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019 - George Bryant - Owning Your Story Oct 03, 2018

Show notes

In today's episode, George Bryant, US Marine, author, and marketing consultant, shares his incredible journey from a very difficult upbringing to using his story to build successful businesses. George had a childhood that involved physical, sexual, and emotional abuse that led him to develop some unhealthy coping mechanisms. He decided to take control of his story, share it, and use it to grow both as a persona and an entrepreneur. Listen in as George explains why owning your story is so incredibly powerful and how you can do that.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 –Introducing George and his incredible journey

01:40 – How George went from a very difficult upbringing that included physical, sexual, and emotional abuse to being an incredibly successful and positive person in adulthood

04:30 – How George came to the realization that he needed to change how he was eating to feel better

04:50 – He documented the entire journey and his fight against bulemia on his food blog
05:17 – "My thought was if I could close my back doors, I would have no choice but to succeed."
06:10 – He realized how much power and healing can come from owning your story and sharing it openly so that it doesn't control you anymore

07:06 – The common thread is that he was trying to avoid connection
07:50 – Why George thinks you need to work toward sharing your story over time

08:25 – He knew that, for himself, he had to go to extremes and share his story publicly in order to have the breakthrough he needed
08:40 – He reveleaed his story on the biggest podcast in the world
09:20 – You need to own your story for yourself first and there are 4 stages to progress through

09:35 – The 4 As George has had to go through every time there is a breakthrough

10:20 – Acceptance is where you put a pin in the map. It doesn't mean you have to be okay with what you're going through, it's just accepting where you are in the moment.
11:00 – How George utilizes action and accountability to keep himself on track
11:50 – "You're not alone. These things didn't happen to you, they happened."

12:30 – Why George threw the keynote speech he planned out the window and shared his 60 seconds of truth

13:10 – How his wife challenged him to tell his story to the next man he saw
13:50 – What happened when he told 2 complete strangers his entire story

15:30 – How the feeling of sharing his story became a new addiction at first

16:18 – How awareness has made this a strength
16:34 – How he calls himself out and hold himself accountable
17:10 – Why he has embraced unapologetic authenticity even if that means calling himself out publicly

18:15 – How George's addiction to bulemia was actually an addiction to something that fixed the feeling of the core wound underneath it

18:35 – How shining a light on the dark spots where shame hid made everything easier
19:30 – George wasn't comfortable taking his shirt off even when he had an 8-pack due to his body dysmorphia
20:05 – All of these issues were wrapped up in taking back control he felt was taken from him
21:10 – The work he did set the foundation for him being able to accept that these beliefs and actions weren't serving him
22:00 – In the present moment, it's about course correcting and keeping the ship moving forward
22:50 –He realized he was setting himself up for failure with perfectionism

23:22 – Start with awareness

23:50 – Anger is a secondary emotion and underneath is hurt or fear
24:20 – These feelings are tools your subsconscious has created to keep you safe

24:50 – How George uses the knowledge that he has gained on his journey in his marketing consulting

25:45 – The core of what he does is help people get out of their own way
26:06 – The 3 things that human beings need to change in a specific order
26:28 – He uses his story as a tool to create permission for people to self-identify
28:00 – "Marketing is nothing more than two-way, long-term, value-based relationships"
28:50 – How a previous client doubled revenue by giving permission to the team

30:32 – Marketing is becoming less inhuman
31:00 – How marketing moves in cycles
31:47 – Those who are focusing on two-way relationships are winning and will continue to win
32:20 – We aren't even seeing ads anymore
32:58 – "Relationships beat algorithms"
33:30 – Where people can find George's keynotes
34:30 – George is focusing on teaching for the next part of his journey

3 Key Points

When you own your story it will no longer own you.
All changes start with awareness.
Relationships beat algorithms.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
George's Website – Civilized Caveman
George's Facebook Group – Marketing with George Bryant

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

018 - Scott deMoulin - Creating Sustainable Success Sep 25, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Scott deMoulin, business consultant, speaking coach, and CEO of Destiny Training Systems International, shares some tips to communicate more effectively and propel your business to the next level. Elliot and Scott discuss why most people fail in business and, surprisingly, it's not what they do or don't do: It's how they think. Listen in to hear a true expert in the realm of personal development reveal what all leaders have in common and why mastering your message is crucial to your success.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 – Introducing Scott deMoulin, a business consultant and speaking coach who has been in the personal development industry for 38 years

01:40 – Scott's entrepreneurial and personal growth journey

01:53 – He's accelerated his journey by learning from the experiences of others; he's worked with the top thought-leaders in the industry

02:50 – Curiosity, learning, and constant growth

03:00 – His partnerships with leaders in the industry were the best learning opportunities

03:30 – Scott's mission to contribute to small business owners and entrepreneurs

04:00 – The risks business owners take are scary but can be mitigated

04:40 – Why most people fail: They think they know enough and refuse to discover new or different ways to operate

05:20 – The most successful leaders have a need to know more and think differently
05:55 – Conscious businesses are more successful

06:07 – How to determine someone's willingness to learn and why it's critical

06:30 – It's important to stay on pace with technological advancements in business

07:15 – The difference between "need" and "want" and how urgency changes the game

08:15 – A business owner must diagnose a client's needs and wants so they can serve the client effectively

08:50 – Why mastering communication is important

09:10 – 90% of your success is directly related to how effectively you communicate; Google's "Project Oxygen"example
10:25 – Mastering the message, marketing, and communication to your audience

11:20 – Getting past the fear and anxiety of public speaking

13:00 – How preparation leads to success and melts fear

15:00 – An exercise in Scott's program to help people get comfortable when speaking to a group and spur engagement
18:25 – Tips for effective public speaking

18:48 – Persuade, don't just present; ask, don't tell
19:40 – Educate, don't sell
22:30 – Think differently; engage your audience, then ask them a question
24:39 – Train your audience to participate by asking questions and allowing them to respond
25:24 – Understand the anatomy and syntax of a speech

27:24 – Why mastering the art of speaking is beneficial to entrepreneurs
28:25 – The difference between looking good and being perceived as an expert
29:20 – Speaking opportunities to benefit your business
30:00 – Scott's client success examples

3 Key Points

Most people fail because they think they know enough.
A successful speaker persuades, educates, and engages their audience.
Mastering the art of public speaking and communication will drastically benefit your business.

Contact/Resources

Book - Think and Grow Rich
Scott's speaking program - www.EngageFromYourStage.com
Scott's business training program - www.WinningBigWithIntegrity.com
Scott's Main Website -https://destinytraining.com/

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

017 - Dr. Kayvon K - Mindset, Accountability & Momentum Sep 07, 2018

Show notes

In today's episode, Dr. Kayvon K, productivity and mindset coach for entrepreneurs, shares some of the biggest stumbling blocks that high-performing entrepreneurs face. Dr. Kayvon started off his career as a doctor but was soon presented with a fork in the road when he found it too difficult to push his empathy aside. After an interesting journey, Dr. Kayvon now helps entrepreneurs and CEOs get out of their own way so they can continue to grow. Listen in as Dr. Kayvon explains how resistance holds us back and how we can push past it effectively.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:01 –Introducing Kayvon and how he became a coach for entrepreneurs
01:30 – How and why Dr. Kayvon went from being a doctor to a coach for entrepreneurs
05:06 – Where entrepreneurs and CEOs are getting stuck when it comes to mindset
06:15 – How Dr. Kayvon helps his clients get out of their own way
07:00 – Understanding and breaking through self sabotage
07:20 – Why Dr. Kayvon focuses on helping clients find their core strengths
08:00 – This work demands deep and radical honesty
08:15 – Since we only have one mind we need one highest priority. Dr. Kayvon helps his clients figure out what this is through a series of questions.
09:17 – How Dr. Kayvon's empathy presented him with a fork in the road
10:20 – How Dr. Kayvon realized that he is not made for working on the sad side of helping people
10:30 – Turning this on its head and working with people on growth and positive impact has helped him find his zone of genius
11:33 – The common theme between Dr. Kayvon's various products and audiences who may be at different stages in their growth
12:00 – He helps all of these people with clarification through the process of simplifying things so they can narrow down their focus and become high performers.
12:45 – How the issues you're facing show up in different ways
13:00 – It's one thing to be able to recognize them but how do you deal with it?
13:20 – Mindset training and martial arts training have a surprising amount in common
13:34 – How the person who is trained in dealing with these issues deals with them vs how an untrained person deals with them
13:45 – Are we trained in our responses or are we not?
14:00 – You only have 2 options when faced with a trigger: having a reaction or having a response
14:20 – His favorite system to use when distraction is the trigger
15:00 – There is a response for everything. Example: When I find myself getting distracted, I set the timer and use the Pomodoro technique.
15:05 – Kayvon's passion project that helps people know how to respond to any given trigger
15:40 – Making our reactions to responses second nature takes training but it allows you to respond instead of react
16:25 – How his clients are using these techniques
16:30 – When you procrastinate on something, only commit to the first 5 minutes. Anybody can do just 5 minutes.
17:20 – More often than not, this subdues the resistance so you can continue the work after the first 5 minutes without it feeling daunting or overwhelming.
18:05 – It's very difficult to work in something and on something at the same time
18:20 – We react differently to different environments but you can create your own productive environment that is natural and gets you results
18:53 – Tricking our mind with intelligently-designed environments is much more effective than trying to use willpower
19:35 – The 2 twists that Dr. Kayvon applies to scheduling to make it even more effective
19:47 – "I don't prioritize my schedule, I schedule my priorities"
20:04 – Why you should use what you know about when you work best to schedule your most important work for the day
20:49 – He schedules tasks based on natural engagement
21:00 – There are times of day when your brain is naturally more in input, output, or creative mode and you should embrace those natural patterns
21:40 – If I have a call when I'm in creative mode my creative work will suffer later and so will the call because that is best suited for output mode
22:30 – This results in an environment of productivity where I'm naturally doing the right things at the right time
22:45 – Recommendations for anyone wanting to optimize how they work
23:07 – The difference between Dr. Kayvon's programs and who is best suited for each

3 Key Points

If you're doing several things for clients, focus on what you enjoy most and where you deliver the most value.
Regardless of what we're doing, we are always in our own way.
Embrace your natural patterns when scheduling your day.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Kayvon's Website – 10x Productivity
Kayvon's New Program – Thrive
Kayvon's Scheduling Page – talktokayvon.com
Book - The War Of Art

Credits

Podcast Production, Editing, Show Notes & Transcript by Podcastily

016 - Ray Higdon - Overcoming Your Obstacles Aug 28, 2018

Show notes

Ray Higdon had a high-paying, stable, comfortable corporate job, but when the bosses pushed him to work extended hours and give up his weekends, he had enough. He left the corporate world and got into real estate, where he had quick success, at least until the housing bubble popped. In a blink of an eye, he was seven figures in debt and struggling to pay his bills.

In this episode of The A-Game Advantage Podcast, Elliot and Ray discuss how Ray was able to get out of that hole and become one of the biggest names in network marketing. Tune in to discover the Mindsets that allowed Ray to enormous huge obstacles into overwhelming success.

Time Stamped Show Notes...

[1:40] - Ray shares his story
[1:50] - Left high paying corporate job to get into real estate.
[2:35] - Did very well until the real estate crash. Ended up $1,000,000 in debt.
[2:50] - Got invited to a network marketing presentation, joined, and ended up being the top earner in the company.
[4:05] - Discussing the negative stigma of network marketing
[4:45] - Ray knew lots of people who had been successful in it, so knew it was possible.
[5:05] - This is the lowest risk, lowest overhead, way for an average person to start a home business.
[5:55] - Many people use it as a launch pad to start other businesses.
[7:00] - The importance of Mindset in marketing and business.
[7:10] - It's the #1 trait. It doesn't matter if you're the most skilled or have the best tactics, without Mindset, you won't go far.
[8:30] - Why Ray hired Elliot even after achieving success and earning lots of money.
[9:45] - This biggest roadblock holding people back from business success.
[10:40] - Learning lessons from setbacks and obstacles.
[11:15] - Why making more money is the best thing you can do for the world.
[13:30] - Self-sabotage and the fear of being successful
[13:45] - "You'll never become that which you despise."
[14:45] - The fear of putting your face out on social media.
[17:45] - Advice for those dealing with financial struggles [18:00] - The story of Felix Dennis
[19:10] - Change your focus, change your direction.
[20:05] - Book recommendations
[23:05] - Fine-tuning your Mindset to take your success to the next level.
[25:45] - Being a coach doesn't mean you have to be perfect.
[26:50] - The ROI of investing in yourself

3 Key Points

Mindset is everything. All the skill in the world is meaningless if you have a poor mindset.
There will always be obstacles. Learn to use them to take your game to the next level, rather than trying to live an obstacle-free life.
If you're going through hard times, know that there is someone out there who has gone through worse and turned it around.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Ray's Website– Rank Makers
Ray's Twitter
Ray's Instagram
Ray's Facebook

Credits

Podcast Production, Editing, Show Notes & Transcript by Podcastily

015 - Robert Drysdale - An Obsession With Perfection Aug 22, 2018

Show notes

In today's episode, Robert Drysdale, Brazilian JJiu-Jitsu black belt and world champion, explains why he attributes his success to his deep emotional investment in competition and winning. Robert's frustrating childhood and obsession with perfection led him to understand how we achieve success and, surprisingly, it's not by being happy and content. He is now focused on being a father, getting his degree in history, and teaching students of the sport at his own school and seminars around the world. Listen in as Robert explains why competition reveals who you truly are and permanently changes you for the better.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:30 –Introducing Robert and the origins of Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
02:20 – It's a grappling art similar to Judo
03:00 – Why Jiu Jitsu is emotional for Robert
03:30 – He created expectations for himself to succeed and had a frustrating childhood
03:50 – When he found BJJ he dedicated himself to it fully and was highly competitive
04:35 – The emotional investment he had in BJJ is the reason for his success
04:55 – He's not the most athletic person, nor is he the most "Jiu Jitsu intelligent" person; his asset was his competitiveness and heart on the mat
05:25 – He didn't care about prestige or credit; he cared about winning on a much deeper level and didn't accept anything but perfection
06:00 – Since perfection could never be attained, there was a level of unhappiness and discontentment that acted as fuel
06:20 – Robert remembers a quote from the movie Rush, where a character says, "Happiness is the enemy"
07:20 – This quote speaks for how we achieve success; once we are content, we're done, and the fire is out
07:55 – He isn't as emotional as he once was; a student passed his guard recently and he wasn't upset
08:30 – There must be a degree of discontent with where you are
08:48 – Winning was like a drug; he felt invincible for a few days then was back in the gym training
09:40 – The pendulum of boredom, accomplishment and desire, and how art can help you overcome that constant swing back and forth
10:10 – How Robert's appreciation for BJJ has changed; he appreciates it as an art and sees it's psychological and social benefits
10:25 – He now understands the BJJ journey
10:50 – The transition from the ultra-serious competitive state to his now relaxed and meditative state
11:10 – He disliked the MMA culture; money poisoned the purity and essence of the art
11:45 – He failed his drug test and saw another side of people that he hadn't seen before; he evolved to realize that he didn't have to prove anything to people
12:30 – He had daughters and his priorities changed, he also wanted to focus on his brain health
13:30 – He has evolved for the better and is happy where he is now in life
14:13 – He believes he experienced that "fire" for longer than most of his peers because he fought for the right reasons
15:15 – The mindset shifts in BJJ
15:35 – Competition changes you and reveals the weakness or strength in your mental state
16:25 – Some people create an armor to protect a weak interior, and some weaker-looking people are full of heart and toughness
17:15 – Competition teaches you how to control your emotions; he was bullied in school and conquered his emotions in the process
17:50 – He got to a point where he could sleep before matches because he was so relaxed
18:25 – He's not intimidated by day-to-day things anymore; he's become bulletproof in social situations
19:40 –After fighting everything looks like less of a challenge; his confidence is elevated because of that
20:45 – BJJ as a thinking sport
20:50 – Some people say it's like human chess, but Robert thinks it's harder because it isn't 2-dimentional
22:00 – MMA as the most complete martial art because it is as real as it gets; Robert is fascinated by it
22:35 – It's the culture that Robert doesn't like; he had a promising career and left it
23:15 – In BJJ, there was a greater sense of community that the MMA community lacked
24:44 – He's working on a documentary on the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
25:15 – He fell in love with the story and wants to teach how BJJ and MMA began
26:20 – It's been fun for Robert and he's learning a lot about filming and producing a film; his goal is for it to be archival and used for educational purposes
27:50 – He hopes it'll be referenced in the future; they've interviewed masters and founders of the sport
28:40 – He hopes to release it in December, but understands that it may take longer than expected
30:00 – Recommendations for anyone wanting to start Jiu Jitsu
30:15 – Every gym has a culture; shop around for something that fits what you are looking for and has a culture you resonate with

3 Key Points

Unhappiness and discontentment can act as fuel.
Competition changes you and reveals your true mental state.
Competition teaches you how to control your emotions.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Robert's Website – Drysdale Jiu Jitsu
Movie - Rush

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

014 - Audley Harrison - Gold Medal Mindset Aug 08, 2018

Show notes

In today's episode, Audley Harrison, public figure, speaker, presenter, and boxer, explains why visualization and mindset was key to turning his life around and winning an Olympic gold medal. Audley has experienced the result of when your mindset is 100% ready – and when it isn't – and gives insights so that we may learn from his accomplishments and struggles. He now inspires others to stay positive and align their dreams with the mindset to attain them. Listen in as Audley recounts what makes the difference between winning and losing – in life and in sport.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:30 –Introducing Audley and his background
02:00 – He thought he had no future and got into trouble as a kid; his mindset shift is what turned his life around
03:10 – At 9 years old he had an epiphany that he'd be a great sportsman one day; he spent years seeking the sport he loved
03:35 – He was connected to boxing through his younger brother and he enjoyed the Rocky movies
04:00 –At age 19, he got into a street fight and people said he looked like a boxer; he went to the gym to try it and quickly realized it was his sport
04:30 – He trained, went to college, graduated, and quickly advanced in his boxing career
05:20 – He was on the world stage, won national championships, and began visualizing the Olympic gold medal
06:10 – He started a boxing union when he was 27 because boxing at the time wasn't funded and he was in debt; he knew that couldn't work long-term
07:15 – Only two boxers of twelve qualified for the Olympic Games; when he was in the Olympic Village he was pumped, focused, calculated, and confident
8:30 – He introduced himself to the other athletes and told everyone he was going to win a gold medal; he wanted to put boxing on the map
09:20 – Audley fought Alexei Lezin from Russia and beat him; that's when everyone began to take an interest in his fights
10:40 – The crowd was behind him in the semifinals; his abilities matched his task and everything came together
11:30 – He ruptured a tendon in his knuckle in the semifinals and needed to get cleared by the doctors to continue fighting; he didn't want to settle for silver
13:00 – He spent 3 days icing his hand; the doctor looked at his hand and his face, and told him he needed to shave
14:20 – He shaved and got into the final despite his hand injury; Lennox Lewis visited his room before his fight and encouraged him
15:30 – He won the gold medal; he did it for himself, his legacy, and to put boxing on the map in Great Britain
16:40 – The mindset Audley had to create his own reality
16:55 – He knows to never give up, no matter how dark, hard, or difficult; he learned determination, talent, resilience, and courage is required to live your dream
17:50 – Be who you are and live your best life; use everything you have to make your dream happen
18:30 – It's all about mindset; everything is a fight and your mindset is what makes the difference
20:02 – He tore his pectoral muscle in a fight with Michael Sprott but he didn't care, he kept fighting because he had already made his mind that he was going to win
21:50 – He had a surgery and was still injured when he fought David Haye; he knew he wasn't ready when he walked out on the ring
25:00 – He was trying to heal his pectoral quickly, he took chances, cut corners, and wasn't being true to himself
25:50 – It was the title that he wanted, he didn't just want to win another fight
26:28 – He didn't win; he learned that you don't win world titles simply "hoping for the best"
29:00 – He was hoping that everything was going to come together, and that was his mistake
29:45 – If you want a special performance, you must know; when Audley's mindset wasn't at 100%, it didn't work out well for him
33:05 – He took fights when he was still injured out of desperation; he didn't know when he'd get the chance again
33:55 – When he became a professional, he wanted to be his own promoter; he wanted to do his own deal with the BBC
34:14 – He worked with the BBC because he put his mind to achieving that goal
35:15 – How Audley feels looking back on his journey
35:30 – Fondly, even though he didn't get everything he wanted; he achieved his goals and changed the future of boxing
36:15 – The way he lost the BBC deal made him very depressed; he found faith in himself to recover
37:06 – He is part of Samaritans to support those dealing with depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts
38:00 – The Samaritans campaign is to encourage people to support each other through life's difficult seasons
40:00 – He now plays poker and guarantees that he'll play in the WSOP next year

3 Key Points

Visualize, act, and speak as if you've already actualized your goal.
You must have determination, talent, resilience, and courage to live your dream.
Prepare and know that everything will come together – hope alone won't get you there.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Audley Harrison – Website
Harrison vs. Sprott Knockout - Video
Samaritans - Website

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

013 - Gerald Rogers - The Impact of Identity Jul 05, 2018

Show notes

Today we're discussing a topic that cannot be ignored if you truly want lasting success in all aspects of life: Identity. In today's episode, Gerald Rogers, author, speaker and coach, explains why addressing identity is key to creating lasting positive change. Gerald has seen massive transformations and an evolving coaching industry but one thing remains the same: His passion to help others spread their message, find freedom, and live their purpose. Tune in to hear Gerald explain why true transformation only occurs when strategy is paired with the right mindset.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 – Introducing Gerald Rogers; author, speaker, and coach with 10+ years of experience
01:20 – Your identity impacts the results you create; the achievement of real change requires a shift in your fundamental beliefs
01:50 – Why identity has proven so important in Gerald's coaching practice
02:05 – If success lies outside of one's core existing identity, it'll never be achieved long-term through surface level action
02:25 – Perception of self and internal beliefs must be changed to reach new heights
02:35 – Reference to Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz as a foundational book on the game of transformation
02:50 – People can be trained on the right things to do, but they can't implement them if those actions lie outside of their identity
03:50 – Why it's easy to predict what happens when someone wins the lottery or loses a lot of money
04:10 – How Gerald helps people make the identity shift so their actions toward success become natural
04:40 – The use of hypnosis, NLP, and other modalities and elements to produce breakthroughs and a sense of accountability
05:00 –Discovering the events that created preexisting beliefs; a client example who believed they weren't worthy of getting what they wanted
06:12 - Rewriting the past, internalizing a different story, and using Gestalt therapy to unravel the beliefs that have been created over a lifetime
07:45 – Gerald's experience with clients who deny the existence of an identity issue
07:50 – The results speak for themselves; if the client is experiencing any friction in life, then the existence of a problem is apparent
08:25 – Some people have deep trauma, but most of us have minor things from our childhood that were interpreted incorrectly thus causing negative belief patterns
10:00 – Gerald's take on the coaching industry and how it's changed over the years
10:10 – He's grateful because everyone needs a coach, but also concerned because some coaches are not qualified
11:10 – How Gerald believes one should select a coach
11:20 – The reasons why someone would want a coach varies greatly
11:35 – The best coaches are holistic; they can give both strategy and mindset advice because a strategy won't be effective without the right mindset
12:45 – The results that Gerald has seen over the years through his coaching and 3-day transformational events
13:00 – It's common for Gerald to hear that things have "taken off" for people after the event; results occur even more quickly with his private coaching clients
14:27 – Why Gerald chose to do events
14:51 – He's always educated himself on personal development, but it wasn't until he went to events that he began to truly transform and feel "on fire"
15:30 – Events remind him of who he is and who he wants to be
16:45 – The value of networking at events
17:10 – Our identity begins to shift when we are surrounded by positive, uplifting, and inspiring people
17:54 –Gerald's mission is to help people spread their message, have more freedom, and live their purpose at a bigger level
19:00 – Everyone wants this, but not everyone makes the identity shift to make it happen; people tend to cling to what they know
20:20 – When people see positive change through their work with Gerald, it's life-changing and exciting
21:14 – A gift from Gerald: A 30-minute breakthrough strategy session

3 Key Points

Identity is the core of EVERYTHING.
The best coaches are holistic; they teach both mindset and strategy.
Our identity can begin to positively shift when we address preexisting beliefs and surround ourselves with supportive people.

Contact/Resources

Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
Psycho-Cybernetics – book by Maxwell Maltz
Gerald Roger's Website
Free 30-minute breakthrough strategy session

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

012 - Haralabos Voulgaris - Beating an "Unbeatable" Game Jun 28, 2018

Show notes

Haralabos Voulgaris is one of the most accomplished professional gamblers in history. Focusing solely on the NBA, his edge early in his career came from a keen understanding of match-ups, mapping the tendencies of head coaches, and exploiting mistakes in the lines set by the sportsbooks.

This approach was profitable for years, so much so that Haralabos regular wagered $1,000,000 per day on games. Around 2004 the sports books caught on to his strategies and made adjustments to kill his edge. This was when Haralabos made the shift to using statistics and algorithms to inform his betting decisions.

He became a pioneer in NBA statistical analysis and in addition to being recognized for his gambling prowess, he's been featured in the MIT Sloan Analytics Conference, and consulted for NBA teams during the off season.

Elliot and Haralabos discuss winning in a game that most believe is unbeatable, balancing extreme success with happiness, and the value of personal development.

In This Episode...

[2:15] Why Haralabos doesn't like the "professional gambler" label, even though he has regularly wagered $1,000,000 a day on NBA games.

[3:45] The process that Haralabos goes through to find an edge in a field where 99% of the participants are losing money.

[7:05] The "Beard" strategy Haralabos employed to make large wagers even when the Sports Books had blocked his action.

[12:15] Why having a different mindset than the rest of your industry is the key to breakout success.

[16:50] How Haralabos' analytic methodology landed him a consulting gig with an NBA team (and why NBA managers refuse to talk to him during the season).

[19:55] Two ways to balance your happiness with the effort and dedication that extreme success requires.

[27:13] How to use meditation to reverse the adverse effects of excess social media usage.

Resources

Haralabos Voulgaris on Twitter

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011 - Dr. Stephen Barrie - Improving Performance By Optimizing Your Microbiome Jun 19, 2018

Show notes

Gut health is one of the hottest topics in the medical industry right now, as research is revealing the critical role it plays in all aspects of health.

Dr. Stephen Barrie is executive with Viome – which is a company that tests and tracks the exact composition of your microbiome.

Chronic illnesses caused by an imbalance in the microbiome are a huge hindrance to performing to your full potential, and Dr. Barrie shares how Viome maps your gut and shows you the foods you need to eat (and avoid) to restore balance.

Elliot and Dr. Barrie also discuss how optimizing your microbiome improves performance for those who wouldn't immediately identify as having a gut health problem.

In This Episode...

[2:05] Did you know there are 100 trillion microbial cells in and on the human body? That's 10x the 10 trillion human cells we have. Recent studies show that an imbalance in this microbiome leads to 90% of all human disease including Heart Disease, Alzheimer's, and Type 2 Diabetes.

[5:15] How Viome measures the exact composition of your gut microbiome and determines the precise foods you should and shouldn't eat to optimize gut health (and why this means there is no such thing as a universally healthy diet).

[7:40] The "Myth Of The Universally Health Food." If you hate broccoli, you might be one of the 38% who shouldn't be eating it ever!

[9:40] How to stabilize and control the composition of your gut microbiome so you can gradually increase the variety of foods that are healthy for you to eat.

[12:58] Ever give in to sugar cravings that you know are bad for you? Discover how bad bacteria literally hijack your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to manipulate your behavior for their own benefit.

[16:10] How to gain an extra edge by optimizing your microbiome, even if you think your gut health seems perfectly fine.

[22:02] What to do after you've gone through a course of antibiotics to restore a healthy microbiome (skip this step, and it could take up to 3 years to fully recover).

Resources

Get Your Viome Testing Kit

Viome on Twitter

Viome on Facebook

Dr. Stephen Barrie's Personal Site

Dr. Stephen Barrie's Twitter

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010 - Matthew Slipper - Turning The World-Changing Potential Of The Blockchain Into Reality Jun 14, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Matthew Slipper shares how living by a principle he calls "Unorthodoxy" has allowed him to achieve massive success in the tech industry at a very young age.

Matthew discovered coding at age 11. When other kids were playing Pokemon or video games, he was studying books on Perl 5 at the library.

At 17, while still in high school, Matthew became the sole front-end engineer for Perzo - which was later acquired by Goldman Sachs to become Symphony and attain a billion dollar valuation

Currently, he is one of the founders of Kyokan, a company in the blockchain industry who is at the forefront of turning the world-changing potential of this exciting technology into a reality.

For more information about what Kyokan does, please visit: https://kyokan.io/

In This Episode...

[1:55] How living by the principle of Unorthodoxy has allowed Matthew to achieve massive success in the tech industry at a very young age.

[2:28] Why Perzo trusted Matthew, who was just 17 and still in high school at the time, to be the sole front-end developer for an app that managed the communications for financial institutes with trillions of dollars under management.

[5:15] "You'd be an idiot not to leave college" - What you need to demonstrate to friends and family to earn their support while taking an unconventional path.

[6:30] How Matthew, and his company Kyokan, are working to help blockchain visionaries turn their big ideas into actual products.

[10:33] Why critically identifying your personal philosophy and vision is vital to both long-term success and happiness.

[14:40] Warning: If you don't embrace this one mindset you absolutely shouldn't found your own company (and how you can still fulfill your purpose even if founding isn't the right choice for you).

[16:25] The missing piece you need to identify if you want to obtain mastery of any skill.

[20:40] How setting aside your ego and practicing the principle of "Radical Transparency" can rapidly accelerate your path to success by skipping the failures that would otherwise teach you the same lesson.

[23:35] How to decide if the traditional or conventional path is right for you if you're looking to break into the tech industry.

[26:55] What the future holds for Kyokan and how you can connect if it sounds like working there could help fulfill your purpose.

Resources

Kyokan

Interested In Working For Kyokan?

Matthew's LinkedIn

Matthew's Twitter

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