FLOW with Arman Assadi

Is the World Collapsing? How to Create Financial Security, Sanity, & Peace of Mind in an Unpredictable World Jun 14, 2022

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How to Take Feedback Without Getting Defensive May 18, 2022

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Is Humanity Going to “Make It”? A Critical Deep Dive on Utopia, Dystopia, and the Role of Optimism Mar 29, 2022

I hope this episode leave you feeling a bit more...hopeful.
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Joe Rogan: HERO or VILLAIN? The Rational Breakdown We All Desperately Need Feb 08, 2022

Would love to hear your thoughts on this topic and start a conversation. Tweet at me @armanassadi or DM on Instagram.
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Introducing the Alfalfa Podcast and More Jan 11, 2022

Happy 2022 — welcome to Episode 101!
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The Epidemic of Unhappiness Dec 22, 2021

Episode 100!
This topic has been on my mind lately. Let's dive into this solo episode and have a nice little chat...
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Navigating NFT’s with the “Rule of 3” & Advice for Entrepreneurs | Live Q&A on Twitter Spaces Dec 07, 2021

I recently did a live interview and Q&A on Twitter Spaces with the Metapreneurs community and it was absolutely fantastic.
The first bit is an interview with the co-founder of the community, and then we dive into a Q&A with the live audience which I loved. Some very important and deep questions were covered — enjoy.
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Greg McKeown | A Deep Conversation on Essentialism, Mastery, and the Pursuit of Greatness Nov 19, 2021

Greetings! I believe this is one of my most insightful, important, and inspiring episodes to date. Greg McKeown is the mega New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless.
In this conversation we dive into the depths of why so many of us suffer from distraction, overwork, burnout, and the tiny habits and mindset shifts that separate the masters from the rest.
You have likely read one of his books or seen/heard him on The Tim Ferriss Show, NPR, Talks at Google, or one of the many major media outlets that have featured him and his work.
After listening, please Tweet at me and Greg and let us know your thoughts.
Also, if you enjoyed, please share this episode.
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Jonathan Fields | Why You MUST Find Fulfilling Work That Makes You Come ALIVE Nov 15, 2021

My guest today is the wise, kind, and incredibly insightful Jonathan Fields.
Jonathan and I had a very thoughtful and inspiring conversation around what it takes to truly find the work that makes you come alive — and most importantly — why you must.
Jonathan is best known as the Good Life Guy. He is an entrepreneur, the author of SPARKED, and host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Good Life Project.
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Creating a Self-Directed Life of Freedom and Fulfillment | Guest Episode Nov 09, 2021

Greetings!
I have an awesome conversation to share with you today — big shoutout to the guys at Grimerica for the interview. I love how different the two hosts are, as they each brought very different questions and perspectives to the conversation.
In this episode, you'll earn about my approach to understanding the Self, my background with personality type and my Elements Assessment, the book writing journey (so far), how I approach work and play, and much more. Enjoy!
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Mike Michalowicz on Creating Marketing That Can’t Be Ignored and How to Guarantee You Stand Out Nov 02, 2021

Standing out and getting any attention for your product, service, or self has become harder than ever. Prolific small business author Mike Michalowicz is back to discuss how we and our companies can get different and create unique marketing that can't be ignored. Some awesome gems and stories packed in a shorter episode for you in this one, enjoy.

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New World New Money (Crypto & More) | My Path to Creating Wealth and Freedom in the New World Oct 27, 2021

Greetings! Special episode for you today, I've been doing more interviews lately (where I'm on the other side and get to play guest instead of host) and my most recent one with the New Money Gang was absolutely awesome.
I had a really good deep dive with these guys on all things crypto, consulting, e-commerce and more.
I find having a conversation and being asked certain questions really puts me in a great position to share my experience and insights, so I'm excited to share this episode with you. Enjoy!
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Heather Monahan | How to Create the Confidence You Need to Overcome Your Villains Oct 05, 2021

Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite.

In this episode, Heather and I dive deep into overcoming adversity, the importance of letting go of expectations, how to handle the villains in your life, and much more.

In Episode 93, you will learn:
00:00 Overcoming adversity
04:23 Good Competition vs Toxic Competition — How to Handle It
14:47 The shift from corporate America to entrepreneur
19:34 Overcome your villains
26:24 What gets Heather in the Zone
29:30 Letting go of the outcome
40:19 Closing thoughts

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Tipsy Talk | Enter the Cryptoverse: The Latest on Crypto, NFT’s, and Regulation Sep 28, 2021

It's been almost 10 months since the last one but the Tipsy Talk boys (myself, @StephenCesaro, @crypto_cfa, and @NUrbani) are back for a deep dive on all things crypto, NFT's, DeFi, and more.

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Mo Bunnell | How to Win More Clients and Influence People to Make Bigger Deals With You Sep 21, 2021

Mo Bunnell is THE business development expert. He helps complex organizations grow by creating a growth-oriented culture. He is also the author of The Snowball System, the host of the video podcast Real Relationships, Real Revenue, and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG).

In this episode, Mo and I dive deep into all things business development, how to sell (the RIGHT way), the importance of letting go of expectations, and much more.

Also, don’t forget to leave a review of the FLOW podcast about the #1 thing you got out of this episode. I will pick one winner to receive a free copy of Mo’s book, The Snowball System, along with a free invitation to Mo’s Grow Big training program (a $4060 value) and a personal call with Mo to talk about how to get ready for the training.

In Episode 91, you will learn:
00:00 Arman & Mo talk about the process of writing and marketing a book
05:24 Mo’s high-level vision of business development and sales
10:50 The framework of sales: The 4 fundamental steps of selling
21:12 Mo’s experience as a business development expert
23:56 Why you need to divorce the outcome
32:03 How to create demand
38:39 The best way to close and discuss price
48:38 Meet face to face or zoom?
52:40 Mo talks about his programs on a cooperate and individual level

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What Most People Get Completely Wrong About Finding a Mentor (and How to Finally Get Your Dream One) Sep 14, 2021

This episode is a special one. The question I get most frequently is, “how do I find the right mentor?”….

So let’s dive into it and discuss what people get wrong and how to finally get one the right way.

Also, I have pre-launched my own mentoring program called the Solopreneur Academy! If you want early access, send me a DM and I’ll send you the secret link.

In episode 90, you will learn:
00:00 Intro
02:03 Choosing a Mentor
10:48 How to get someone to be your mentor the right way
16:22 How to work with your mentor
23:30 How to be mentored by Arman

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Recession Proof Graduate: How to Get The Job You Want by Doing Free Work
Solopreneur Academy

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Nir Eyal | How to Beat Distraction and Take Control of Your Life Sep 07, 2021

How different would your life be if you were “indistractable”?

Nir Eyal wrote the book on how tech companies get people Hooked. After years of teaching at Stanford, Eyal now reveals the Achilles’ heel of distraction in his new book, Indistractable. In Indistractable, Eyal shatters the conventional narrative that the problem is our gadgets. Rather, Eyal shows why distraction is a symptom of much deeper dysfunction.

This episode is highly actionable and Nir provides amazing examples of how you can implement his methods into your life. We dive deep into how we can escape distraction, beat the urge to scroll, refresh and reply, and do more of the things we want to do.
In Episode 89, you will learn:
00:00 Intro
03:31 Distraction vs Traction
11:59 How to get to the root of distraction
15:59 Master your internal triggers
20:22 Can you really run out of willpower?
26:23 Nir’s fascination with behavior
32:54 How to balance your time with time-boxing
54:04 Nir’s personal system of using a to-do list
55:24 The first step to becoming indistractable
58:12 Are you a Reactor or a Reflector
1:03:34 What is next for Nir
1:04:54 How to get in touch with Nir
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Martin Moore | Why Most Leadership Advice Is Bullsh*t | From $18 Million to $441 Million EBITDA Aug 31, 2021

Martin G Moore is pursuing his true purpose; to improve the quality of leaders all over the world. He is best known as the CEO who turned around CS Energy, he led his team to implement a sustainable culture change, driving EBITDA from $18m to $441m, a compound annual growth rate of 125%.
In this episode, we dive deep into a variety of business topics with Marty: cutting through the noise of fluffy leadership, how to make a real impact as a leader, providing a no-nonsense look at the skills that an exceptional leader must possess, and so much more.
In Episode 88, you will learn:
00:00 Introducing Martin G. Moore — how he took a company’s EBITDA from $18 mil to $441 million in 5 years!
04:56 How Leaders should teach and think
09:05 How to handle conflict comfortably
14:27 Breaking down the disconnection in fluffy leadership
22:55 The good and the bad side of family culture in leadership
27:22 Why Marty switched direction: from CEO to making a real impact by redefining leadership
32:32 The vision of No BS Leadership
37:39 How to properly prioritize your time and drive results
40:58 How to make tough decisions as a Leader
52:26 Who is Marty’s favorite leader
55:57 Likeability factor
59:56 Marty’s favorite books on leadership
01:05:01 What every leader should focus on
01:08:07 Closing thoughts

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My #1 BIGGEST Mistake in Business | Avoid This At All Costs Aug 24, 2021

I have made many mistakes when it comes to business. Today, I share with you the BIGGEST mistake I have made in hopes that you will learn something from this and stay true to yourself.
In this episode, I breakdown my biggest mistake, how to overcome it, and what to do when you face a situation like this.

In episode 87, you will learn:
00:00 Intro
00:45 My BIGGEST mistake
01:59 How to ignore the external pressures
04:55 Be Grateful and ALWAYS express the truth
6:29 What starts to happen when you acknowledge your intuition
9:21 Closing thoughts

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Abe Shreve | The Art of Asking Questions: How Choosing Difficultly Can Lead To a Journey of Mastery Aug 17, 2021

Abe Shreve is the CEO of Business MAPS Coaching and Training. He developed a powerful model for coaching and training that supports entrepreneurs who are following their passion to the front line of modern business. It’s his passion to bring together spirited business owners with the very best coaches so they can finally achieve predictable profitability, and design a business that supports their goals.

In this episode, we dive deeper into a variety of topics with Abe Shreve: What inspired him to embark on his journey of mastery, how he chose difficult in his life, how we can apply this in our life, and so much more!

In Episode 86, you will learn:

00:00 Introducing Abe Shreve
02:27 Abe’s definition of Mastery and how he pursues it
14:29 Arman’s definition of Mastery
19:36 Abe’s journey of choosing difficult and why it’s important to choose difficult things and the meaning behind it all
44:03 Why do we focus on what we can’t do?
59:47 Stay in journey mode - look for the good things in life
1:12:08 inspiring closing thoughts from Abe and Arman
1:17:00 How to get in touch with Abe

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Can Fact-Checkers Be Trusted? An Analysis on Truth and Censorship Aug 10, 2021

As you may know, I am obsessed with exploring truth — its meaning and the objective possibility of it.
Today, one of the culture wars that affects us all is the debate on facts and censorship. How do we determine what the media and people say is true? Should fact-checkers exist? If so, can we trust them to be unbiased? And who should this responsibility be on anyway?
In this episode, I break all of this down, explain why it has become politized, explore the potential dangers of fact-checkers, and the responsibility we as individuals have going forward.
In episode 85, you will learn:
00:00 Fact vs Truth: Everything is politicized
01:57 What are facts and what are they based on
04:39 Who is responsible for the truth — are fact-checkers dangerous?
09:49 Who is responsible for censoring
11:25 Who is responsible for the truth
14:45 The victim mentality of society — “learned helplessness”
15:33 Important closing thoughts
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Let's Talk MONEY: Financially Free & Living Life By Design | Arman Assadi on the Lifestyle Investing Podcast with Justin Donald Aug 03, 2021

This week I have a special episode for you on MONEY, and the tables are turning so I'll be in the interview seat. In this episode, I am being interviewed by Justin Donald on The Lifestyle Investor podcast. I asked Justin if I could share this episode with you as I feel the content is super valuable to the flow journey.

Today, we dive deeper into the investing philosophies that have allowed me to create financial freedom and live a life by design.
In this episode, you will learn:

Why so many entrepreneurs get trapped by trying to optimize investments, businesses, and hustle.
How to avoid becoming insanely depressed during the journey of making money.
Why changing your mindset changes everything.
Why it’s so easy to get wrapped up in events like meme stocks.
The value of asking yourself why you shouldn’t invest in something.

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Dr. Jeffrey Rediger | Harvard Physician, Psychiatrist, and Theologian on How the Incurable Beat Their Illness and Heal Themselves Without Miracles Jul 27, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Rediger, MD, MDiv, is a physician, bestselling author, and popular speaker. He is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Medical Director of McLean SE Adult Psychiatry and Community Affairs at McLean Hospital. A licensed physician and board-certified psychiatrist, he also has a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.

His best-selling book, Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life, uncovers his research with remarkable individuals who have recovered from incurable illnesses.

In this episode, we dive deeper into a variety of topics with Dr. Jeff Rediger: What inspired him to embark on this journey, miraculous healing, how we can apply this in our life, and much more.

In Episode 83, you will learn:
00:00 Intro
01:51 Dr. Jeff Rediger’s Journey
8:03 How to Appropriately View Life - Pursuing Objective Truth
16:20 The Pursuit of Life
18:23 The Idea of Miraculous Healing - How can we pull this into our lives
41:02 How to Become the CEO of Your Body
1:08:03 The Early Stages of the Internet Era
1:20:15 Closing Thoughts

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Francis Pedraza | The Renaissance Man Returns: The Limits of Thought Jul 20, 2021

Francis Pedraza is the founder of Invisible, an extremely innovative technology startup that provides “work-sharing” as a service, blending outsourcing and automation, so your company or team can efficiently run any business process.
My first episode with Francis (episode 25) was one of my personal favorites and I learned an incredible amount.

I will warn you, in this episode, we go even deeper down the rabbit hole into some very complex, esoteric topics, which many of you will absolutely love. We break down two spectrums of reality, where we might be going as a society, the purpose of life, and much more.

In Episode 82, you will learn:

00:00 Breaking down the war of realities
06:20 Francis’s technological, political, and economic analysis
17:32 Francis’s social, philosophical, and spiritual analysis
27:57 Realism vs Romanticism — where do you land? Is it worth it?
49:22 Is the story of the American civilizational collapse already written?
1:00:59 Does the purpose of life mean anything?
1:15:44 Closing thoughts: What is Invisible and where it’s going next

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Famed Neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on Using Whole Brain Living to Find Peace Jul 06, 2021

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life.
She is a dynamic teacher and public speaker who loves educating all age groups, academic levels, as well as corporations about the beauty of our human brain and its ability to recover from trauma.
In this episode, we dive deeper into a variety of topics with Dr. Jill, such as lucid dreaming, breaking down the right and left side of the brain, her 90-second rule, her 4 characters of the brain huddle, and so much more!

In Episode 80, you will learn:

00:00 - Why we are wired to experience euphoria and be in the present moment
09:49 - Practical ways to quiet the cells and think outside the box
17:07 - The evolution of humanity — Dr. Jill’s WHY
21:03 - Redirecting your emotions in 90 seconds
23:42 - Rebalancing your brain using the brain huddle
35:30 - How to develop an awe and thirst for life
41:49 - The collision of generations — Finding balance as a society
46:50 - Healing the root of the problem…your trauma
51:01 - The secret to unlimited energy
1:03:22 - Dr. Jill’s relationship with death — the gift she was meant to give back
1:09:31 - Does Dr. Jill believe in God?

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Success — The Biggest Lie Ever Sold Jun 29, 2021

I believe this is my most important solo episode yet, and I invite you to listen and absorb the full message here.
Success. Success is something we all think about and hope to attain in life. It's also something that I in particular have been grappling with for the last few years, especially as I have become more "successful" by conventional definitions.
Where I have landed is this — I believe that most of what we know and believe about success is a lie. A very dangerous and destructive one.
And I believe that if we don't understand this truth and shift our mindset and behavior about it today, we will live a life of suffering until our final days.
In this episode, I break it all down.

In episode 79, you will learn:
00:00 The definition of success
01:56 Finding and creating your North Star
03:25 What happens after you achieve your goals
08:45 The biggest LIE ever sold
12:41 How can we stop living the lie and create joy today
14:48 The secret behind it all
17:11 Finding peace with the process

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Rohit Bhargava on How to Spot Non Obvious Mega Trends Jun 22, 2021

Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to help the world be more open-minded by teaching anyone how to be a non-obvious thinker. He is an innovation and marketing expert, skilled facilitator, and keynote speaker. He is the founder of both the Non-Obvious Company and Ideapress Publishing, as well as the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of seven books.
In this episode, we cover how Rohit escaped being pigeonholed and got to where he is today, non-obvious trends, his books, and so much more!

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How to Get Focused, Eliminate Distractions, and Find Your Flow Jun 15, 2021

Flow follows FOCUS.

In this episode, I dive deep into an area that many people commonly struggle with and want to improve on — and that is focus.
I cover:
- Why getting focused is so difficult
- Why we should want more flow
- What research shows around focus
- Methods I’ve tried over the years
- The latest method I’m now experimenting with
- How to eliminate your distractions
- Why sacred space and deep work matters
- Using personality type to customize your focus and flow
- How to consistently get there and achieve more
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David Moldawer | The Oracle of Book Publishing on Writing and the Creative Process Jun 08, 2021

David Moldawer is an independent writer and editor. He has spent more than a decade in book publishing acquiring and editing bestselling books for Penguin, St. Martin’s Press, McGraw-Hill, and Amazon Publishing New York.

David helped me with my book proposal and I was able to land a deal with BenBella! In this episode, we talk about David’s true passion for reading and writing, how he pivoted in his career to find his niche, and what flow is for him.

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Triggered? Here's What It Means and What to Do About It Jun 03, 2021

😤TRIGGERED?! 😤

Being "triggered" has become a pop culture buzzword over the last few years, but it's actually a very important topic.
In this episode, I break down what it really means to be triggered in psychological terms, how to recognize it, understand what got you there, and what to do about it.
I also end the episode with a big truth that I think you'll find very interesting and inspiring. Enjoy!

Resources/Links:
Episode 68. Managing Anger in Your Relationships
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ONE Year Anniversary: What’s Next? May 25, 2021

FLOW with Arman Assadi has been LIVE for one full year now — wow. I’m grateful and honored, thank you for spending time with me.

Reflecting back on my journey over the past year with this podcast, I decided to document my journey on a macro level. I dive deep into my existing businesses, my latest venture, and what I have been doing in-between.

I have a simple ask: I would love your input on what direction FLOW with Arman Assadi should take. I have been thinking about this a lot and it’s time to get some feedback from you on the direction of the show’s evolution.

Option 1: Documenting my journey of finding flow and fulfillment and uncovering the same with fascinating people and interviews.

Option 2: Tactical - each episode/interview is planned out to provide you with value nuggets and things you can implement into your life right now. Specifically, on business, online business, startups, psychology, fulfillment, money, investing, all the things I’m most passionate about.

Option 3: Keep doing what I’m doing - a wide range of topics/people where the show itself is an exercise in finding flow.

Let me know what option you like best! Just send me a 1,2, or 3!
Here’s how to get in touch with me 👇

Slide into my DM’s on Instagram - @armanassadi

Text me - 1 (619) 825-2595
Send me an email - aa@armanassadi.com

Resources/Links:
Rocket Fuel
Project Evo
My Private Email Newsletter
Steno Waitlist Survey
Episode 51 - Justin Donald
Episode 68 - Managing Anger in Your Relationships
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
Follow Me on IG
Work with Me

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How to Make $1000 per Hour May 11, 2021

$1000 an hour, sounds nice right?

I absolutely believe and know it’s possible, so for this episode, I sit down to reverse engineer my process for how I got there and break it down into 7 steps. I will say, I actually don’t think focusing on getting your hourly rate as high as possible is the optimal path to financial success. I share my perspective on this, as well as other ways to be successful.

Resources/Links:

5 Best Online Businesses to Start Today
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
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The Weird but Effective Way to Deal With Haters Online May 04, 2021

I got DESTROYED by the internet last week.

I even got my first death threat (Because I expressed my admiration for Elon Musk).

The internet can clearly be an absolutely disgusting place. Social media and anonymity/pseudonymity seem to enable people to reveal their true nature.

But don’t worry I am 0% affected by this. It obviously shocked me to see it but clearly, this is a depressed cynical nihilistic person who’s completely lost. To truly do good in the world you have to be aware of the monsters that are out there, including the ones inside yourself, otherwise, you’re just living in a bliss bubble.

This is a very challenging time for all humanity. What we lack more than anything is an education in critical thinking. We seem to be desperately trying to find our place in this digital age. Everyone has grabbed hold of a ‘Truth’ and they think "I have found the answer and everyone else is a sheep/idiot". We’ve lost the ability to reason, think, analyze, discuss. I’ve asked many people questions about where their beliefs come from and the reaction is often the same: a) attack mine because they can’t explain theirs or b) ignore.

The digital age, censorship, social media, anonymity, truth. This results in violent behavior and isolationist thinking that further separates us. The cynical side of me is worried. But the optimist believes that this is a messy and required phase and this too shall pass. Hopefully 🙏

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Scribe Media CEO on Book Publishing, Diversity, & Leadership | JeVon "JT" McCormick Apr 27, 2021

JeVon "JT" McCormick is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books.
I truly cannot think of a better person to speak to about book publishing. As someone who is working on their first book and has been involved in this space for many years, I came to this conversation with a lot of questions and I'm very excited to share this episode with you.
JeVon was born the son of a black pimp father and a white orphan mother. Today, he’s the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.
In this episode, we start off by discussing self-publishing vs traditional publishing. We also dive into JeVon’s past and how he has reclaimed his name.

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Kevin Kelly on Utopia, Crypto & Blockchain, Vanishing Asia, & 1000 True Fans Apr 20, 2021

The one and only Kevin Kelly is back! Kevin is a futurist, New York Times bestselling author, co-founder and Senior Maverick at Wired magazine, and much more. He was dubbed by Tim Ferriss as the "real-life Most Interesting Man In The World".
In this episode, we discuss Kevin's 40-year project, Vanishing Asia, crypto and blockchain, his hopes and fears for our future, and how his theory of 1000 True Fans continues to prove true.
In episode 70, you will learn 🧠:

00:00 Intro
00:40 Kevin Kelly’s Kickstarter campaign on his new book
06:28 How to acquire 1000 true fans
11:25 How Kevin stays in communication with his fans
15:21 Kevin’s balance between internal time with himself and external time with others
19:00 Why now is the time to be a maker
24:08 Kevin’s perspective on Protopia, Utopia, & Dystopia
32:32 Kevin’s thought on cryptocurrency
40:31 What is objective truth? Are we getting 1% better?
49:30 Kevin’s pioneer way of thinking and tech-centric view of the world
53:12 Kevin’s top favorite countries
55:56 Closing thoughts

Resources/Links:

Check out my first interview with Kevin Kelly! Episode 48. Kevin Kelly on God, The Future, and A.I.
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Les Hewitt | NYT Bestseller Transitions to Social Impact and Philanthropy Apr 13, 2021

In this episode I catch up with one of my mentors, Les Hewitt, NYT #1 bestselling author of The Power of Focus. Les has spent the last few years completely shifting directions and working on new social impact projects. We dive deep into why he made the shift and the impact it will make on future generations.
In episode 69, you will learn 🧠:
00:00 Intro
01:34 What Les is putting his focus and energy into now
10:56 Les explains the life-changing impact of personal development in young adults
15:47 Les talks about his family
19:10 Les talks about his book and the 5 fundamentals
25:13 The bridge between sports and personal development
31:42 How Les feel in love with soccer and the passion around it
38:59 Why Les gives back and the spiritual connection behind it
44:13 How Les developed gratitude and how he is able to see the beauty
47:21 Les reads a Poem he wrote, “Life a puzzle”
49:43 How to support and get in touch with Les
51:50 The for-benefit business movement
Resources/Links:

Les Hewitt
The Power of Focus
Jim Rohn
Zig Ziglar
Tom Peters
Brian Tracy
Soccer Without Boundaries
Tony Robbins
Contact Les - 📱403-295-1115 📧Les.h@thepoweroffocus.ca

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How to Manage Your Emotions in a Relationship the Healthy Way (According to Therapists) Apr 06, 2021

Is it ever justified to be truly angry? If so, how long should you stay angry? How should you react to anger? How can you help yourself or your partner when they’re in this state? In this episode, I break down the answers to these questions and I also dive into how anger affects your body and your mind.

In episode 68, you will learn 🧠:

00:00 Intro
00:23 The different types of anger
01:10 What type of anger is not justified? And how long should you stay angry?
05:37 The key to anger
07:24 The patterns of a relationship and the solutions to overcome them
9:06 Stan Tatkin’s approach to self-regulation of anger in a relationship and the dangers of it
14:00 Why you should become aware of your anger and let it move through you
19:33 The parenting of snapping out of a complex
21:55 Should you let your anger go

Resources/Links:
Eckhart Tolle
Stan Tatkin
A New Earth
The Untethered Soul
Tony Robbins
The 90-second Rule

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Mike Michalowicz | The Most Prolific Small Business Author of the Century Mar 30, 2021

The book, Profit Firstby Mike Michalowicz is my #1 most gifted and recommended business book. It literally saved my life and business. So, needless to say, I am a big admirer of Mike and I have been looking forward to this interview for a long time.

In episode 67, you will learn 🧠:

00:00 Arman shares how Mike’s book, Profit First, saved his life
1:26 What is Mike’s most memorable/meaningful story
6:55 Entrepreneurship, time freedom, and profitability
12:00 Mike talks about his new book, Get Different, and the best way to market
18:05 Mike’s thoughts on the different paths of book publishing
27:22 Closing thoughts - what brings Mike joy?

Resources/Links:
Mike Michalowicz
Dan Martell
Profit First
Clockwork
The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
The Pumpkin Plan
Preorder - Get Different

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Should You Traditionally Publish Your Book? Mar 23, 2021

Should you traditionally publish your book? Is traditional publishing dead? What are the pros and cons and how does self-publishing compare? Let's dive into it all. I have been on the book publishing journey for over five years now and have worked with many NYT bestselling authors who've done both traditional and self-publishing, so let's break it all down.
In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Intro
02:00 Is traditional publishing dead?
05:02 Who is traditional book publishing for?
07:10 Do you qualify?
12:21 The pros and cons of traditional book publishing
20:20 How do you get a traditional deal?
26:08 The pros and cons of self-publishing
32:36 Overview

Resources/Links:

📚 Folio literary agency
📖 Scribe
☎️ SuperPhone
📘 Author 101 book
🤩 Cover of Foundr magazine
📗 How to Sell a Million Copies of Your Book
▶️ David Goggins case study
🧑‍💻 Work with me
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5 Hacks to Become an Effective Public Speaker Mar 02, 2021

Falling in love with reading and writing is a conscious effort that you have to make every day. Arman shows the ropes of it by sharing some hacks on how to read effectively and how to transfer that into your writing and later into your speaking. Today’s episode is packed with how-tos of effective speaking, by emphasizing the importance of reading and writing. You’ll also find how to transfer these skills into your argument.

Show notes:

(0:24) Intro: Arman opens the episode with a life-hack on how to become a better public speaker for today’s topic.
(2:14) What’s the answer to becoming a better public speaker? Why and how to approach it?
(3:11) Arman shares how he became an effective speaker.
(4:11) How to fall in love with writing?
(4:34) Arman gives out a few hacks on how to read effectively and reflect it in writing.
- (4:34) Hack 1 - To notice the words you’re reading
- (5:11) Hack 2 - Notice how people structure their sentences and understand different levels of punctuation.
- (6:38) Hack 3 - Write proper full sentences
- (6:57) Hack 4 - Use the new words you learned in your writing
- (7:15) Hack 5 - learn how to craft an argumentative essay and let it translate to your speaking
(6:22) One of the causes of inefficient speaking.
(8:26) How to translate the skill of argumentative writing into your speaking?
(9:28) Layout a general direction you’re going in your argument by starting with a macro
(12:10) A formula to capture someone’s attention while teaching.
(12:50) Closing thoughts

Resources/Links:

Mention of The Wall Street Journal
Article on things to read in 9 minutes
For more reading suggestions see what Arman loves to read!
Flow with Arman Assadi - 43. Reading: An Analysis on the Power and Transformative Benefits
Mention of punctuations Hyphens and Dashes—The Long and the Short of It
Article on crafting arguments for effective public speaking
Subscribe to Arman Assadi’s YouTube channel
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How to Properly Evaluate Conspiracy Theories Feb 23, 2021

Conspiracy theories are nothing new. The question is: how should we process these pieces of information? Chances are, most of us will believe whatever satisfies our preconceived notions, whether true or not...

In this episode, you will learn:

Intro: Arman opens the podcast stating what today’s episode covers [00:00]
Some announcements [00:52]
The context of how Arman is going to discuss the topic of conspiracy theories [01:56]
On the documentary Zeitgeist: were they rational and logical, or extreme? [02:23]
Going back to the original purpose of this episode: the difficulty of staying objective when dealing with conspiracy theories [03:44]
Reaching out to Francis Pedraza for an explanation on conspiracy theories [04:50]
The framework in dealing with conspiracies according to Francis [05:47]
83 pages of Hunter Biden’s corruption and Francis’ thoughts [06:30]
Viewing conspiracy theories like a prosecutor [08:22}
The four stages of conspiracy [09:22]
Becoming empirical in the face of not being able to find a plausible explanation for conspiracy theories, even if the results can be scary [12:11]
Restating the purpose of this episode [14:54]
Closing message [16:04]

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Mark Goulston | World Famous Psychiatrist on Depression, Suicide, & the Power of Hope Feb 16, 2021

Dr. Mark Goulston is originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer. His expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations.
Mark is an influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators across the nation.

Show notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides a brief background on Mark, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode (0:00)
#Thankful 2021. What are you grateful for today? (2:03)
What connection looks like with your family, it’s not just about doing chores together (6:54)
Suicide prevention: How to know when your kid is not doing okay and how to get through to kids who say they are fine (11:02)
How to use Surgical Empathy to aid suicidal people or those in dark places (13:11)
How Mark's book “Why Cope When You Can Heal” can help health care workers win the war against PTSD (19:21)
The pros and cons of using psychedelics or MDMAs to heal from PTSD (25:19)
Dr. Goulston’s powerful style of helping people heal from PTSD without using any external treatment aid (28:34)
The degrees of trauma and why healing differs in various individuals (36:15)
The two graphics and two responses of looking back on our trauma (39:46)
How to support someone who is having suicidal thoughts so they feel safe to tell you how they really feel (44:35)
One of the most powerful experience Mark has ever had with a suicidal person (1:01:08)
Inspiring closing thoughts (1:09:07)

Resources/Links:

Mention of Mark Goulston
Mark’s Podcast
Mention of Chooselife
Teen mental health webinar
Why Cope When You Can Heal?
Rocky 3 beach scene
Chris Kolenda on My Wakeup Call
How You Became You
Surgical empathy to help suicidal people
Matthew Liberman on Saying the Words on How You Feel
TedX with Mark Goulston on The Most Important Conversation to Have with Your Kids

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Drew Morisey on BLM, Finding the Center, and Crushing YouTube Feb 09, 2021

I first met Drew Morisey through Clubhouse. We randomly found ourselves talking politics and I immediately noticed and respected how balanced and nuanced his views were. Since then I’ve really enjoyed connecting with Drew and believe he has some very valuable insights to share, so I’m excited to share this episode with you.
Drew is a viral content creator. His first company set out to innovate a new niche on YouTube (rap education) and succeeded. His second major venture introduced entertainment to the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. He is currently spearheading a social media/video team whose credits include Vice News, Kendrick Lamar, Black Eyed Peas, and many more.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Drew, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode (0:00)
What influenced Drew’s choice to become a Manchester City Football Club fan (2:26)
Leadership in transition: thoughts on the new America (9:38)
Is Biden’s plan to ‘unite’ America a good or bad idea? (15:21)
What sparked Drew’s interest in socio-economic affairs (16:10)
The American PTSD culture about guns, their security, and those in power (21:27)
On Biden’s tenure: will things get better, will it get worse or is it going to be the same old? (23:15)
Spontaneous tech censorship and why the government may need to step in to protect rights (27:54)
Culture curling: what did BLM do right and did the government handle it currently? (40:20)
The impact of having smart discuss with people who do not attach emotions to controversial issues (52:43)
The idea of becoming a watcher of your thoughts instead of silencing them (55:55)
Drew shares some tips on the 80/20 of starting a YouTube channel today (57:24)
How to work with the YouTube algorithm (1:02:02)
The Do’s and Don’ts of starting your YouTube channel (1:03:34)
Final thoughts (1:07:44)

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Tipsy Talk | Part 2: Ian Blair on Aliens, Skydiving, Psychedelics & Money Feb 02, 2021

So...this Tipsy Talk was a bit different this time. It was cannabis-infused and I had an amazing time with my good friend Ian Blair.
Ian Blair is an entrepreneur, extreme sports junkie, adventurer, and car enthusiast. As CEO of BuildFire, he has grown the company to over 10 million users and developed more than 10,000 apps worldwide for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses.

Show notes:

How Ian approaches skydiving (0:13)
Should you adhere to the dictates of society or your intuition? (10:04)
Why it’s necessary to self-reflect on the things that define you (16:31)
About functional fitness and how it can improve both your physical and mental well-being (17:17)
Some of the little things that keep Ian positive and happy (21:42)
Using affirmations to positively empower and change your identity (23:59)
Changing the myopic mindset that reinforces success is difficult to attain (29:23)
Subjective truth; why things are better during COVID vs pre-COVID (31:55)
Is there really such a thing as not being racist? (35:57)
The importance of processing the notion of death early and why you shouldn’t be afraid of it (39:29)
What is God and how can psychedelics help with understanding (44:31)
Inspiring closing thoughts (54:16)

Resources/Links:

FLOW on Ep. 1 - The Flow Manifesto
Arman’s Trainer – Physical Culturist Kyle Boggeman
Regular Exercise is Vital to Success
Why Identity Matters
Maxwell Maltz’s Psycho Cybernetics
Tony Robbins –The 3 Pillars of Success
The Patriots Winning Philosophy
The Power of Belief
Subjective & Objective Truth
What Does It All Mean?
Everyday Ways to Fight Racism
Why We Should Talk About Death
Michael Newton – Journey of Souls

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Tipsy Talk | Part 1: Ian Blair on Aliens, Skydiving, Psychedelics & Money Jan 26, 2021

So...this Tipsy Talk was a bit different this time. It was cannabis-infused and I had an amazing time with my good friend Ian Blair.
Ian Blair is an entrepreneur, extreme sports junkie, adventurer, and car enthusiast. As CEO of BuildFire, he has grown the company to over 10 million users and developed more than 10,000 apps worldwide for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses.

Show notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides a brief background on Ian, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode
Aliens: Will the Coronavirus Bill really prompt the release of the unclassified information on UFOs? [3:13]
A glimpse at the other side of life with psychedelics [5:34]
What is the consciousness or awareness level of the aliens? [12:31]
The importance of Psychedelics as a meditative device [21:27]
Are these technology advanced aliens showing up intentionally? [24:12]
The alien crash theory; why the aliens are being intentionally unintentional [30:12]
How politics is slowly becoming a reality show and a fear feeding machine for the masses [34:38]
The smartest way to generate wealth [37:01]
Do you think it or do you do it? [45:56]
Conspiracy fact VS conspiracy theory; is the government telling you the truth about? [51:22]

Resources/Links:

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Critical Thinking: Understanding Trump Censorship Jan 19, 2021

Over the past few weeks, there have been some very heated political tussles. From getting the election results to the refuting of the results, and now, Trump’s censorship. In this episode of I discuss whether Trump’s censorship was justifiable or the owners of these platforms are now warped? And if a privately-owned “public” company should be able to restrict freedom of speech?
Show notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides the topic of today’s episode [0:10]
The 5 major issues caused by the banning of Trump on social platforms [04:04]
Who has the right to make free speech expensive [05:31]
Was banning Trump the right step to take? [8:19]
What free speech law did Trump break to justify his banning? [13:41]
Three benefits of the government holding major corporations to constitutional free speech laws [17:41]
Some of the smart solutions that could have been applied to the Trump quandary [22:33]
Why the decisions taken by social platforms are intellectually inconsistent [27:02]

Resources/Links:

Social Media Platforms: Public Forum or Private Space?
What are Network Effects?
Mention of George Floyd
Mention of the Capitol Hill Riot
Twitter - Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump
These Online Platforms have banned Trump
Mention of Incitement Act
Mention of Section 230
How Signal Became the Most Popular App in the World Overnight
Parler website appears to be back online
Mention of 1st Amendment
The Social Dilemma Film
Poland’s Pushes Law to Limit Censorship
Capitalism and Free Market Two Sides of the Same Coin?
The Split Over Freedom of Speech
Is it time for a Digital Bill of Rights?

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Steve Little | The M&A Legend on How to Exit for Maximum Value Jan 12, 2021

When it comes to scaling businesses and exiting, whether it be for himself or his clients, Steve Little is an absolute legend.
Steve is the founder and managing director of Zero Limits Ventures. He is an acclaimed serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and mergers and acquisitions expert well known for generating accelerated value growth and extraordinarily high acquisition value multiples for his companies and clients.
He sold his first company at age 15 for nearly $250,000 and never looked back. Since then he has raised more than $2B in startup and growth funding for a multitude of businesses acquiring and successfully integrating 9 companies in less than 12 months.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Steve, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
How the pandemic has affected businesses. [06:34]
Mergers, acquisitions and funding. [07:40]
How to create the right product that’s going to generate the highest valuation and profits? [13:20]
Increasing transaction value. [20:37]
Taking a company to $100mil by being strategic. [23:02]
The #1 reason capital acquisitions fail. [28:48]
Shortening the acquisition rate. [45:20]
Steve shares the story of how he sold his first company for $250,000 when he was 15 and how that started his entrepreneurial journey. [47:40]
Understanding the importance of having a value driver. [50:01]
Cultivating patience and learning how to use the waiting game to your advantage. [54:21]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:03:27]

Resources/links:

Learn more about Steve Little
Mention of Zero Limit Ventures
Mention of Glamnetic
Mention of Snapchat
Mention of Randomhouse

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Tipsy Talk | New President, Bitcoin, and China Jan 05, 2021

Tipsy Talk is back!
I think this is the best one yet, and the first with four of us. The great Nick Urbani and Eric Johanson are back from ep #17, and this time we also have the brilliant Stephen Cesaro from ep #32.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage for Tipsy Talk, how it started and introduces the special guests who are joining today’s special episode. [00:11]
Bitcoin and betting on the election. [02:20]
The possibility of a Civil War type conflict. [04:29]
What if Trump chose to exit in a dignified way? [10:56]
Racism and free speech. [15:08]
Shifting from one political party to another. [23:07]
Is it smart to provide free healthcare and forgive student loans? [27:47]
America’s culture and values. [44:37]
The relationship between China and the US [49:46]
Was it a mistake for us to have opened trade with China? [01:02:00]
Why the US should get behind Libra, Facebook’s version of a stable coin [1:10:37]
The kind of threat China poses to the economy [1:19:43]
What does a protopian civilization look like on a collective and individualistic level? [01:28:59]
Debate on paper currency and digital currency [01:40:03]
Ethereum. [01:50:20]
What if you could own the data that links digital currency to the real world? [01:52:20]
The downside volatility of Bitcoin [1:58:22]
The world is shifting. [02:01:55]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [02:08:28]

Resources/Links:

Mention of Eric Weinstein
Mention of Jason Silva
Mention of John Perkins
Mention of Kevin Kelly
Mention of Nate Silver
Mention of Ray Dalio
Mention of Thomas Hall
Mention of Chainlink
Mention of Ethereum

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2020: What the Hell Happened...and What Do We Do Now? Dec 29, 2020

One of my absolute favorite things each year is my end of year Annual Review and Planning process. I like to take a good 3-5 days to just sit, reflect, and appreciate the highs and lows of the year. I sit in gratitude and pick out my lessons learned. And then I start setting an intentional plan for the next one.

Needless to say, this was obviously a very different year. A glitch in the Matrix type of year, if you will. And I sense that things will not be getting easier or going back to normal. I have been thinking and deconstructing all of this and what is happening at an individual and collective level a lot this year, so I decided to bring it all together in one episode.

This might be my most important episode yet. It is the compilation of a wide variety of topics I have been exploring these past few years. And it goes without saying, my approach to the current issues we face socially, politically, economically, and even spiritually is not like those you will hear on the news or from your favorite influencer.

It is important to look at this all as objectively and rationally as we possibly can because I believe this journey has just begun in many ways and you and I have key roles to play.

We need to learn how to think critically and correctly—fast.

So have a listen/watch, absorb it all, and let me know what you think. I wish you a beautiful New Year and much peace and prosperity in 2021.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and lays out what he will be covering [00:11]
Why this is the craziest time to be alive [4:30]
The uncertainty of the economy and the burden of survival [13:29]
The war of ideologies and discussing what truth really is [19:16]
Why we may need a new system to evolve [25:35]
The definition of progress and evolution [31:30]

Resources/links:

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Mention of a quote by Terence McKenna
Mention of The History of Dubai
Mention of The Social Dilemma
Mention of Russell Brand
Mention of The Hunger Games in 2020

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John Sherwin | Truth, Science & Hydration with the Co-founder of Hydrant Dec 22, 2020

Talking to a science and biology expert from Oxford and successful entrepreneur about the pursuit of Truth was exhilarating and pretty much defines what this show is all about! :)
John Sherwin is the co-founder of Hydrant, a pioneering ecommerce brand committed to helping people maximize their daily hydration (about 75% of Americans are spending their days dehydrated).
Hydrant announced in May that it raised $5.7 million from investors in a Series A round, bringing its total funding to $8.8 million.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on John, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:11]
Arman talks about the power of great marketing and why it matters. [4:56]
John talks about the challenges of being in the industry he’s in. [06:17]
Is it possible to innovate in a saturated market? [07:07]
Is truth subjective or absolute? [08:13]
The mental model behind scientific thinking and the importance of staying open to new information. [10:56]
How uncertainty can be the stable ground that leads to advances made in science. [17:26]
Learning to be aware of our cognitive biases. [24:40]
What are the benefits of being fully optimized when it comes to hydration intake? [28:47]
Most people don’t realize what it feels like to be properly hydrated. [30:33]
What it means to put function first. [44:29]
Creating a feedback loop and finding a way to educate the market on the science of the formulation behind Hydrant. [45:34]
Arman asks John about what keeps him up at night in relation to the business he’s running and what that’s like. [52:10]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:00:33]

Resources/links:

Learn more about John Sherwin
Mention of Hydrant
Mention of Cochrane Report

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Is Happiness a Choice? Unpacking a Profound Question Dec 15, 2020

Part of my journey in life is to learn, experiment, and share the ideas of what I’ve uncovered.
Happiness is a topic that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately.
First of all, let's define it. What is happiness?
And once we agree on that, how do we attain it?
Resources/links:

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Mention of Carl Jung

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Justin Donald | Becoming Rich & Free with Lifestyle Cash Flow Investing Dec 08, 2020

Justin Donald is the master of Lifestyle Investing. The moment I was introduced to Justin, I knew he was the real deal and became fascinated by his ideas and honest approach to creating true freedom.
Justin has mastered a unique methodology for low-risk, repeatable, cash flow investing, and has recently made it his mission to teach others how to do the same.
Justin’s "10 Commandments" of investing are revealed in inspiring detail in his upcoming book The Lifestyle Investor where he shares the secrets that empowered him to multiply his net worth to over eight figures in less than two years—before doubling it just two years later.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Justin, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:15]
Arman and Justin talk about traveling, lifestyle investing, and the autonomy of time freedom. [05:13]
Creating leverage in our lives in order to maximize the feeling of personal fulfillment and to take care of those we love. [09:09]
Being chained to your business and the danger of becoming a slave to it. [10:49]
On hedonic adaptation. [14:56]
Passive income and low-risk investing. [16:59]
Recognizing good deals and what to look out for when making positive ROI investment decisions. [21:19]
Risk-management and diversifying your portfolio. [25:01]
Preferred returns and waterfalls. [33:03]
What’s your favorite kind of deal to invest in? [38:32]
Profiting in a way that’s non-taxable. [40:48]
Arman asks Justin about his North Star. [43:26]
Skepticism in this industry. [54:54]
Getting started and making a decision to get in the game. [57:16]
Equity investing and speculative investments. [01:01:10]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:07:13]

Resources/links:

Learn more about Justin Donald
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Mention of Bubbly Belle
Mention of Tesla
Mention of Justin Donald’s 10 Commandments
Mention of Tiger 21 Investment Group
Mention of Grant Cardone
Mention of The Lifestyle Investor Podcast

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A Milestone | The Journey of Flow and Mastery Dec 01, 2020

We’ve reached a milestone—episode 50!
In this special solo episode I go over the journey so far, how this podcast has evolved, where it’s going, and how my thoughts on mastery and fulfillment in your life and career has changed recently.
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A Debate on Cancel Culture, Race, Politics, & the Workplace with Ketan Anjaria Nov 24, 2020

We have a very different episode today. As you know, I am always making sure to expose myself to different perspectives. Today, I have a conversation and (mostly civil and friendly lol) debate with my friend Ketan Anjaria on cancel culture, politics, race, workplace diversity, and much more.
Ketan Anjaria is the Founder and CEO of HireClub, that he started as a Facebook group with his 25 friends as a way to hire great people. It has now grown to an engaging and supportive career community of more than 33,000 members and counting.
He has helped thousands of clients globally with delightful design, beautiful branding, and crisp code for mobile and web applications.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Ketan, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
Arman and Ketan get into an interesting discussion about the presidential election and the differing opinions they have. [04:47]
Is America great for me? [06:28]
Fascism. [12:37]
The danger of cognitive biases. [16:39]
Should abortion be legal? [18:05]
Equal opportunity and government welfare. [19:35]
The information war that’s happening right now. [22:27]
Freedom of speech and censorship. [24:14]
Racism and the police. [30:10]
Solving gun violence. [43:30]
Finding enemies in political discourse and disagreements. [52:51]
Can equality feel like oppression? [01:02:43]
Understanding the differences between people. [01:07:27]
Prejudice and assumptions. [01:15:57]
We get taught societally what’s okay and what isn’t. [01:23:10]
Awareness and the willingness to be aware. [01:25:13]
Self-care, taking care of your needs and the importance of resiliency in creating lasting success. [01:31:59]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:36:48]

Resources/links:

Learn more about Ketan Anjaria
Mention of HireClub
Mention of Cancel Culture
Mention of George Floyd
Mention of Sam Harris
Mention of The Democracy Index

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Kevin Kelly on God, The Future, and A.I. Nov 17, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen...the one and only, Kevin Kelly!
I have been waiting to do this interview for quite some time, and I am honored that Kevin made the time for me. This was an absolutely riveting, mind-expanding conversation.
Kevin Kelly is the Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His new book for Viking/Penguin is called The Inevitable, which is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He is a futurist and a remarkable human being. I must say I agree with Tim Ferriss's description — Kevin is truly the real-life Most Interesting Man In The World.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Kevin, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
Kevin and Arman get into a discussion about the origins of language. [04:27]
Self-awareness is self-mapping. [06:38]
Multiple dimensions of consciousness. [09:33]
What A.I. can teach us about cognition and vectors of intelligence. [11:28]
It’s impossible to optimize for everything. [12:26]
Cyborgs and the extension of self that technology provides. [17:25]
Creating a technological future that you actually want to live in. [25:45]
Technology seen as a cosmic force that’s compatible with life. [30:05]
Kevin talks about the possibility of a future where we are able to create beings who are conscious and self-aware. [35:38]
Arman asks Kevin about his perspective on the concept of soul, spirit and divinity. [42:15]
The Paradox of creation and a self-created God. [44:43]
Engineering robots to feel pain. [53:10]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [54:46]

Resources/links:

Learn more about Kevin Kelly
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Mention of The Silver Cord - Kevin Kelly
Mention of Technium blog
Mention of Weekly newsletter Recomendo
Mention of Vanishing Asia book in Instagram
Mention of Weekly podcast about the four favorite tools of remarkable people
Mention of Daily Cool Tools website
Mention of TRY video channel
Mention of SUM - David Eagleman

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Jonathan Ronzio | Building Trainual While Conquering Mountains Nov 10, 2020

As a professional adventurer, mountain athlete, storyteller, and entrepreneur, Jonathan Ronzio has been making the world his playground for over a decade building an 8-figure business while achieving a work-life balance in all areas of his life.
He is the co-founder & CMO of Trainual, an award-winning filmmaker, mountaineer, and the host of Stokecast Podcast.
He’s led expeditions on 6 continents, navigated teams through whiteouts over exposed terrain up some of the world’s tallest mountains, produced and directed documentaries, competed on season 1 of NBC’s Spartan Race, launched outdoor brand campaigns for global businesses, and works passionately with nonprofits and international animal rescues.
Whether through high-impact TED-style talks or longer-form storied narratives, Jonathan is able to connect with audiences on a unique level, translating his wildest experiences with people, places, climbs, cultures, businesses, and causes, into learning opportunities with actionable insights for each specific audience.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Jonathan, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
Arman and Jonathan talk about their shared love for adventure. [03:47]
Finding a different avenue for exploration during the lockdown brought about by the pandemic and dealing with the struggles around that. [05:49]
Going on an inward journey. [10:29]
Finding different ways to channel restlessness. [11:24]
Understanding how to pivot and adapt in today’s ever-changing landscape. [14:36]
Different ways to tap into meditative flow and cultivating a baseline of intentionality. [16:13]
Leading expeditions and being a pioneer. [21:43]
Jonathan shares how he was able to combine his passion for the outdoors with his experience in marketing. [24:26]
Showing up to life without attachment to how things happen. [32:04]
Having an obsession with consumer attention and leaning into the value prop of your positioning in an authentic way. [34:55]
Jonathan gets technical about his media buying strategy gameplan. [38:52]
Leveraging virtual events to build partnerships and key connections. [45:33]
How can you build your business to operate without you? [49:48]
Bringing ideas to life in a new avenue. [01:01:52]
Arman talks about the benefits of having multiple dimensions in your brand. [01:06:16]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:10:51]

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Tipsy Talk | Pre-Election Special: How Will This Play Out? Nov 02, 2020

The Tipsy Talk boys are back from episode 17 (Nick Urbani and Eric Johanson) for a pre-election special.
With the upcoming U.S. presidential election, I've had a lot on my mind, so I decided to let the spirits and thoughts flow with two of my favorite people in the world, who also happen to be incredibly brilliant and hilarious. Enjoy.

Bridget Levine | Managing Mental Health & Success as a Rockstar Entrepreneur Oct 28, 2020

I am honored to be great friends with Bridget Levine and share her amazing, courageous, and unique story with you.
Armed with a passion for fashion and a fiery love for dogs, Bridget Levine is the founder behind the renowned pet accessory brand, Frenchie, and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 finalist.
With just a $5,000 loan and a dream to bring functional and fashionable apparel to the French Bulldog market, she invented the first reversible harness specifically designed for Frenchies and small-to-medium-sized dogs.
What started as one design, has since expanded into more than 75 unique fashions and accessories resulting in a multi-million dollar business. Leveraging social media, she has managed to grow her Instagram account following to over 450,000+, with her @frenchie_bulldog business account now crossing 300K+ loyal followers and a strong community who eagerly follow and support her. You can also follow Bridget on Instagram here.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Bridget, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
How to authentically build a community in today’s age? [06:03]
Arman talks about the importance of integrity with the self and creating sustainable growth on social media. [10:15]
Following a self-directed life. [13:57]
The right to be sad and the judgment associated with that. [16:14]
Experiencing anxiety and dealing with negative emotions. [18:16]
Embracing your emotions even when they’re uncomfortable. [20:34]
Using movement to get in touch with yourself and learning to love all parts of you. [24:40]
Why did you start Frenchie? [31:20]
What are the main drivers that have contributed to helping to grow the brand? [38:48]
Burning your bridges. [43:47]
Shifting your mindset around failure and playing the long game. [45:06]
Social media strategies for businesses. [49:50]
Bridget talks about her new podcast The Bridge To The Dream. [58:38]
Learning how to love and trust yourself. [01:11:14]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:16:51]

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Lori Harder on Success & Mental Health: Grief, Anxiety & Achievement Oct 20, 2020

Lori Harder is a leading global expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. She has grown two multi-million dollar businesses as a successful entrepreneur and network marketing professional. Taking her passion for human potential, she created The Bliss Project, a women’s empowerment retreat, and the Bliss Habit online course that has thousands of women per year taking this breakthrough curriculum.
Throughout her career, Lori has regularly appeared on the covers of and published articles for Oxygen Magazine, STRONG Fitness Magazine, Health & Fitness Magazine and Prosper Magazine. She has also been featured on NBC, Fox, and TLC networks.
She is also an author and three-time fitness world champion, who offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. Through her books, unique coaching methods, and programs, she has helped countless people connect with their soul, transform their bodies, empower their minds, gain financial independence, and fall in love with themselves and their lives.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Lori, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
Entrepreneurs try to find the silver lining in everything. [04:11]
Breaking old ideas and beliefs. [06:47]
Arman and Lori get into a discussion about loss and grief. [08:58]
Sitting in the pain and feeling all the emotions instead of avoiding it. [11:24]
You can choose victimhood or you can choose a different meaning. [17:33]
Mental health and anxiety. [21:18]
Having big dreams and being an underdog. [30:52]
Connecting with people in an authentic way. [35:07]
How do we get indoctrinated to think a certain way and how do we actually change that mental programming? [38:41]
Lori talks about being addicted to achievement and what that was like. [43:43]
Stop being attached to the how and learn to trust a higher power beyond yourself [49:44]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [51:58]

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Reading: An Analysis on the Power and Transformative Benefits Oct 15, 2020

Many listeners have been requesting more solo episodes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this and hope you enjoy this analysis on the power, benefits, and methods for reading.
Quick correction: I said oenophile but meant bibliophile lol 😂.
Relevant favorite quote:
“What an astonishing thing a book is. It’s a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you’re inside the mind of another person, maybe somebody dead for thousands of years. Across the millennia, an author is speaking clearly and silently inside your head, directly to you. Writing is perhaps the greatest of human inventions, binding together people who never knew each other, citizens of distant epochs. Books break the shackles of time. A book is proof that humans are capable of working magic.”
- Carl Sagan
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage for today’s episode and how reading can massively impact your life. [00:13]
Why do some find the process of reading so challenging? [02:07]
The allure of being obsessed with books. [02:22]
What’s the point of reading? [03:23]
Arman shares how speaking allows him to deconstruct his thoughts and how podcasts can be a tool for deeper self-discovery. [06:54]
The dangers of speed reading. [09:08]
What the Renaissance era can teach us about making learning enjoyable. [10:10]
How to know if the book you’re reading is worth reading or if its success is just overly hyped marketing? [13:14]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [15:48]

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Mike Kamo | Dominating the Sport of Business & Building a $100M Company Oct 10, 2020

Mike Kamo is the co-founder and Global CEO of NP Brands. He's currently building a $100 million agency at NPdigital.com.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Mike, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
Arman and Mike talk about what it takes to build a thriving business in today’s world. [05:56]
Mike shares how he got into entrepreneurship and how meeting Neil Patel changed the trajectory of his life. [08:40]
Failing forward and playing the long game. [15:25]
What’s the value of money? [18:22]
What it takes to strategically grow and scale a business. [24:42]
Maximizing profitability as and delivering clients the results they’re looking for. [28:28]
Mike gives insider tips on how to start a successful agency and where to focus on. [30:01]
Arman talks about the lessons he learned building Project Evo. [38:59]
The importance of transparent communication. [40:23]
How do you view leadership? [41:25]
Creating a healthy business partnership and finding ways to complement each other. [49:48]
Reframing situations and seeing the opportunities in them. [58:02]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:00:32]

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Ari Meisel | The King of Less Doing and More Living Oct 07, 2020

Ari Meisel is the best-selling author of The Art of Less Doing and The Replaceable Founder. He is a self-described Overwhelmologist whose insights into personal and professional productivity have earned him the title, “The Guru’s Guru.”

You can find Ari on his Less Doing podcast, speaking on international stages, and for those who prefer the written word, Ari’s blog posts on Medium offer immediate and actionable advice for entrepreneurs seeking replaceability.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Ari, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:16]
What does it look like to be effective in your work? [01:03]
Ari shares his story of why he’s so passionate about “less is more”. [03:47]
Where lack of fulfillment as an entrepreneur comes from. [07:11]
Identity diffusion. [07:53]
The importance of finding a pro-bono cause to support to protect against self-sabotaging behavior. [10:24]
Release your attachment to trying to be unique. [15:04]
Protecting the entrepreneur’s team from the entrepreneur’s mind. [18:42]
What’s the difference between being efficient and being effective? [23:22]
What are the biggest blocks people have when letting go and implementing the “less is more” mindset? [27:20]
Machine learning and efficiency. [31:37]
Arman asks Ari about his systems, processes, and what his workflow looks like. [39:48]
Working during times when you’re at your best when possible. [49:33]
Inspiring closing thoughts and a rapid-fire Q&A segment. [55:01]

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Charlie Hoehn | Facing Your Shadow and the Free Work Revolution Sep 30, 2020

Charlie Hoehn has one hell of a resume. Currently, he is the head of Multimedia for Scribe Media. He is the author of three books, including Play It Away, which Tony Robbins called the “cure to your stress” and was Tim Ferriss’s first employee and Director of Special Projects. Together, they edited and launched The 4-Hour Body to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list and #1 Amazon Most Sold.

He has also worked with Seth Godin, Ramit Sethi, and Tucker Max.
To top it all off, he’s done four TEDx talks and his ideas on work-life integration have been featured in more than 50 media outlets.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Charlie, how they met and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
Arman and Charlie talk about fear. [04:19]
How do you define success when it comes to marriage? [17:07]
Becoming a parent. [17:29]
The shadow self and turning towards the parts of your inner world that you’ve resisted. [20:03]
Anxiety and depression. [22:29]
Resisting the expression of painful emotions. [25:46]
MDMA therapy, psilocybin research, trauma treatment and dealing with triggers in a healthy way. [30:20]
When you gamify facing the shadow. [37:39]
The danger of unconsciously projecting out pain from the wounded parts of you. [38:22]
Creating a deep sense of curiosity and excitement around things that scare you. [47:47]
Alchemizing your pain and turning it into your superpower. [48:10]
Controlling your emotional reaction. [50:01]
Arman talks about the story of meeting Lewis Howes and the mindset of leading with value. [57:14]
Charlie talks about bursting in like the Kool-Aid man through the wall when you’re going after opportunities you want. [01:02:10]
Doing free work can open up doors and build relationships that can change your life. [01:14:55]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:25:14]

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Joe Rogan Apology: This Makes Me Sad Sep 28, 2020

My thoughts on the Joe Rogan and Spotify situation, what this means for podcasting, and what it means for culture.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on today’s controversial topic about free speech. [00:09]
What happens when someone unintentionally spreads something labeled as misinformation? [02:49]
Podcasting as a platform to run things your way in a raw authentic way. [05:24]
Censorship on what you can and cannot say. [06:24]
Should the media be responsible for the facts they say and what they share? [07:09]
The “Joe Rogan Experience” and the battle he signed up for. [09:13]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [11:09]

Resources/links:

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Shally Zomorodi | Choosing Joy: Becoming an Icon, Modern Journalism & Persian Culture Sep 22, 2020

Fox 5 Morning News Anchor Shally Zomorodi has been waking up San Diego for more than a decade.
If you ask me, she is one of the most inspiring and positive people I've ever met. She is a shining light in the world of social media and has created a following of raving fans who follow and admire her every move.
Versed in international broadcasting as the reporter for Voice of America, and fluent in Farsi, Shally now brings her global skills, diversity, and Southland knowledge to FOX 5. Shally credits her success in broadcasting to pageants having won multiple titles, such as Mrs. California Globe, Miss Orange County Teen USA, and Miss Orange County USA. She left law school to pursue her dream to work in broadcasting and says she is working her dream job every day because of pageants.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Shally, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
Arman asks Shally about the driving force behind her authenticity. [05:25]
Embracing change and trusting that it will all work out. [07:55]
Choosing to show up for life. [09:18]
How being transparent and showing people your human side massively builds trust. [17:04]
Arman and Shally get into a discussion about being a parent. [20:40]
Where does having an innate insatiable thirst for life come from? [21:45]
Your physiology affects your mood. [25:12]
The meaning we give to things is one of the things we have control over. [29:46]
Journalism, opinionated stances, and fake news. [31:09]
The importance of having healthy conversations. [33:23]
Making room for nuance. [34:53]
Allowing the pendulum to swing in the opposite direction in order to create powerful shifts. [40:00]
Developing a curiosity for Persian culture and connecting to the Iranian community. [42:24]
Arman and Shally close out by speaking in Farsi (Persian). [53:40]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:07:25]

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The "Me Too" Phenomenon: Building Bridges Between Men and Women with Mona Green Sep 17, 2020

Working at the intersection of personal development, service as activism, and art, Mona Green is a life coach defined by her compelling desire to help others self-realize and become more intentional and joyful contributors to society.

As a certified Life Coach, ELI-MP, and Neuro-linguistic Programing practitioner she complements her coaching practice with an open mind, sharp intuition, a no BS attitude, and a contagious passion for personal development. From former Olympic athletes, Hollywood entertainers, and European royalty, Navajo Youth, and environmental activists in Latin America, she has worked with people from all walks of life.

She has spoken at the US House of Representatives, Harvard, and the US Department of State among others, and has been featured in publications, The Washington Post and Teen Vogue. And has also been recognized by the Obama Administration as a leading change-maker in the fight towards gender equality in 2016.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Mona, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:16]
Mona shares a little bit about herself, multicultural diversity, and what influenced her over the years. [05:36]
Can the language you’re speaking change your personality? [07:29]
French culture. [08:47]
Seeing reality through different constructs and how that expands you. [10:40]
How fear is being used as a common denominator to breed division and separation. [18:25]
The sexual culture in Brazil and how men and women relate. [20:01]
The “me too” phenomena. [26:13]
Understanding what it means to weaponize pain. [30:30]
Finding a way to bridge different viewpoints. [33:03]
Empathy in communication leads to increased clarity in the message. [35:30]
Creating a sense of safety in conversations. [35:47]
Why it’s important to understand the difference in how men and women behave when communicating their needs. [41:30]
What it means to embrace radical ownership and responsibility. [50:20]
Finding the middle way by experiencing different realities. [01:06:06]
Be willing to risk being offensive in the pursuit of truth. [01:08:12]
Mona talks about how she became a life coach. [01:14:43]
Integrating a sense of humor in relation to inner work. [01:19:34]
Find a human that feels good when up-leveling yourself. [01:24:14]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:25:25]

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Jonathan Cronstedt (JCron) | The Exceptional Executive: E-Learning & Leadership Sep 15, 2020

Jonathan Cronstedt, or JCron to those close to him, is a dangerously dedicated executive strategist. When he’s not driving outcomes for industry-leading brands or launching products online, he’s blessed enough to be married to Nicole, enjoys a freezer full of fabulous vodka, and a puppy named Stella.

A leader at the executive level in finance, digital marketing, SaaS/EdTech and direct sales, he is the current President of Kajabi and has worked extensively with Chet Holmes and the Tony Robbins Groups.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on JCron, how they met and the topic of today’s episode. [00:11]
JCron shares the funny story of why Neil Patel refers to Arman as “Batman”. [06:50]
Arman asks JCron about what it’s like to work with some of today’s heavy hitters and asks him about why he does what he does. [08:46]
JCron talks about the importance of building meaningful relationships and the challenges of hiring at the executive level. [10:21]
What was it like being mentored by Joe Polish? [21:49]
The master in the art of living. [23:54]
Starting over and advice for people who want to change industries. [27:33]
How do you gauge your level of fulfillment? [30:49]
Digital marketing allows for novelty, impact and transformation stories. [32:08]
JCron opens up about Kajabi. [35:30]
Seeing the hidden opportunities that Covid is bringing. [41:49]
Arman talks about e-learning and the first course he created. [44:11]
The doors that copywriting opened up. [45:55]
How do you create a unique value proposition and determine the price of digital products in today’s world? [51:53]
Different business models and finding one that works for you. [56:26]
How do you know when it’s time to transition to something else vs when to power through? [01:04:54]
Flow, fulfillment. and incrementally improving every single day. [01:08:54]
The accountability element and tracking KPIs. [01:10:02]
Being radically honest in the workplace and having difficult conversations early on. [01:12:06]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:15:35]

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Garrain Jones | From Homelessness & Prison to Peace & Prosperity Sep 11, 2020

Garrain Jones dealt with homelessness living out of his car and feeling like he was drowning in misery, as well as being sent to prison. Yet he found a way to turn his life around. His story is a perfect example of how you can go through so many difficult things in life, but that it doesn’t mean you’ll never find success. In a place of difficulty, he developed the strength to rescue himself.

The knowledge he gained while being shaped and molded sent him down the pathway to become a Transformation Coach. He is an advocate for living a healthy life, business coach, speaker, and author of the bestselling book “Change Your Mindset Change Your Life”

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Garrain, how they met and the topic of today’s episode. [00:11]
How to get out of the darkness and into the vision of your life? [03:43]
When your environment amplifies your life in a beneficial way. [07:08]
Relationship dynamics and identity. [14:01]
Losing one’s self trying to be what someone else wants you to be. [15:50]
Seeking growth in the arenas we want to evolve in. [21:09]
How did you go from living out of your car to making the life you did today your new reality? [22:17]
Approaching life from the perspective of a kindergartener. [26:17]
Garrain opens up about his breakdown in a parking lot, telling the universe what he wanted and him doing what he could to make it happen. [28:06]
Synchronicities and messages from the divine. [33:25]
Arman talks about changing mindsets and waking people up. [39:15]
The way people love is wired into them from childhood. [42:11]
Creating a ripple effect to change society from the inside out. [48:24]
Accepting nuances and having the willingness to meet someone at the point of pain. [51:59]
You can’t see the picture while you’re in the frame. [59:23]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:14:44]

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Thomas Miller | Mastering the Subconscious & Astrology as an Interpretive Framework Sep 08, 2020

Thomas Miller is a world-renowned astrologer who brings 50 years of combined education and broadcast media production and distribution to create life-changing, soul-guiding materials to help people all over the world live the very best life possible.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Thomas, their friendship, how they met and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
Thomas talks about his inherent determination to keep bouncing back and the recurring themes in his life. [06:56]
Choosing to look inwards instead of blaming the external world. [08:17]
Experiencing depression, terror and anxiety. [10:20]
Unpacking astrology and chart placement meanings. [13:53]
How the ability to look at one’s self from another person’s eyes leads to empathy. [15:53]
Being radically honest and transparent about where we currently are. [18:50]
Can we use astrology as a map to better navigate our lives? [21:08]
Spirituality, soul growth and the human experience. [21:28]
Detaching from physical reality. [23:50]
Changing our awareness. [24:18]
Levels of energy and what they correspond to. [24:33]
What you put out comes back to you magnified. [25:40]
The implication of the Covid virus and how it’s been affecting us. [28:37]
Losing loved ones to this pandemic. [32:40]
Finding balance between rationality and empathy. [35:34]
How do you begin moving energy in the right direction? [41:55]
What is astrology? [47:46]
Astrology is an ancient system that acts as a framework to make sense of reality. [48:03]
Understanding individual patterns and how to use them to our benefits. [49:31]
Humanity is going through a battle of values. [51:19]
Interesting planetary alignments that can give us insight into what we’re going through right now. [1:08:15]
The possibility of an age of spiritual renaissance. [01:14:33]
Compulsive desire vs resistance. [01:18:18]
What we resist energetically persists. [01:19:35]
Do aliens exist? [01:21:39]
News from the Pentagon that came out about non-Earth materials that have been gathered. [01:22:50]
Getting into the multiverse theory. [01:23:48]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:33:35]

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The Psychospiritual Transformative Benefits of Flow with Jackie Knechtel Sep 03, 2020

Jackie Knechtel is an executive coach, consultant, behavioral therapist, international speaker, and pioneer in the area of flow. She is the co-founder of the Flow Consciousness Institute which holds cutting edge training, retreats, leads workshops and delivers transformational experiences worldwide.

She is also the co-author of the forthcoming book Flow: The Art of Effortless Living and is actively shifting consciousness on a global scale through her speaking, coaching practice and by blending science and spirituality into practical tools for living an enlightened life.

Jackie has a background as an autism specialist with clients in NYC, Beverly Hills, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. She serves as an advisor for the Eve Branson Foundation, NomadX and AutismCodes and is currently working to revolutionize the therapy delivery model for special needs children and their caregivers.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Jackie, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
What is flow consciousness? [04:54]
Reprogramming the deepest levels of your being to allow you to live a life that feels limitless. [05:44]
Operating from pure potential where life conspires in your favor. [06:24]
The overlap between quantum physics, science, and spirituality. [08:28]
Change doesn’t have to be hard. [10:52]
Going into the BETDAR Framework. [10:58]
Relinquishing control and trusting the wisdom of life. [13:04]
Inner flow being the internal shifts that you make to radically transform your perception. [19:19]
Mapping the core unconscious and underlying beliefs that hold people back in ways they aren’t aware of. [19:36]
Epigenetics and trauma imprints. [21:12]
Understanding that everyone has a unique signature for when their intuition shows up. [25:59]
Heightening your senses, embodiment practices, and learning how to read subtle energy. [27:34]
Being radically present in everything. [33:44]
Jackie shares a crazy story about how she manifested meeting the president of production at Disney. [34:59]
Psychoanalysis in relation to flow. [37:37]
Becoming aware of the shadows in our psyche. [38:01]
External triggers and core wounds. [41:39]
Learning to respond rather than to react. [41:54]
Viewing reality as a feedback mechanism to deepen our healing experience. [43:44]
Embracing a mindful questioning process when it comes to changing our beliefs. [44:33]
What am I making this mean about me? [45:20]
Hijacking the confirmation bias mechanism of your brain in a way that benefits you. [46:08]
The area most people struggle with. [49:15]
Working through the different layers of pain and learning to appreciate the gifts they bring. [57:20]
Radical acceptance of life. [58:04]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:02:53]

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Stephen Cesaro | Cancel Culture, Black Lives Matter, Economics & Creativity Sep 01, 2020

If you ask me, Stephen Cesaro is a true polymath "alchemist" I'm proud to call a friend. He is a brilliant man with in-depth expertise across a wide array of topics, including politics, economics, tech, and human psychology. The perfect person to grab a glass of wine with and philosophize on just about anything. He is a seeker of truth and does not shy away from expressing that truth when necessary.

Stephen is a former trader (who also worked at Bridgewater Associates with the legendary Ray Dalio), turned professional poker player, turned internet entrepreneur. His company, Traffic Jam, builds ecommerce brands and manages millions in ad spend on platforms like Facebook and Google.

Shownotes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Stephen, their friendship and the topic of today’s episode. [00:11]
Arman describes Stephen as a "master alchemist". [03:47]
The cultural phenomena that we are currently experiencing. [05:33]
The importance of allowing nuance in conversations. [10:01]d
The concept of preference falsification and stronger opinions having to go underground because of the stigma of going against the cultural grain. [11:00]
Somatic overload in relation to Black Lives Matter. [14:04]
Communism and Soviet Russia. [17:04]
Twitter as a gateway to rabbit hole discussions. [21:36]
What if we could rewind time? [23:39]
Polarization and extremes when it comes to politics. [24:44]
Cancel culture in today’s world. [33:56]
Arman and Stephen get into a discussion about the constraints on free speech. [35:53]
What the repercussions of Iran’s revolution can teach us about approaching problems while keeping the big picture in mind. [47:31]
What is the current status of the US economy and are we headed in the right direction? [50:10]
Monetary systems and the credit bubble. [50:54]
Would the price of Bitcoin go up if the dollar collapses? [58:24]
Stephen shares the crazy story of how he became a professional poker. [01:12:16]
Stephen talks about what it was like working in for Ray Dalio. [01:17:50]
Applying poker strategies to business. [01:20:09]
Innate curiosity, dopamine, and brain chemicals. [01:28:42]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:37:31]

Stephen Cesaro:

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Creating Flow in Your Work: Critical Insights for Entrepreneurs Aug 27, 2020

Today we have a very special episode…
This is a 30-minute clip of me being interviewed on Intentional Growth (hosted by Ryan Tansom from episode 24). What I share in this clip contains some of my latest insights and is super important right now, so I asked him if I could publish it here.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this and hope you enjoy this listen.

Make sure to check out Ryan's podcast and here's the link to the full interview.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage for today’s special episode, what it’s about, and the story behind it. [00:16]
The problems entrepreneurs have with exits. [04:07]
Business as a medium for experiencing flow. [07:17]
Arman talks about what Hugh Jackman told his kids about finding activities that bring out the best in you. [08:45]
Self-awareness and measuring flow. [10:16]
Morning rituals. [10:45]
Supreme presence and staying true to your North Star. [11:30]
Understanding who you are gives you insight into how you work best. [12:42]
Different brain types. [13:21]
Being strategic about running your business. [18:38]
Working on the business vs in the business. [20:24]
Expensive hiring mistakes and how to avoid making them. [21:28]
The importance of self-correcting and recognizing when you’re off track. [23:30]
How do you become self-aware? [24:03]
Why is self-awareness important? [25:23]
Optimizing for happiness. [25:37]
Pattern recognition and learning how to identify your superpower. [27:27]
Learning about your unique zone of genius. [27:53]
What would you do if money were no object? [29:31]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [31:52]

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Yohanna Mannelqvist | From Burnout to Bliss: A Story of Transformation Aug 25, 2020

Raised in the idyllic Archipelago of Sweden, Yohanna Mannelqvist was born a driven career woman earning her first paycheck at the age of 14 and running her own business by the age of 17.

She moved to London to study fashion and eventually embraced the fast-paced metropolitan life as a corporate fashion executive with a glamorous lifestyle filled with travel, parties, promotions, and shopping—only to experience burnout and severe anxiety.

After years of trying to be perfect, she decided to leave her fashion career and embark on a journey across the globe alone. Through yoga, she began her healing and radically transformed her health in body, mind, and spirit.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Yohanna, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:13]
The story of living a seemingly glamorous life while experiencing emptiness underneath it all. [04:01]
What ultimately brought the burnout? [04:19]
Arman talks about being in Google and what pushed him to make the jump into being an entrepreneur. [10:48]
Arman and Yohanna talk about the importance of following their Northstar. [11:48]
Living out of alignment and the repercussions of that. [14:20]
Living in the future instead of the present moment. [17:05]
Yohanna touches on her eating disorder and the challenges she faced around that. [17:33]
Hitting multiple breaking moments and asking for help. [17:48]
An obsession with eating the right thing. [18:50]
What was your moment of awakening that started the process of metamorphosis? [20:37]
A story of searching for answers on King’s Road. [22:07]
Going from burnout to bliss. [22:54]
Yohanna talks about pivoting in her coaching business and going digital. [24:59]
How this pandemic is causing us to reevaluate our lives. [26:19]
Redefining the picture of success. [33:15]
What makes you happy? [33:34]
Living life according to your deepest values. [34:10]
Accelerating the art and science of happiness. [34:57]
Realizing that the perfect escape plan doesn’t exist. [36:19]
Yoga as a healing transformative practice. [38:43]
Saying No to an incredible fashion opportunity that people dream of. [40:08]
The ability to reframe suffering into a meaningful narrative. [41:24]
Tapping into flow and surrendering. [43:29]
Happiness is a choice. [44:26]
Spiritual practices, meditation, and morning journaling as a practice. [36:59]
Yoga as a way to connect to the Universe. [48:54]
Being intentional about self-realization. [49:34]
Learning how to use the body to challenge the mind. [50:34]
Integrating mindfulness into our lives and creating the space to return to ourselves. [54:43]
Practicing integrity and honoring our boundaries. [59:50]
What would you do if money weren’t an object? [01:02:43]
The universe will provide for you if you meet it halfway. [01:08:15]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:10:18]

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Brad Costanzo | The Ultimate Strategist Aug 20, 2020

Brad Costanzo is one of the most highly sought business consultants, a serial entrepreneur, and advisor to business owners, executives and a celebrity or two. He has been described as a "powerful catalyst who brings innovation, clarity and brilliance to business challenges."

He is the CEO of Costanzo Marketing Group, principle of Costanzo Capital and host of the award winning podcast "Bacon Wrapped Business" where he uncovers what's working now with some of the top business experts in the world.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Brad, their friendship and the topic of today’s episode. [00:13]
Arman and Brad talk about how they met. [07:33]
Arman shares the story of Brad being an ultimate strategist. [08:26]
Losing clients amidst Covid and the upside of that. [10:24]
Strategic thinking, ideation and pivoting in today’s economy. [11:24]
Are ideas worthless without execution? [12:16]
The ice pirate framework. [14:10]
Averaging out the pirate metrics with the ice metrics. [16:54]
Are you asking the correct question for the problem you’re facing? [17:42]
Allowing space for the ideation of thought. [22:07]
When a problem/outcome is defined incorrectly. [23:48]
The process Walt Disney used during the great depression while he was building out the company. [24:34]
Imagining the impossible to be possible. [27:48]
Organizing book notes and getting the most out of it. [38:17]
Arman talks about Richard Feynman in the context of metalearning. [38:46]
Trivium and classical education. [39:52]
Integrate insights better by teaching it. [41:30]
Effective execution. [42:06]
Predisposition towards strategy. [44:10]
Insatiable curiosity of things and how they work. [44:41]
Arman talks about work being a reflection of our personality. [45:06]
Brad talks about playing to his strengths and his desire to solve fun problems. [47:14]
What it’s like to be a strategic hitman. [48:10]
The ability to jump from project to project and the importance of starting your day in a way that makes you feel good. [50:34]
What are ways to stand out in a crowded market? [53:21]
Social proof and demonstrable results. [54:26]
Building goodwill in the marketplace. [55:18]
What makes Superman interesting? [58:35]
What Daniel Craig is missing as 007? [01:00:13]
Different ways to be interesting. [01:01:04]
The epiphanies that the 4-Hour Workweek book gave Brad and the power of epiphanies. [01:02:55]
Reframing problems and seeing the opportunities in them. [01:07:13]
Where is the podcast industry headed? [01:09:05]
How to get a return on investment in your podcast through access and influence. [01:12:20]
Using a podcast to open doors. [01:14:10]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:13:30]

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Founder of Forbes Council & YEC on Community as a Superpower in a New World | Scott Gerber Aug 18, 2020

Scott Gerber is CEO of The Community Company, an organization that builds and manages community-driven programs for media companies and global brands. He is the founder of YEC, an invitation-only organization for the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. He is also the founder of Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-only organizations for world-class executives.

Scott is the co-author of Superconnector and author of Never Get a “Real” Job. He is a sought-after speaker, regularly published thought leader, and a contributor to Adweek. He has been featured numerous times on television and podcasts, and his work has been honored by NASDAQ and the White House.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Scott, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]
How Scott gets into flow despite having a crazy schedule. [04:30]
Why the holistic life equation is as equally important as the money equation is. [05:32]
Kids and family give you great perspective on how to be a risk mitigator. [07:30]
Arman talks about the personal perspective shift that happened when he got married. [08:15]
Scott talks about marrying well. [09:20]
Parenting is different for everyone. [11:57]
Why delegating responsibilities is important when you’re in a leadership role. [10:37]
Looking at business through a wider lens allows you to create sustainable growth. [13:56]
Why do people join groups and why do we stay in them? [15:50]
Community is powerful. [16:10]
Humans are hardwired to be social. [16:36]
The network effect and knowledge sharing compound effect that happens in groups. [16:50]
Becoming a superconnector. [17:17]
Scott talks about how he and Ryan founded YEC. [18:04]
Arman shares the reason he joins groups. [23:00]
What does it mean to give my time in a community sense? [25:05]
The companies we build are a reflection of our personality. [29:18]
Venture capitalists are realizing how powerful communities are becoming. [30:55]
Becoming a more empathetic society and how COVID is affecting us. [32:53]
Finding opportunities in a volatile environment. [33:55]
You have to be an innovator when you’re an entrepreneur. [35:24]
Arman talks about his friend Daniel DiPiazza’s recent project that bridges fitness and sensuality in a way that disrupted the marketplace. [37:00]
Following the flow and energy of money. [37:26]
Scott talks about his new business venture - Simple Menu. [39:20]
Scott talks about the creator model. [44:56]
The dangers of being an achievement junkie. [56:49]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [58:08]

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Ashley Hann | True Authenticity, Cultivating Your Craft & Facing Darkness Aug 13, 2020

Ashley Hann is a branding and marketing strategist, coach, bestselling author, speaker and mission-driven entrepreneur.

She first entered the online space in 2012 as Marketing Director for an ABC Shark Tank company, where she was helped drive 500% company growth within the first year, landing it as the #1 Fastest Growing Private Company in San Diego.

She went on to found Omni Media Marketing in 2015, which later became known as Ashley Hann Branding & Consulting.
She is very passionate about personal growth and mindset through which she has led various presentations, coached leadership trainings and written a #1 bestselling book: Magnetic Confidence: Attract the Results, Relationships and Life You Want.
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Ashley, how they met and the topic of today’s episode. [00:11]
Living in San Diego. [02:50]
Ashley talks about repurposing content and what Gary Vaynerchuck drilled into her. [07:23]
Ashley talks about recreating herself, learning self-love and her journey of going through a series of metamorphosis. [11:10]
Growing a company from $2 million dollars in revenue to $6 million dollars by creating digital business systems. [13:14]
Becoming obsessed with efficiency. [16:21]
Arman touches on Project Evo and the importance of people knowing themselves. [17:37]
Making sense of chaos as a superpower. [20:29]
When work is a reflection of our personality and character. [24:26]
What is your why? [27:56]
The importance of speaking your truth and honoring your alignment. [32:52]
Change happens when the pain of remaining the same is more intense than the pain of change. [35:48]
Making the unconscious conscious and choosing to work through your shadows. [40:36]
Imposter and comparison syndrome. [45:35]
Being vulnerable and sharing your darkness. [46:40]
Being okay with being polarizing. [50:10]
Creating oneness and uniting different viewpoints in a way that's not inclusive. [56:21]
Different attachment styles and what they mean. [01:12:03]
The “bliss bubble” [01:05:58]
Can you get excited about discomfort? [01:09:37]
Ashley talks about her self-love journey, the nomadic lifestyle and what’s been going on in her life. [01:12:01]
How does a person find and choose a coach/mastermind groups that are aligned? [01:13:57]
Synchronicities and Carl Jung. [01:15:47]
What to do when experiencing deep resistance and how to break past that. [01:22:26]
Breaking rules and going past your comfort zone. [01:26:38]
The story behind “flexibility solves all problems.” [01:28:56]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:29:43]

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Mike Koenigs | Discovering Your Superpower Aug 11, 2020

Mike Koenigs has a passion for turning business owners into Transformational Business Celebrity Influencers. He’s helped over 55,000 clients get attention, multiply their revenue, amplify, create awareness, become a bestselling author, speaker, influencer & media masters who get & command attention.

He has interviewed, consulted & advised celebrity clients, billionaires & bestselling authors including Tony Robbins, Paula Abdul, Richard Dreyfuss, JJ Virgin, John Assaraf, Brian Tracy, XPrize founder Peter Diamandis, Jorge Cruise, Harvey Mackay, Darren Hardy and so many more. He's created over 1,800 bestselling authors worldwide.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Mike, today’s special in-person interview, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
Adapting to what’s been happening in the past three months. [09:11]
The acceleration of remote work and how it has been forcing businesses to evolve or die. [10:08]
Arman brings up how Tony Robbins was able to make things happen and the technological feat of pulling off his UPW Event. [12:34]
What are the upsides and downsides of virtual events? [16:19]
Making $9 million dollars in sales through Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula. [21:53]
Mike talks about why he decided to stop working with Hollywood. [23:10]
Turning the political system upside down and how important it is for governments to incorporate decency and empathy into how they do things. [27:18]
Having the capacity for nuance and the ability to hold multiple points of view. [31:43]
The relevance of telling your story in a video format. [37:20]
Entering the world of artificial intelligence, deep fakes, and where technology is headed. [39:20]
Mike opens up about depression, anxiety, and experiencing panic attacks in the middle of the night. [42:28]
Enlightenment, plant medicine, and fractals. [46:04]
More than ever humanity needs an upgraded operating system, a shared valued system, and effective storytelling mechanisms in place. [55:49]
Music and the storytelling experience it used to bring. [57:23]
Building new constructs and creating a compelling future. [58:49]
Helping more giants awaken and teaching nuance. [01:09:57]
Mike’s "Table of Eight" thought exercise. [01:10:30]
Arman asks Mike what was most impactful to him? [01:14:07]
Mike talks about facing his demons and working with weird guides. [01:15:00]
The ability to consciously choose what experiences mean. [01:20:!5]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:32:29]

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Francis Pedraza | The Renaissance Man: How to Find Truth Through Chaos Aug 06, 2020

Francis is the founder of Invisible, an extremely innovative technology startup that provides "worksharing" as a service, blending outsourcing and automation, so your company or team can efficiently run any business process.

Growing up in a family with immigrant roots instilled in him a profound appreciation for the freedom and opportunity we all have to make the most out of this great adventure called life!

Through studying history at Cornell and Oxford, and through his own reading in other disciplines, Francis became enamored with the pursuit of human potential, and the promise of emerging technologies in the 21st century to unlock that potential, ushering in a second, scaled Renaissance.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Francis, how they met and the topic of today’s episode. [00:14]
How sanity is a network effect and how tribalism works in today’s world. [04:23]
Arman and Francis discuss the book self-reliance. [6:25]
Alienated Majesty. [07:43]
The importance of unpacking your strong intuitive hits. [09:58]
The courage to have strong positions. [12:43]
What makes a tragic hero? [17:22]
Ethos vs Telos. [18:09]
When people stop being afraid of speaking up. [21:18]
Dunkirk and what conflict revealed through ultra-polarization. [23:47]
Arman and Francis talk about the movie Skyfall and how it relates to concealed conflict. [25:23]
The Road to Serfdom and fascism. [28:55]
Selfishness. [34:11]
Arman asks Francis if he has always been an alchemist of ideas. [36:56]
Should everyone become an entrepreneur? [39:40]
Taking the red pill and going into the jungle. [42:17]
Normal doesn’t work. [42:48]
What Francis is building in the tech space right now. [43:10]
What’s exciting about Invisible? [46:54]
Learning about revenue and profit margins from Henry Ford. [58:17]
Efficiency allows the pie to get bigger for everyone. [50:53]
Socialism. [52:18]
Francis talks about the expansive vision he has for Invisible as a service and as a company. [55:14]
Execution and implementation is expensive. [56:57]
Sequencing the corporate process genome. [58:57]
How to think Like Leonardo DaVinci. [01:00:44]
The relationship of the Wizard and the Wand. [01:00:57]
Steve Jobs’ original vision for the computer. [01:02:24]
Becoming a slave to technology. [01:03:35]
Nonconformity goes hand-in-hand with entrepreneurship. [01:05:07]
Arman expresses his appreciation for the way Francis lives his life and expresses himself. [01:07:11]
Cognitive dissonance and losing the power to say yes. [01:12:42]
Villains and the banality of evil. [01:13:34]
Objective vs subjective truth. [01:17:17]
Jordan Peterson’s Psychological Significance of the bible. [01:30:50]
The paradox of being a classicist and an iconoclast. [01:33:36]
Shadow and Light within all of us. [01:37:36]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:42:10

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Ryan Tansom | Creating an Intentional & Profitable Business Aug 04, 2020

Ryan Tansom, the podcast host of “Intentional Growth,” is a keynote speaker, investor, and the co-founder of Arkona and the GEXP Collaborative. After turning around his family’s business, Ryan helped to sell it along with his father for over 8-figures in 2014. During this exit process, he learned a ton after making mistakes that left millions of dollars on the table.

Since that experience, Ryan has taken what he’s learned and now helps other entrepreneurs to avoid these mistakes by guiding them to get clarity around what they want and control over how to get it.
Ryan is dedicated to helping the business community and has devoted much of his life, since his company’s sale, to figuring out ways to help owners understand the world of mergers and acquisitions.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Ryan, his company Arkona, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:12]
How Arman met Ryan. [01:49]
Ryan shares his story, what influenced him and the business he ended up creating. [5:33]
The interpersonal relationship of Partnership Dynamics. [8:43]
How an LLC should operate. [12:05]
Creative destruction when transitioning to the next level. [14:33]
What do you want from your business? [15:09]
Financial targets. [15:53]
Knowing the value of your company and Exit Options. [16:24]
Knowing how to increase that value. [21:40]
Knowing how to direct your team of advisors and learning about the intentional board vision board strategy. [23:33]
The glory of entrepreneurship, venture capital money and the appeal of the idea of the big money moonshot exit. [26:56]
Conscious capitalism and how reading it influenced Ryan. [29:18]
ESOP and the ownership transition plan route. [33:07]
Individual truth, allowing people to say the wrong thing and embracing differing viewpoints. [41:37]
Understanding the big picture and how it works. [45:24]
Growing up in a capitalist family. [46:01]
Fighting for equality of opportunity. [47:54]
Becoming more intentional with your business and achieving true freedom. [55:13]
Arman and Ryan get into a conversation about Conversations With God, getting wildly curious about books and self-inquiry. [56:06]
Ryan talks about love and the theory of relativity. [01:02:37]
Heaven and hell in this lifetime. [01:04:55]
What’s the worst thing you can ask a person who’s sold their company? [01:08:34]
Why are you doing what you’re doing? [01:12:11]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [01:13:30]

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John Assaraf | Remembering Who You Really Are, the Art of Surrender, & Financial Freedom Jul 30, 2020

John Assaraf has built 5 multimillion-dollar companies, written 2 New York Times bestselling books, and was featured as an expert in 8 movies including The Secret, which he helped launch into a worldwide phenomenon.

He is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a business growth expert, and one of the leading authorities on neuroscience.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on John, their friendship, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:15]
John talks about the changes triggered by COVID. [06:05]
The cognitive biases linked to what’s happening right now. [07:57]
The implications of selfishness. [09:24]
Arman and John get into a discussion about empathy and heightened awareness. [15:30]
The challenges of dealing with uncertainty for a brain that loves certainty and predictability. [24:28]
Surrendering, allowing, and accepting instead of resisting. [25:07]
Belief systems and how they drive our experiences. [27:35]
The nature of reality. [28:47]
John touches on quantum physics, the law of polarity, and altered consciousness. [29:45]
Getting curious about other people’s kaleidoscope of why people believe what they do. [31:50]
Arman talks about experiencing infinity. [35:10]
What a painting of a street scene in Paris taught John. [38:14]
Infinite connection and feeling into the sanctity of that. [30:33]
Love as a key to unlocking everything. [43:34]
Contrast as a master teacher. [44:56]
Evolve or become extinct. [47:10]
The perfection of everything as it is. [54:01]
Financial freedom — the inner game of money. [59:50]
The outer game of money and the five pillars. [01:05:00]
Inspiring closing thoughts. [1:18:01]

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Beating Cancer, Trail Running, & Zest for Life with Christina Vincent Jul 28, 2020

Trail runner, ultramarathoner & explorer, Christina Vincent can be found logging well over 100 miles a week where the pavement ends and the dirt path begins. It is her daily prayer in motion, an adventurous celebration for a life that was nearly taken too soon. At the age of 32, she was diagnosed with Psuedomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), a rare abdominopelvic cancer whose highly aggressive treatment included multiple organ removal and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Having survived the multi-year gauntlet of PMP with her spirit fully intact and then some, Christina recognizes the disease as her grandmaster sensei whose lessons have lead her to a life steeped in ritual, simplicity, and integrated embodiment. She has lived the experience of doing nearly everything right, and finding that still things can go wrong. The question then becomes, what will we make of our new situation? She challenges you to find the silver linings, even on your darkest of days. They are there. Get curious and just open your eyes. And if you do, be prepared, spontaneous bursts of joy and wonder await you...

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Christina, her fight with cancer, and who she is today. [00:20]
Reimagination of time as a result of the pandemic. [05:33]
Arman and Christina get into a discussion about gifts of the quarantine, finding the silver lining and being more intentional about relationships. [06:40]
The glorification of being busy. [09:52]
What’s happening on a collective/humanity level? [10:44]
How sharing ideas gives them a chance to be more real and a rising of consciousness. [12:44]
Christina talks about her healing process and her personal journey through cancer. [15:40]
Viewing cancer as a master teacher. [18:43]
Living deeply in the richness of your consciousness is a choice. [22:15]
Physically adapting to breathe differently and how Christina got wildly curious about her physical form. [24:48]
Mechanical failure from all the surgery done to her. [30:08]
Reframing pain. [34:12]
Impermanence and its dual aspect. [35:40]
Death. [36:27]
Trail running as a celebration of life. [43:00]
Taking a moment to recognize what lights us up. [46:50]
How to experience multi-sensory moments in one’s body. [48:23]
Christina opens up about her childhood and the beautiful insights she gained from her family. [53:20]
Living to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. [56:20]
Ascribing meaning to the world. [01:05:17]
Arman talks about failure and enjoying the present moment. [01:08:48]
Navigating through challenges. [01:10:10]
Being mindful of how you speak to yourself. [01:12:15]
Beautiful closing thoughts. [01:16:54]

Learn more about Christina Vincent
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Nathan Chan | CEO of Foundr: From Mediocrity to Mega Success Jul 23, 2020

With a passion for entrepreneurship and people, Nathan Chan created Foundr, a global media, and education company that produces magazines, and online courses for entrepreneurs.

Millions of people consume Foundr’s content every month, and their magazine covers have been blessed by the likes of Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Mark Cuban, Tim Ferriss, and even yours truly, Arman Assadi.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Nathan, their friendship, and Foundr. [00:28]
Being relentless about your mission in life and the possibilities that open up. [02:17]
From living in his parent’s basement to building an 8 figure + business. [05:02]
How Nathan’s Europe trip helped him ignite passion and purpose. [09:39]
Leaving Google. [12:58]
The feeling of being stretched to offer more of themselves to the world. [14:46]
True alignment that you can be dedicated to. [17:23]
Find and create something that’s a reflection of your personality and character. [20:56]
Struggling with school. [22:58]
Self-awareness and presence allow you to make better decisions. [25:34]
Trusting your intuition and your gut. [38:21]
Arman shares the story of creating his 7 Figure Copywriting course with Foundr. [40:00]
What would you do if you had to start over? [41:55]
Leveraging Instagram and working with micro-influencers as a powerful tool to create multimillion-dollar companies. [47:10]
Beautiful closing thoughts. [54:22]

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Bridget Freihart | The Psychology of Sex, Anxiety, and Flexibility Jul 21, 2020

Bridget Freihart is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on the role of relationships in sexual and reproductive health, with a specific emphasis on physiological attunement and covariation as a marker of sexual satisfaction. Relatedly, her work also centers on developing rigorous psychometric tools in the field of sexuality.

Bridget is also a therapist, and primarily provides couples therapy, sex therapy, and treatment for anxiety and stress-related disorders. In her free time, Bridget enjoys crafting elaborate cheese plates, singing and playing piano, and talking about the Rolling Stones.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Bridget and the psychology of sex. [00:15]
What has been your favorite thing about the first 6 months of this year? [4:43]
The ability to be okay with uncertainty. [5:24]
Exposure therapy and cultivating mindfulness. [7:16]
Dealing with fear and engaging with it. [11:54]
Avoidance strategies as coping mechanisms and how to overcome them. [20:31]
What does a healthy sexual relationship look like? [28:32]
Communication and intimacy. [32:34]
Reproductive health. [34:08]
Passion and purpose in entrepreneurship. [50:13]
Entrepreneurial work vs creative work. [55:33]
The dangers of dogmatic thinking. [01:04:40]
Arman shares a personal story about Burning Man and the insight he garnered from that experience. [01:05:17]
Psychological flexibility as a skill. [01:07:38]
The nefarious effects of social media. [01:12:10]
Being conscious of strategies we use to deal with things we don’t want to face. [01:13:00]
Beautiful closing thoughts. [1:15:25]

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Carl Jung on Psychoanalysis, Transgender Issues, and Identity in a New World with Beckett Hanan Jul 16, 2020

Beckett is a personality type expert with a focus on Carl Jung’s cognitive function theory. With 12+ years of study and independent research, he’s created assessments that have been taken by over half a million people, including Project EVO’s Brain Type Assessment™ and Elements Assessment™.

He’s currently studying to be a senior-level software engineer and is an LGBTQ+ community organizer. Though he has many interests, lately he’s spent his free time practicing with watercolors, playing Go, and building digital tools to support anti-racist work.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Beckett, Jungian Psychology and today’s rapid-fire episode. [00:29]
Choosing goodness through the chaos. [05:08]
What the game GO can teach us about AI Machine learning. [05:17]
The future of AI. [08:49]
Integrating intentional empathy into coding. [09:50]
Understanding other people in relationship to yourself. [15:50]
How does your brain work? [21:25]
Arman shares how quirks and abnormalities growing up often become our superpowers. [30:38]
Psychological types. [30:21]
Internally processing grief vs externally processing it. [38:49]
What Pantheons can teach us. [44:00]
The remarkability of our unconscious minds. [45:38]
Lucid dreaming. [46:15]
Dissociation as our brain’s method to protect us from trauma. [58:51]
Sitting and listening to people’s stories. [01:10:12]
Anxiety explained. [01:14:12]
Beautiful closing thoughts. [01:29:35]

Links:

Learn more about Beckett Hanan and Type In Mind
Mention of EVO Planner™
Mention of Alpha Go Documentary
Mention of www.codesmith.io
Carl Jung - Psychological Types
Carl Jung - Memories, Dreams, Interpretations

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Justin Levine | Finding Freedom: Going Deep on Philosophy, Entrepreneurship & Spirituality Jul 14, 2020

Justin Levine is a compassionate leader inspired to help people achieve success, freedom, and happiness. He co-founded Motiv31 Media Brands in 2016 comprised of two popular history sites, HistoryDaily.org and GroovyHistory.com.
Alongside his best friend, Justin has fully bootstrapped his company from $0 to over $10 million in yearly revenue. He oversees brand development, content creation, social media, and partnerships. The company continues to thrive and the brands have become some of the most dominant content sites in the world.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Justin, their friendship, and today’s special in-person episode. [00:24]
Justin chose to leave the life that was laid out for him to instead bootstrap a media company that now does over $10,000,000+ a year. [01:46
The crazy story of how Justin offered to work for Nick Urbani (episode 2) and where that led. [01:49]
Arman and Justin get into a discussion inspired by a passage from A Calendar Of Wisdom. [04:56]
Rituals as a transformation process. [10:15]
The philosophy of choice. [11:36]
Seeing others as the best version of themselves and the power that has. [15:26]
The importance of nourishing your inner world and finding ways to get closer to joy. [21:30]
What happens when you’re out of alignment and how to fix that. [31:33]
Committing value to people you aspire to be and how that opens doors. [34:54]
Facing the unknown head-on and reframing uncertainty in a way that’s empowering. [38:41]
Giving up control of the future and getting on the wave. [39:19]
Understanding the different brain types. [45:38]
The story behind GroovyHistory.com and the content arbitrage space. [49:28]
Walking into Armageddon. [56:01]
Wisdom from The Untethered Soul on dealing with emotional triggers. [01:07:23]
What would it be like to go to sleep and never wake up? [01:15:46]
Polarity and dichotomy of life. [01:16:22]
Passive income in real estate. [01:21:07]
Justin talks about self-awareness and challenging yourself. [01:39:26]
Beautiful closing thoughts. [01:43:22]

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Links:

Learn more about Justin Levine and Motiv31
Mention of episode 2 with Nick Urbani
Mention of A Calendar of Wisdom
Mention of GroovyHistory.com
Mention of Historydaily.org
Mention of Alan Watts
Michael Allan Singer - The Untethered Soul
Mark Manson - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

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Tipsy Talk | Investing, Freedom, & Politics Jul 09, 2020

Welcome to my first ever episode of Tipsy Talk! Today I'm sipping and chatting with Eric Johanson and Nick Urbani (episode 2).
Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage for Tipsy Talk, how it came about and the two special guests who are joining today’s special episode. [00:13]
Where the saying cheers originated from. [02:55]
Was there more free speech back in the day? [5:29]
Arman, Nick, and Eric get into a discussion about speaking your mind, what offends people, and being interested in the other side of the argument. [08:01]
Politics, issues, and differing viewpoints. [13:20]
Global affairs, foreign trade, and the role the US military force used for good. [20:32]
China rising as an economic power. [23:48]
What the path to an individualized self looks like to different cultures. [24:29]
Should business owners source from China despite the unfair treatment of factory workers or is there another way? [26:04]
On bringing jobs back to America. [33:56]
Technology displacing labor. [37:20]
Short-term solutions versus long-term ones. [39:53]
The goal of money to get a feeling isn’t the same for everyone. [54:49]
Risk, reward, and wealth accumulation depending on what you’re comfortable with. [59:29]
Are we on the verge of an economic crisis? [01:07:37]
Is it better to be liquid during this time? [01:19:15]
Different liquidation strategies when investing. [01:27:18]
The legalization of marijuana in the US and Arman shares a personal story of how we used to believe cannabis was a crime. [01:29:27]
Arman for the first time ever shares the story of his day in jail. [01:42:00]
Sitting in a cell across from a criminal that stabbed his brother. [01:42:56]
Seeing things from other people’s perspectives by putting yourself in their shoes. [01:44:33]
Detaching from hate and embracing differences. [01:45:37]
Bruce Lee and what he had to overcome. [01:53:39]
Should our government outlaw the police from using the chokehold? [01:56:33]
The difference between now and the past when it comes to the cataclysmic change that we’re seeing as a result of what’s happening globally. [02:01:49]
A thought experiment on the presidential election being promoted as a reality TV show and what that would look like. [02:11:13]
Embracing things within one’s control while also accepting what’s outside of your control. [02:16:01]
Comparing America to Scandinavia. [02:24:27]
Beautiful closing thoughts. [02:26:09]

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David Grega | Combat Veteran, Holistic Wellness Coach, & Winemaker Jul 07, 2020

David Grega is a combat veteran who’s served in the Iraq War, a renowned winemaker, and a holistic nutrition expert who embodies a healthy form of modern masculinity.

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on David and their friendship. [00:24]
David talks about discovery through learning, listening and meeting people. [06:40]
Metaphors breathe meaning into our existence. [10:12]
The importance of claiming your energy, space, thoughts in each moment [15:33]
The struggle that David went through with his chronic pain and health after getting out of the war in Iraq. [18:54]
Embracing imperfection through self-love and self-awareness. [24:24]
Activating the anabolic pathway. [30:51]
How to view mindful eating and nutrition as a philosophy instead of a diet. [31:15]
Looking at different amino acid profiles and how to increase your Lucein intake. [35:05]
The ethos of being in this world but not of it. [58:53]
Life and death. [1:00:11]
Balancing extremes and investigating both sides of the spectrum. [1:02:35]
Beautiful closing thoughts [1:23:40]

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Dmitriy Kozlov | The Master of Expression: Integrity, Influence, & Art Jul 02, 2020

Show Notes:

Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Dmitriy, Influex, and some context on today’s episode. [00:16]
The pragmatic value of integrity. [6:16]
Identifying Truth in the moment. [10:57]
Factoring in consequences and the ripple effect of honoring your truth. [16:09]
Dmitry shares how he first ventured down the rabbit hole of personal development. [18:43]
Arman and Dmitry talk about artistic self-expression. [21:24]
Your greatest influence and impact comes from your fullest expression. [25:08]
How expressing who you are can accelerate business growth. [28:47]
Art is one form of activating the flow state. [35:25]
Crushing it during the pandemic. [42:54]
Leading with your voice especially during these challenging times. [48:08]
Your personal brand and website is your new resume. [49:57]
Telling your story and the importance of ranking on Google. [51:06]
Relationship building. [57:27]
The story of how Dmitry met Yanik Silver and the doors that opened up. [58:16]
Getting mentored by people you want to get connected with. [59:41]
Meeting Richard Branson in Necker Island and what that taught Dmitry. [01:03:20]
Leading with genuine curiosity helps you beat Imposter’s Syndrome. [01:07:38]
Arman meeting Chris Guillebeau. [01:11:11]
Rituals and not being scared of a deep journaling process. [01:13:40]
Exploring self-honesty. [01:17:28]
Why am I here? [01:22:22]
Dmitry surprises and wraps up with a beautiful spoken-word piece. [01:26:50]

Resources:

Learn more about Dmitriy Kozlov
Check out Arman’s new personal brand site custom built by Influex
Dmitriy’s company Influex
Project EVO
Tim Ferriss - The 4 Hour Workweek
Chris Guillebeau - The Art Of Nonconformity
Chris Guillebeau - The $100 Startup
Dale Carnegie - How To Win Friends & Influence People
Save Darfur Movement
Is Art the antidote to death?
Lewis Howes - School of Greatness
Yanik Silver

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Adam Palmer | From Survival to $1 Million on Upwork Jun 30, 2020

Adam Palmer joins Arman to share how he went from the restaurant business and deep debt to freelancing on Upwork for $500 an hour. Arman and Adam both have a history of freelancing with Upwork and share their experience, insider tricks and success stories in this episode of FLOW with Arman Assadi.

Show Notes:

Adam explains how he ended up in Brussels during COVID-19. [0:10]
How Arman and Adam met, and began using Upwork. [3:00]
From restaurant owner to freelancer. [8:25]
Merging Elance and oDesk to create Upwork and all its possibilities. [14:34]
Adam explains how Upwork changed his life and helped him get out of debt. [25:05]
What is Adam’s hourly rate now? [28:20]
The freedom of getting rid of debt and ending the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. [31:07]
Would you do anything differently if you were starting today? [36:30]
Arman shares his process for bidding on Upwork jobs. [41:45]
What about this type of work ignites your passion [52:11]
Adam talks about what comes next [54:20]
Adam’s final thoughts. [1:00:38]

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Carter Thomas | Leaving It All Behind: Futures Trader Leaves Apps, Crypto, and YouTube Jun 25, 2020

Carter Thomas is a futures trader based in Austin, Texas. After leaving his job at a startup ten years ago to become a marketer and entrepreneur, Carter made a name for himself by building a mobile app business supplemented by Bluecloud, his app education business. He then moved into cryptocurrency trading and developed a platform and YouTube channel.
This quickly turned into a massive content brand, but eventually, and quite suddenly, Carter made the decision to leave it all behind and transition to futures trading.
Carter joins Arman for this episode of FLOW with Arman Assadi to discuss Carter’s career and its changes, the worlds of crypto and futures, and Carter’s thoughts on the economy and the future.

Show Notes:

Carter’s career as an entrepreneur and marketer
Carter built a brand in the app world and then transitioned to working in crypto. What happened?
Endless energy — exhausting yourself without feeling exhausted
What would Carter have done differently when he stopped making content?
On “orange juice futures” and Carter’s lightbulb moment
What does Carter experience and feel when doing futures trading?
How has Carter’s day changed as a result of his transition to futures trading
If there’s not a certain setup in place, why Carter won’t act
Money averages in futures trading
Arman asks Carter about the economy.
How does the current economic situation affect Carter’s work?
What is Carter excited about?
Does Carter ever look back and miss marketing or building companies?
Is Carter happy overall with his transition?
Carter’s last thoughts on life and fulfillment

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Gerard Adams | The Millennial Alchemist: From $50 Million Exit to Creating Conscious Leaders Jun 23, 2020

Gerard Adams has developed and sold several businesses; he is the co-founder of Elite Daily, which sold to Daily Mail for $50 million dollars. He has an active presence creating content as a podcaster and on social media (especially Instagram, but also Twitter), and is the entrepreneur behind Leaders Create Leaders. Known as the “Millennial Mentor,” Gerard is a conscious leadership coach, storyteller, and investor. He and Arman have worked, traveled, and even meditated together, and they spend this episode discussing such things as the selling of Elite Daily and the ways Gerard has learned to explore his inner world.

Show Notes:

Arman provides background information about Gerard. [0:22]
Gerard on leading with his heart. [6:00]
What is the state of the world right now? [8:37]
Why the current moment is an entrepreneur’s dream; it’s time to disrupt. [13:11]
How is Gerard adjusting his life and business [15:43]
The New Age media platform is us. [18:59]
Arman wonders what Gerard’s healing process was like. [21:06]
Gerard and Arman talk psychedelic microdosing. [24:49]
On Gerard’s favorite accomplishment or accolade [30:14]
Arman asks about Gerard’s thoughts and feelings surrounding the exit of Elite Daily. [35:37]
Why Gerard actually didn’t want to sell Elite Daily [40:25]
Gerard is working on his first book. [42:32]
Arman moves into the topic of flow and asks where Gerard is in his journey. [45:20]
The one word would Gerard use to describe how he is now [51:40]
The one thing Gerard would love listeners to learn and accept. [54:12]
Final words from G [57:34]

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Art as the Antidote to Death Jun 19, 2020

A very special and meaningful short piece I recently wrote...enjoy.
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The Miracle of Life Jun 18, 2020

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Michael Dash | From Addiction and Misery to Flow Jun 16, 2020

Michael G. Dash is an entrepreneur, best-selling author of Chasing The High, business coach, recovering addict, speaker and philanthropist.
He founded the F.A.T.E. series (From Addict to Entrepreneur) published on Thrive Global & Medium and MD Coaching and Mentoring where he works with entrepreneurs helping them double their revenues while focusing on clarity, consistency and connection allowing them to step into the true leader they were meant to be. He is the co-founder of the Activated Life, a social movement focused on inspiring a culture of positivity, authenticity, passion, empathy, and resilience while giving back to others.
Michael is an avid volunteer, fundraiser, and mentor, and is dedicated to bringing positive change to leaders of all kinds.
You can reach Michael via his website at www.michaelgdash.com where you can join his weekly newsletters and get the first two chapters of his best-selling book Chasing The High free. His audiobook can be found on Audible at: https://amzn.to/37wwOsO

Show Notes:

Arman introduces himself and Michael. [0:18]
Why text/SMS is the new email. [2:49]
Going from addiction to flow. [7:10]
What happens when you get out of alignment [14:36]
Michael’s “Alignment Assessment”. [17:38]
What happens when you relinquish control? [28:44]
The “what-ifs” syndrome. [43:49]
Self-recognition is the necessary, painful step. [46:46]
Michael shares what his biggest discovery was while finding his flow. [52:57]
What’s next for Michael? [1:00:10]

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Kristie Wood | The Psychology of Hell, Heaven, and Mental Health Jun 11, 2020

Kristie Wood is a Doctoral Student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on parent adult-child relationships in the context of aging, loss, and dementia. She received her Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley in Cognitive Neuroscience and Creative Writing. She is a published researcher and conducts therapy as a Pre-Doctoral Clinical Trainee. In her free time, Kristie likes to write, make art, and interview psychoanalysts about grief and loss.
Contact and learn more at: KristieWood.com
Show Notes:

Arman introduces listeners to Kristie and the episode ahead. [0:45]
How Arman and Kristie met, and their current book club connection [3:20]
A Carl Jung quote concerning heaven and hell serves as a launching pad for conversation — on the psychology of hell. [9:25]
How does Kristie define health and healthy mind? [19:03]
Arman dives into his own experience and addresses the “bubble of joy.” [22:05]
Jung on depression as a scary elderly woman at your door. Talk to her. [28:50]
Kristie talks about consciousness and navigation of injuries and pain. [35:59]
There may be a feeling of unworthiness when the caretaker voice is not external. [44:28]
What are heaven and hell? [47:25]
Pain can bring about different effects in people’s lives. [56:45]
Kristie defines a healthy mind space that integrates both good and evil. [1:02:10]
Arman and Kristie discuss the topic of suicide, their personal history with it, and Kristie’s first counselee. [1:10:17]
The purpose of life and embracing a full spectrum of emotion [1:19:11]
What does Kristie want to pioneer, focus on, and contribute? [1:22:01]
Arman shares a deeply personal tragedy and traumatic experience. [1:33:21]
How can we make sense of a mother’s pain? [1:39:12]
Kristie’s final thoughts on grief and meaning [1:45:45]

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Neil Patel | The Most Interesting (And Famous) Marketer in the World Jun 09, 2020

Neil Patel (@neilpatel) is a prominent entrepreneur in the world of digital marketing who has co-authored a New York Times Bestseller, led several businesses to become multi-million-dollar organizations and spent much of his recent energy growing his agency, Neil Patel Digital. Neil joins this episode of FLOW with Arman Assadi to discuss his career and its lessons, his views of what truly matters, his collaboration with Arman on past projects, and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Show Notes:

Here’s what you need to know about Neil Patel, and why Arman considers him the most interesting marketer in the world. [1:25]
What is the nature of Neil’s genius? [6:57]
Does Neil take specific jobs for their pay rate, or because of his passion for the work? [9:02]
Arman asks about Neil’s sense of curiosity. [10:16]
What is Neil’s experience of success like? What motivates him? [13:45]
Neil the family man. [15:59]
Neil gives an honest take on book-writing and working for ego. [18:23]
Arman asks about Neil Patel Digital. [25:47]
Neil and Arman reminisce about their past collaboration. [31:16]
What’s one thing Neil wishes his clients would do? [36:20]
Neil, risk taking, and investing. [39:36]
How does Neil make sense of the current COVID-19 situation? [44:35]
Arman asks Neil about deal making. [51:23]
What is Neil’s big focus right now? [54:45]

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Susan Barnes | The Evolution of Human Consciousness Jun 04, 2020

Susan Barnes (@likewatersheflows) is a global citizen facilitating the evolution of human consciousness through meditation & intuitive spiritual guidance. She joins this episode of FLOW with Arman Assadi to discuss her life, intuition, work and much more.

Show Notes:

Arman describes Susan’s view on life as a ‘magic carpet ride’ and she unpacks this, sharing how she views and lives her life. [9:30]
How is Susan able to surrender to what life might bring without being paralyzed by fear. [12:35]
What can truly understanding your own fear do to help stimulate growth and assist in realizing purpose [15:00]
Susan explains how the book The Eternal Validity of the Soul cracked [her] open.” [16:03]
Susan unpacks how listening to her true self and following her intuition was able to help her experience a new calmness in a personal struggle. [21:35]
Certainty is an illusion. [27:48]
What do Susan and Arman think about how the future and the continued growth of technology and rise of artificial intelligence can affect human evolution. [35:46]
What is Susan currently working on? [43:35]
How can we learn from the religious tradition of remembering. [50:36]
Susan explains how her upbringing has shaped her. [55:36]
The two discuss what they’re seeing around them in the current global pandemic. [1:14:00]
Susan shares her final thoughts with Arman [1:23:47]

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5 Best Online Businesses to Start Today Jun 02, 2020

In this episode of FLOW, host Arman Assadi shares the 5 online businesses that he believes hold the most significant opportunities and profit in 2020.

1. Freelancing: This world is more wide open than it's been before. It's an online business that has low overhead and a high possibility for profit. Everything from new entrepreneurs to big companies are freelancing work out creative and technical work. Pick a niche and double down on it.

2. Courses: The days of high level, high ticket courses are mostly over. You can turn your expertise into a digital course and have an asset that sells forever. Create free content, and expand on it with paid, low ticket, courses.
Your classes should lead to a subscription service that offers current live content. Give consistent value
3. E-Commerce/Amazon: Purchase products that are similar to what you want to make, decide what you like or don't like about them; use that as your prototype. Shopify is a great platform to start your business. On the other hand, you can use Amazon, but it isn't easy dealing with them.

4. SaaS: There is a ton of information on Software as a Service. There is an extremely high possibility for profit, but it does take a lot of money on the front end. Find an underserved market with a problem, and this begins your building process.

5. Content Creation: Blogging, vlogging, podcasts, these are all forms of content that can be small businesses. You're building a brand and marketing any other products and services.
Bonus: Arman also adds a short sixth bonus business that can be profitable in 2020.

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The Flow Manifesto May 21, 2020

In this premiere episode of FLOW, host Arman Assadi, a California native and successful entrepreneur with a storied professional background, realizes an 8-year dream as he begins his unique podcast project. He spends the episode setting the groundwork for what is to come; the podcast will include conversations with influencers and thought leaders, ultimately aiming to help listeners find flow, fulfillment, and the oft-elusive ideal of happiness. The podcast is driven by the same philosophy that has illuminated and now drives Arman’s own life: his “Flow Manifesto.”
The manifesto starts with a foundational premise: about 98% of humanity is coasting by, going through the motions, and living the life drawn up for them by the status quo. They don’t give much thought to what they want. Another nearly 2% are driven by external goals, which inevitably trap them in cycles of ups and downs based on circumstances. They do not find ultimate, lasting satisfaction, but wind up on the “achievement junkie rollercoaster.” The problem with this 2% approach, Arman says, isn’t the presence of goals, but the primacy given to the external aims. A point of massive personal clarity led Arman to turn this approach on its head.
Arman has recently found that your path to fulfillment (in other words, your state of flow) comes from an awareness of who you really are. The happiest people you know—the great masters, as it were, who comprise a fraction of a percentage of all people—know and demonstrate this. They are in tune with their inner world, are aware of their true nature, and are friends of the present moment. Only from this foundation do they start to adopt goals. Those who live in a state of flow are able to lose themselves and let their higher selves simply act, developing mastery and working consistently toward a purpose that will ideally help others.
In this podcast project, Arman is realizing his own purpose and living from a place of flow; he hopes the conversations to follow will help others do the same. To that end, he’s starting things off with a couple of giveaways:
1. To enter to win a free 30-minute consulting appointment with Arman, leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcast, and text Arman at 619-825-2595 to say you’ve done so.
2. To receive a free code for a $59 credit to edit an episode of your podcast by Arman's favorite podcast company, Resonate Recordings, text #resonate to the above number.
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Daniel DiPiazza | The "Black Beachbody", Psychedelics, and Uncovering Your Purpose May 21, 2020

Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and martial artist living in Venice, California.
The Millennial Overlord, as he’s affectionally referred to by his fans, is best known for his breakthrough book Rich20Something: Ditch Your Average Job, Start an Epic Business and Score the Life You Want. He’s been featured in outlets all over the world, including Entrepreneur, Inc., Fortune, Forbes, and even the cover of Foundr Magazine.
These days, he works full time leading Alpha Mentorship, where his team is on a mission to turn ambitious entrepreneurs into world-class CEOs through hands-on training and capital investment.
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Jenny Chang | Becoming America's #1 Event Planner, Conquering TikTok, and Navigating a Spiritual Life May 21, 2020

Jenny Chang is the event planning mogul the world of celebrations has been waiting for. Recognized as this country’s Top 50 Event Planners by PartySlate, and Top 10 in Los Angeles by Junebug Weddings, Jenny Chang brings her distinctive and ever-evolving business strategies to break the boundaries of the Experiential Event sphere.

With no higher education than an associates degree at The Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising (FIDM) and no previous event planning experience before the creation of her first startup firm, ROCKNEVENTS, she launched her vision with a simple intention— to create a force of event directors that’ll elevate the frequency of this world, one celebration at a time.

Today, Jenny Chang is the owner of three successful brands that have revolutionized the event industry and created a new level of creative expectation.
As a visionary, Jenny has been able to turn dreams into reality for all celebrations and experiences. Her keen eye for creativity has birthed innovative event design solutions meant to inspire and create memorable experiences for all.
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Nick Urbani | The Bath Bomb King: 7-Figures per Month, Meaningful Adventures, and Global Politics May 21, 2020

Nick is Arman’s friend, which is the only qualification for being on this podcast. (He made me say this in exchange for being on the show lol.)
Alongside being Arman’s friend, Nick has spent the last 15 years growing and building profitable technology and digital media companies. Nick specializes in data-based optimization of user acquisition and user lifetime value with 100s of millions of dollars of ad spend under his belt.
Nick is currently Principal at Digital Alpha Capital which owns and operates several online media companies including Bubbly Belle, a women’s bath product company where he serves as CEO, 4am Media, a performance ecommerce company, and other minority investments.
Nick lives in San Diego, CA. He spends his free time training Muay Thai, creating art, investing in real estate, and staying engaged in foreign affairs.
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