Intentional Wisdom

Todd Herman is a world-renowned mental performance coach and mentor to everyone from Olympic athletes and pro sports stars to CEOs and entrepreneurs. Todd is also the author of The Alter Ego Effect, a ground-breaking book on the power of creating alter egos to help us optimize our performance from the board room to the playing field. In this conversation, Greg and Todd talk about coaching and identity, and get into the weeds on how all of us can leverage alter egos to improve our performance in various parts of our lives. Episode segments: (03:21) – Todd’s background & coaching business (08:00) – Why coaching is so rewarding (12:47) – Red light & green light activities for personal & business growth (16:09) – The power of taking actions that don’t scale (26:24) – The best advice Todd ever received (31:29) – What is the Alter Ego Effect? (44:42) – Tactics for creating an alter ego (53:44) – How to decide which area of your life needs an alter ego (56:03) – Todd helps Greg set up a framework for his own alter ego (01:10:58) – How giving yourself a new name or look can change your identity (01:18:10) – One thing Todd has figured out in life that others haven’t If you don’t follow Todd on social media, make sure to go check him out on Twitter: @todd_herman and on Instagram: @todd_herman Here is the link to Todd’s book The Alter Ego Effect: https://a.co/d/06kzJao And finally, if you want to hear more from Todd, go check out this beautiful conversation he had with the great Rich Roll: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h8e09ZDDzlGE2zy5LNU2o Link to (very raw) transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/CPVRn24aeba Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

Louie Ruvolo is an incredibly impressive guy. After struggling with alcohol addiction for much of his life, he was able to turn things around and unlock incredible levels of success for himself. Now, at the age of 58, Louie is accomplishing some seriously impressive feats on a regular basis—including recently becoming an Ironman Triathlete and finishing a 100-mile Ultra Marathon. Louie’s story is inspiring. If you know anyone struggling with addiction, they may benefit from a listen to this one. Episode Segments: (04:13) – Hitting rock bottom (13:16) – Beginning to turn things around (17:30) – An AA meeting that changed everything (23:53) – Getting through Year 1 of sobriety (35:56) – The first step for someone who is struggling with addiction (39:20) – A morning routine that starts at 3:15am (43:04) – Aiming to write every day (44:49) – The importance of breath work ((52:28) – What Louie learned from karate (59:50) – Training, nutrition & supplements (01:18:29) – How to get started if you’re out of shape today (01:22:11) – Louie’s take on the alcohol-free movement (01:29:24) – One thing Louie has figured out in life Make sure to follow Louie on Twitter @LouieRuvolo Link to (very raw) transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/MkkLlxGHwK1 -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

Denis Morton is a well-known and much-loved Peloton instructor. The Peloton community knows him as someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and also an incredibly informed and diverse music taste to every ride and every yoga session.  In this episode, Greg and Denis go deep on everything from Denis' background, to how his life has changed since joined Peloton, to his daily routines.  Episode Segments: (03:36) - Where the Legend of Denis Morton began (10:43) - Finding Yoga and a Career in Fitness (19:26) - Getting the Call That Changed His Life (25:50) - How Life has Changed Since Joining Peloton (30:35) - Finding Purpose by Adding Value to Others (36:33) - The Denis Morton Sleep Routine (41:43) - How Denis Approaches Nutrition (45:49) - Thoughts on Fitness Devices (49:39) - Zone 2 Training & Fitness After 40 (58:04) - Rapid Fire on All Things Denis  Make sure to follow Denis on Twitter @Denis_Morton and Instagram @Denis_Morton Link to (very raw) transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/wSPgybnf0aF -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

Most people know Dickie Bush as one of the most prolific creators on Twitter and increasingly on other platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn as well.  He's built an impressive follower-base of 300k+ on Twitter and is also building a digital writing business called Ship30for30 that has already taught 6000 people to write online daily.  But perhaps just as impressive are the systems that Dickie has built for his own health and fitness.  In this episode, Dickie and Greg go deep on Dickie's routines for: - Sleep - Nutrition - Fitness Specifically... (02:37) - Dickie's experience as a professional Call of Duty player and his baseball career (08:19) - His decision to leave BlackRock to build Ship30for30 full-time (14:59) - His experience starting and growing a business over the last 2 years (22:41) - His journey to losing 100 lbs (26:28) - Dickie's formula for success: Volume, Intensity & Obsession (31:52) - Getting granular on Dickie's sleep routine (38:16) - Dickie's current morning routine (44:49) - How Dickie built a running habit in 2022 (49:46) - The Dickie Bush nutrition playbook (55:46) - The impact of quitting alcohol for one year (01:04:40) - Hustle culture, Twitter trolls & and killing your "once's" Dickie mentioned that he uses an electrolyte supplement from Re-lyte. You can find their website here: https://redmond.life/collections/re-lyte-caps Link to (very) raw transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/lKPDIvAOdQU -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

Bill Shufelt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Athletic Brewing Company.  Athletic is the #1 non-alcoholic brewer in the U.S. with a 55% market share in this fast-growing category.  In the conversation, Bill and Greg go deep on: The opportunity Bill spotted in non-alcoholic beer and what it was like convincing others The factors that are driving massive growth in non-alcoholic beverages The biggest challenges, including stigmas and social uncertainties related to consuming non-alcoholic beer The competitive environment in the space and what the entry of large brewers means The habits and practices that keep Bill grounded (and he very much is!) Where the industry (and Bill) go from here Greg & Bill also referenced this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast:  What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health - Ep.86 Link to (very rough) transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/5nG1IGpw9Lj Make sure to follow Athletic on Twitter @AthleticBrewing and Instagram @AthleticBrewing And go get yourself some awesome beer... sent right to your home: https://athleticbrewing.com/ -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

If you don’t already follow Dan Go on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, you’re missing out! Dan is a well-known fitness coach to entrepreneurs and corporate executives. With over 200k followers on Twitter, Dan’s regular flow of content and ideas on living healthier lives has touched a chord with many. In this conversation, Greg and Dan focus specifically on the strategies and tactics that Dan uses himself and with his clients to get (or stay) fit. Specifically, they cover: · Why “how” you eat can be as important as “what” you eat – and why bringing awareness to our eating habits is so critical · Dan’s view that “what gets measured gets managed” and the key metrics he recommends we all track from our weight to our blood work · What a sustainable fitness routine can look like – including the mix of cardio and strength-training, along with specific must-do movements · They also get into sleep and talk about the specifics of Dan’s ERS sleep methodology, focused on Environment, Routine, and Supplements. And Dan also gives some insight into his recent experimentation with mouth-taping. Link to (very) raw transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/PH7VewyVX3t Make sure to follow Dan on all the platforms below: Twitter: @FitFounder Instagram: @DanFounder Podcast: High Performance Founder / The Dan Go Podcast -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

Teddy Mitrosilis knows a thing or two about mindset.  He was a D1 athlete in the ACC. He helped grow a start-up from 15 to 150 people. And, oh yeah, he's trained with Navy SEALS. Now, as an executive coach, Teddy helps teams and executives cultivate a winning mindset.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Teddy and Greg discuss: How lessons in adversity on the ballfield have shaped Teddy's mindset today The three of pillars of a healthy mindset: Be Patient. Be Present. Be Deliberate. The counterintuitive lessons Teddy learned from training with Navy SEALS and how you can apply them yourself The power of the spoken word and how you can use it to change your own mindset Teddy's three pillars of wellness: Nourish your mind, Nourish your body, Nourish your soul And finally, what Teddy has learned about growing an audience on Twitter and LinkedIn For more from Teddy, make sure to follow him on Twitter: @TMitrosilis Here's the link to a (very) raw transcript of the conversation: https://share.descript.com/view/I5rK0eb22ux -- Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts.

Jesse Pujji, a successful entrepreneur, discusses topics like finding a coach, motivation, and operating in your Zone of Genius. He shares tips on managing fitness and inbox. Check out the episode for insights on conscious leadership and personal growth.

Michael Girdley is an accomplished entrepreneur who has built an incredibly impressive career for himself, comprising roles across a diverse portfolio of companies. He is involved in 9 different ventures currently including serving as Chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, which specializes in so-called hyper-niche software products; he is also a partner at Geekdom Fund, a seed-stage tech venture capital fund, and he serves in leadership roles at a variety of companies and early-stage ventures including: CodeUp, Effectual Ventures, and Red Runner Coffee to name just a few. Michael is also a well-known personality on Twitter – his handle is @girdley, where you can find him sharing business and life insights and regularly professing his love for the casual dining restaurant, Chili’s. In this conversation, Michael talks about the systems that he swears by and implements across all of his companies – systems to handle everything from strategic planning to hiring. If you run a business, you should definitely check out his content. This thread of threads is a good place to start, or check out girdley.com where Michael shares much of his magic.  But the real focus of this conversation is how Michael has the time and energy to accomplish so much.  He and Greg talk about the systems he uses to manage his own life, things like:  sleep fitness time management  and making strategic and tactical plans for accomplishing life goals - Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts. Link to (very) raw transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/a2FG2jXY6oa

"A great coach can help transform you from where you are today, to where you want to go." Josh Bonhotal is the VP of Performance at Future, a technology-enabled fitness company that is attacking the massive opportunity in 1 to 1 coaching.  Before joining Future, Josh served as Director of Sports Performance for Purdue University's men's basketball program, and prior to that, as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bulls.  In the conversation, Greg and Josh discuss: How technologies like wearables, video conferencing and texting are opening up a new world of coaching models Why 1 to 1 coaching is so effective - from better knowledge transfer to accountability How Future's model is focused on bringing top-level coaching to the mass market How the industry may evolve and why companies like Future, Eight Sleep, Whoop, Peloton and others may end up "winning together" Make sure to follow Josh on Twitter: @jbonhotal Check out his new podcast: The Future of Human Performance And if you're interested in trying out Future, use this coupon code: future.co/josh - Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts. Link to (very) raw transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/k6sjRgwKvYP