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How To Find Your Why, Get Passionate About Life, And Have A True Purpose – Sal Mariano (Ep. 147) Nov 28, 2017

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Sal Mariano, international speaker and self-mastery life coach, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Sal talks about how to find your "why" for getting out of bed every morning and how to get passion and purpose in your life. He shares with us his story of overcoming deep personal struggles and how he turned his life around a few years back and became a high-achieving international life coach. Sal talks about what you can do today if you're trying to figure out your purpose in life and how to go about living a life you truly love. If you're wondering how you can find your passion and purpose in life and finally figure out your "why", check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

Sal Mariano's personal journey of hardship and self-discovery
Why looking inward was the key to turning his life around several years back
The influence Napoleon Hill has had on Sal's life
What Sal's personal "why" is and why it can differ from day to day
What really fires Sal up about his life and why he speaks with so much passion in his voice in just about any conversation he has
His ability to empower other people and allow them to discover their purpose
The non-negotiables that Sal carries each and every day
Why working out is so important for his mind and body
Why Sal likes to remind himself of his accomplishments throughout the day and reflect on the good he's done
Realizing that your purpose is bigger than you and the power this can have on your mission in life
The fact that nobody can be you and that you are perfect the way you are right now
The first and most critical step in figuring out what your "why" is
The importance of loving yourself and why you can't truly love someone else until you love who you are first
How to go about loving yourself
The power of conditioning yourself and why this directly correlates to the amount of love you have for yourself
The fact you don't need to be at the end of your goals to love yourself, but that you merely have to be striving to achieve them
Making tough decisions in life and why the best decisions are often some of the hardest to make
Following your gut and listening to your intuition
Daring to be your authentic self in all aspects of life

Check out Sal on:

Website: salmariano.com

Facebook: facebook.com/salselfmastery

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How To Be Truly Authentic And Obtain Happiness In Your Life– Ira Israel (Ep. 146) Nov 21, 2017

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Ira Israel, psychotherapist, counselor, and author of the book How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Ira talks about how to truly be authentic and obtain happiness and love through your authenticity. He shares with us the 5 tools to becoming more authentic and how to utilize them as quickly as possible. He also dives into how our childhood shapes who we are today, even more than we realize, and how we can get past many of the negative conditioning aspects we carry with us. If you're wondering how you can be truly authentic in all aspects of your life and how this can help you obtain true happiness, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

The one way to truly find happiness in life
Being authentic and what this really means in terms of connecting with others
Why we are programmed at an early age to not show our authentic selves to the world and how this effects us later in life
The defense mechanisms from our childhoods that become a part of our personalities and the maladaptive qualities they carry
How Ira Israel uses his diverse background in psychology, meditiation, Buddhism, producing, acting, and more to help others in his work today
Why he helps people find their callings in life
The 5 tools you need to be truly authentic
How authentic you should be when you first meet other people
Why we are living in such a confusing time when it comes to interacting with others
Why adults face resentment and how forgiving others can get you past this
Having low self-esteem as a man and how to get past this
Why your mind creates long-term solutions for short term problems
Understanding attachment and how mastering this can help you become more authentic
Using atonement to get past pain and suffering in your life and how this improves your authenticity
The power of atunement and really connecting with other people in person
The correct way to reflectively listen to someone else
The best way to use meditation and how this can help you step into your authentic side
Being congruent in your actions to match your ideals and values
Why being authentic is the one true way to get past your childhood problems
Why children blame themselves for all the problems they face when they are young

Check out Ira on: Website: iraisrael.com Book: amazon.com/how-to-survive-childhood-book

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How To Understand Evolution, Science, And Our Genes, And What Our Future Holds As Human Beings – Perry Marshall (Ep. 145) Nov 14, 2017

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Perry Marshall, best-selling author, one of the most sought-after business consultants in the world, and the creator of the Evolution 2.0 prize, joins our show for a second time in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Perry tackles the infinitely intriguing and equally perplexing topic of evolution and how we as humans came to be. He shares with us the secrets behind what evolutionists and creationists have learned over the last few decades and why they've both been wrong about how the universe and human beings have been created. He also delves into the science behind genetics, emerging technology, and what the future holds for us in terms of health and personal growth. If you've ever wondered how the universe was formed, whether God can be proven by science, how evolution really went down, and how the hell humans have come to being in the state we're in today (crazy, yet amazing), check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

How Perry Marshall, a world-renowned business and marketing strategist, began his work in tackling the evolutionary topic
Why the Survival of the Fittest theory didn't make sense from the practicality stand point of an engineering mindset
The cracks in the wall of the Creationism argument and why some of them don't make sense from a scientific perspective
Why our cells know something that neither the biologists or the engineers can figure out
Why our cells have exquisitely sophisticated error correction systems and what this means to our survival (and our creation)
The 5 systems that evolutionary organisms use to change and evolve for survival
Using these systems in business and engineering
Transposition and what this does for gene expression in different organisms
Horizontal Gene Transfer and why cells and bacteria exchange DNA with each other
Symbiogenesis and the merging of cells together
The fact that chloroplasts are blue-green algae living inside a plant cell and why it's a separate organism from the plant itself
The power of Epigenetics and how fast genes can switch on and off
Hybridization and the combining of one species with another
The shortcomings of both Darwinists and Creationists and why they tend to underestimate their own beliefs
The question of if there is a God, who created God
The Big Bang Theory and how it likely happened
Why time is only relative to what we know and why it may not apply to what happened before life was created
String Theory and the many possible dimensions of the universe
The Dance To The Tune of Life book by Denis Noble
The Human Genome Project and what it's all about
Editing your genes and the future of this as far as science and biohacking goes

Check out Perry on: Website: cosmicfingerprints.com Book: amazon.com/evolution2.0

How To Master Your Mind And Take Charge Of Your Life – Dr. Michael Gervais (Ep. 144) Nov 07, 2017

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Dr. Michael Gervais, high performance psychologist who regularly works with elite, work-class performers like Olympians, world-record holders, and MVP athletes from major sports, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Michael talks about what it takes to master your mind and get into peak performance every day. He dives into many strategies for overcoming your fears, training your mind, and conditioning yourself for success. If you're wondering how to program your mind for success and take charge of your life every single day, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

What Dr. Michael Gervais does as far as working with the world's top athletes and performers and how he got into doing this
Training the mind, body, and craft when trying to master a skill
Why training the mind is usually overlooked and yet oftentimes the most important element to mastery
How Michael helped Felix Baumgartner break the world's record for freefall speed, traveling faster than the speed of sound (upwards of 800 mph)
The tools and strategies he used to help Felix get past his claustrophobia while traveling
How to get past your fears and phobias in life
Why you must master the things that are in your control and becoming aware of your thoughts
How to train yourself to redirect your thoughts or choose more optimal thoughts for mindfulness and peace of mind
The techniques I used to overcome my claustrophobia in doing hyperbaric oxygen therapy and also riding elevators
How to be more mindful throughout the day by focusing on one single point or thing
What mindfulness and meditation can do for your life
The science behind what's happening in the brain and body during mindfulness
The power of connecting with others and using vulnerability to enhance your relationships
The power of pushing yourself past your comfort zone
Training the mind before your performance so that your go-to state of mind is as automatic as possible
Self-Talk and writing down good truths and things in your past that give you the right to say those positive things
The power of being optimistic under even the worst circumstances and conditions and how this can completely change your performance
Learning from your losses
Using visualization to train your mind to perform at its peak
What Michael learned from working with Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks

Check out Michael on: Website: findingmastery.net Facebook: facebook.com/findingmastery

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How To Get Past Your Insecurities, Grief, And Shame In Life – Scott Stabile (Ep. 143) Oct 31, 2017

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Scott Stabile, author of the incredibly popular new book Big Love: The Power of Living With A Wide-Open Heart, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Scott talks about his many personal struggles over the years and how he dealt with getting past them and turning his pains into major strengths. He dives into many profound and emotional topics like dealing with the deaths of his parents, the overdose of his brother, realizing he was going bald at a young age, and coming out as being a gay man. If you're wondering how Scott was able to overcome many of these struggles that have left many men with shame and torment for countless years and ultimately find happiness in his life, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

Scott's background story and how he got into helping others love themselves and get past their pain and suffering in life
The fact that his parents were murdered when Scott was just a teenager and how he dealt with this for many years
Losing his brother to drugs when he was in his early 20's
How to truly feel your pain to get past it and why so many people don't allow themselves to really feel their emotions
Why crying can be such a great healing tool and why our emotions are constantly in a flux
Why journaling your feelings out is a great practice
Practicing self-care and why this should never stop
Why there ultimately aren't rules for how long you should grieve for
Why pain and loss makes you stronger and more able to handle more challenges later in life
The connection you have with others who have gone through similar experiences of loss or pain that you have in the past
Why shame thrives in secrecy
How to get past shame in your life and why it's so liberating when you can get over it
Scott Stabile's greatest shame and how he came to terms with being a gay man
Why surrounding yourself with people who are similar to you can help you overcome your shame
Why people judge you no matter what you do, so you might as well be yourself and be true to who you really are
Why giving love is just as powerful and important as receiving love
What love means to Scott Stabile

Check out Scott on: Website: scottstabile.com Book: amazon.com/big-love

How To Develop The Mindset, Determination, And Will-Power Of A Green Beret – Andrew Marr (Ep. 142) Oct 24, 2017

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Andrew Marr, Special Forces Green Beret, Co-Founder and CEO of Warrior Angels Foundation, and author of the book Tales From The Blast Factory: A Brain Injured Special Forces Green Beret's Journey Back From The Brink, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Andrew discusses what it takes to be a Green Beret, the mindset you need to develop to overcome anything thrown your way in life, how to cultivate the will-power to never give up, and his journey from hitting rock-bottom after the military to becoming happy and healthy again. Andrew discusses the mental challenges he faced while becoming a Green Beret, what skills he developed while in the military, how he's trained himself for success and happiness in life, and how he overcame the PTSD, depression, and addiction problems following the military. If you're wondering what it takes to become the most elite of all military men and you want an inside look into the mind of a true warrior and hero, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

How Andrew got started on his journey to becoming a Special Forces Green Beret
The early lessons from his father that instilled in him the determination to never give up but to only push harder and grow from setbacks
Whether or not everybody has the ability to become a Green Beret, or at least have the mindset of one
How Andrew faced his fears while in the military and how he still faces them today
Whether or not he still has any real fears or anxieties in his life
Putting something else ahead of yourself and why this is one of the most powerful things you can do
The proudest military accomplishment that Andrew can recall
Being a part of a brotherhood of incredible men who were heroes and who fought for our freedoms and what this means to Andrew
His best tips on being a leader and knowing how and when to lead
The toughest part of his training to become a Green Beret
Why the mental side is always harder than the physical side when it comes to the military
Having a sense of purpose every day and what this does for your overall happiness and fulfillment
What his daily routine looks like and why it ensures his success day in and day out
His fascinating breathing protocol that helps him increase his lung volume capacity
The book Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself and what he learned about meditation and programming the subconscious mind from this
His life after the military and why he developed PTSD, depression, and mood problems
How he overcame these problems with the help of Dr. Mark Gordon
The power of hormones and correcting imbalances in the body and why so many more people have to know about this
His work with the Warrior Angels Foundation and the amazing help he's providing to veterans

Check out Andrew on: Website: waftbi.org Book: Tales From The Blast Factory

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How To Use Nutrition To Improve Your Health, Relationships, And Happiness – Dr. John Gray (Ep. 141) Oct 17, 2017

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Dr. John Gray, author of one of the most well-known and respected relationship books of all time Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode John talks about the connection between nutrition, things like hormone and neurotransmitter optimization, and how this deeply impacts just about everything you do in your life. He talks about how to improve your testosterone and dopamine levels naturally, and also how to overcome things like ADD, memory issues, low energy, and even Parkinson's Disease. If you're wondering how to improve your health, relationships, and of course your happiness in life, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

The strong connection between your hormones and your feelings
The latest research on relationships and why it's proving many of John's earliest relationship theories
Why testosterone is so important for men and why estrogen is so important for women
How you can improve your testosterone and dopamine levels naturally
Why women are over-working and how this causes stress in a relationship, and unhappiness for them
How to find a good work-life balance in today's microwave society
Why it's typically better to produce your own hormones and biochemicals than have to supplement with them
How John was able to reverse his early-stage Parkinson's Disease
Why creating optimum dopamine function in the brain is critical for your health and can help with many problems, including ADD
The Parkinson's and ADD reversal protocol that John uses every day to keep these issues from coming back
Using supplements like tyrosine, 5-htp, and NADH, and what these can do for your brain and health
Lithium orotate and the new and compelling research coming out about how effective this can be for biohacking your health
How undenatured protein can help the brain function optimally
The importance of the neurotransmitters serotonin and gaba for your health
Zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, chromium and why these minerals are essential for your brain and health
The future of Parkinson's Disease and dementia and what we can do now to improve our chances of not getting them
Dr. Marty Hinz and the work he's doing with reversing Parkinson's Disease in his patients

Check out Dr. John on: Website: marsvenus.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Mars-Venus

How To Manage Risk In Dating And Choose The Right Woman To Be With – Dr. Shawn Smith (Ep. 140) Oct 10, 2017

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Dr. Shawn Smith, clinical psychologist, author, and relationship expert, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Shawn talks about how to manage risk in dating, weed out problematic women, and end up with a long-term partner that will complement you well. He shares with us his practical tips for what to avoid when dating, how to spot the early warning signs that some women display, how to deal with women who have emotional and psychological issues, and ultimately, how to find "The One." If you're wondering how to successfully traverse the dating and relationship arena and find a woman that you not only love, but that fits you well long-term, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

How Dr. Shawn got his start in being a clinical psychologist and why he focuses much of his time helping men with their relationships
How to know if the person you're seeing is a good potential long-term partner
Recognizing the "Honeymoon Stage" in dating and how to use this knowledge to your advantage
Whether it's possible to shrink or diminish the length of the "Honeymoon Stage" to see what you truly have in a partner
Why it's so important to look at your past dating history and understand what you've done so you don't repeat any prior mistakes
Understanding your values and purpose as a man and what you want in a woman
The signs to look out for in a woman early on to see if she might be a good fit for you right away
Why communication and maturity are so important in a partner
Dealing with someone else's mental or emotional issues
How to have a conversation with a woman you are really into who may have some sort of legitimate mental condition like Borderline Personality Disorder
The number one most important trait to identify in a woman before you get into a relationship with her
Why you should ALWAYS get a prenup before marriage
What time the right time to move in with your partner is
Why you should never let your spouse, girlfriend, or wife control your finances
Why having kids before being committed to a woman fully is such a bad idea
Being honest with yourself about what you truly want in a relationship

Check out Dr. Shawn on: Website: docsmith.co Book: amazon.com/shawn-smith-book

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How To Have Non-Monogamous Relationships And Be Incredibly Happy – Robert Kandell (Ep. 139) Oct 03, 2017

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Robert Kandell, relationship expert, life coach, and podcaster, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Robert talks about how to have open relationships and be happy not being with just one partner the rest of your life. He shares his experiences being in both monogamous, exclusively committed relationships to being in completely open and polyamorous relationships with many women. And also what living in a sex commune was like and what it taught him about sex, relationships, and women. If you're wondering what it's like to have a relationship other than the traditional American marriage type of relationship, and what an open and successful relationship might look like, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

Why Robert's life changed at Burning Man when he was about 28 years old
What Burning Man is and why it's been so popular over the years
Why he and his first wife took their marriage to completely new levels sexually
The reason he and his first wife ultimately ended up getting divorced about 5 years later
What living in a sex commune did for Robert's life both sexually and emotionally
The transition from being in a regular marriage to going to swinger's clubs to eventually being in an open relationship with other sex partners
Making sure the woman you are primarily with is comfortable during a threesome
The complete threesome dynamic and how to make sure everyone enjoys it
Why men must be patient in threesomes with two other women
Why Robert matured over the years and became more of an enlightened man because of his sexual openness
Why some people have called Robert a sex addict and why he is not
What sex addiction truly means and the behaviors that sex addicts exhibit
Why Robert doesn't think monogamy is a natural condition and his compelling theory surrounding this
The book Sex At Dawn by Christopher Ryan
Co-parenting in open relationships and how this works
Why Robert is getting married soon but why it's not going to be a typical marriage
How to find someone who wants the same things you want sexually and how this can improve your relationship exponentially
Getting past jealousy while being in a relationship (being so comfortable that you don't feel threatened by your spouse hooking up with other people)
Trusting your partner and being fully honest with them in everything you desire in a relationship

Check out Robert on: Website: tufflove.live Facebook: facebook.com/kandellconsulting

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How To Use The 80/20 Rule To Work Less And Achieve Much More In Your Life - Perry Marshall (Ep. 138) Sep 26, 2017

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Perry Marshall, best-selling author, one of the most sought-after business consultants in the world, and the creator of the Evolution 2.0 prize, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today's episode Perry talks about how apply the 80/20 rule into your life to work less and achieve much more. In this fantastic interview we cover everything from The Butterfly Effect, to the 80/20 rule in real-life action, to finding out what your super powers are, and how to make yourself infinitely more productive. If you're wondering what you can do right now to work less, get more done, and put the 80/20 rule into action, check this episode out now!

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In our episode we go over:

Why Perry Marshall is able to cross over into so many different disciplines and connect them in very practical ways
The fact that there are patterns in life everywhere you look and what this means
How Perry got his start in sales and his interesting background in engineering
The 8 types of people who sell products and how to figure out what you're type is
Why you may be a combination of a few types and how to utilize your natural abilities here to crush it in sales and influence
Perry's personal sales types and what he's naturally great at doing
What the 80/20 rule is and why it's found in nature and in life in just about every place you look
The connection between the Chaos Theory and the 80/20 rule
What fractals are and why these are so important in nature
The Butterfly Effect and why a tiny butterfly can literally produce a massive hurricane
What investors like Warren Buffet do that separates them from everyone else and makes them so successful
How to figure out what your super powers are and what you are innately good at
How this information can drastically improve your life and can help you regularly apply the 80/20 principle to your life
The fact that most people have 4-6 super powers that they are unaware of
Why the 80/20 rule is more about saying "No" and eliminating the noise as opposed to saying "Yes" and doing more
Why the 80/20 principle should be applied to teaching children in school
Why the education system is killing innovation
A practical story of Perry's friend using the 80/20 rule in his life which involves Vegas, bikers, guns, and gambling
What Evolution 2.0 is all about and why Perry is offering up a 5 million dollar prize related to this work

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