Intentional Wisdom

In this episode of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast, Greg shares a recording from the Ovadia Heart Health Livestream, featuring an engaging discussion with Chris Cornell. In a turning of the tables, Chris interviews Greg on all things Intentional Wisom, including what Greg is learning from the high-performers he interviews, why he’s evolved his goal setting process, and even how we should be thinking about integrating AI into our lives. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:13 Guest Appearance on Ovadia Heart Health Livestream01:47 Chris Cornell's Introduction03:56 Greg Campion's Background06:31 Insights from Intentional Wisdom10:23 High Performers and Energy Management23:25 Goal Setting and Planning31:04 Reflecting on Personal Rules32:30 Fitness and Nutrition Rules33:22 The Importance of Structure35:25 Marathon Training Journey37:08 Evaluating and Adjusting Rules38:08 Simplifying the Process41:37 Balancing Rest and Activity42:54 Exploring AI and Its Impact43:47 Practical Uses of AI50:00 Future Implications of AI53:34 Closing Thoughts and ResourcesSubscribe to the Intentional Wisdom newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com/Learn more about Ovadia Hearth Health at http://OvadiaHeartHealth.com

Kevin Smith, CEO and co-founder of Snipd, shares insights into revolutionizing podcast experiences with AI. He discusses the roller coaster of startup life and the importance of routine for mental wellness. The conversation explores how AI can enhance learning by allowing users to save and revisit key audio insights. Innovative features like interactive conversations and AI-driven summarization are highlighted, showcasing Snipd's potential in both podcast discovery and personalized education. Smith also touches on future innovations in audiobooks and educational technologies.

Jonathan Goodman, a successful entrepreneur and author of 'The Obvious Choice', shares insightful strategies for business success without the need for online fame. He discusses why prioritizing real customer engagement over social media metrics is crucial. Jon evaluates Greg's side business using frameworks from his book, emphasizing the potential of coaching as a future model. The duo explores how trust plays a vital role in hiring decisions and the complexities of decision-making in business, providing listeners with practical takeaways for navigating their own ventures.

In this episode of Intentional Wisdom, the tables are turned and Greg’s friend, Rich Howe, interviews him on the topic of How to Launch a Podcast. This episode should be helpful for anyone considering creating their own podcast. It covers a ton of ground including: (03:01) – Rich’s newsletter business and why he’s launching a podcast(07:08) – Why podcasts aren’t necessarily a “top of funnel” tactic(09:31) – Why the riches are in the niches(12:30) – The most rewarding parts of starting a podcast(18:27) – Deciding on a microphone, webcam and lighting (26:46) – The best recording software(29:31) – The best editing software(32:46) – How to distribute your podcast(34:55) – Creating thumbnails for YouTube(38:21) – Episode cadence and how to source guests(46:48) – How to create social media clips & where to post them(51:51) – Is Zoom an option for recording?(55:25) – The magical power of Descript’s Studio Sound function Be sure to subscribe to Greg’s newsletter, Intentional Wisdom, to receive the full summary and recap of this episode complete with Greg’s favorite resources on the topic: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

In this episode of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast, Greg Campion engages in a deep conversation with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author and journalist known for his books '4,000 Weeks' and 'Meditations for Mortals.' They discuss critical life philosophies including the concept of living intentionally, scruffy hospitality, and handling the modern world's overwhelming flow of information. This episode delves into the significance of balancing productivity with enjoyment, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and the importance of accepting life's inherent uncertainties. Episode segments: (02:46) - Why Oliver wrote his new book, Meditations for Mortals (04:36) - The Concept of Imperfectionism (06:56) - Greg’s experience as a “guinea pig” for the new book (18:31) - Why life is more like a Kayak than a Super Yacht (24:38) - Perfectionist Fantasy and Daily Life (34:10) - The Case for 'Daily-ish' (37:31) - Balancing Health and Enjoyment (39:01) - The Problem with Perfectionism (44:31) - People Pleasing and Authenticity (51:35) - Scruffy Hospitality (55:16) - Navigating the Attention Economy (01:03:21) - Applying Insights to Life (01:08:37) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Related links: - Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Mortals-Embrace-Limitations-Counts/dp/0374611998 - Oliver’s Twitter/X account: https://x.com/oliverburkeman - Greg’s newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Michael Karnjanaprakorn, founder of startups Skillshare and Otis, is on a transformative sabbatical focused on health and longevity. He dives into tracking vital health metrics like cholesterol and VO2 max. The conversation covers Zone 2 training, the challenges of getting kids to eat healthy, and the shift towards a plant-based diet. Michael shares his ambitious goal to feel biologically younger and emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and fitness strategies, all while navigating the complexities of midlife wellness.

Andy Speer is a well-known Peloton strength and running instructor. In this conversation, Greg and Andy cover: Andy’s personal story, including his struggles to overcome a lack of self-confidence How he found his way to Peloton and some of his most memorable moments The importance of strength training after age 40 Ways to keep your body strong and injury-free in middle age And much more… Full timestamps: (06:36) – Andy’s motivation for sharing more of his personal story (11:52) – Early days and the role of gymnastics in shaping Andy’s body & identity (17:23) – Grappling with a lack of self-confidence and maturing mentally (40:37) – How Andy found his way to Peloton (with some help from Rebecca Kennedy) (47:38) – Andy’s most memorable moments from the last six years at Peloton (52:55) – The importance of strength training (especially after 40) (59:35) – How to be smart about building strength while staying injury-free (01:08:58) – Andy weighs in on Greg’s weekly fitness routine (01:17:31) – The new Peloton Strength+ app (launching in beta) (01:20:17) – Should women worry about getting “too big” from lifting? (01:27:52) – The power of 10 minutes of stretching and mobility (01:31:57) – One thing Andy has figured out in life Be sure to follow Andy on Instagram to read all about his #SpeEra’s: https://www.instagram.com/andyspeer/ The weekly workout Greg mentioned in the episode (along with the plan he’s followed this year to improve body composition) can be found here: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/body-fat-and-vo2-max-half-year-update Make sure to follow Greg on: Twitter/X - ⁠@gregorycampion ⁠ Subscribe to his newsletter: ⁠https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Jon Sherman is a renowned golf instructor, an author of several books, a coach to PGA tour professionals and a prolific teacher. In this conversation, Greg and Jon discuss practical, tangible ways to actually get better at golf. The bulk of the conversation is based on Jon's incredible book: The Four Foundations of Golf. Episode segments: (04:43) - How to actually ENJOY your rounds of golf (regardless of score) (15:43) - Why failing to embrace your driver is a huge mistake (23:59) - Why aim is so important off the tee (and how to get it right) (32:25) - Why you should almost always take more club on your approach shots (43:59) - How to get an accurate measurement of your distances (46:39) - Thoughts on game-tracking systems (Arccos, ShotScope, 18 Birdies) (48:00) - A simple explanation of strokes gained (50:19) - The main focus when hitting wedges (52:53) - When things go wrong... when to play for bogey (59:24) - Grabbing the low-hanging fruit on the greens (hint: less 3 putts) (01:09:24) - How to get the most out of your practice sessions (01:18:49) - Impact training and foot odor spray? Follow Jon! Twitter/X: @practicalgolf Instagram: practical.golf Website: https://practical-golf.com/ Buy his books! Four Foundations of Golf: amzn.to/4afNDr9 Foundations of Winning Golf: amzn.to/4agJkvN Make sure to follow Greg on: Twitter/X - @gregorycampion Subscribe to his newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com/

Phyllis Fagell wears many hats, including - licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, author and journalist. She is the author of two books:Middle School Matters – The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – And how parents can help (2019) Middle School Superpowers – Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times (2023) In this conversation, Greg and Phyllis go deep on all the big issues that parents of middle schoolers stress about out: technology, puberty, relationships, and more. Check out the timestamps below: (6:31) – Managing the academic transition to middle school (10:52) – How to think about grades (14:44) – Managing procrastination (18:12) – When the teacher “doesn’t like” your kid (21:47) – Teaching kids to self-advocate (25:32) – The importance of keeping the conflict down at home (26:44) – Helping kids manage puberty and “the talk” (33:16) – Telling your kids about your own failures (34:55) – The pain of social relationships gone wrong (39:13) – How friend circles can and do change (43:10) – Helping kids develop empathy (44:56) – Technology and when to get a phone (maybe never?) (54:14) – Strategies for protecting kids’ mental health Make sure to follow Phyllis on:Twitter/X - @PfagellInstagram - @pfagell https://phyllisfagell.com/ Make sure to follow Greg on: Twitter/X - @gregorycampion Subscribe to his newsletter: gregcampion.substack.com Resources mentioned in the episode: Amaze.org – ways to talk to your kids about pubertyThis is So Awkward – Modern Puberty Explained (Natterson, Bennett)Boys & Sex, Girls & Sex (Ornstein)Growing up in Public (Heitner)Social Media Wellness (Homayoun)Cyberbullying.orgStress Busters Workbook (Hurley)The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (Damour)The Confidence Code for Girls (Kay, Shipman, Riley)How to Talk to Kids About Anything (Silverman)The Self-Driven Child (Stixrud, Johnson)The Addiction Innoculation (Lahey)  

Atomic Habits by James Clear is one of the most impactful books Greg has read in the last five years. But there's a problem. Most people who read self-improvement books retain little and put into practice even less. In this new "Explained" series, Greg dives deep into the best self-help books on the planet and helps to explain their key conclusions in terms you can not only understand but also implement in your own life. Make sure to subscribe to the Intentional Wisdom newsletter for a breakdown on this episode (and Greg's favorite quotes from the book): https://gregcampion.substack.com Episode Segments: (0:00) - Intro (01:28) - James Clear's backstory (07:31) - The story of British cycling and tiny improvements (13:12) - Forget about goals? (15:56) - 3 layers of behavior change: Outcomes, Process, Identity (20:28) - How I've 5x'd my own productivity with scheduling (23:13) - Why do we form habits? And are routines boring? (25:17) - 4 steps to a habit: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward (28:28) - Law 1 - Make it Obvious (30:42) - The power of time and location (33:31) - Habit-stacking and the Diderot Effect (36:02) - The massive impact of environment on our habits (40:13) - Why you can't rely on self-control (41:06) - Law 2 - Make it Attractive (45:27) - How our social environments shape us (53:33) - Law 3 - Make it Easy (and the idea of Motion vs. Action) (55:28) - The power of getting in reps (57:30) - Laziness, on-ramps and the two-minute rule (01:02:46) - Losing bad habits with commitment devices (01:06:39) - Law 4 - Make it Satisfying (01:09:18) - How to make habits IMMEDIATELY satisfying (01:12:52) - Habit-tracking, streaks & accountability partners (01:20:35) - The role your genes play in habit formation (01:24:59) - Improving habits with "the Goldilocks rule" (01:28:39) - Why identity needs to be pliable (01:30:23) - A nearly perfect Conclusion chapter? (01:34:52) - Wrap-up