Episode #185 by Stephan Spencer

Negotiate Like a Boss with Chris Voss

Imagine you're on the phone with a kidnapper. Your goal is to get them to release their hostage as soon as possible. It's a life or death situation. If you say one wrong thing, it could quickly escalate and you'll have a disaster on your hands. My guest for this episode is Chris Voss. As an FBI Hostage Negotiator for over 24 years, he's been in that exact situation dozens of times. You don't operate in that kind of high-pressure environment without coming away with powerful insights on human nature…

Episode #182 by Stephan Spencer

Creating A Lasting Legacy with Dr. Sean Stephenson

It takes work to be your best self and reach your full potential in life. It's tempting to make excuses when things get tough. Sometimes you might even think about giving up. Then you meet someone who has achieved greatness despite incredible odds and all your little excuses pale into insignificance. Dr. Sean Stephenson is one of those people. Sean was born with a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth. The doctors did not expect him to survive at birth. By the time he was eighteen, he had fractured…

Episode #137 by Stephan Spencer

Kicking Your Sugar Habit with JJ Virgin

Take a moment to guess what the #1 recreational drug in the world is. Marijuana? Cocaine? Opiates or opioids? Perhaps surprisingly, it’s sugar. That may sound harsh, but when you think about it, it makes sense. Many of us are addicted to it and if you don’t think you are, try going cold turkey for a while!. It’s also much more harmful than many of us realize. For example, if your blood sugar is regularly just 10 points over where it should be, you have five times the risk of…

Episode #75 by Stephan Spencer

Filling Up Your Good Life Buckets with Jonathan Fields

For this episode I had the honor of speaking with award-winning author, serial entrepreneur, growth strategist, and podcaster Jonathan Fields. He is regularly featured in the media on outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today, and many more. While he’s impressive in everything he does, I particularly admire his success in podcasting; his top-rated podcast, The Good Life Project, gets millions of listens in more than 150 countries. "Something can drop in your life as a source of great suffering and overtime become…

Episode #72 by Stephan Spencer

Maintaining Relationships and Health Through Hormones and Behavior with John Gray

"You've gotta define 'What am I? What is me? Where am I independent?" And from that place of independence, bring something home, so to speak."John Gray This week, we talk to John Gray - the author of Men Are From Mars, Women AreFrom Venus. This book is John’s most famous by far, and has been translated into 45 languages in over 100 countries. In this episode, he offers a lot of detailed information and advice (particularly for men) about how to best address relationship dynamics, hormone levels, and health.

Episode #46 by Stephan Spencer

Cultivating Your Concentration with Deep Work with Cal Newport

With so many distractions around us-from social media, to email, and even co-workers-it can be difficult to focus on productivity and concentrate on our work. Cal Newport shares the steps to moving forward in your business and career without being interrupted, so you can accomplish more, while committing to your most important work. We discuss how Deep work will help your business, the best ways to disengage from distractions, and how to find help with admin tasks so you can focus on more important work. "‏‏You do have to embrace…

Episode #39 by Stephan Spencer

Finding the Ideal Work-Life Balance Through Outsourcing with Tim Ferriss

While most entrepreneurs and busy professionals are glued to their email and phone, Tim Feriss mastered the art of delegating. He’s the author of the bestselling book The 4-Hour Workweek and he’s here to share tips on his favorite productivity hack: delegation. The majority of your to-do list can be outsourced, and with a little direction, a virtual assistant can free up your time, allowing you to work less while earning more. We discuss where to find virtual assistants, how to determine what to delegate, hiring the right candidates and…

Episode #33 by Stephan Spencer

Question Your Thoughts and Beliefs to End Suffering with Byron Katie

Is it possible that any pain and suffering you feel is just a projection of your mind, and can be ended, for good? Byron Katie’s method, The Work, has helped countless people around the nation to live happier, more peaceful lives, and she believes that everyone can apply her method to create change. We discuss how to end pain and suffering, learning to forgive and find peace, how to become open to change and more. "The more we question our judgments, the kinder we become. I think love is the…

Episode #26 by Stephan Spencer

Manage Your Time and Boost Productivity with GTD Methodology with David Allen

"What you'll tend to avoid doing is probably the most important thing you need to do, because it'll probably be the most daunting and most potentially successful thing you could be doing, and that's usually out of people's comfort zone."David Allen Time management. Procrastination. As busy human beings, we struggle with both on a daily basis. Mastering the two will increase productivity in your life, and in turn, boost your bottom line. When you learn to work smarter, you get more out of every minute you put in, and are…

Episode #24 by Stephan Spencer

Becoming a Confident and Notable Public Speaker with Michael Port

"The reason that people are so afraid of presenting in front of others is very simple: because they may get rejected. We don’t want to get rejected."Michael Port Michael Port is an amazing speaker, trainer, actor, and marketing expert, and he is here to share with us today his top-notch tips on becoming an expert speaker. Whether you want to add public speaking to your resume, learn new tactics for your current speaking gigs, or just want to make a great impression on your fiancé’s parents, today’s episode will leave…

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