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Today’s guest is Jodie Cook. Jodie founded a social media agency at just 22 years old and sold it in 2021.  She is a regular contributor for Forbes on entrepreneurship and was also included in Forbes list of 30 under 30 social entrepreneurs in Europe.  She is the author of “Stop acting like you’re going to live forever” and several books on raising entrepreneurial kids. On top of all of that Jodie even finds time to compete in powerlifting for Great Britain.  In this episode, Jodie shares her experience in building businesses, from tips regarding her daily routine to how to land your first client.  Jodie is a jack of all trades and gives great advice on how to seed your ambition without becoming burnt out. She shares a unique perspective as an entrepreneur and writer.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/jodie-cookSupport the show

Today’s guest is Cathryn Lavery, the founder of Best Self Co, a multi-million dollar company that specializes in selling journals, card decks, and online courses. Best Self creates meaningful products and tools that help you create positive change in your life - so you can show up better for yourself, your connections, and the world.Cathryn originally migrated to the United States as an overworked and underpaid architect and in this episode she shares how she went from quitting her job to starting a company that has in just a few short years, generated over $30m dollars in sales. She shares everything from the mindset that helped her succeed, to how she overcame multiple obstacles from employee embezzlement to leaving a hostile business relationship and coming out ahead.If you’re at all interested in entrepreneurship then I think you’ll like my conversation with Cathryn Lavery.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/cathryn-laverySupport the show

Taylor Jacobson is the founder & CEO of Focusmate (www.focusmate.com), a virtual coworking community on a mission to help everyone do their best work. Thousands of people in 160+ countries sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable. He's been featured in The New Yorker, CNN, The Guardian, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more.In this episode, Taylor & I discuss how healing trauma can lead you to become more productive, how spirituality ties into your business, and the importance of staying true to your internal values as you navigate the world in your career and relationships.If you’re someone who has had to adapt to life as a virtual worker in the past year and want to learn more about Focusmate or the person behind it, then please welcome Taylor Jacobson.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/taylor-jacobsonSupport the show

Aleksandr is the founder of Lemon.io, a service that matches startup founders with vetted developers.  He is publicly committed to getting to 2.5m revenue by the end of 2021.  Aleksandr is a true professional in business development and R&D out-staffing. In this episode, we look at a variety of topics ranging from co-founders, what mistakes not to make, and why being a non-technical founder is less of a problem than ever.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/aleksandr-volodarskySupport the show

Andreas Hofer has been interested in evolutionary psychology for almost 30 years now. His blog The Bigger Picture discusses ideas he has when he tries to understand the patterns he sees in the world.  A self-published author of over 30 books with topics ranging from neurodiversity in children to how misunderstood human beings become misfits. In this conversation, we’re taking a dive into a theory on evolutionary biology that seeks to explain why up to 0.8% of the world's population has Asperger’s, or high functioning Autism, amongst other topics. What Andreas proposes personally interests me since I myself have a mild case of Asperger's. This is a fascinating conversation for anybody interested in knowing more about neurodiversity in our modern age. For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/andreas-hoferSupport the show

Rian has worked his way up to working with some of the world’s leading experts on peak performance and flow including Keith Ferrazzi, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Steven Kotler, his partner at Flow Research Collective.He is the Co-Founder & COO at the Flow Research Collective, a research and training institute focused on decoding the neuroscience of flow states and training leaders to achieve peak performance.In this episode, we look at a variety of topics ranging from understanding Flow, attachment styles, the importance of purpose, and much more.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/rian-dorisSupport the show

Robert Greene is a phenomenal writer who is loved by many and is considered to be one of the greatest writers of our time. Having authored books like the 48 Laws of Power and the Laws of Human Nature, Robert has spent the entirety of his life researching what makes people, society, and culture tick.It was such an honor to have the opportunity to speak with Robert and we go in-depth on a myriad of topics from understanding what is true narcissism, how to increase self-awareness, and improve problem-solving. We also touch on his view of the future of society in general and briefly discuss his recent stroke which left him partially paralyzed.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/robert-greeneSupport the show

Today we’re interviewing somebody who is a world traveler and expert in flow states. He’s a writer and consultant and has even given a TEDx talk on freestyling.Besides designing his digital nomad lifestyle, he employs a variety of activities to get into a flow state, including slacklining, freestyle rapping, exercising, and meditating.His name is Troy Erstling and he’s an extremely interesting and well-spoken guest.In this episode, Troy shares his thoughts on flow state, how meditation makes you less distractible, resources for productivity, how to set up successful systems for the absence of friction, how to dial in and out of the flow state, and how to maintain the most important relationship in your life.This is a deep dive episode on flow state, so get ready to get in the zone with us!For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/troy-erstlingSupport the show

Matt Clifford has helped accelerate the businesses of over 1000 entrepreneurs. He's the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading technology talent investor. Entrepreneur First brings together extraordinary people to build startups from scratch in London, Singapore, Berlin, Hong Kong, Paris, and Bangalore.I really enjoyed this conversation about entrepreneurship, being a founder, and how to get started if you are feeling called to be an entrepreneur. We discuss the Mom test for business validity and how Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, became a backer for Entrepreneur First. Matt and Entrepreneur First have helped fund over 100 companies including Magic Pony Technology which was acquired by Twitter. In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the mindset of an entrepreneur, resources, and what it takes to become successful.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/matt-cliffordSupport the show

Lidia Zylowska, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Professor at UMN Department of Psychiatry where she leads the Mental Health Wellness Team.  Dr. Zylowska has expertise in integrative psychiatry, adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and mindfulness-based therapy.   Early in her career at UCLA, she conducted pioneering research in mindfulness and ADHD and helped establish the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.   She is also the author of “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD” book which was awarded the distinction of “2012 CHADD’s Most Innovative Program”. In this interview, we detail the difference between meditation and mindfulness, ways to practice mindfulness if sitting still is challenging, whether ADHD drugs are necessary, and the origins of ADHD. Lidia shares some of her favorite resources for adult ADHD. Lidia also discusses mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, how to achieve a balance between acceptance and change, and ways we can check in with our bodies.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/lidia-zylowskaSupport the show