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The Seven Things That Are Secretly Aging You | Dave Asprey Oct 09, 2019

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We all want to maintain our youth. Our goal is to be attractive, healthy, and energetic as we age. What if there were ways beyond basic diet and exercise regimens that could literally reverse aging? But what if we could defy our own biology? There are many ways to stay young and live a healthy, productive life. But maybe those methods aren’t enough. Maybe if we lived at the intersection of technology and health we could actually live forever. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the things you can do to maintain your health with a master biohacker: Dave Aspery. Dave Asprey is the creator of the widely popular Bulletproof Coffee, host of the podcast Bulletproof Radio, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Bulletproof Diet. Dave was described by Men’s Health as a "lifestyle guru” and his body-hacking gym, Upgrade Labs, has more than 15 different technologies in two signature locations dedicated to improving mental and physical performance and recovery. His new book Super Human: The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever is out on October 8th everywhere books are sold online. So get ready to learn how to maintain your health and energy as you age on Episode 860.
Some Questions I Ask:
What is the BulletProof diet? (12:45)
What are the seven things that make you old? (17:25)
How do you get a better ROI on your workout? (46:50)
What are five things you can do for better health and less pain? (55:30)
What are the five health killers? (01:09:35)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to get to your ultimate fitness level (9:27)
How to keep your body young (16:55)
Key steps on maintaining your health and energy as you get older (40:17)
The power of your immune system and “killer cells” (52:00)
Five simple tips to improve your overall health (55:45)
Why fried food is worse than cigarettes (1:02:40)
The incredible benefits of intermittent fasting (1:03:55)
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Be the Bull: How He Built a Billion Dollar Empire | Tilman Fertitta Oct 07, 2019

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SEPARATE FROM THE PACK . We all want to be successful. Some of us even want to be wealthy. Some think that to achieve success they need to become someone different. What if you could achieve your goal just by being yourself? Perhaps the change isn't who you are but what you are doing. Maybe it's your habits or a lack of hunger. The important thing is to separate yourself from the pack. But where does the mentality of a winner truly come from? On today's episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about being a bull in your profession and being a boss that everyone wants to work with, with one of the world’s leading businessmen in hospitality and sports: Tilman Fertitta. Tilman Joseph Fertitta is an accomplished businessman, entrepreneur, author, and television personality. He is the chairman, CEO, and sole owner of Fertitta Entertainment, one of the largest restaurant corporations in the U.S. He also owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets. Tilman teaches us that the things we want are within our grasp. We have to be the bull in the room and learn how to take what we want. So get ready to learn how to let go of fear on Episode 859.
Some Questions I Ask:
How do you keep a competitive edge? (7:15)
What should you look at when you are acquiring a business? (16:40)
How do you stay grounded? (28:20)
What is your definition of greatness? (42:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to cultivate a culture that makes employees want to stay (10:30)
Why you shouldn't get caught up in things that don't matter (15:50)
Why you should always take advantage of a good deal (17:50)
How Tilman has raised grounded children as a wealthy parent (25:00)
Staying grounded and why TIlman thinks it’s important (28:20)
Tilman’s best advice on how to borrow money for a business deal (30:35)
Why you should relentlessly pursue your talents (39:29)
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Personal Greatness Requires Work, Not Talent | Valentin Chmerkovskiy Oct 04, 2019

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BE AUTHENTIC- NO MATTER WHAT. We admire great performers. Whether in sports, business, or any other field, we can all appreciate true greatness. But do you have to be born with unique talents to achieve it? Is there a magical gene lottery? If you take the mystery out of the equation, you are left with a simple truth. That path to greatness requires hard work, dedication, and preparation. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisit a conversation I had with Valentin Chmerkovskiy, where he shares how to achieve your “Personal Greatness.” Valentin Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American professional dancer, best known for his appearances on the U.S. version of ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ where he won twice. He is a two-time World Latin Dance Champion (Junior and Youth) and a 14-time U.S. National Latin Dance champion. Learn what is needed to be a top performer in Episode 858.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why authenticity is more important than perfection (2:00)
The importance of being consistent in your preparation (3:00)
The steps to achieving personal greatness (3:30)
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The World Doesn't Need Comedians. Do It Anyway | Jim Gaffigan Oct 02, 2019

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PURSUE CREATIVE FULFILLMENT. You might think that successful people have magic powers. A unique formula to be rich and famous. A formula you didn’t receive, and that’s what’s holding you back. But, is that the reality? Once you realize the unique formula is hard work, dedication and perseverance you realize that you’ve had the recipe all along. Stop waiting for someone or something to bring you happiness in life. Instead, focus on the daily process that will turn your dreams into a reality. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about taking the long road and dedicating yourself to a dream with comedian and actor: Jim Gaffigan. Jeff Gaffigan is a successful stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Jeff has been able to carve out a successful career in comedy while being a “clean comic” who rarely uses profanity in his routines. He persevered through a road of challenges and failures, and now he’s at the top of his game. He conquered his fears and is living his dream. So, get ready to learn how to pursue your dreams on Episode 857.
Some Questions I Ask:
How did you get into comedy? (9:00)
What have you learned in 30 years of comedy? (13:25)
What have you learned about people? (15:47)
Who was more inspirational in your life, mom or dad? (23:20)
Do you think that 20-year-old Jimmy would believe where you are now? (35:00)
How do you balance work and family? (38:45)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to get over your fear of public speaking (9:10)
How to deal with frustration in your career (19:50)
How Jim found that failure is part of the process (37:30)
How to be empowered by family challenges (48:29)
How Jim gets the crowd back on his side when he feels he’s lost them (51:15)
Why you need to find your voice (56:30)
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Don't Let a Moment You Regret Define You | Amanda Cerny Sep 30, 2019

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CREATE YOUR OWN AUDIENCE. It’s human to make multiple stops on the way to your destination. Often, these stops are crucial moments that inform the person you are becoming. Some are forgettable. Others stay with you long after you have moved on. All of them help us grow and evolve. It’s important to own them. You shouldn’t feel ashamed or regretful. Sometimes you just have to change the narrative. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about letting go of the past and finding your true self on the path to success with social media sensation: Amanda Cerny. Amanda Cerny is an actor, writer, model, and social media influencer. With more than 35 million followers across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, Amanda has become a celebrity and top female influencer. So get ready to learn all about building an audience and the power of social media on Episode 856.
Some Questions I Ask: (need new questions)
How did you get started on social media (9:30)
What caused you to move to LA? (19:30)
How did you get involved with Playboy? (25:45)
What are some of the personal challenges you had to face growing your brand? (40:00)
What have you learned about yourself and other people? (49:30)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to improve your social media audience. (14:30)
Why you shouldn’t let people or moments define you. (33:32)
Why you should create content that represents you. (39:15)
How to be super passionate about your work (47:00)
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Visualize Like a Navy Seal to Build Your Future | Kimberly Guilfoyle Sep 27, 2019

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VISUALIZE YOUR BEST LIFE Do you find it challenging to achieve goals? Often, we get lost when we have a destination with no map. It’s time to visualize your future and lay out the steps. Keep your eye on your objectives. Think like a Navy Seal. Map out each step and stick to the plan. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Kimberly Guilfoyle, where she shared her strategy for achieving goals and going after your dreams. Kimberly Guilfoyle is a powerhouse woman, and among many accolades, she is the former co-host of The Five on Fox News, a bestselling author, a former public defender, and a mother. Learn how to make the perfect case for your future on Episode 855.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The Building Blocks for creating a perfect case (3:00)
The steps to visualizing your future (3:30)
Why it’s important to be clear about the scenario you want to create (4:00)
How to map out the steps to achieve your goal (4:30)
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Dennis Rodman: It Was Never About the Money Sep 25, 2019

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DRESS FOR HAPPINESS. People live their lives trying to find their purpose. They are looking for ways to express their true selves. But many are worried about judgment and the opinions of others. Do you deny your destiny? How can you get on the road to happiness and self-fulfillment? You have to ignore the noise. Be yourself no matter what people say. Take the time to discover what makes you happy. And once you find your happiness, work hard to keep it. Keep moving forward, step by step. When you look back, you’ll be amazed at what you accomplished. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about finding yourself and living life to the fullest with Dennis Rodman. Dennis Rodman is a five-time NBA Champion, seven-time NBA Rebounding champion, two-time NBA All-star, and trailblazer for the LBGTQ community. He recently released a remarkable ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary about his life and career. Dennis is open about his highs and lows, including his rise from poverty and his struggles with alcoholism. Through it all, he is proud of his accomplishments and hopes that others will learn from his life journey. So get ready to learn how to live life to the fullest on Episode 854.
Some Questions I Ask:
Was it easy being vulnerable in the NBA? (09:30)
How did you stay out all night and still have the energy for practice? (18:45)
What makes you proud? (30:50)
Who was the best player you played with or against in the NBA? (29:55)
Who was the first person in your life that you respected and admired? (33:05)
What is the biggest lesson you learned in North Korea? (45:25)
When it comes to your mother, what makes you proud? (01:00:50)
In this episode you will learn:
How he lives with enthusiasm (11:14)
How he opened the door for the Gay community (11:20)
Why he always does something that makes him happy (14:30)
How Dennis feels he is never too old to ask for help (54:17)
Plus much more...
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Creativity Is a Practice, Not a Gift You're Born With | Chase Jarvis Sep 23, 2019

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Often, we doubt ourselves and our creative ideas. We think that creative people were born with special abilities. And often, we doubt our creative talents. But, is that what we truly believe? If so, why are those creative ideas still in our heads? Ready to come out. Here’s the truth- they were given to you because you were born to create it. Creativity isn’t a birthright or destination, it’s a process. If you follow the I.D.E.A strategy and keep working, good things will happen. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about how everyone has a creative force inside of them and what it takes to develop that creativity with an author, entrepreneur and photographer: Chase Jarvis. Chase Jarvis is an American artist, director, entrepreneur and author who co-founded the on-line educational platform Creative Live. Chase consistently uses his voice to educate and inspire people to achieve their creative potential. As a child, Chase Jarvis loved being creative and started making his own films, but after overhearing his teacher tell his parents “Chase is so much better at sports than arts”, he lost his creative passion and replaced it with a need to achieve athletically. In the following years he became a standout athlete in multiple sports, but his grandfather’s death reignited his creative spirit and since that time he has lived a creative life putting his creative spirit into everything he does. Now, his mission is to help people tap into their creative potential. So, get ready to learn how to unleash your creativity on Episode 853.
Some Questions I Ask:
Why do we shut down creativity? (13:20)
How much happier are creative people? (19:44)
How can you make creativity your daily practice? (33:40)
Why is it important for artists to build powerful relationships? (38:09)
Why did you decide to write the book now? (47:18)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why you should dream big (16:20)
Why Mindset Matters (21:50)
How to move with intent (34:00)
Why building relationships is important (38:09)
The I.D.E.A creative process (38:25)
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Stress Without Tension Is the Real Goal | Dan Millman Sep 20, 2019

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Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It’s not about having a stress-free life- it’s about learning how to deal with it gracefully. Think of the last stressful moment you had. How did you react? Did you get angry and tense up? Or were you able to breathe and move through it? The more we work on our reaction when things go differently than we’d hoped, the happier we will be. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Dan Millman where he shared his definition of stress and the practice that helps him with it. Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. After an intensive, twenty-year spiritual quest, Dan’s teaching found its form as the Peaceful Warrior’s Way. He has now written seventeen books. Learn how to move through life without tension in Episode 852.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Dan’s definition of stress (2:30)
Stress with tension vs. stress without tension (3:50)
How martial arts can help with stress (4:30)
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She Quit a Toxic Show Before #MeToo Began | Sophia Bush Sep 18, 2019

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YOU TEACH OTHERS HOW TO TREAT YOU. Often, we don’t like how people talk to us. Whether it’s at home, at work, or with our friends, there are many times where we don’t get the respect we desire. It feels terrible. But how much ownership do we take of those situations? Here’s the truth- you get what you put up with. Unless you’re willing to set boundaries and tell people what’s not ok, you’ll end up being walked over. If you keep showing up, people will assume that it isn’t that bad. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about what it takes to stand up for the things you believe with an actor-turned-activist: Sophia Bush. Sophia Bush starred as Brooke Davis in The WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill and as Det. Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama series Chicago P.D. Sophia consistently uses her platform for activism and fundraising and has a new podcast called Work in Progress. Sophia stood up for herself before the Me Too Movement began by quitting a television show where she was being mistreated. She shares her struggle to admit that something was wrong and the tricks her mind played on her in the process. So get ready to learn how to have the courage to demand change on Episode 851.
Some Questions I Ask:
What’s missing in your toolkit? (31:00)
What needs to change for actual change to happen? (53:00)
How do we know what to take on first? (58:00)
What are the three accounts we should follow to be educated on what’s going on? (1:12:00)
Who was the most influential person in your life? (1:18:30)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The scary side of acting (27:00)
About Lewis’ “Yes and No List” (34:00)
The importance of opening up about what you’re ashamed of (40:00)
The struggle Sophia had with quitting her toxic work environment (45:00)
How to separate yourself from the system that you’re in (1:00:00)
Sophia’s plan for the future (1:24:00)
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