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How to Make $1000 per Hour May 11, 2021

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$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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
📲 Text me 👉 619-825-2595

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5 Hacks to Become an Effective Public Speaker Mar 02, 2021

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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
To receive a FREE GIFT, send Arman a text message #flowkit at 619-825-2595 and get access to a pdf of Arman’s all-time favorite life hacks, resources, and books.

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How to Properly Evaluate Conspiracy Theories Feb 23, 2021

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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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