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Mar 20, 2025 • 57min

#287: Lionel Page ⎼ Are We Designed To Be Unhappy?

Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author.My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1200:00 The Nature of Satisfaction and Happiness06:36 The Hedonic Treadmill and Its Implications10:13 Dopamine and Anticipation in Happiness17:18 The Journey vs. The Destination22:25 Goal Setting and Evolutionary Design27:14 The Pursuit of Happiness: A Never-Ending Race30:18 The Evolution of Time Horizons33:09 Short-Term vs Long-Term Decision Making37:11 The Impact of Social Comparison on Happiness44:25 The Illusion of Achievement and Happiness49:27 Unlearning Beliefs for Personal Growth
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Mar 13, 2025 • 54min

#286: Jim Keyes ⎼ How the CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster Is Fixing The School System

James Keyes is the former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster and author of Education is Freedom.Find James Here: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
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Mar 6, 2025 • 50min

#285: James Lawrence ⎼ How To Destroy The Limitations Of Your Mind

James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, is a world-renowned speaker, endurance athlete, 2x author, and 2x documentary subject..He's done 50 Ironmans In 50 States In 50 Days, Biked up Mount Kilimanjaro, 100 Ironmans In 100 Days Straight, Ran 235 miles across Greece, and so many more incredible accomplishments.Find James Here: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv1:1 Coaching With Me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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Feb 27, 2025 • 50min

#284: Rich Diviney ⎼ Navy Seal Shares The Neuroscience of Mastering Uncertainty

Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL Commander who served up 13 overseas deployments over 21 years as an active member and officer of the armed forces’ most elite, secretive group, now a Speaker & Best Selling Author.My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackinivFind more about Rich here: https://theattributes.com/Coaching Inquires: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-1200:00 Navigating Uncertainty: The Role of the Frontal Lobe06:27 Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty12:48 The Evolution of Attributes: Nature vs. Nurture21:11 Understanding Identity: The Power of 'I Am'29:10 Navigating Identity After Service32:01 The Power of Questions34:51 Grounding Techniques for Peak Performance39:03 The Writing Process: Discovery and Editing45:04 Misconceptions About Navy SEALs51:02 Unlearning Limiting Beliefs
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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 16min

#283: Nick Pollard ⎼ The Harsh Reality of Being A People Pleaser

Nick Pollard, “The People Displeaser,” is a coach and a speaker.Find him Here: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopledispleaser/My IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv1:1 Coaching With Me: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2024-10
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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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