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You Can Too with James Brackin IV

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Feb 13, 2025 • 56min

#282: Taylor Bell on YouTube, Risk-Taking, and Finding Work-Life Balance

Taylor Bell is a former management consultant and ivy-league grad from California turned Youtuber (592k Subs) in New York City.Follow my IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Find Taylor Here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCP0f9FXZ4g-MxAqSUreHpCw
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Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 22min

#281: Gregg Braden ⎼ The Rise of Transhumanism: Will We Lose Our Humanity in the Process?

New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden explains the bridge between science and spirituality and what it reveals about our true nature as humans. Gregg sets the stage by describing the most pressing issue we face as a species right now: the battle for our own humanity. Website: https://greggbraden.com IG: https://www.instagram.com//gregg.braden IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
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Jan 30, 2025 • 55min

#280: Neale Donald Walsch ⎼ The Simple Secret To Talking To God

Neale Donald Walsch is author of the "Conversations with God" a series of books, translated into 37 languages and Millions of copies sold. This conversation explores what it means to talk with god, how to talk with god, and some of the biggest misconceptions we hold about god. Neale: https://www.facebook.com/NealeDonaldWalsch/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv
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Jan 23, 2025 • 53min

#279: Dr. Meg Jay ⎼ Expert Advice on What No One Tells You About Your Twenties

Meg Jay, PhD, is a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in twentysomethings, Tedx Speaker, best selling author. My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-12 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:32 The Uncertainty of the 20s 14:15 Identifying with Struggles 21:58 Building Certainty Within Yourself 28:27 Ownership of Your Life 36:47 Finding Strengths and Setting Goals 44:32 Embracing Limitations for Growth 52:54 Unlearning Cultural Myths About Parenthood
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Jan 16, 2025 • 53min

#278: Eddie Wilson ⎼ Billionaire's Lessons On Money, Success, & Finding Meaning

Eddie Wilson is a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of over 100 Businesses and known as the "King of Exits" after selling 76 of them for $1.2B in 2019. https://www.instagram.com/eddiewilsonofficial/ My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv Coaching Inquiries: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10 00:00 The Journey of Philanthropy and Success 05:50 Intentional Learning and Self-Development 12:14 The Role of Ego in Achievement 17:48 Decision-Making: Fear vs. Love 27:02 Pursuing Love-Based Actions 35:31 Balancing Pragmatism and Creativity 41:15 The Role of Faith in Success 47:56 Unlearning Success Myths
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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 18min

277: Donald Robertson ⎼ The Link Between Philosophy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, an author and an expert on ancient philosophy. Expect to learn the profound connections between Stoicism and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv Coaching Inquiries: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-12 00:00 Introduction to Stoicism and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 04:59 The Connection Between Stoicism and CBT 09:56 Understanding Anger in Stoicism and Therapy 15:06 The Challenges of Modern Self-Help 20:07 The Importance of Adaptive Thinking 24:56 Socratic Method and the Quest for Truth 29:49 Personal Reflections and Evolving Perspectives 40:27 The Challenge of Guiding Others 41:29 The Wisdom of Self-Discovery 43:24 Understanding the Socratic Method 49:42 Socrates: The Inquisitive Student 52:12 Socrates: The Onion and Jimi Hendrix 57:41 Cognitive Skills and the Socratic Method 01:01:09 The Importance of Cognitive Flexibility 01:06:28 Navigating Knowledge vs. Opinion 01:12:37 Unlearning Beliefs About Anger
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Jan 2, 2025 • 48min

#276: John R. Miles ⎼ The #1 Habit That’s Stealing Your Life (And How to Stop It Today)

John R. Miles is a bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of Passion Struck, and purpose-driven entrepreneur.Find John Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackinivCoaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10Chapters00:00 The Journey of Mattering06:29 Defining Success and Happiness13:22 Reigniting Passion and Overcoming Barriers22:23 Mindset Shifts and Psychological Progress28:30 Lessons from Bold Leaders33:23 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome41:31 The Cycles of Human Behavior45:38 Unlearning and Active Listening
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Dec 26, 2024 • 39min

#275: Aaron Spivak ⎼ Manifesting a $48 Million Dollar Exit In 4 years at 26 Years Old

Aaron Spivak is a Serial Entrepreneur. He built and exited a $48 million business in 48 months, (Hush the world's most popular (and reviewed) weighted blanket) He appeared in Forbes 30 Under 30, on the Canadian hit TV show Dragons' Den and earned the "Most Epic Pitch" of the season, and co-founded Revitasize at 18 years old—an organic cold-pressed juice kitchen. Find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-spivak1/ My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-12 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:23 The Soul of Entrepreneurship 11:08 Navigating Success and Public Perception 19:46 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 25:38 Injecting Energy into Business 32:32 The Role of Spiritual Practices in Success 37:31 Unlearning the Need for Unlimited Freedom
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Dec 19, 2024 • 47min

#274: Drew Hanlen ⎼ #1 NBA Skills Coach Reveals The Real Secrets to Winning

Drew Hanlen is an author, keynote speaker and strategic coach to some of the top professional athletes and business leaders in the world. He is widely considered the #1 NBA Skills Coach in the world and has played a pivotal role in securing over $4 billion worth of contracts for his NBA clients, including NBA MVP Joel Embiid and NBA All-Stars Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, Tyrese Maxey and Tyrese Haliburton. My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10 Find Drew Here: https://www.instagram.com/drewhanlen/ Chapters 00:00 Unbreakable Faith: The Foundation of Success 05:12 The Role of Arrogance and Confidence in Performance 09:53 Motivation: Scarcity vs. Abundance 15:04 Eliminating Self-Deception for Growth 19:53 The Balance of Talent and Hard Work 25:09 Gratitude and Perspective in Achievement 30:40 The Power of Discipline and Identity 38:02 Managing Stress and Expectations 44:22 Unlearning the Need for Constant Striving
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Dec 12, 2024 • 51min

#273: Dr. Kurt Gray ⎼ Is Political Division the Biggest Threat to Our Future?

Dr. Gray is a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC, where he teaches about organizational ethics and team processes. Dr. Gray received his PhD from Harvard University. My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv Find Kurt Here: https://x.com/kurtjgray Coaching inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10Timestamps:00:00 03:01 Exploring Typecasting and Moral Conflict 05:52 The Disconnect Between Modern Problems and Ancient Brains 09:04 Moral Outrage and the Competition for Victimhood 11:55 Conflict Entrepreneurs and the Victimhood Olympics 14:59 The Rise of Learned Helplessness 17:55 Empathy and Understanding in a Divided World 20:59 The Importance of Motivation in Conversations 23:58 The End of History Effect and Moral Certainty 26:59 Finding Common Ground Amidst Political Polarization 28:43 The Humanity in Conflict 30:02 Moral Judgments and Intuition 31:58 Motivated Reasoning and Group Identity 33:50 The Evolution of Social Belonging 35:55 Finding Common Ground 37:40 The Threat of Anti-Pluralism 39:35 The Power of Personal Stories 40:19 The Challenge of Facts in Divisive Times 42:49 The Impact of Social Isolation 44:24 Reflections on Writing and Self-Discovery

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