What if everyone in the world was freed from brain fog? It would make my guest on today's show a very happy man.

Tiago Forte is an internationally renowned expert in unlocking creativity and achieving peak performance who has taught over 20,000 students worldwide. He was also a previous guest here (episode #184). Tiago has worked with major organizations, including Toyota and Genentech, to implement productivity systems. His books Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method outline actionable frameworks for organizing information, streamlining workflows, and ultimately working and living more intentionally.

The frustration that happens when inspirations and ideas slip through the cracks of your mind's agenda is a dilemma I can relate to! In this episode, Tiago goes back to analog inspirations that helped him figure out tech solutions for organization and clarity. We talk about ways to create value, not just in your work but in the way you approach everything in your life. Tiago details key strategies around architecting digital infrastructure to help bring projects to fruition. If you're looking for a survival guide to manage the complexities of modern life mindfully, this is an eye-opening discussion you won't want to miss! So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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Music is a universal language that taps into our shared humanity. Unfortunately, a lot of us figure out—or are told—early on that we are not musical, so we shut ourselves off to exploring our musical creativity.

My guest on today’s show wondered—what if this creative capability could be revealed in all people, even those who believe themselves to be "unmusical"?

Neil Moore is a pioneering Australian educator and the founder of Simply Music. His breakthrough methodology upends traditional music education. By meeting students where they are, Neil helps them rapidly connect with their innate musicality. Learners quickly gain the skills needed for self-expression through song.

In this enlightening discussion, Neil explains how music literally grows the brain by increasing neural connectivity. He talks about how musicianship is "neurological nutrition" that builds creative capability, and how his method unlocks musical ability in adults up to 100 years old. Neil shares stories from his remarkable journey in shifting limiting beliefs about talent and he gives us tools to unleash our creative potential. He notes that as humanity rushes into a future shaped by accelerating technology, creative thinking allows us to dream boldly and meet new challenges. So without any further ado, on with the show!

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Joe Polish is someone who has connected me to so many amazing people, and he’s done this for countless others, in life-changing ways. As the founder of Genius Network, he is considered one of the most influential connectors in the world. This marketing trailblazer has generated hundreds of millions for clients and also hosts three of the top-ranked marketing and business podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Though professionally, he has soared, his early life was tumultuous, to say the least. He emerged from a painful childhood into the shackles of addiction.

In this episode, Joe delves deep into that experience. He explains how trauma wired his brain for disconnection until he found the courage to break free. He shares insights on spiritual growth, from embracing the contrast life offers to constantly questioning our beliefs.

With raw vulnerability, Joe reveals his lessons from decades of overcoming addiction and building connections, exemplifying that our wounds make us wiser. He urges us to approach others with radical compassion, knowing that with understanding, their actions would make sense. Joe embodies the resilience of the human spirit, using his hardships to lift up communities worldwide. To spark change, he calls us to be beacons lighting the way home. And one of the ways he’s doing this is his latest book, What’s In It For Them, published by Hay House.

So, without any further ado, let’s get on with the show!

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How can we optimize our lives and achieve our highest potential while somehow finding peace in the process? In today's show, my guest, Zack Arnold, will guide us through this intricate balance, highlighting his journey and how he has pivoted to helping other people on the path of optimization.

As an award-winning Hollywood editor and producer, Zack achieved career success, but the byproduct of that success was exhaustion and burnout. After crashing from unsustainable work habits, he was forced to find more mindful ways to thrive.

One of Zack's key themes involves mastering self-awareness on the hero's journey. And as a two-time American Ninja Warrior, he embodies the grit and perseverance needed to overcome obstacles! In this episode, we discuss how turning failures into growth opportunities allows us to become the strongest version of ourselves. Zack talks about the profound role intuition played in his calling to direct a documentary about his late friend Christopher Rush. Despite physical disabilities, Christopher empowered others to "Go Far" -- a message Zack felt destined to share.

For those seeking to optimize their potential, Zack's example provides an enlightening roadmap. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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At this point, it's hard to imagine our lives without technology. In today's episode, we'll uncover the fascinating journey of an individual who has surfed the swelling wave of tech and the internet from its inception, bearing witness to its evolution at every stage.

Brad Templeton is founding faculty for Computing & Networks at Singularity University and Chairman Emeritus and futurist of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the leading cyberspace civil rights foundation. He founded ClariNet Communications Corp., the world's first "dot-com" company! He also created Rec.Humor.Funny and its website, www.netfunny.com, the world's longest-running blog. He's a provocative guy with a lot to say!

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the murky waters of data rights, addressing personal data – the intangible currency that we're all spending, often without even realizing it. Brad has been a pioneering voice in the conversation around data rights, examining the intersection of data privacy, civil rights, and digital consumption. It's a high-speed, boundary-pushing discourse with some eye-opening revelations you're not going to want to miss. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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If you've been listening to my show for any length of time, you probably know that I'm a huge proponent of personality assessments: Kolbe, PRINT, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, DISC, you name it, I've probably tried it, and I've figured out how to leverage the findings in my life and business. One assessment tool that I became aware of from Tony Robbins seminars a decade ago was Spiral Dynamics. Tony loves Spiral Dynamics and incorporates it into his Date with Destiny program. Spiral Dynamics is based on the theories, models, and work of Dr. Graves back in the 1950s. And now you're about to deep dive into Spiral Dynamics with one of its top experts alive today.

Natasha Todorovic-Cowan is the CEO and co-founder of the National Values-Center Consulting (and owner of Spiral Dynamics brand). Whether your challenges are resistance to change, cultures in conflict, strategic partnerships, dysfunctional teams, or strategic change implementation, Natasha's experience includes unraveling the people side of organizational challenges from the C-suite to the shop floor using a proven human systems approach, which you're about to hear all about!

And now, without any further ado, on with the show!

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Your purpose gives you direction, motivation, and drive. Without a clear purpose, you're rudderless and directed by the priorities of others or by whichever crisis is front and center. Prior to working with today's guest, Craig Filek, I thought I was pretty clear on why I'm here on this planet. Nonetheless, by going through Craig's process, called Purpose Mapping, I gained so much more clarity about my purpose, that I incorporated the 1-page Purpose Map he designed for me into the morning ritual that I do every day. It's that powerful! The map identified my purpose in a powerful, succinct way and my essence, strengths, shadow, and downfall, among other things.

Craig Filek is the creator of Purpose Mapping, through which he guides smart, successful "misfits" in transition to clarify their purpose and create a path that lights them up. Craig's work is focused on igniting the genius of teams as a competitive advantage. Billionaires, executives, founders & innovative teams around the world seek Craig's guidance when making life-changing decisions.

If you're a fan of personality profiling tools, shadow work, getting into flow, knowing your why, or all of the above, then stick around for this value-packed, transformative episode!

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If you believe kids are our future, then you'll want to listen to this episode in its entirety.

Mary Resenbeck is the author of Take Charge of Your Child's Education, which lays out for parents an individualized, personalized, maverick approach to homeschooling children successfully. Mary is an experienced Montessori classroom teacher, theater instructor, educational manager, and a veteran homeschooling mom of three.

In this episode, we discuss what traditional schooling doesn't teach, to the detriment of our kids. We compare and contrast different forms of alternative education and after-school enrichment. Mary unpacks the dos and don'ts of an effective curriculum. She shares the benefits of immersive learning through historically accurate theater. And so much more.

Mary's a true expert, and you're going to learn a ton about how to inspire and educate your kids – whether or not you want to homeschool them – so they become well-adapted, happy, high-performing adults. And now, on with the show!

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When you think big, beyond your human limitations, beyond this planet, the possibilities for living an extraordinary life are limitless.

If you’re a frequent listener of this podcast as well as my other show, Marketing Speak, you know that one of the themes that runs throughout both shows is infusing business with a higher awareness. My guest on today’s show is a remarkable entrepreneur and citizen of the world who has turned his lifelong passion for space exploration into a world-changing business. Mark Rocket — yes, that is his name, not originally though — is an internet and aerospace entrepreneur. Mark is the CEO of Kea Aerospace, a New Zealand-based company working on building a fleet of solar-powered aircraft flying in the stratosphere. In this episode, Mark shares how he transitioned from being an SEO guy to an aerospace entrepreneur. He explains how Kea Aerospace came to fruition and talks about the two main goals the company upholds. We touch on the many ways we can all be better citizens by listening to each other and working together to solve the issues we’re all facing. If you get excited about pushing boundaries to effect change, this is an eye-opening episode. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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Gratitude is alchemy. It changes what you can’t do into what you can do, and what you don’t have into what you do have. Everything we are doing — our thoughts, habits, and choices — is either moving us closer or further away from our goal.

These are wise words from my guest today, who has lived through incredible, seemingly insurmountable challenges (which I’m not going to spill the beans on until we get into the actual interview). Amberly Lago is a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of True Grit and Grace and the founder of UNSTOPPABLE Life Mastermind. Amberly was featured on NBC’s The Today Show to talk about her incredible journey and how she has relied on a resilient mindset as the key asset to thriving, despite all the obstacles life has thrown her way.

In today’s episode, Amberly shares some of her experiences and we talk about how to find the gifts, find the lessons, and embrace life — imperfections and all — in order to appreciate every step of the journey. This is an incredibly powerful and insightful episode that I know you’re going to find so inspiring. So now, without further ado, on with the show!

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