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Yolla Primadona Jampil is an olympian, martial arts athlete, fitness coach and actor. Yolla has won the Silat World Championships three times and is an Asian Games gold medalist. Most recently, he's appeared in the Hollywood movie The Raid 2. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU (00:00) Introduction(02:01) What was it like growing up in Indonesia? (04:41) What are the opportunities for young people?  (09:46) Upbringing in Indonesia for large families   (11:45) Happiness, food & living to survive   (18:52) Were you always driven and focused?  (21:56) Discipline as a high performance athlete(24:45) How do you stay humble & grounded?  (28:30) How have your values changed over time? (31:05) How does social media impact your life? (39:29) Social media is changing our behaviours (41:07) Breaking away from the traditional path(45:11) How do you prep for a world championship?  (50:33) Did you ever think of moving into MMA? (54:40) The difficulties of casting and acting (59:17) What's is like hanging out with olympians? (01:02:45) Training 4X times a day as an olympian(01:07:20) Why can't some people deal with pressure?  (01:16:55) How was it starting your own online business? (01:21:23) How to grow personally & professionally  (01:25:30) How to prevent feeling lost in life  Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314Support the show

Eric Sim is the founder of the Institute of Life and author of Small Actions. With over 2.8 million followers, Eric has perfected the art of personal branding. He's held positions at Citi in Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong before joining UBS Investment Bank as a managing director. His professional path has had more than its share of forks, pivots, failures, and rebirths. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU (00:00) Introduction(02:30) Eric Sim's childhood & upbringing  (05:40) Lessons learned from childhood & teenage years (11:06) Paradox of choice & career options(14:10) Becoming a combo specialist in your career (17:17) Have you ever felt lost in your career & life? (19:30) Did you ever feel a sense of imposter syndrome?  (25:12) What fascinates you about China? (28:20) Chinese work culture & cultural norms(30:00) Would you advise people to work abroad?(32:31) Inferiority complex & facing adversity (34:48) Did you ever suffer with a lack of confidence? (38:15) Consistency & a lack of patience (42:05) How did you start your side hustles? (47:27) Three capitals to become successful (51:00) How is your relationship with money? (55:41) Making a positive influence on others (58:38) Do you really need a mentor in your career?(01:00:57) How to build a personal brand Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314Support the show

Dr Yusef Smith is a competitive gymnast, medical doctor, powerlifter, and cofounder of PropaneFitness. Starting out in investment banking before changing career path to become a doctor, Yusef has had a wild journey to date. Now, his goal is to grow and scale PropaneFitness.   ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Sponsorships:  Sons.ie | Sons.co.uk(01:42) Introduction(04:15) What were the biggest influences in your career?  (08:51) The floor and ceiling of traditional career paths(12:27) Thinking independently & creativity (16:11) How did you manage multiple jobs?  (18:18) Delaying gratification & focusing on a goal (21:27) Learning the process & outsourcing  (26:30) Changing perspectives in career & life (32:20) The downsides of legacy systems  (34:19) Startups versus corporations system design (39:45) Broken processes & making big changes (45:22) Is your earning potential important to you?(51:20) Do what you want when you want(56:43) What brings you the most fulfilment?(01:01:21) Seeking external validation & happiness (01:05:08) Life isn't a zero sum game (01:11:30) Title, roles, status and doing the basics (01:14:45) The trade off to achieve results (01:19:00) The benefits of therapy & exploration(01:32:55) Therapy is what you make of itPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314Support the show

Simon Ree is a best-selling author, options trader and senior finance and investment professional with over 28 years of experience with leading global investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and Credit Suisse. Get $300 off Simon's Options Academy with KICKOFF300:https://www.taooftrading.com/kickoffBuy Simon's bestselling book The Tao of Trading:https://amzn.to/3ORtLzw⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU (00:00) Partnership: KS Media(01:42) Introduction(04:26) How has investing changed since 2021? (06:45) Why have the markets tanked?   (09:00) Single stock risk & dollar cost averaging  (13:50) Simon's huge losses from 2008's recession(17:32) Comparison between 2008 vs. 2022 recession  (22:30) How long will the recession last?  (24:52) What are the biggest challenges of recessions? (26:10) Where is the opportunity in trading now?  (29:23) Where is the best place to start when trading? (31:38) Expectations vs. reality of beginning traders (33:50) Financial stress dulls life experiences  (36:50) Daily routines, journalling & visualisation (39:50) Life lessons from stressful events  (42:52) What creates a life of abundance?  (45:20) Showing up every day & consistency (48:56) The issue with trying to become the best  (51:00) Practising minimalism & avoiding the noise (57:17) Becoming an entrepreneur & providing value   (01:01:09) How to start a service-based business (01:06:42) Now is the best time to get started   (01:11:40) Commodity & crypto markets (01:14:35) Career advice for young professionals Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314Support the show

Dr. Natalie Solomon is a licensed psychologist, board certified in behavioural sleep medicine, and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Dr. Solomon specializes in the study and treatment of sleep disorders. Her interests include the intersection of sleep difficulties with the overall quality of life and women’s health.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:50) The factors that influence sleep (07:11) The amount of sleep needed for performance (10:30) The long term side effects of bad sleep (14:30) The impact of bad sleep on mood & testosterone (16:40) The optimal strategy for sleep quality (18:30) Light exposure & sleep quality (23:26) Stress & overthinking with sleep (27:14) Internal clocks & sleep disorders (34:16) Poor quality food & sleep(37:00) Calorie consumption & sleep(41:30) What is dreaming?  (42:32) Trauma, PTSD & nightmares (47:30) Why do some people don't dream?  (49:40) How caffeine impacts sleep (56:05) Research behind snoozing alarms(01:01:50) The effects of napping(01:08:20) Sociodemographic factors on sleep(01:15:02) Melatonin uses for sleep (01:20:50) Impact of drugs & alcohol on sleep Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314Support the show

Born and raised near Glasgow, Scotland, Colin Campbell is known as the Office Athlete. Colin is the host of CamBro Conversations which teaches you how to pursue the best version of yourself across different areas of your life with discussions from people who practice what they preach.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:37) Consistency & sacrifice for long term goals (06:06) How do you maintain discipline?  (11:07) The slump & comedown after achieving a goal (16:33) Maintaining a good relationship with food (21:16) How do you double down on new opportunities? (23:53) Comitting & following through on your goals (28:25) Setting values & principles to live by  (30:54) How expensive is it to live in Singapore? (32:56) How do you define success?  (36:25) Comfort & ease vs. focus & commitment (40:16) Picking the right battles to fight(43:03) What are the biggest risks to your success? (48:20) The different tiers & layers of podcasting Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314Support the show

Marcus Chan is the founder and president of Venli Consulting Group. He is a sales coach who helps account executives and B2B sales professionals earn an additional $50k to $100k more each year. He is a 2X Salesforce Top Sales Influencer and a member of the Forbes Business Council. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:58) Does sales come naturally to you?  (06:55) Finding problems to create sales solutions (11:00) Understanding human psychology for sales (14:12) How to plan & critique your sales process(19:05) How to master outbound sales messages (23:55) Doing things differently makes you stand out  (27:50) Credibility, respect & Imposter syndrome  (33:34) Visualising the process & multiple outcomes  (37:09) How important is documenting feedback?  (41:02) Building a personal brand around your career(47:30) Which social media platform is best for sales?  (53:13) Playing the long game with your business (59:23) Building multiple-tier products for users (01:04:03) The compound effect & consistency (01:06:15) The aeroplane test & selling benefits Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iSupport the show

Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsJoe Delaney is an online personal trainer and YouTuber with a passion for fitness, travel and making videos. His career is an attempt to marry these together whilst connecting with people and enabling them to become closer to realising their fitness aspirations.  ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(04:06) The Drive to Succeed: Understanding Your Motivations for Starting(09:43) Finding Your Passion: How Travel Can Help You Discover Your Interests(12:50) Navigating the Traditional Path: Coping with Pressure and Expectations(17:23) Profit vs. Enjoyment: Balancing the Pursuit of Money and Happiness(23:35) Keeping Your Curiosity Alive: Strategies for Maintaining Interest and Engagement(26:50) Happiness and Profit: Finding the Right Balance(30:00) The Impact of Gamification and Feedback Loops on Social Media(33:06) The Quest for Purpose: Navigating the Comparison Effect(39:03) Achieving Happiness, Freedom and Working Towards a Goal(44:16) Finding Fulfillment: Strategies for Finding Meaning and Purpose(49:25) Perspective Changes: How Your Viewpoint Evolves Over Time(56:12) Interests Evolve: How People's Passions Change Over Time(01:03:05) Competition and Changing Values: Navigating the Social Landscape(01:07:33) Jealousy, Envy and Insecurities: Coping with Negative Emotions(01:11:00) Maturity and Happiness for Others: Understanding the Importance of Empathy(01:14:10) Rob Lipsett's Success Story: Lessons on Consistency and Perseverance(01:18:35) Setting and Achieving Goals: Charting a Course for the Future Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZ Support the show

Dave Hartrey is an online transformation coach, cofounder of Team LVLUP and podcast host of The LVLUP Podcast. Dave primarily focuses on general lifestyle, mental health & PED risk awareness, after stepping away from bodybuilding due to health complications. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:50) Dave's background in podcasting (07:22) Team LVLUP & working with a partner(11:22) The benefits of working in parallel with others (13:33) The mental advantages of training & nutrition (17:04) How to stop thinking about other peoples opinion (23:05) When did your mental health issues begin? (26:53) Passion, purpose & taking action (29:06) Why did you want to go on PEDs?  (32:00) Side effects of PEDs (36:45) Outbreaks of acne & extreme side effects  (43:34) The reality of bodybuilding & business  (46:40) Have you felt lost since leaving bodybuilding?    (50:25) Did you have an identity crisis? (55:40) Starting LVLUP Lifestyle & creative freedom (58:30) Advice to become an online coach(01:05:09) The mental aspects of coaching & consulting(01:10:00) The importance of personal branding(01:12:30) How has your perspective on life changed?  (01:15:30) How do you define health?    (01:20:30) Would you try new diets with training? (01:24:20) The importance of doing difficult things Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZ Support the show

Paolo Sironi is the global research leader in banking and financial markets at IBM Consulting, the Institute for Business Value. He is one of the most respected fintech voices worldwide, providing business expertise and strategic thinking to a network of executives among financial institutions, start-ups and regulators. Paolo is the author of multiple books, most recently, Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies: Contextual and Conscious Banking.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Partnership: KS Media(01:42) Introduction(04:04) Why do you write books on banking? (08:04) What are platform economies?(15:40) The challenges for large banks to change(17:30) AliPay's platform & the output economy  (22:50) Eliminating friction in super apps for users(26:00) Payments, credit, investment & insurance services(32:20) Apple's move into Buy Now Pay Later(38:13) How do fintech startups become profitable? (47:30) How to maintain creativity with regulation  (57:10) Where to find Paolo Sironi  Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFServices:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZ Support the show