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**The Formula Podcast with Trevor Carlson**

The Formula Podcast with Trevor Carlson shares conversations with folks from all around the world as Trevor travels out of his backpack sharing his thoughts, adventures, and conversations along the way. He definitely doesn’t have all the answers but shares his thoughts and experiences as he tries to answer the question, “What do people from different backgrounds and experiences have in common that create the formula for a well-lived life?”

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Life Lessons Learned from Neil Gaiman's Graveyard Book - #69 Apr 04, 2019

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On this mini episode of the Formula, Trevor discusses his inspiration from “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman – a recommendation from the Tim Ferriss podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. This unique literary work by Gaiman covers the life of a boy who finds his motivation to leave the graveyard he was once raised in and to explore the world outside.

Trevor immediately then delves into thought-provoking questions of how we can be the heroes of our own story, and more importantly, how can we live our best life? Through making mistakes and by truly asking ourselves what will make us happy in the long-term, Trevor encourages each and every one of us to learn how to be comfortable in our own skin, pursue our dreams and to ultimately live a life we can be proud of.

Neil Gaiman website:

http://www.neilgaiman.com/works/Books/The+Graveyard+Book/

Tim Ferriss Podcast:

https://tim.blog/podcast/

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The Journey of Self-Expression with Elizabeth Moen - Episode 68 of The Formula Mar 29, 2019

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This week on The Formula, we are joined by a great musician named Elizabeth Moen. She is a singer/songwriter from the eastern Iowa area and has played venues all around the world, she has the energy to electrify an audience and she creates a fun-filled atmosphere whenever she performs. Elizabeth talks us through what self-expression is like, how growing up in a small town has impacted her life, and much more.

A Leadership Coaching Session with Heather Marquez - #67 Mar 22, 2019

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This week on The Formula Podcast, our host Trevor Carlson gets deep and opens up about his vulnerabilities. Leadership training is at the foundation of every organization, and our guest this week has spent years building individuals and teams to be great leaders. We all face imposter syndrome and second guess ourselves as to if we are great leaders or not, but if we understand our capabilities then we will have the ability to better form our leadership skills.
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Valuing Your Time and Grinding with Ben Hagarty and Scotty Russell - #65 Feb 15, 2019

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This week we have two of the greatest creative minds to come directly out of the Midwest, Ben Hagarty and Scotty Russell sit down with me to answer one question,
“What advice would they give to their 18-year old-selves?”
Getting shit done and creating a mental environment to grind has always been the way that Ben Hagarty and Scotty Russell have conducted themselves in their business lives, but it wasn’t always that way. It took Ben and Scotty years to develop actionable goals that would affect the work they put in, but it was all worth it because they knew the value of themselves. They created value for others without the intent of getting anything out of it, they worked to prove themselves. Ben Hagarty is the mastermind behind the creative production community called Black With No Cream, this community is full of creatives from those who are just starting out all the way up to industry experts who are looking to give advice. Scotty Russell is the brains of Perspective Collective, an Illustrative Lettering Artist who's mission is to deliver motivational content accompanied by original, uplifting artwork. Scotty is by far one of the most motivational and well-spoken people I know.
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Show notes
0:00-0:33 Update with Trevor
0:34-0:58 Trevor’s introduction
0:59-1:45 Ben and Scotty introduce themselves and their communities
1:46-2:42 Sponsorship spot, Ladyboss
2:43-5:15 Ben talking about his overseas travel with Beyonce
5:16-10:48 Scotty touches on becoming a father and talking about how the decisions you make impact all aspects of life, but making sure to be intentional with your time
10:49-12:44 10 Things you’d tell your 18 year old self, each guest goes through their list 12:45-14:00 Ben talks about his first, not selling himself short
14:01-15:44 Scotty talks about his first tip, patience and consistency will always pay off 15:45-16:46 Trevor’s first tip, time is the most important asset you have
16:47-17:07 Shout out for coffee from Corey, I’m glad y’all liked it..
17:08-18:09 Ben’s second tip, nothing happens overnight
18:10-21:30 Scotty’s Second tip, say yes to a lot of things until you can say no
21:31-24:35 Trevor’s second tip, go sooner
24:36-25:50 Scotty’s third tip, get out of your comfort zone
25:51-28:00 Trevor talks about playing the long game
28:01-30:32 Ben’s third tip, you will always be a student
30:33-34:25 Scotty’s fourth tips, it’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know 34:26-45:50 Don’t waste time on things or people that don’t bring value
45:52-52:30 Trevor speaks about taking care of your body and the mind will follow
52:31-53:34 Ben talks about the value of starting youtube in 2019
53:35-55:18 Scotty’s motto, you can't make everyone happy, you’re not pizza
55:19-57:45 Trevor says, stop trying to prove your worth
57:46-1:01 Ben says why people shouldn’t be afraid to raise your prices
1:01:10-1:03:15 Money and opportunities will come to you when you’re ready and you have to take the initiative to get it
1:03:16-1:05:56 Turning off the distractions and listen to someone who is important in your life 1:05:51-1:08:12 Final parting messages
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https://PerspectivePodcast.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benrealvsworld/
This episode of the Formula is brought to you by LadyBoss. LadyBoss is a premium nutrition company that provides the best weight loss supplements in the world for women. To sign up for LadyBoss or research their amazing nutrition products, head here: http://bit.ly/ladyboss7

The 33% Rule on Relationships and Actionable Goals with Andrew Ferebee - #64 Feb 04, 2019

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Andrew Ferebee is the mastermind behind Knowledge for Men, a brand that empowers men to improve their well being through financial independence and happiness. This week on The Formula Podcast, we learn how to build positive habits and how to design our goals that shape our values. If you’re looking to redesign the life you want to live, then this podcast is a must listen for you.
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Show Notes:

0:00-0:16 Andrew’s Introduction
0:17-1:46 Trevor’s Introduction
1:47-2:35 Lady Boss sponsorship words
2:36-3:00 Full introduction of what Andrew Ferebee is all about
3:01-4:05 Trevor and Andrew talking about Quora
4:06-6:20 Why you should become a high performer
6:21-8:46 Knowledge for Men’s background
8:47-11:40 Relationships and self-improvement from bad breakups
11:41-15:15 Getting what you want out of life and working to improve from the pain
15:16-16:56 The 33% percent rule
16:57-21:00 Staying engaged with responsibilities but not burning out
26:23-28:00 Design the life you’d like to live
28:01-28:35 Looking back on your life lived
28:36-31:20 Habit Building, Design the life you want to live
31:21-33:21 How to value your life and time
33:22-36:00 Advice in pursuing goals
36:01-36:58 Living the life you want
36:59-39:49 Discounting the fear of challenges in your life
39:50-40:00 Pursuing the wrong goal
40:01-43:00 Are you in alignment with your life goals?
43:01-44:20 Goal achievement
44:21-45:22 Outcomes of goal setting
45:23-48:14 Not sacrificing your life for others, make sure to live how you want __________________________

Links:
Andrew Ferebee's Knowledge for Men --> https://www.knowledgeformen.com/
Knowledge for Men Facebook Page --> https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeformen
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6 Life Changing Lessons from Paulo Coelho's, The Alchemist - #63 Jan 25, 2019

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What do you do when you've decided to leave your current job in search of who you are, and what your purpose of your life is all about? I ended up leaving my job within the startup world, taking a trip to the foothills on the Rockies outside Boulder, Colorado and picked up a few books along this self-realization journey. One of those books was named The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and little did I know this book would change my perspective of how I lived my life. Whether you're looking to improve the way you communicate your emotions all the way to realizing that you're ignoring opportunities that you're unaware of, this week's podcast is sure to give you insight about how you've been living your life.

Keys to a Successful Life - A Recap of the First 49 Episodes - #61 Jan 08, 2019

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After recording 49 interviews host, Trevor Carlson, recaps the things he has learned from each episode.

Links:
theformulapodcast.com
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Music provided by Moods

The Formula for an EPIC Night with Jon Levy - #60 Dec 14, 2018

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What is the formula for the most epic night of your life? In this episode I, Trevor Carlson, talk to Jon Levy, the author of The 2am Principal. He went from a geeky, unpopular kid to someone who has had adventures all over the world. Jon firmly believes that adventures do not happen by chance.

Jon is a behavioural scientist who has studied the science of adventure. Find out about the four elements that lead to adventure. In this episode we discuss, assembling your team, devising constraints and overcoming obstacles so you can have the best night ever.

On this episode, we discuss:

Introducing this episodes guest – Jon Levy (02:40)
What defines an adventure and who your need to be to have one (04:02)
Jon’s journey from being an unpopular, geeky kid to figuring out the science of adventure (06:14)
Quantifying an exciting life and some of Jon’s experiences finding adventure (09:00)
The most important thing when building an adventurous life (09:56)
Why new locations make your brain work differently (12:51)
Using constraints to create adventure (13:39)
Some ideas for constraints (15:26)
The importance of being open to new opportunities outside of your mission (18:08)
Why being uncomfortable is an important part of adventure (19:56)
Not everyone has to aspire to the same level of adventure (22:07)
How we have a bias towards negative events (25:04)
The idea of a flow state and how adventure can help you enter it (28:20)
How to deal with people who are no longer being conducive to your night of adventure (35:14)
Changing the course of the night when the energy has fallen and it seems like the night could die (38:40)
Searching out the unfamiliar and testing what you do and don’t like (44:29)

Quotes:

“People would say oh you know adventure happens by chance or is completely random. Like I went out and bumped into this person and this thing happened and all of a sudden the next thing I know I was bungy jumping in Bermuda with a bunch of strangers. And I’m like that can’t possible be true, it can’t be random because if it was, all of us would live equally exciting lives.”

“Certain people live far more adventurous lives than others. Which means that if we can understand what these people do and we can embody those characteristics we can really live an exciting life.”

“The most important thing, by far, is the people you surround yourself with.”

“If you’re too attached to doing something very specific, you’ll miss out on opportunities and serendipity. It’s important to go after your mission, but don’t get so stuck on it that you’ll miss the great opportunities.”

Links:

The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure by Jon Levy

https://www.amazon.com/AM-Principle-Discover-Science-Adventure/dp/1942872690/

Jon Levy

http://www.jonlevytlb.com/

Ted Talk: What Makes Us Influential?

https://www.ted.com/talks/jon_levy_what_makes_us_influential

Joseph Campbell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell

Flow state

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)

Peak End Rule

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak%E2%80%93end_rule

The Winner Effect: The Neuroscience of Success and Failure by Ian H. Robertson

https://www.amazon.com/Winner-Effect-Neuroscience-Success-Failure/dp/1250001676

Invisibilia: Bubble-Popping

https://www.npr.org/2017/06/08/531905309/reality-part-two

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A Lesson on Expiration Dates - #58 Nov 27, 2018

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On this episode of the Formula host, Trevor Carlson, shares how understanding that everything comes to an end creates a higher level of value in your relationships and experiences.

Links:

theformulapodcast.com

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Give Up - #57 Nov 21, 2018

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On this episode of the Formula I, Trevor Carlson, share why you should give up on perfection in order to give yourself a chance to realistically achieve your goals.

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