The ikario Podcast: human thriving in the modern world

Discover a systematic approach to content creation that validates ideas and enhances audience engagement. Learn how to stand out in a crowded landscape with strategic tactics and embrace the 80-20 rule to prioritize impactful storytelling. Emphasizing experimentation, this discussion encourages creators to break free from perfectionism. Join the 21-day content creation challenge to produce and refine content effectively. Explore growth hacking techniques and build authority with a comprehensive Content Blueprint, all while fostering community connections.

Get 3x Free Content Recipes: https://focusandaction.com/recipe Previous Episode:    • Content Consistency while Successfull...   🚀 Unlock the secrets to explosive content growth! 🚀 Join us in this insightful discussion where we share our journey as content creators, revealing strategies that led to massive follower gains (from scratch) in diverse niches. Learn about organic community building, the power of personal branding, and the successful of content creation experiments. Discover the SSC model (Strategic, Sufficient, and Consistent) for content marketing success and explore the challenges of consistent content creation. The SSC Model:    • The 3 Keys to Achieving Your Goals   00:00 - Grow your Brand with Content Fast 03:57 - Personal Brand Videos create Authority 06:10 - The SSC Model: Sufficient & Consistent 09:41 - A Lack of Strategy 14:08 - Strategy 1: Relative Positioning A 19:42 - Strategy 1: Relative Positioning B 22:22 - Content Recipes 27:58 - Strategy 2: Systematic Improvement 30:04 - (1) Focus on the Essentials 33:51 - (2) Self Review 40:40 - (3) Get Feedback 43:04 - The Content BluePrint 🔑 Key Takeaways: - Importance of personal branding in content creation. - Leveraging video content for authority. - Crafting a unique voice and standing out in your niche. - Content recipes for structured creation, featuring the "I tried X" approach. - Adapting to trends and influencing them as you gain authority. - Systematic improvement: Focused efforts, essentials, and constructive feedback. - Building a backend for business success without a full-time commitment to content. The SSC Model:    • The 3 Keys to Achieving Your Goals   Get 3x Free Content Recipes: https://focusandaction.com/recipe 🎙️ Dive deep into the world of content creation with insights on contrarian vs. aligned positions, avoiding generic content with ChatGPT, and positioning within your niche. Uncover the systematic Content Blueprint we have used several times for content creation success and gain practical tips for overcoming obstacles. Don't miss out on this guide to strategic and impactful content that resonates with your audience! 🌟 #contentcreation #DigitalMarketing #YouTubeSuccess #PersonalBranding

Shane, an experienced content creator, shares insights on consistent content creation, overcoming fears, short form media strategy, following a recipe, and the benefits of constraints. The podcast emphasizes the importance of publishing daily, overcoming perfectionism, and committing to bad first drafts to achieve desired outcomes.

In this podcast, they discuss time management and the misconception that it's solely about scheduling. They emphasize the importance of setting priorities, saying no, and managing personal energy levels. They also explore the concept of state management and its impact on well-being. The value of time and connecting work to meaning are discussed. Additionally, they provide practical insights on optimizing motivation, energy, and time management. They also introduce a protocol called Focus 90 and offer a condensed version for free on their website.

Learn about the concept of hyper productive sprints and how it can help accomplish long-term goals in just one month. Discover the benefits of this approach for entrepreneurs, including launching online courses and gaining a large social media following. Explore the differences between hyper productivity and hustle culture, and learn strategies for eliminating distractions and setting intentions to maximize productivity. Discover the importance of optimizing sleep and nutrition for biohacking, as well as the benefits of working on projects with others. Explore the differences between 'done for you' and 'do it yourself' versions of the program.

Join the free ikario Community here and come talk to us: [https://ikario.com/join](https://ikario.com/join) FREE Class: Stop procrastination Crash Course [https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/](https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/) Free Class: Become an Implementer [https://ikario.com/im-register/](https://ikario.com/im-register/) Chapters: 00:00 - Just Be A Jacked Millionaire Bro... 07:17 - What is the Implementation Gap? 9:43 - Why "Just Try HARDER" Doesn't Work 14:43 - Don't Be An NPC 15:58 - Don't Have A Morning Routine 21:51 - Advice for Someone Who Wants to Make Money Fast 26:53 - You Have Got to Make Movement a Priority in Your Life 33:49 - As a Man You Are Judged by Your CAPABILITY 44:21 - The Last Piece of Advice for Any Man 49:37 - Be Strong Like A Jaguar 55:47 - Outro Links & Resources Mentioned: Alex Hormozi -- My $100,000,000 Morning Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFKGHL1MqkU Alex Hormozi -- $100M Offers (Book) https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8 Gabor Matte -- The Myth of Normal (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Normal-Illness-Healing-Culture-ebook/dp/B0946LP9L8/ James Nestor -- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art-ebook/dp/B07Z49Z32V/

Join the free ikario Community here and come talk to us: [https://ikario.com/join](https://ikario.com/join) FREE Class: Stop procrastination Crash Course [https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/](https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/) Free Class: Become an Implementer [https://ikario.com/im-register/](https://ikario.com/im-register/) Chapters: 00:00 - What is the Creator vs. Consumer Mindset? 04:33 - A Balance Between Consuming and Creating 10:38 - A Consumer Attitude Towards Life in General 11:03 - Example 1 - A Consumer Attitude Towards Health 17:00 - The Average Person is Extremely Unhealthy 20:49 - Example 2 - Fitness 26:37 - Example 3 - Consuming Information & Media 27:42 - How to Actually Learn Something 33:59 - Consumables Are EASY Because Someone Else is Making Money 37:52 - Self-Determined vs. Externally Determined Goals 41:34 - People Like to Think They're Doing Their Own Thinking 44:07 - Social Media and Social Discourse 49:00 - Liberals and Conservatives Want the SAME THINGS 54:26 - Conclusion + Outro Links & Resources Mentioned: Cured by Jeffrey Rediger M.D: https://drjeffreyrediger.com/cured-the-life-changing-science-of-spontaneous-healing-testing/ The Human Zoo Podcast Episode: https://ikario.com/009/ Lex Fridman and Joscha Bach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-2P3MSZrBM Daryl Davis - Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORp3q1Oaezw

Join the free ikario Community here and come talk to us: [https://ikario.com/join](https://ikario.com/join) FREE Class: Stop procrastination Crash Course [https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/](https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/) Free Class: Become an Implementer [https://ikario.com/im-register/](https://ikario.com/im-register/) Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - I Think I'm Doing This Wrong Because It's So Hard 03:18 - Failure IS the Path to Success 07:25 - How Shane Did It Without Knowing How to Do It 11:39 - Shiny Object Syndrome + How Things Are Sold to Us 20:09 - How Do You Know When and What to Quit? 23:25 - Most People Are Strong Starters... But WEAK Finishers 29:15 - Be the Type of Person Who Cringes When You Look Back at Your Older Work 32.47 - Leading vs. Lagging Indicators 37:03 - How to Balance Between Wanting Money and Engaging in the Process 43:14 - What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self 45:05 - You Don't Need to Go It Alone 46:19 - Closing Stoic Remarks (Outro) Links & Resources Mentioned: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller: https://buildingastorybrand.com/ Q&A Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WndRI9a741M&list=PLQJBlFqPEtKfxpVQ-cX4JQXdmtFlyAJVF Join the free ikario Community here and come talk to us: [https://ikario.com/join](https://ikario.com/join)

Free ikario Wealth Building Class: https://ikario.com/wealthbuilding Join the free ikario Community here and come talk to us: [https://ikario.com/join](https://ikario.com/join) FREE Class: Stop procrastination Crash Course [https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/](https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/) Free Class: Become an Implementer [https://ikario.com/im-register/](https://ikario.com/im-register/) Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - What is Financial Freedom? 07:07 - Financial Freedom and Priorities 10:51 - How do you keep the ego out of being rich? 17:55 - Having Self Determined Goals 28:46 - What are the sources of externally imposed goals? 34:05 - How to identify Goals you ACTUALLY want 45:24 - Where is the line between Financial Freedom and Happiness? 51:49 - What is the link between Money and Happiness? 1:02:07 - Question Things You Learn + Outro Links & Resources Mentioned: Free ikario Wealth Building Class: https://ikario.com/wealthbuilding

Join the free ikario Community here and come talk to us: [https://ikario.com/join](https://ikario.com/join) FREE Class: Stop procrastination Crash Course [https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/](https://ikario.com/crashcourse/stop/) Free Class: Become an Implementer [https://ikario.com/im-register/](https://ikario.com/im-register/) Chapters: 00:00 - Intro + Warrior Archetype and Real Life 04:07 - What is the Warrior Archetype? 05:36 - Make Yourself Stronger in Service of Others 10:12 - How Else Can You Be Strong and Uplift Others 15:19 - Getting Your Shit Together Emotionally is Very Attractive 16:22 - The Warrior's Attitude is a Counter to "Bubble Wrapping the World” 21:53 - There is an Optimal Amount of Childhood Trauma 23:23 - Be Unflinching in the Face of Danger 28:26 - You Don't Seek the Comfort of Delusion 35:16 - Seek Out and, If Possible, Eliminate Your Weaknesses 41:09 - The Solution to Fake Posturing 49:08 - Shadow Work 57:03 - Have Principles to Live By 58:48 - How to Find Out Your Principles and Core Values 1:01:17 - This is a Reminder to You and Me 1:04:32 - Outro Links & Resources Mentioned: The Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Masashi — [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25789.The_Book_of_Five_Rings](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25789.The_Book_of_Five_Rings) Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee — [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57858.Tao_of_Jeet_Kune_Do](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57858.Tao_of_Jeet_Kune_Do) Good to Great by Jim Collins — [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76865.Good_to_Great](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76865.Good_to_Great) Shadow Work-shops — [https://ikario.com/shadowwork](https://ikario.com/shadowwork)  Somatic Theory — [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic_theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic_theory) ikario Community — [https://ikairo.com/join](https://ikairo.com/join)