Join Todd Herman, entrepreneur and author of The Alter Ego Effect, known for elevating high-performing athletes and public figures. He shares insights on the thin line between inspiration and outright copying, and how to honor original creators while carving your own path. Todd discusses the power of alter egos in enhancing creativity and performance, plus the ethics surrounding idea borrowing in today’s digital age. Learn how to amplify existing concepts while avoiding pitfalls of imitation!
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Mentorship with Jim Rohn
Todd Herman's first mentor was Jim Rohn, whom he met accidentally at an awards ceremony.
Rohn gave Herman actionable advice, which he promptly followed, leading to a mentorship.
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Following Up After Mentorship
Follow up with mentors after receiving advice, even if it feels like a bother.
Mentors appreciate knowing their impact and are often willing to help further.
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Alter Egos and Playfulness
Alter egos are not about faking it till you make it, but about activating a desired identity.
They help overcome insecurities and unlock peak performance through playfulness.
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In this book, Todd Herman explains how creating an 'alter ego' can help individuals unlock their full potential. Backed by scientific research and real-world examples, Herman shows how this concept, often used by top athletes and executives, can be applied to various aspects of life such as sports, business, career, parenting, and more. The book provides strategies for building and activating an alter ego to overcome self-doubt, negativity, and insecurity, and to empower individuals to become their best selves[2][4][5].
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A Leadership Fable
Patrick Lencioni
This book explores the fundamental causes of team failure and organizational politics through a narrative about a fictional company, DecisionTech, Inc. It outlines five dysfunctions: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. The book provides practical advice and real-world examples to help teams overcome these dysfunctions and become high-performing teams.
The Miracle Morning
The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)
Hal Elrod
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod provides a step-by-step process to transform your life by starting your day with six powerful practices: Silence (meditation), Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing (journaling). This updated and expanded edition includes new content such as The Miracle Evening and The Miracle Life, helping readers optimize their bedtime and sleep, and begin their path to inner freedom. The book has helped millions of people become the person they need to be to create the life they’ve always wanted.
Steal like an artist
10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Austin Kleon
This book, which began as a speech given by Austin Kleon to college students, expands into a manifesto for creativity. It outlines ten transformative principles such as 'Steal like an artist' (honoring, studying, and transforming ideas), 'Don’t wait until you know who you are to start making things,' and 'Use your hands' (emphasizing physical work). Kleon argues that creativity is not original but builds on what came before, and he provides practical tips and inspiring concepts for artists, writers, musicians, and anyone generating creative work[2][3][4].
#829 Getting caught using other people's content is not a good look. On the flip side, we should also try to protect our own work against theft! So, where's the line between inspiration and copying? How do we build on existing ideas while respecting other people's output? Essentially, what are the rules for “stealing like an artist?” Today, I'm joined by Todd Herman, entrepreneur and author of The Alter Ego Effect, for a fantastic chat on this topic. Don't miss this interview, because Todd has worked with some of the world's top athletes and public figures to help them reach their highest potential! In this episode, we unpack how to build on existing concepts while giving credit where credit is due and staying on the right side of the law. Todd and I also discuss generating original ideas, preventing others from copying you, apprenticeships, and honoring your mentors. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session829.
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