The Greatness Machine

In today’s show of the Greatness Machine, Darius interviews a Hindu priest, former monk, entrepreneur, and teacher, Dandapani. Dandapani teaches people how to avoid instant gratification and the accompanying distractions so that we can focus on the most important things that truly take us forward. We start this show by discussing the impact of COVID. While the loss of life and livelihood has been devastating and unimaginable, this black swan event has forced us to reassess our lives and priorities. Next, Dandapani shares with listeners some interesting details about his visionary project – Siva Ashram in Costa Rica. Built on 33 acres of land, near a river, this Ashram will house seven botanical gardens – each signifying a critical area of our mind. Dandapani reveals his 300-year plan for this Ashram so that his work can continue uninterrupted for many generations to come. Additionally, Dandapani has some excellent advice to help listeners focus on the core things that matter the most. Tune in to this special show now! What You Will Learn In This Show How COVID has forced us to reassess our priorities How to FOCUS on the core things that matter the most How we can do our bit to care for and protect our environment And so much more… Resources Dandapani Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could earn a passive, life-long income without being a slave to your job or business? A lot of entrepreneurs start their businesses because on some level, they want greater freedom in their life. However, once they start, they end up giving even more hours and time than ever before. Has this happened to you? On today’s show, we have Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor who shares how you earn passive income and buy back your time! Justin shares his investing philosophy while calling out some common mistakes that seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals make. Early on in his career, Justin transitioned from his W-2 job to being self-employed. But while he did end up making more money, this move did little to improve his life on a holistic level as he just ended up being a slave to his business. He was still working 18-hours every day. He was still working weekends. And he was still not showing up for his family in the right way. Justin realized that he had to flip the switch, and think more like a “self-employed entrepreneur”. By leveraging low-risk cash flow investing, he had to generate a passive income that would sustain his lifestyle. As a huge proponent of lifestyle investing, Justin shares both basic (but often ignored) and sophisticated investing strategies guaranteed to help you out. With the Fed printing dollars like never before, what can you do to hedge your portfolio against inflation? Justin also has some great tips for stock market investors who are finding it difficult to navigate the extreme volatility in today’s market. You will also discover more about Justin’s new book, The Lifestyle Investor where he explains his 10 Commandments of Lifestyle Investing in great detail. Even if you don’t have large financial coffins and savviness to back you up, listening to today’s show will help you up your investing game. What You Will Learn In This Show How to stop being a slave to your job or business Hedging your portfolio against inflation Passive income generation strategies for those who are just starting out Things that your financial advisor is not telling you And so much more… Quotes “I want to help people in the way they process and think about investing, and living life, and the way they value time”. “People don't often look at the actual math, and this to me is a big smoke screen where people don't know what's really happening. That's my big issue.” “My goal is not to earn money. My goal is to earn my time back”. “Earn the income that you don’t have to put time into”. Resources The 4-Hour Work Week Rich Dad, Poor Dad Justin Donald Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, we interview Aga Bajer, founder and CEO of a boutique consultancy, Aga Bajer & Associates who shares with us her distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, culture, and failure. Aga’s first business was a colossal failure which taught her the importance of figuring out her WHY. She learned that she needed clarity about who she was, and where she was headed first. After a brief stint with PWC, Aga found her true calling as a consultant with Hay Group (promoted by Daniel Goleman of “Emotional Intelligence”). Once she got some experience under her belt, she took the entrepreneurial route once again. And this time around, having learned her lesson well, Aga chose a field that she is extremely passionate about. Currently, she is helping start-ups create a thriving culture at scale. Aga and Darius discuss why you need clarity about where you are ahead, and how this will help you set your personal development goals. You will also learn the importance of surrounding yourself with a close “Inner Circle” whom you can lean on during challenging times. Enjoy the episode!  What You Will Learn In This Show -A time we both failed miserably as entrepreneurs and how that shaped us. - Ways to cultivate a culture that inspires people to do their best work -Why we should get rid of ALL managers and what we should replace them with! - And so much more… Resources CultureLab Podcast The Culture Lab Building and Sustaining a Coaching Culture Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling bogged down by the monotony of your daily life? On today’s show, Darius talks about enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the end results.  Like many of us, Darius loves his cup of morning coffee. And he obsesses about getting the right beans, the temperature, and adding the correct amount of milk.  Recently, a friend of Darius’s bought an expensive coffee machine that automated the entire process. While this made it extremely easy to make the perfect cup of coffee, Darius realized that he enjoyed the process of making his cup of coffee way more than drinking the coffee itself. On today’s show, you will learn why you need to fully immerse yourself in the process to enjoy the outcome.  Darius also shares how the simple act of making a cup of coffee aligns with his SIX Core Values. And why you should strive to apply this same passion and love to all your aspects of life. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the outcome Finding joy in the mundane chores that typically bog us down How to approach every aspect of your life with love and passion And so much more… Resources The Power of TED Darius’s Website Darius’s Facebook  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, Darius interviews environmentalist and adventurer, Annette Poliwka. Annette has created women-specific outdoor programs and is also a sought-after life-coach and writer. The main themes for today’s show are health and self-care. Fueled by our ambitions, we fail to listen to our bodies and minds. And this has a telling effect in the long run. In today’s show, Annette shares her self-care routine and reveals some great hacks that enable her to stay in top physical and mental health. Annette also shares her main “why” for creating women-specific nature programs. Do women-only programs succeed in creating a better vibe and connection? Are women relegated to the background when they take part in co-ed groups? Annette also regales listeners by sharing details about some of her biggest adventures. Specifically, she shares how she ended up going on an impromptu 21-day silent meditation in Thailand.  Other topics discussed in today’s show include carving out time for your self-care routine, having an accountability buddy, the importance of enjoying your workout, and much, much more… What You Will Learn In This Show The deep connection between mind and body How to establish an actionable workout routine Meditation tips to calm your mind and enhance your overall wellness And so much more… Resources Annette Poliwka - LinkedIn Annette Poliwka - Instagram https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ Youtube This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you foster an owner-mindset within your organization that catapults you miles ahead of the competition? In today’s show, Darius shares how the Core Equation Value Equation Process can help you cultivate this much-prized mindset which will have your employees treating your business as if it was theirs. When you do so, you can extract that extra 20% - that extra bit that separates the winners from the losers. Learn how you can discover, design, and roll out your own core equation value process to make all this happen. Tune in now! What You Will Learn In This Show Cultivating an ownership-mindset within your organization How to discover, design, and roll out your core equation value process How to incentivize employees in the correct manner And so much more… Resources The Great Game of Business https://therealdarius.com/ Grab a copy of Darius’s BestSelling Book: The Core Value Equation This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, we interview the popular podcast show host, Jordan Harbinger who shares with us his life story about how he quit his Wall-Street job so that he could follow his life’s passion. With an incredible 11 million monthly downloads, The Jordan Harbinger Show has managed to build its own tribe of raving fans in a very short time. While interviewing the likes of Simon Sinek, Kobe Bryant, and Dennis Rodman has certainly helped, what are some of the other things that have led to Jordan’s spectacular success? How has Jordan so successfully managed to capture his audience’s imagination? He spills the beans in today’s show. You will learn some simple and actionable strategies to grow your digital footprint without spending thousands after ad spend. Jordan also shares his experiences as an exchange student in Germany. Here, we discuss the dramatic cultural differences between European, American, and Middle-Eastern societies. And some of the biggest drawbacks of a regressive mindset and excessive policing. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How to grow your podcast show organically without spending thousands of dollars in ad spend Following your passion and taking the path less trodden Biggest cultural differences between different societies Drawbacks of a regressive mindset and excessive policing And so much more… Resources Jordan’s Website Jordan’s Twitter Facebook: @therealdariusm Instagram: @whoompdarius Twitter: @kingdarius LinkedIn: @dariusmirshahzadeh This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could be on the same stage as Jordan Harbinger, John Lee, and Mike Michalowicz? And have a one-on-one discussion from the comfort of your home? On today’s show, you will learn about the new and ultra-exclusive app, Clubhouse. Still, in the beta stage, this is an invite-only app that gives you the opportunity to connect with some of the most amazing and well-known people from business and entertainment. So, if you wish to build your network and broaden your horizons, tuning in today will particularly help you out. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Why Facebook no longer serves its purpose How you can leverage social media to connect with leaders in the world of business and entertainment Using social media to truly democratize leadership and information And so much more… Resources Clubhouse https://therealdarius.com/ Grab a copy of Darius’s BestSelling Book: The Core Value Equation This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that we find it harder to accept and adapt to change as we grow older? On today’s show, Darius talks to rebel hospitality entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and fellow Austinite, Chip Conley who shares with us his distilled wisdom on navigating change and mid-life. At the age of 26, he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming an inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. At the age of 50, after 24 years of being the CEO, Chip felt the need to move on. But this was not an easy transition as he found himself uncomfortable and questioning his self-worth for a while. It was not long before he found his calling once again as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy. Today, he acts as the company’s Strategic Advisor for Hospitality and Leadership. We talk a great deal about his new passion project, Modern Elder Academy. At MEA, Chip is helping folks better stave off a mid-life crisis. You will learn about the inevitability of change, and the need to let go of your emotional baggage. And how you can overcome your compulsive and admiration seeking nature as you make this transition. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show The three stages of transition and how to navigate the “messy middle” Why you strive for long-life learning and not life-long learning How to deal with identity and self-worth issues while transitioning And so much more… Resources Dan Gilbert’s Ted Talk on the Psychology of Your Future Self Modern Elder Academy Chip’s Website Facebook: @therealdariusm Instagram: @whoompdarius Twitter: @kingdarius LinkedIn: @dariusmirshahzadeh This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of you must have made ambitious New Year resolutions. The past year (2020) was a disaster and understandably you are keen to make up for the lost time. Before you start working towards your audacious goals, do take a moment to stop and think – will you be in a state of permanent bliss once you scale your mountaintop? Will the air be better? Will life be funnier? And will people be nicer? No, right? Then, if life is going to be the same once you achieve your big goal, what is the whole point of working tirelessly, day in, day out? In today’s show, Darius shares HOW discovering your core values and leading a purpose-filled life will resolve this conundrum for you. What You Will Learn In This Show Why your journey is more important than your destination How discovering your core values can help you lead a purpose-filled life How avoiding comparisons will lead to a more enjoyable, purpose-driven life And so much more…  Resources: Grab a copy of Darius’s BestSelling Book: : The Core Value Equation This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices