhy Relationships Solve All Problems in Our LivesA Deep Dive into Finding Your WhyThe Trial and Error That's Necessary for WhyDeveloping a Criteria for the Clients You ChooseNot Making Profitable Decisions that Take you Off CourseServing the Tribe Before You Serve Yourself Simon Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why” described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” Simon Sinek is the instigator of an idea that has fundamentally changed the way we do business, live life, and create art. The notion that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do is at the core of the success of some of the most successful organizations in the world. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: The Discovery of this thing called “Why” How Evolution Influences Our World TodayThe Problem with Environments that Don't Foster TrustWhy a Commitment to Service Matters So MuchWhy Reaction isn't Always the Best Response to CrisisLessons Learned from the Demise of MyspaceWhy Generosity in Speaking Makes a World of DifferenceMaking the Shift to a Generosity MindsetA touching story about a solider in a coffin How Fear Keeps us From Taking the Right ActionsWhy Relationships Solve All Problems in Our LivesA Deep Dive into Finding Your WhyThe Trial and Error That's Necessary for WhyDeveloping a Criteria for the Clients You ChooseNot Making Profitable Decisions that Take you Off CourseServing the Tribe Before You Serve Yourself Simon Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why” described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Hoehn started his career by doing free work and landing amazing roles working with best selling authors and tech startups. He's worked as a marketing strategist and the director of special projects for Tim Ferriss. But his continual desire to become indispensable resulted in discovering the dark side of ambition. How the desire to be the best in the world burned Charile outWhat happens to us when we start to loose our work life balanceThe workaholic culture that Sillicon Valley breedsWhy envy makes us start to question the gifts that we're born withPaying attention to how the work you do makes you feel The role that self awareness plays in recognizing your anxietyHow the thought of future success took Charlie to hitting a wallBattling with the idea that you have to become permanently successfulWhy learning to play is as important as sleep The importance of allowing yourself to have guilt free funWhy the happiest points in life are rarely about achievementViewing life as a series of opportunities to just have a fun Why we need to say the world as a playground instead of peopleChanging our social interactions through the process of play Why playing is one of the most important productivity hacksKnowing when to let go of big projects and making changesThe reason we only show our highlight reel Learning to remove all the anchors that are causing stress Getting rid of as many things as possible first before you add things Resources and People MentionedHow to Become Recession Proof (Our first interview with Charlie)Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul by Stewart BrownHow I Cured My Own AnxietyOver the past few years Charile has worked with more than a dozen best selling authors to help market (and sometimes create) their books. His most recent book, which we discussed in this interview is Play it Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Peck is an writer/designer/entrepreneur whose life has been deeply influenced by swimming and writing. In this chat we discuss lessons she’s learned on her journey from college swim team member to writer and open water swimmer, whose swims have included braving the treacherous waters of San Francisco bay to make it to Alcatraz and back.The “not good enough” narrative that we all deal withChanging our narratives to serve us rather than sabotage usWhy we can’t be too hard on our egosHow learning not to stop can be life changingLetting of the things we think we’re capable of for something betterWhy it’s ok for things to be incredibly difficultTrials and tribulations of Sarah’s college swimming experienceHow open water swimming changed Sarah’s lifeWhy challenges, quitting, and obstacles reveal who we are Leveraging incredible mental frameworks to overcome painFighting through pain when you’re absolutely miserableWhy the worst of times reveals somebody’s true characterThe correlation between happiness and hard workWhy pain is a signal from your bodyLearning to recognize and leverage your areas of expertiseWhy Sarah teaches writing as a mechanism to get access to your inner wisdomThe power of committing to the act of creating and doodling  Sarah Peck is a writer, open water swimmer, designer-entrepreneur and urban nerd who is on a mission is to find and capture insights from everyday, extraordinary living an share them with others.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this backstage episode we have a discussion on whether or not consumers have a responsibility to support artists. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat: Revisiting last week's episode on the All or Nothing InternetWhy It may not matter who the Haves and Have Nots AreThe power of showing up every single dayHow little habits bleed into bigger onesThe first disagreement that Greg and Srini have on airThe question of whether consumers have a responsibility to support artThe responsibility of the artists to produce work that's worth paying forA discussion on the importance of feeding our ecosystem  Resources and People Mentioned The Unmistakable Curator/Writer Position  The All or Nothing Internet The Great Debate: Does Talent Matter?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinnie Tortorich is a trainer to people from all walks of life. His clients include Hollywood celebrities, captains of industry, stay at home moms, working moms, pregnant moms, ultra athletes, Ironman triathletes, injured and post surgical clients and even children with the beginnings of a weight problem. In this interview he talks to me about a career in which honesty has made him a trusted source in the fitness industry. Here are the highlights from our chatWhy Vinnie focused on changing people's lives instead of making moneyEthical considerations when selling productsWhats started Vinnie's anger as a trainer Turning down a book deal that caused Vinnie to come out aheadHow telling the truth has caused Hollywood actors to continually hire VinnieA look at co-writing Fitness Confidential with a screenwriter Why you have to win both spiritually and financially for real success A look at the ties between physical fitness and behavioral change Creating a fitness lifestyle that clients can follow How Vinnie overcame a battle with cancer and lost all his clientsWhy we are capable of doing things to change our lives The role that seeing examples of success plays in your abilities Why celebrity connections played no role in Vinnie's online success How working your tail off one thing leads to everything else The discipline required for any creative endeavor Lessons from the success of the Kardashian family America’s Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich, exposes the nasty underbelly of the fitness industry while getting you into the best shape of your life. For over 20 years, Vinnie has been Hollywood’s go-to guy for celebrities and athletes looking to get fit fast.  Resources and People Mentioned Getting Unstuck and Turning Things Around With Dave Ursillo Fitness Confidential  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Jamieson co-wrote the iconic food documentary Super Size Me. That eventually led to the publication of The Great American Detox, and multiple best belling books that followed. In this interview we take a look at the relationship between the food we consume and our bodies.Here a few of the highlights. How the loss of a parent gave Alex clarityHitting rock bottom and the a downward health spiralThe stark relief and clarity found in a health crisisWhy the library is a perfect place to go when you feel lostA deep look at the ability to heal ourselves with foodEscaping the cubicle life for culinary schoolReconnecting with the dreams and desires of our youthDefining what a successful life means to you Why you can have a legacy even if you're at the same job your whole lifeConducting a nonjudgmental inquiry of how you show up in the world Viewing your life as a series of successful failures Learning to forgive the grudges we hold against our loved onesA look at how the Whole Foods Vegan Diet Healed Morgan SpurlockThe importance not judging all the things you do Taking a look at the value of a super simple life Learning how to detoxify your life by changing multiple thingsChanging 2 or 3 key ingredients that could change your whole lifeLearning to pay attention to the desires that are ignited within youThe correlation between creativity and riskA deep dive into the film making process Why you never stop creating even at the pinnacle of successHonoring the trust that people put in you Alex Jamieson  is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor accredited through the Columbia University Teacher’s College and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Her approach to holistic health undid the damage Morgan Spurlock’s 30-Day McDonald’s binge did to his body in the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, and she has spoken on Oprah, CNN, and MSNBC. Resources MentionedSuper Size Me The Great American Detox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show we take a look at the economics of the internet. The web can be like a developing country with severe income disparity. While the barrier to entry is lower than ever, the wealth seems to remains in the favor of a select few people.Here are the highlights from our chatWhy you have to blend technology and creativity to make something unmistakableThe HAVE’s and HAVE-NOT’s of the internetWhy the internet is about humans and software working togetherHow the income disparity will continue to grow across the internetWhy talent gets further ahead with less physical help How tools are making it possible to get further fasterThe rare instances of MASSIVE success on social platformsHow creating wealth leads to the creation of jobs for other peopleThe idea that maybe all we need to is have our basic needs metMoving away from a society where everything is not good enoughWhy a Youtube super star has no desire to be on television  Resources and People MentionedIf the Internet Real was a Real Place – Dave Chapelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Poon tip is not the typical CEO of a travel company. Starting with nothing but his college credit cards, over the last 20 years Bruce has built G adventures into a 250 million dollar business.Here are the hlighlights from our chatLearning to recognize when your Eureka moments Why self awareness is such an important skill to developThe early parts of Bruce's childhood and his influencesStories of entrepreneurship from Bruce's childhoodWhy working at Mcdonald's was a meaningful experience for meA look at the things we take for granted every single day Having the guts do things that will make you unpopular Why building a business is actually a spiritual journeyWhy everybody has a journey that enlightens them in their own wayThe importance of learning from other people's storiesThe role of community, culture and karma in businessWhy the separation between work and life is disappearing Looking at how business can impact people, planet and profit Why our brand must transcend just being about a productTreating travel as the greatest form of wealth distribution The power of creating connectedness through your businessA look at conflicting desires involved in righting the book The role that patience plays in your ability to achieve something  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we take a look at how technology is changing the world of work and what jobs will be eliminated by machines.A look back at last week’s episode and the listener feedbackWhy you should challenge our thinking with your conversationsMaking a living from the things that you’re capable of doingTaking the 10,000 hour approach to early educationWhy it’s possible take nurturing a talent too farThe machines that are starting to replace our jobsThe question of whether we want to move towards a machine made worldWhy creativity is a modern business advantageLearning to blend our creativity with technological advancesThe nostalgia for artisans in a high tech world Why we must be aware of how technologies will eliminate so many jobsHow the low barrier to entry to makes it necessary to be remarkablePeople and Resources MentionedAverage is Over by Tyler Cowen Amazon’s drone video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a trip to Thailand in 2005, Matt decided to quit his job, finish his MBA and head off into the world.  What started out as a one year trip has turned into a 7 year journey in which travel has defined his life. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation Making radical identity shifts through incremental stepsA look at the early start of Matt's travel writing careerWhy long term travel doesn't have to be expensive The highs and lows that come with long term travelWhy the hardest step in any journey is the first oneHow to find adventure outside your front doorThe difference between vacation and travel cultureThe personal growth that comes from long term travelWhy being a voracious reader is so essential to your writingHow to significantly improve your writing through editingWhy you must make your stories must about the reader The Importance of having impeccable standards The difference between perfection and progressLiving like a local when you travel A look at the writing process for Matt's Book The 8th grade view that can inform your writing A professional traveller since 2004, Matt not only documents his travels but also helps explain how you can also live a life of travel. He is the author of How to Travel the World on 50 dollars a day and runs the travel blog Nomadic Matt After a trip to Thailand in 2005, Matt decided to quit his job, finish his MBA and head off into the world.  What started out as a one year trip has turned into a 7 year journey in which travel has defined his life. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation Making radical identity shifts through incremental stepsA look at the early start of Matt's travel writing careerWhy long term travel doesn't have to be expensive The highs and lows that come with long term travelWhy the hardest step in any journey is the first oneHow to find adventure outside your front doorThe difference between vacation and travel cultureThe personal growth that comes from long term travelWhy being a voracious reader is so essential to your writingHow to significantly improve your writing through editingWhy you must make your stories must about the reader The Importance of having impeccable standards The difference between perfection and progressLiving like a local when you travel A look at the writing process for Matt's Book The 8th grade view that can inform your writing A professional traveller since 2004, Matt not only documents his travels but also helps explain how you can also live a life of travel. He is the author of How to Travel the World on 50 dollars a day and runs the travel blog Nomadic Matt  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.