Future Squared with Steve Glaveski

Daniel Paisner is one of the busiest collaborators in publishing. He's written over sixty books, on topics ranging from business and sports, to politics and popular culture, including sixteen New York Times best-sellers. His work has been profiled in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, ESPN: The Magazine and on National Public Radio. (In a recent New York Magazine article on how to write someone else's memoir, he was referred to as the "most prolific living ghost" - a title that may or may not have been meant as a back-handed compliment.) He is co-author of best-selling books with tennis champion Serena Williams, Ray Lewis, Denzel Washington, Steve Aoki, Whoopi Goldberg...and even Ivanka Trump. We spent little time talking about his new releases and spent most of the conversation unpacking: How Daniel came to be the most prolific living ghost What he has learned about success from over 35 years as a ghost writer who has worked with big names from across myriad domains; and What Daniel’s creative process looks like We unpacked that and more so sit back and enjoy my conversation with 16-times NYT bestselling author, Daniel Paisner. Topics Discussed: Daniel’s backstory How Daniel got his big break in writing Luck v talent v persistence How to maintain energy and enthusiasm for your work What characteristics successful people share The common pitfalls of success The arrival fallacy Steve Aoki Bringing diverse experiences to writing Sleep and creativity Daniel’s creative process How Daniel gets into the flow state How to overcome blank page terror How to capture the voice of your subject as a ghost writer How to tell better stories The value of seekking out uncertainty and novelty Why ‘the book finds you’ in writing, business and in life How to develop a growth mindset when embarking on new, challenging endeavours Show Notes: Twitter: @danielpaisner Web: danielpaisner.com Books mentioned:  1 - The Ball - https://amzn.to/2YAh1nj  2 - Ray Lewis - https://amzn.to/2Yoqcae  3 - Steve Aoki - https://amzn.to/2YrTp47  4 - Daymond John - https://amzn.to/2VBATcx  5 - Game 7, 1986 - https://amzn.to/2YCgNft  6 - Izzy Paskowitz - https://amzn.to/2YsIBCF  7 Mourning Wood - https://amzn.to/2YAtzLn  8 Serena Williams - https://amzn.to/2YzNUR1  --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raj Nathan is a hypeman - no, he doesn’t wear a clock around his neck like Flavor Flav - he’s a startup hypeman, and his mission us to help companoes not suck at pitching and telling their story, so they stand out to customers and investors, and stand apart from competitors and pretenders. He’s the founder of Startup Hypeman, host of the Startup Hypeman podcast, and, as you’ll learn, he’s also a rapper, and yoga instructor. We explored a number of topics in this conversation, including: How to tell better stories to sell what you do What the ideal sales call looks like, especially in the SaaS space; and, most importantly The merits of old skool v new skool hip-hop With that, give it up for my guest, straight outta Chicago, Illinois, Raj Nathan. Topics Discussed: Raj’s background 80s v 90s v 00s hip-hop The compelling intersection of entertainment and business Why stories matter How to tell better stories SaaS demo calls Elevator pitches The Hamilton Broadway show Show Notes: Wen: com Twitter: @rajnation / @startuphypeman Insta: @rajnation / @startuphypeman ----- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell was an absolutely gripping read about a legendary coach and business executive, whose mentoring of the likes of Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos, amongst other tech luminaries, played a major role in the success of their companies. While Bill was a private person — he passed away in 2016 — who instead preferred to shine the spotlight on the entrepreneurs and executives he worked with, three of his mentees, Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle, decided that his invaluable teachings needed to be shared far and wide, in order to have the biggest impact that they possibly could; so they captured his wisdom in this easily digestible 191-page book (a welcome reprieve after having previously ground through a series of 400–600 page books). Somewhat surprisingly, Bill took no cash, no stock…and no shit, and until I picked this book up, I didn’t realize people like Bill existed. The book was packed with value bombs and what follows are some excerpts from the book, and my own notes, which I thought I’d publish to, again, amplify the reach of Bill’s teachings. --- --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Brophy is a passionate and innovative educator with 17 years of experience both locally and internationally in K-12 schools. In his role as the Director of ICT & eLearning at Ivanhoe Grammar School, Steve is responsible for overseeing the digital strategy and development of the school. Steve was recipient of the 2017 Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV) Outstanding Leader of the year award. He is the co-host of the TeachTechPlay web-show, organiser of the TeachTechPlay conference and co-host of the Design and Play podcast. Steve is also the founder of Thrive Capacity, which offers peak performance coaching for individuals and businesses on focus, productivity, habits, and flow, and he recently returned from a week away in San Jose’s Redwoods with Jamie Wheal of the Flow Genome Project, so he was primed and ready to deep dive into this thing called flow and unpack (1) why flow is fundamental to living an optimised life and reaching self-actualisation, (2) what the many barriers to flow are in our day to day lives, and (3) how we can get to and spend more time in flow. We geeked out so much in this episode, so much so that after I had officially signed off on the episode, Steve and I kept chatting about flow for another 10 minutes. Fortunately, I kept recording, so I decided to bring you those ‘off-air’ takes as well. With that, please enjoy my conversation with Steve Brophy. Topics Discussed: What is flow Why flow matters Why willpower isn’t enough Michael Jordan and Larry Bird Create an environment to get you into flow What surfing and motorbikes have to do with flow Cognitive load The neuroscience behind flow How to build habits The power of momentum The challenge skill gap The value of high consequences Why rapid feedback is key to flow How flow can leave us feeling more fulfilled and content The impact of sleep on creativity, memory and mood How organisations sabotage flow The value of spaced repetition Show Notes: Get tickets to Steve’s event in Melbourne: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-science-of-living-an-optimised-life-going-beyond-the-pale-tickets-60863997856 Twitter: @stevebrophy3 Thrive Capacity: thrivecapacity.com Steve’s website: stevebrophy.com GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do you find yourself in flow like the rock climber above; that place where you are so immersed in a solitary task that the rest of the world seems to just slip away? Turns out that being in this headspace not only makes us up to five times more productive and a lot more creative, but also measurably happier too. And no, you don't need to be risking life and limb to get there.  --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Tarvin is obsessed with efficiency. In fact, that's why he goes by Drew Tarvin, it's more efficient. As the world's first humor engineer, he teaches people how to get better results while having more fun. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as a stand-up comedian, he reverse-engineers the skill of humor in a way that is practical, actionable, and gets results in the workplace.   Through his company, Humor That Works, Dew has worked with more than 35,000 people at over 250 organizations, including Microsoft, the FBI, and the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is the bestselling author of three books, including Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than four million times.   Having recently ventured down the standup comedy open mic circuit in Melbourne, this was a timely conversation, and one I really enjoyed. Andrew dropped a lot of value bombs in this conversation, including: How to make work more fun The power of constraints in humor and innovation How to reframe your relationship with failure With that, enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Andrew Tarvin. Topics Discussed: Andrew’s start in comedy Why humanity needs humor Why everybody can be funny Why people find standup scary Practice and repetition Why funny is everywhere Improve tenets: Yes and… and Don’t Block Humor strategies How humor helps organisations perform better How humor can make us more successful How humor can help us sell better and get deals across the line How to promote fun in the office Andrew’s ‘one smile per hour’ philosophy Why failure is just data Introversion and how it can make you a better comic and innovat Why standup is a great tool to help you build a relationship with adversity The Reticular Activating System (RAS) Show Notes: Andrew’s business: www.HumorThatWorks.com   Andrew’s personal site: www.AndrewTarvin.com Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PN74BJG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0  Twitter: @andrewtarvin TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdZAMSyn_As --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In life, we will inevitably face setbacks - we will come face to face with adversity, be it in our professional lives, or in our personal lives, especially if we’re working towards big hairy audacious goals. But how you choose to interpret and respond to those setbacks can make all the difference. --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Serhantis a costar on Bravo's hit show Million Dollar Listing New Yorkand the star of Sell It Like Serhant. Ryan fell into real estate by accident after giving up his acting career. He made just over $9,000 his first year in the business. Ten years later, Ryan leads a team of 60 brokers and averages a billion dollars in sales every year, making him one of the most successful real estate brokers in the world. He is the author of Sell it like Serhant - How to Sell More, Earn More, and Become the Ultimate Sales Machine, which has gone on to become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. This was a short but rewarding conversation with Ryan, and we unpacked his rise from having his debit card declined to leading a billion dollar brokerage, why having lean beginnings can be a blessing rather than a curse, and of course, we unpacked a number of techniques that Ryan uses to build longterm relationships and close deals. With that, please enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Ryan Serhant. Topics Discussed: Sell It Like Serhant Ryan’s lean beginnings Overcoming adversity Ryan’s relationship with money today Why fear can be your friend How to build confidence The power of persistence The four W’s How to prepare for a sales meeting with a new prospect The follow up, follow through and follow back How to get indecisive prospects over the line Overcoming social anxiety Ryan’s approach to time management  Show Notes: Twitter: @ryanserhant Web: www.ryanserhant.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Like-Serhant-Ultimate-Machine/dp/0316449571 --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Ziglar is the proud son of Zig Ziglar and the CEO of Ziglar, Inc. He joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1987 and climbed from working in the warehouse, to sales, to management, and then on to leadership. Today, he speaks around the world; hosts The Ziglar Show , one of the top-ranked business podcasts; and carries on the Ziglar philosophy: "You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." He is the author of Choose To Win: Choose to Win: Transform Your Life, One Simple Choice at a Time, which shows you how to achieve massive change without massive upset. His revolutionary plan guides you through making one small choice at a time through a sequence of easy-to-follow steps in seven key areas: mental, spiritual, physical, family, finance, personal, and career. The result is a more productive, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. As a long-time fan and beneficiary of Zig Ziglar’s teachings, I really enjoyed my conversation with Tom. Expect to learn, among other things: What the fastest way to success is The power of asking questions Why it’s not happiness that we should be pursuing but something else With that, please enjoy my conversation with the son of the legendary Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar. Topics Discussed: Zig Ziglar as a father Zig’s timeless quotes Why instant gratification sabotages our goals How knowing someone’s values helps us to win their support and agreement Why most success is cumulative The power of habits and how to form good habits Why happiness shouldn’t be pursued - and what to pursue instead The seven choices to a fulfilling life Why it all starts with attitude How to find your why The power of questions Goal-setting - flexible or specific? Why persistence and grit are omnipotent The peril of a false purpose Show Notes: Ziglar Inc: www.ziglar.com Twitter: @tomziglar Podcast: www.ziglarshow.com Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400209544/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 ----- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try one new thing a month. This has been my mantra for several years now, and it has seen me try all manner of things, from rock-climbing and surfing to a barista course and learning the art of whisky making, to jumping out of planes and trying hip-hop yoga. I’ve found that trying new things to get out of your comfort zone helps keep your ego in check, strengthens your relationship with adversity, and above all, increases your appreciation of life. In retrospect, it’s not the comfortable times that we remember, the times we find ourselves sitting on the couch watching Netflix. No, we remember doing things that were marred by friction; we remember the uncomfortable — the long, painful hike, getting wiped out by a huge wave, or giving a talk in front of 500 people for the first time. Greatness is reserved for people who are comfortable with adversity, so the more comfortable you can get being uncomfortable, the more likely you will be to take the steps required towards said greatness. --- Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com  Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ GET COACHED BY LUCAS: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/coaching GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: https://www.ergogenic.health/product/custom-stack   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.