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

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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]

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

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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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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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https://assadi.me/ronzio
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Tipsy Talk | Pre-Election Special: How Will This Play Out? Nov 02, 2020

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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

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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]

For complete show notes and links to all resources mentioned head to: https://assadi.me/bridgetlevine
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Lori Harder on Success & Mental Health: Grief, Anxiety & Achievement Oct 20, 2020

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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]

For complete show notes and links to all resources mentioned head to: assadi.me/loriharder
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Reading: An Analysis on the Power and Transformative Benefits Oct 15, 2020

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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

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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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