Brian Biro Brian Biro is one of the foremost motivational and leadership speakers in the United States.With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, he has spent the last 21 years delivering over 1,300 presentations around the world. A former vice president of a major transportation corporation, and the author of nine books including the bestseller, Beyond Success, Biro was rated #1 among 40 speakers at four consecutive Inc. magazine international conferences. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN’s Business Unusual, and the Fox News Network.We learn about seizing opportunities and focussing attention on the important factors that affect our outcomes and learning to ignore the noise and negative influences that can throw us off.- - -Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - -Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:17 KISS principle 15:01 Pygmalion effect 22:20 Three controllables 46:50 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the concept of paying the price of admission in relationships and the importance of accepting imperfections. Discuss the importance of overcoming obstacles and setbacks in various areas of life and focusing on the long-term benefits. Embrace challenges and sacrifices, have a long-term mindset, and enjoy life while pursuing success.

We tell ourselves stories every day about ourselves, who we are, how we react to things, and why we're great. It's important to read through the BS whilst at the same time positively motivating ourselves to do our best. It's not easy but it is important.We have Mike Follet on the show who runs a human behavior tracking company Lumen Research to talk about his insights into the stories we tell ourselves in business and in life.- - -Connect with Mike: Mike Follet - LinkedIn Mike's writing - The Media Leader Lumen's Twitter - @LumenResearch Lumen Research - Website - - -Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - -Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Opimising attenion 02:44 Importance of context, creative and targeting 04:16 Why is advertising interesting 09:50 Mike's biggest failure 14:13 Fixing their own problems 17:17 Advice 5 years ago 19:51 Kindest thing - honesty 23:04 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses the importance of adaptability in chaotic situations, sharing personal stories of car accidents, sudden collapses, and near-death experiences. It emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the need to embrace life's curveballs with strength and positivity. The hosts explore the concept of time and urge listeners to prioritize what matters most in life.

Ben Hunt-Davis, Gold Medal Olympian, shares his journey of overcoming limitations and the power of continuous learning. Topics discussed include the flaw in the 10,000 hour rule, the value of mistakes in sports, and the importance of purposeful practice. They also touch on the risks of being an Olympian and the lessons learned as a coach. Plus, they mention the importance of practical knowledge and the significance of bouncing back from setbacks.

Learn how having a designated budget for charity can lead to increased happiness and improved relationships. Discover the benefits of practicing kindness in everyday life, such as feeling more relaxed and attracting positivity and support. Get strategies and tips for effective charitable giving, including budgeting and investing in traditional charity and climate-related causes.

This podcast explores the downsides of morning routines and offers tips for creating an effective and energizing routine. Topics include doing the hard things, planning your day, improving sleep, and being adaptable. Learn how to create a fulfilling and joyful morning routine that matches your energy levels.

The podcast explores the concept of catastrophizing and how it affects our perception of reality. It provides insights on overcoming catastrophizing, reframing negative thoughts, and developing strategies for positive thinking. It also discusses the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for managing emotional responses and challenging negative thought patterns.

Stoicism is the time-tested solution to life's problems and living with a greater peace of mind. In this mini-series of how to stop complaining we couldn't skip over the OG's of not complaining.This episode breaks down the 5 most important concepts from Stoicism and how to apply them in the modern day: The dichotomy of control Amor Fait - Love of fate Negative visualization Virtue is the soul good Mindful acceptance With a few stories from Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius we get a great reminder of what's important in life =)- - -Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - -Chapters:00:00 Intro to Stoicism01:59 1st concept - The dichotomy of control04:33 2nd concept - Love of fate08:08 3rd concept - negative visualization09:55 4th concept - Virtue is the soul good13:01 5th concept - Mindful acceptance17:01 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how complaining can help diagnose and fix your real problems. Explore different types of problems, accepting reality, addressing fundamental aspects of life, prioritizing, and finding joy. Plus, hear advertisements for McDonald's burgers and Botox cosmetic!