The Simple Life with Gary Collins

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E24: What is Possible to Accomplish in One Year Feb 03, 2020

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Ever wonder what would be the result of dedicating a year to grow your business and freedom? In this episode, Gary discusses what he learned working for one year straight on his entrepreneurial experiment to build his business. There have been a lot of lessons learned along the way some good, some bad. The biggest surprise? There was way more positive that has come out of this experiment, life-changing, that was unexpected. Topics Discussed: What is Gary’s working for a year straight experiment all about?Some of the major accomplishments during the yearLessons learnedThe importance of you being the brand in today’s crowded entrepreneur worldWhy without his physical and mental health he would not be able to do this experimentUnderstanding life purpose as an entrepreneurHow this experiment has made him even more efficient and focusedHow minimizing outside distraction is the keyUnderstanding in life your work is never done, and how his life purpose and business will remain until he can no longer do itAnd some added Gary soapbox moments along the wayWhat is in store for 2020 Podcast resources and links: Visit The Simple Life WebsiteJoin The Simple Circle here now

E23: How to Destroy Chronic Pain and Live A Better Life Jan 27, 2020

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Gary sits down with Shawna Coronado to discuss chronic inflammation and the pain it causes. What may be hurting you may be as simple as last night's dinner.

E22: How Your Brain Can Compromise Your Life and Money Jan 20, 2020

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Find out the connection between your brain and how it affects your success as an entrepreneur. In this episode I talk with Mike Volkin--we will be talking to him about the latest brain science and how we as entrepreneurs can take advantage of it. Mike Volkin is a serial entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran, and author of 5 books, to include one bestseller. He has built and sold four of his own companies and worked with over 400 companies as a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer. Currently, Mike is the lead instructor of Freelancer Masterclass, which is a 9-step online course designed to help freelancers grow their business and increase their time off. Mike is a certified neuro marketer. Mike Volkin on Neuroplasticity: What exactly is neuroplasticity?What is neuromarketing? Does everyone have the same capability to change their brain?How can entrepreneurs take advantage of neuroplasticity?How Mike put these tips into action?Tips on the neuromarketing frontHe discusses his book on how to prepare for military bootcampHow you can find out more about Mike’s services Episode Resources: Get Mike’s Book on AmazonMikes WebsiteMike's Course FreelancerMasterclass.comGet exclusive listener benefits by joining the Simple Life CircleThe Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

E21: How to Teach Kids About Money and Basic Economics Jan 13, 2020

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Is it any wonder most Americans are broke and unhappy? Maybe if we taught children in our education system basic economics and how to be more self-reliant we could change that. In this episode, Gary chats with author Julie Borowski about her new book “Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza” that does just that… teach kids about what they really need to know for a successful life. Julie Borowski has a passion for teaching kids about economics! Previously, she was an Economics Policy Analyst at FreedomWorks, a free-market advocacy group. She is well-known for her ability to break down complex ideas in a fun and simple manner. She has appeared on Fox Business News and her writings have been published at the Washington Examiner, Foundation for Economic Education, Townhall, and more. Topics Discussed with Julie Borowski: The values that were instilled in Julie growing up that helped develop the concept for this book?Julie explains ideas such as the division of labor, the invisible hand, and spontaneous orderThe things that are missing in our current education system to help prepare kids for lifeWhat the libertarian movement is all about and why millennials are gravitating towards it Episode Resources: Get Julie’s Book on AmazonCheck out Julie’s WebsiteGet exclusive listener benefits when you join the Simple Life Circle here nowThe Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

E20: How To Stop The Negative Loop In The New Year Jan 06, 2020

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In this episode, Gary discusses how to deal with the negative people, as they sure seem to be a lot of them these days.

E19: How Your Health Impacts Your Freedom and Wealth Dec 30, 2019

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Have you ever wondered how America became the most obese country in the world? Are you struggling with your weight and health? The statistics say there is a good chance you are. In this episode, Gary sits down with Charlie Deist, who discusses the relationship between our personal freedom, wealth and health. Charlie Deist is a writer and radio producer from the San Francisco Bay Area. He received his BA in economics from UC Berkeley in 2011, writing his undergraduate thesis on monetary policy during the Great Recession of 2007-2008. Fascinated by the wide-ranging effects of the economy’s booms and busts, Charlie began to study alternative economic and social models, including “seasteading,” or homesteading the high seas. His writings on sea farming and environmental economics have been featured on BBC.com and in Erraticus Magazine. He has also been featured on KPFA, and routinely guest hosts a weekly AM radio program, The Bob Zadek Show, which he produces from Berkeley, California. Charlie is passionate about the link between the health of the land and the health of people that it nourishes. He recently attended an agricultural writer’s workshop in Modoc County, where he wrote about the sustainable grazing practices of a ranch in Ft. Bidwell, California. Charlie lives in Berkeley with his wife Emma. Topics Discussed: A little about CharlieHow he found The Paleo diet and what he did wrongWhat is "folk activism" What are the prospects for voluntary societies/jurisdictions that freedom-seekers establish from the ground up, i.e., seasteading Why the Green New Deal would be doomed, and what a decentralized/free-market approach to environmentalism might look like? What is the Natural Movement philosophy?How has government contributed to various health epidemics – dating back to the advent of agriculture, through the modern subsidies and nutritional misinformation. Episode Resources: Charlie's websiteThe Bob Zadek ShowBecome part of the Simple Life Circle hereThe Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

E18: The Astonishing Power of More Deep Thinking with Author J. Thorn Dec 23, 2019

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Is it possible that the art of deep thinking is the key to living a happy life? In this episode, Gary chats with J. Thorn, author, entrepreneur and co-host of the Career Author Podcast, and many others.

E17: How Bryan Went From Barista to Six-Figure Business Owner Dec 16, 2019

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In this episode, Gary sits down with Bryan Cohen. He’s the creator of Best Page Forward and co-host on The Sell More Books Podcast, who went from a Barista at Starbucks to a successful six-figure author and business owner.

E16: Can A Nomadic Life Allow for a Sensational Business Dec 09, 2019

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Chris Badgett shares his amazing story and best secrets of going from a glacier in Alaska to successful tech euntreprenuer.

E15: This Family’s Nomadic Lifestyle Will Blow Your Mind Dec 02, 2019

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ve you ever wanted to sell everything and live the nomadic lifestyle while traveling the world? In this episode Chris, Holly and I will tell you how.