James Swanwick reveals how high performers can break free from alcohol without willpower or AA. He shares why even occasional drinking costs you money, clarity, and connection - and how an empowering mindset shift makes alcohol freedom feel like an unfair advantage rather than deprivation.Key Topics:Why successful people struggle to give up alcohol despite conquering other challengesWhy AA's approach often fails and keeps people stuck in a small lifeWhy alcohol freedom is the new flex that earns respectConnect with James:Book: https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clearWebsite: alcoholfreelifestyle.comInstagram: @jamesswanwick*Pre-order Military Grade Mindset book: https://militarygrademindset.com/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

"The pilots who survive aren't the most skilled—they're the ones who adapt fastest."In this episode, I explain why your current identity—the expertise you've built over years—might be your biggest obstacle to adapting at AI speed. I break down the “OODA loop” and how it can determine your success in business.Key Topics:Why a sense of stability could be your downfall in the AI eraThree-step protocol for building an AI-first identityThe uncomfortable truth about letting go of who you've been in order to adapt*Pre-order Military Grade Mindset book: https://militarygrademindset.com/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Alex De Fina, a performance strategist, joins Itamar Marani to reveal how entrepreneurs can identify and overcome three sabotaging mindsets: The Go Harder Guy, The Mr. Nice Guy, and The Chip on the Shoulder Guy. They discuss the dangers of relentless drive without recovery, the importance of balancing speed with accuracy, and how unrecognized emotional patterns can hinder success. Listeners will learn practical strategies to break free from their limitations while enhancing their core strengths.

"If you're just having all these expectations of things that you can't control, you can't have an agreement about or you can't set a standard about, you’ll just get frustrated all the time." Many think that having high expectations of everyone shows respect and kindness. In reality, unrealistic expectations create frustration and anger, making us treat others worse. This episode breaks down how lowering expectations in specific areas can help us become calmer and more effective leaders.Key Topics:The difference between standards/agreements vs. expectationsFramework for handling frustrationWhy believing that "everyone is amazing" sets us up for constant disappointment*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

"Success isn't about your current competence. It's about your belief in what you can figure out."In this episode, Itamar Marani and Alex De Fina analyze the mindset tools behind Trump's ability to maintain momentum through resistance. No politics—just clear, actionable strategies for entrepreneurs seeking extreme clarity and peak performance.Key Topics:Unshakable Confidence: The power of eliminating self-deprecating humorInternal Narrative: Maintaining momentum through setbacksEnergy Management: Stop wasting focus on others' opinions*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Glenn Cohen, the former chief psychologist of the Mossad and an Air Force pilot, shares profound insights from his work with Israeli hostages. He emphasizes that the narrative we create about our trauma shapes our identity. The conversation dives into 'the three circles of resilience' and the importance of celebrating small wins, even in dire situations. Glenn highlights 'strategic vulnerability' as a leadership tool and the vital balance between mission focus and emotional release, revealing powerful lessons in resilience and human potential.

This podcast delves into the crucial element often overlooked in goal setting. It highlights why enthusiasm and conventional planning often lead to disappointment. The discussion focuses on the importance of preparing for inevitable challenges and recognizing the sacrifices required for success. It also emphasizes the difference between short-term excitement and long-term resilience, encouraging listeners to approach their ambitions with a balanced perspective.

“The guilt. It never ends. And it's true for everybody. It's part of the human condition that there are always new levels of guilt. But guilt and shame in and of themselves, without driving positive action, are unhelpful. They don't help you, and they definitely don't help anyone else.”In today’s episode, I recap 2024. I open up and share my 3 main lessons, 3 things that excite me about 2025, 1 fitness hack, 3 questions for you to achieve more in 2025.Key topics cover:The 1 frame that puts guilt or shame in their placeHow to deal with fear and pressureItamar’s main challenges this yearTo make sure you crush 2025 you can apply to The Arena here:https://itamarmarani.com/apply *Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

“This summer I ended up getting second place for over 400K, and then another 220K score a week later. The summer was just full of scores… When you put yourself first in an unselfish manner, you’re able to give everyone else your best version. You have to give yourself permission not to feel guilty about it.”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Farid Jattin, a professional poker player who openly shares the mindset system he used to crush the last summer in Las Vegas and rise from #27 to #6 in the world.Key topics cover:How to avoid playing off tiltA system for dealing with high stress situationsThe 3 main tools for driven individuals to focus on what matters and shut out the restTo connect with Farid you can go to: https://www.faridjattinpoker.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/farid_jattin/ *If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

“I started using this reframe in the biz and hit my Arena goal (+20k rev per month) 10 days later. I did the hard (not really that hard even) things that I've been putting off for years.”In today’s episode, we’re joined by Brendan Tully to talk about why sometimes overcoming plateaus can be simpler than we think.Why it’s sometimes not about overcoming fear or some deep seeded self-sabotage, but about finding a reframe that can shift everythingKey topics cover:The 3 steps to overcoming self-sabotageHow to know what general great advice is bad for you personallyThe key components to working less while making moreTo connect with Brendan you can go to: https://robotmediaonline.com/*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/