The Zack Arnold Podcast

Former baseball player turned mental performance expert, Derin 'DMac' McMains, discusses mindset shifts in goal setting. He emphasizes self-image's impact on perspectives and actions. Derin suggests starting with a positive self-image before setting goals for success and personal growth.

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is Laura Vanderkam who is the author of several books about time management & productivity. She first appeared on this show to talk about her latest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, which I highly recommend you listen to if you haven’t yet. Today, she's back because of a book she wrote more than 10 years ago, All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth.Now, before you dismiss this as just another financial advice episode with a self-proclaimed 'financial guru,' hold on. Laura and I delve deep into the psychology of wealth, where money, happiness, and fulfillment intersect. In our conversation, we talk about the real reason people struggle to find fulfillment regardless of their financial standing. More importantly, Laura reveals how some happiness can be bought and it might not be as expensive as you think.I have no doubt that Laura's unique perspective on money is still so relevant today as it was when she wrote it, it will help you make better choices and find fulfillment no matter where you stand financially.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:The similarities and differences of money management and time managementHow scarcity mindset affects your decisionsThe money question people find hard to answer and the reason whyWhat the 2010 Daniel Kahneman study reveals and why it mattersCan money buy happiness?The difference between happiness, fulfillment and well-beingWhat is ‘opportunity cost’ and how can it affect the quality of your lifeWhat the word ‘enough’ really meansHow being clear on your values can help you make better financial decisions1099 mindset vs W2 mindset: and how each one can change your perspectiveThe most important questions to ask yourself when making a decision about your financesWhy people still can’t find fulfillment after being ‘retired’Useful Resources Mentioned:Using Time Tracking and Habit Formation to Create Moments That Matter | with Laura Vanderkam"All the Money in the World" | A Book by Laura VanderkamLaura Vanderkam: How to gain control of your free time | TED TalkCoffee shop economics (people are a good use of time) - Laura VanderkamDaniel Kahneman study on income and happinessRamit Sethi Podcast Interview on Forging Your Own Rich Life: Episode 105How to Overcome Your Upper LimitsContinue to Listen & LearnHow to Organize & Prepare Your Finances As a Freelancer | Mastermind Q&AHow to Optimize Your Finances As a Freelancer or Small Business Owner | with Sylvia InksThe ‘Profit First’ Financial System (That Gives You the Freedom to Say ‘No’ to the Wrong Gigs) | with Mike MichalowiczStop Delaying Your Dreams and Live a Life Rich in Experiences | with Bridget Hilton & Joe HuffHow to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-ShaharYour Time Is Worthless (Here’s How to Invest It Properly) | with Matt SandriniHow to Determine If a Job Is Worth The Costs | Mastermind Q&AWilliam Zabka on Managing Overnight Success, Choosing the Right Opportunities (to Avoid Being Pigeonholed), Staying Creative, and Balancing Fatherhood with HollywoodHow to Know What You Actually Want (and Find Support to Make It Happen) | with Philippe DanielidesGuest Bio: Laura Vanderkam Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including the new Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, along with Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, and blogs at lauravanderkam.com.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guests today are Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff who are co-authors of the best selling book, Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die With No Regrets. Before you dismiss this episode thinking you're too busy making a living and you don't have the resources to do the things you want to do, my conversation with Bridget and Joe delved into exactly that fear:"People get scared because it's easier to wrap their heads around what they have to lose than what they have to gain." - Bridget HiltonBridget and Joe surveyed over 20,000 people from all walks of life and the result is eye opening. People's regrets are very similar no matter their age and income status and in our conversation, we talk about why people often put things that matter in the fictional world of 'someday.' But more importantly, we talk about the exercises described in their book that can help you have that sense of urgency to start doing the things you love.If you have a bucket list that you've stowed away in that fictional world of 'someday' because you think you don't have the time or resources to do them or they're simply too big to make them happen, this episode is for you. Our conversation will walk you through the actions you can take to start building a life rich in experiences with no regrets.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:What it means to be an Experiential BillionaireThe number 1 regret people have according to a Cornell studyThe number 1 excuse people have for putting things in the 'someday' listWhy bucket lists often become deterrents to achieving somethingThe Memento Mori and Treasure Map exercises and how they can give you a sense of urgencyThe eye-opening result of the survey from more than 20,000 people of all ages and income status and what it tells youWhat the Japanese art of Kintsugai is and what you can learn from itHow to handle difficult situations when you're actually in it (and not looking back at it)How to live a life rich in experiences without breaking the bankThe real fear people have that stops them from doing the things they wantUseful Resources Mentioned:Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experience and Die With No RegretsHow to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-ShaharHow to Become Resilient In the Face of Change (and Manage an Identity Crisis) | with Brad Stulbergexperientialbillionaire.combridgethilton.comjoehuff.comContinue to Listen & LearnWhy People Fail And How To Properly Set Your Goals | with Jeanette GoodrichChase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’Here’s Why Over 90% of People Fail to Achieve Their ResolutionsDefining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael BaumanWinning at The Ultimate Game of Life | with Jim BunchFeeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David MeadHow Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James ClearMastering the “Chess Mindset” to Achieve Any Difficult Goal (and Get Really Good at Failing Along the Way) | with Misha Tenenbaum[CASE STUDY] How to Identify Your “One Thing” and Accomplish It Every Day | Mastermind Q&ATerrified to Make a Big Change In Your Life? Start By “Showing Up Small” | with Eddy RocheOn Authenticity, Luck, and Designing Life (and Footwear) On Your Own Terms | with Xero Shoes CEO Steven SashenRamit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life’Guest Bio: Joe Huff & Bridget Hilton Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff are obsessed with experiences. Determined to unlock the secrets of their power to transform lives, they have spent years interviewing social science experts, conducting the largest study on life experiences ever done, and turning themselves into experiential guinea pigs. Together they have trained to be samurai, danced with the northern lights, tracked silverback gorillas in a hailstorm, stood face to face with hungry lions on safari, absorbed life lessons from Maasai Mara tribesmen, sped across glaciers on dogsleds, built schools for kids in need, studied with monks, helped give 50,000 people hearing, swum with sharks, and explored the experiential riches life has to offer.Together they have been interviewed on the Today Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, The Verge, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur, Monocle, Inc., Fast Company, and The Los Angeles Metropolitan Local News.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Given the holiday season is ironically when happiness and well-being are often at their lowest and anxiety at its highest, I thought it might be helpful to share with you five of my favorite podcast episodes with some of the world’s foremost experts who can help you stay healthy, happy, and sane through this holiday season.During the next 5 weeks, you will learn about the importance of movement, how it affects your creativity (and how to sneak it into your crazy day with minimal time), the practice of intuitive eating so you can still enjoy all the holiday food (but without the guilt), how to use mindfulness to keep calm amidst the holiday chaos, and finally how to maintain your sanity by improving the quality of your sleep.Without further adieu, here is the final part of this five-interview series with Dr. Azure Grant, a sleep & hormone researcher who loves to geek out on sleep & energy biohacks. If you’re looking to better understand your energy rhythms throughout the day and how they affect your creativity, the quality of your sleep, and your well-being, I have no doubt you’ll be just as fascinated by this conversation as I was.The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode189.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Given the holiday season is ironically when happiness and well-being are often at their lowest and anxiety at its highest, I thought it might be helpful to share with you five of my favorite podcast episodes with some of the world’s foremost experts who can help you stay healthy, happy, and sane through this holiday season.During the next 5 weeks, you will learn about the importance of movement, how it affects your creativity (and how to sneak it into your crazy day with minimal time), the practice of intuitive eating so you can still enjoy all the holiday food (but without the guilt), how to use mindfulness to keep calm amidst the holiday chaos, and finally how to maintain your sanity by improving the quality of your sleep.Without further adieu, here is the fourth part of this five-interview series with mindfulness teacher and former monk, Cory Muscara. This conversation offers practical advice and tips for integrating mindfulness into your busy life where even 1 minute of practice can help alleviate the anxiety and stress of the holiday season (or any season for that matter).The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode193.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Given the holiday season is ironically when happiness and well-being are often at their lowest and anxiety at its highest, I thought it might be helpful to share with you five of my favorite podcast episodes with some of the world’s foremost experts who can help you stay healthy, happy, and sane through this holiday season.During the next 5 weeks, you will learn about the importance of movement, how it affects your creativity (and how to sneak it into your crazy day with minimal time), the practice of intuitive eating so you can still enjoy all the holiday food (but without the guilt), how to use mindfulness to keep calm amidst the holiday chaos, and finally how to maintain your sanity by improving the quality of your sleep.Without further adieu, here is the third part of this five-interview series with transformational eating coach, Melissa Costello who will help you better understand your relationship with food so the holidays can be more about enjoyment without all of the rules, restrictions, and guilt.The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode84.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Given the holiday season is ironically when happiness and well-being are often at their lowest and anxiety at its highest, I thought it might be helpful to share with you five of my favorite podcast episodes with some of the world’s foremost experts who can help you stay healthy, happy, and sane through this holiday season.During the next 5 weeks, you will learn about the importance of movement, how it affects your creativity (and how to sneak it into your crazy day with minimal time), the practice of intuitive eating so you can still enjoy all the holiday food (but without the guilt), how to use mindfulness to keep calm amidst the holiday chaos, and finally how to maintain your sanity by improving the quality of your sleep.Without further adieu, here is the second part of this five-interview series with Dr. Kelly Starrett who is an author and physical trainer to the military, professional athletes, and everyday people like you and me. His latest book is Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully, but in this conversation we cover his earlier books and he gives us an endless amount of information on how to stay mobile while being creative (and eliminate all the chronic pains we accumulate along the way).The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode02.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Given the holiday season is ironically when happiness and well-being are often at their lowest and anxiety at its highest, I thought it might be helpful to share with you five of my favorite podcast episodes with some of the world’s foremost experts who can help you stay healthy, happy, and sane through this holiday season.During the next 5 weeks, you will learn about the importance of movement, how it affects your creativity (and how to sneak it into your crazy day with minimal time), the practice of intuitive eating so you can still enjoy all the holiday food (but without the guilt), how to use mindfulness to keep calm amidst the holiday chaos, and finally how to maintain your sanity by improving the quality of your sleep.Without further adieu, here is episode one of my five-part interview series with Dr. John Ratey, a clinical psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, who tells us about the relationship between movement and brain power. This podcast was one of the key resources I used to create my ultimate guide to building a healthy, ergonomic workstation. If you want to download a copy of that guide go to optimizeyourself.me/workstationultimateguide.The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode30.If you enjoy this top 5 playlist I invite you to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your interests and your goals, curated from our library of over 250 conversations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content

Trauma surgeon turned inventor and entrepreneur, Turner Osler, discusses his transition from medicine to entrepreneurship and his passion for creating chairs that promote active sitting. He challenges the notion that standing is healthier than sitting and explains the physical and mental benefits of active sitting. He also shares insights on the challenges faced by the chair industry and the prioritization of profit over people. The podcast explores innovative solutions like the Topo mat and the unique design features of the QOR360 chair that promote movement and comfort.

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistToday's guest is award-winning film editor, Sarah Broshar who’s short list of credits includes The Fabelmans, West Side Story, Ready Player One, and The Post. All of which were projects that had her working with Hollywood legends Steven Spielberg and editor, Michael Kahn. Looking at her credits in her IMDb profile, you might think, "She must have gotten really lucky," but as Sarah shares in our conversation, her 'luck' mostly comes from consistently solving problems and providing value over and over.As we go deeper into her story, Sarah shares that not only is she 'lucky' to be working with legends, she's also working with people who value family and boundaries which is not very common to high demand projects (or the industry, in general). Getting your foot in high-profile projects and working with people who will respect your boundaries is already challenging enough but as we find out in Sarah's story, she paved her own way to get to where she is now. Sarah's inspiring story reveals that creating your own 'luck' is the key to working with the best and setting boundaries is the key to having a life outside of work.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:Sarah’s origin storyWhat Sarah did that got her recommended for an internship with Michael KahnHow Sarah got into the room without even focusing on getting in the roomSarah’s view on ‘luck’How Sarah became invaluable from working as an intern in an environment that hasn’t worked with interns beforeHow Sarah chooses opportunities and how she can say ‘no’ without regretsHow Sarah finished West Side Story during the pandemic while being pregnantThe challenges of working with legendsSarah’s non-negotiable (even for Steven Spielberg) and why Steven and Michael respect thatSara’s creative callingWhat makes creatives irreplaceable according to SarahThe advice that Sarah gave years ago to someone she mentored at AFI and why she can’t relate to that advice nowUseful Resources Mentioned: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’The Performance Paradox – How Only Focusing On Performance Leads to Performing Worse | with Eduardo BriceñoThe Fabelmans (IMDb)Roofless PaintersMindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol S. Dweck, Ph. D.Continue to Listen & LearnBuilding An Oscar-Winning Career…Without Sacrificing Your Values | with Paul Rogers How to Become Oscar-level Successful (Without Being a Dick) | with Peter Ramsey Why You Don’t Need to Go to Film School to Be Successful | with Eddie Hamilton, ACE [Pt 1] How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years Maintaining Boundaries, Well-Being, and Sanity on Hollywood Blockbusters | with Jeffrey Ford, ACE The Secret to Surviving 40+ Years Working In Hollywood | with Carol Littleton, ACE How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied | with James Wilcox, ACE Ralph Macchio ‘Waxing On’ About Authentically Living a More Balanced and Fulfilling Life William Zabka on Managing Overnight Success, Choosing the Right Opportunities (to Avoid Being Pigeonholed), Staying Creative, and Balancing Fatherhood with Hollywood Making It In Hollywood as a “Creative” (What They Don’t Teach You In Film School) | with Norman Hollyn Balancing Health, Happiness, & Hollywood (and the Consequences When You Don’t) | with Roger BartonGuest Bio: Sarah BrosharSarah Broshar recently finished co-editing The Fabelmans, which marks her ninth collaboration on a Steven Spielberg directed film. Along with Michael Kahn, she also co-edited West Side Story (Critics Choice Award winner for Best Editing), Ready Player One and The Post. She served as Additional Editor on Bridge of Spies and The BFG, after working as First Assistant Editor on War Horse and Lincoln. She began her journey with Spielberg and Kahn in 2009 by operating the Avid on The Adventures of Tintin. In 2019, Sarah edited Paramount’s hit Pet Semetary. She has also edited a number of independent features and was nominated for an ACE Eddie Award for The Post. Sarah is a graduate of the American Film Institute and Northwestern University.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content