Fit Rich Life

Javier Laval a serial entrepreneur and innovator who has identified patterns and opportunities before others. He started his career in the Hollywood nightlife scene and was involved in street promotion, introducing people to music before there was Sound Cloud or Apple Music. He also worked with numerous celebrities such as Usher on his OMG tour, setting a precedent for tour merch collaboration. In this episode, Javier reflects back to his time in the nightclub industry and shares how an unfortunate shooting outside the venue changed his life trajectory which ultimately led him on a journey of Self-Healing. We cover his fascinating entrepreneurial journey & this is an inspiring story of self-reflection and growth that encourages listeners to take care of their mental health, maintain perspective when dealing with disappointment, embrace divine perfect order, accept what cannot be changed and practice forgiveness.   Connect with Javier on Instagram.   In this episode you will learn about: Identifying trends before they become trends Using NFTs to give power back to artists & creators How to handle rejection as entrepreneur  Combining Spirituality with Business Wellness Tools you can stack together to build greater Mental Health Javier’s morning routine  Redefining Success And much more!   Key Quotes:   “The start of something new is the death of something.” - Javier Laval   “There's always something greater that's trying to express itself.” - Javier Laval     Resources Mentioned: PFP World Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within Android Homme Matthew Liu Origin Protocol Podcast Episode     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Would you like short actionable tips, tools & strategies that will take your Fitness, Money & Life to the next level? Then join thousands of readers & get the Alchemize FML Newsletter! Delivered weekly. It’s free. No Spam. Just empowering AF.   Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save $40 off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!  

Jack Fuchs is a teacher, mentor and investor who has dedicated his career to empowering and inspiring people to proactively design and live a life worth living. Jack teaches “Principled Entrepreneurial Decisions” at Stanford University in addition to his role as an Operating Partner & Cofounder of Blackhorn Ventures along with his deep passion for mentoring startup founders & entrepreneurs.   There is plenty of actionable insight in this episode for growing your career, achieving success in your entrepreneurial endeavors, building your best life & making a positive impact in the lives of others so definitely tune in!   In this episode you will learn about: The characteristics of successful mentorship  How to find your passion 5 basic questions to ask about any Entrepreneurial Endeavor How to develop Principles to scale your Business & Life The difference between Principles & Values 3 Major Buckets of Principles for Companies How to be a great Teacher How to navigate challenging economic times    Email: jfuchs@gmail.com    Key Quotes:   “One of my principles is about teaching people how to fish instead of teaching them to fish.” - Jack Fuchs   “As a teacher at heart, I'm constantly teaching people to do stuff and then they get better at it than I am.” - Jack Fuchs     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Would you like a short weekly actionable tip, tool or strategy to take your Fitness, Money & Life to the next level? Then join thousands of readers & get the Alchemize FML Newsletter! It’s free. No Spam. Easy to unsubscribe.   Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save $40 off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

Ben Sanford is the founder of Tribal Edge - a training center for primal arts. In this episode, Ben dives deep into the skills and practices humans have been using since the beginning of time, including tracking and awareness, survival skills, healing and combat or conflict skills. Ben shares his own journey to discovering this path, as well as the power of vision questing which has been a part of personal transformation for thousands of years. We go deep & cover a lot in the episode including the relationship between tracking & successful entrepreneurship, learning, healing, training, transformation & whole lot more. Tune in to elevate your Mind, Body & Spirit!   In this episode you will learn about: • Primal Arts & utilizing them to encounter your Self • Tracking, Survival, Healing & Combat • 4 Archetypes: the Perceiver, the Provider, the Healer & the Protector • Vision Questing • 4 Ways of Knowing • Embodied Learning & Teaching  • Utilizing sickness & injury to transform  • Cultivating body wisdom • Workout recovery protocols • Relationship between digestion, organs & muscles    Website: tribaledge.life    Key Quotes:   “The Quest is a process of searching & seeking, asking & questing.” - Ben Sanford   “The difference between fasting and starving is basically an intention.” - Ben Sanford   “Grief shows up anytime we have a loss.” - Ben Sanford   Resources mentioned: The Tracker by Tom Brown Jr. Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs  The Master & His Emissary by Ian McGilchrist Awakening from the Meaning Crisis by John Vervaeke     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

Jordan Grumet aka "Doc G" is a Hospice Worker, Author of the book "Taking Stock," Host of the Earn & Invest Podcast, & a Public Speaker. In this episode, Doc G goes deep into what it means to find purpose in one’s work, build a holistic identity, & create meaningful connections that will nourish us throughout our life. We also cover Failure, Growth Mindset, Financial Independence & much more.   Doc G’s story is an inspiring example of what is possible when we never give up and use our failures as fuel for success. Definitely worth a listen!   In this episode you will learn about: • How failure can help you • Adopting a Growth Mindset • The power of telling positive stories about our past • The joy of striving (versus arriving) • What is “enough” • Why “the climb” is more important than the goal • The importance of purpose, identity, & connection  • Why Financial Independence often gets defined incorrectly  • Spending on joy & necessity (instead of out of fear) • The different Speeds of Financial Independence • How to live without regret • How to find your purpose & passion    Connect with Jordan on Instagram & Twitter   Website: earnandinvest.com    Key Quotes:   “One of the keys to happiness is the stories we choose to tell ourselves about the past.” - Jordan Grumet   “When you have failed at a few things it becomes natural & normal as opposed to being scary.” - Jordan Grumet   “I’ve failed before and not only did I get past it, I thrived.” - Jordan Grumet   “The line between success and failure is a continuum.” - Jordan Grumet   “Ego & autonomy are actually almost opposites.” - Jordan Grumet     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

Ramji was the CEO of Counsyl, a genetic screening biotech company, from 2007-2018 before the company underwent a successful acquisition. He then went on to co-found another biotech company, Teiko.bio. Ramji shares his journey of dropping out of the MBA program at Stanford to pursue a career in startups, inspired by Paul Graham's book "Hackers and Painters." He reflects on the importance of leading from the front, making use of one's team, and pricing according to one's value. He also provides advice for entrepreneurs and innovators, including the need for mentors, coaches and domain expertise for a CEO in order to determine customer needs and build a successful team.   What you will learn in this episode: Should you go to Business School Should you get into Investment Banking, Consulting or Tech Avoiding the “Chasing Prestige Trap” The importance of working with the right team What expertise is needed to be a CEO Understanding the customer need Top leadership skills to learn Ideas for creating better medical incentives  Guidance for getting into entrepreneurship    Connect with Ramji on LinkedIn or Twitter.    Website: teiko.bio      Key Quotes:   “The paying customer is truth.” - Ramji Srinivasan   “If you fast-forward 20 years, are you okay with the outcome?” - Ramji Srinivasan   “There is an iterative process & a learning process to startups.” - Ramji Srinivasan     Resources: Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl Gottman Institute  Y Combinator     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, shares his story on how he achieved Financial Independence by age 27 & then how he went on to become the CEO of a company that he is incredibly passionate about. Scott dives deep into multiple strategies for achieving Financial Freedom in addition to sharing how one can avoid the “Middle Class Trap” that could potentially forever rob you from ever becoming financially free. We also cover several other wealth building strategies in the episode.   Scott is an expert in Real Estate Investing, Wealth Accumulation & Business Building. He’s also got some great Dad Jokes.   Tune into this episode for a fun & inspiring interview that packs a massive amount of actionable-insight to power your Entrepreneurial & Financial Freedom Journey.   What you will learn in this episode: Financial Freedom tools like House Hacking & Real Estate Investing  How to avoid the Middle Class Trap How to get on the same page with Money and your Spouse/Partner How to pursue Financial Independence w/ speed & efficiency  An evolving definition of Financial Independence  How to be an Entrepreneur & maintain an Entrepreneurial Mindset Utilizing Networking to proactively grow your career The power of a Sales Career for reaching FI very fast Whether or not you should get into Real Estate investing  Asset classes that are ripe for the picking   Connect with Scott on Instagram.   Website: www.BiggerPockets.com      Key Quotes:   “If you wanna become financially free, you gotta sell the house.” - Scott Trench   “My goal was to become financially free.” - Scott Trench   “The four levers (of Financial Independence) are to spend less, earn more, invest, or create.” - Scott Trench   Resources Mentioned: Set For Life by Scott Trench Mr. Money Mustache   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

For many, the Human Experience is largely experienced from a place of Lack, Fear & Disconnection. But what if there was a natural way to shift into greater Connection, Consciousness & Love? Turns out there is a natural way to do this through Breathwork. And you don’t even need Psychedelics.   In this episode, I share the mic with Justin Lovato, a Behavioral Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, & Plant Ceremony Guide, to discuss his Spiritual Entrepreneurial Journey & some of the powerful tools that we all have access to that can empower us to step into greater alignment with our Highest Self Expression.   We also dive into Conscious Consumerism, Fitness Training, & more! Definitely tune in if you’re ready to Elevate your Human Experience.   Connect with Justin Lovato on Instagram.   Access Justin’s Breathwork Programs here.     Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 16:27] Opening Segment • Justin shares his approach on working out • Why most people operate from fear and lack when working out • Why we should operate with Love & Connection with Self/SELF • Justin also shares how he competed in bodybuilding & how he became a personal trainer • How he is self taught in breath work    [16:28 - 41:19] How Mindfulness & Psychedelics Led to a More Aligned Life • How he became more mindful and aligned with divinity through psychedelics & meditation. This led to changes in behaviors and consciousness • How DMT led to a big shift in his awareness • A spiritual experience with another entity   [41:20 - 1:20:20] Cosmic Breathwork  • How this type of breath work can be as powerful as a DMT experience • There are seven rounds in the 60 minute program, each round lasting two minutes with lengthening breath-holds • The program is designed to create a different experience every time it is done   [1:20:21 - 1:41:30] Conscious Consumerism • Conscious consumerism is important, and you can improve your energy exchange by being mindful of the products you buy and the music & media you consume • How to raise your vibration and enjoy higher quality conscious consumerism • It is important to have grace when making the transition to more conscious consumption   [1:41:31 - 2:00:52] How to Have Fun & Discipline Yourself  • Breathwork is a different type of meditation that can be fun • Yoga, Cooking & making Music are other mindful ways to spend time in the evenings • Shows like Afterschool and Gaia TV are a great way to elevate your media consumption   [2:00:52 - 2:17:40] Fitness Training • Daily movement • Combining Kettlebells, Maces & Batons with traditional Bodybuilding & Strength Training • Earthing, Barefoot Running & Mobility   [2:17:41 - 2:28:31] Closing Segment • Program Recommendations:  60-minute Cosmic Breathwork 30-Minute Grounding Breathwork 15-Minute Heart Opening Breathwork • Learning to create space from one’s thoughts   Connect with Justin on Instagram.   Website: iamnirvana.org     Key Quotes:   “Learning how to create space from one's thoughts is a very powerful tool. ” - Justin Lovato   “You can revamp your entire paradigm or reality just through getting still.” - Justin Lovato     Resources:   Gaia TV   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagramwith the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!  

An “overnight success” is almost always years in the making. Whether it’s building & selling a company or becoming a successful & wealthy investor. The throughline of success in entrepreneurship, investing, fitness or even building a wildly successful Instagram is consistency, effort & time. To illustrate how this works in real life I sat down with Jeremy Schneider, the founder of Personal Finance Club, to cover his entrepreneurial & financial independence journey from starting a technology company in college, building it up through a lot of persistent trial & error, cashing out the company for a lot of money, retiring to play beach volleyball in Italy, then returning to work as a positively impactful member of society by building up one of the largest & most influential financial literacy Instagram accounts. Jeremy Retired at 36, then later started Personal Finance Club to empower others on their Money Journey. He currently has a Net Worth of over $4 Million & produces a ton of great content on Money & Investing every week. Connect with Jeremy on Instagram.   Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 16:27] Opening Segment • Jeremy share how he went viral online for the first time • Why Jeremy turned down a job offer from a well-known tech company to pursue his own entrepreneurial journey • Why he didn’t give up on entrepreneurship   [16:28 - 37:54] His Process of Pivoting • Why we shouldn’t listen to what the customer say, but instead understand what the customer wants or needs • What really matters in entrepreneurship: persistence & hard work • Having his Mom join his company   [37:55 - 53:38] How He Got the Offer • How Jeremy positioned his company for a profitable acquisition • Jeremy shares why he always wanted to be acquired • He shares about his company working hours and why he decided to leave   [53:39 - 1:00:42] The Investing Journey • He shares about his investment journey • How he got serious and bought a book called Beginner’s Guide to Investing and many others • He shares how he went from being retired to starting his current endeavor: Personal Finance Club   [1:00:43 - 1:13:38] Instagram Growth • Setting a goal to reach 50K followers in one year • How much time it really takes to post good content on Instagram • What it really takes to successfully grow on Instagram   [1:13:39 - 1:29:14] Diving Deeper into Investing • $250 invested per month for 40 years turns into $1 Million or more • Why as a society we should glorify the process over the end results • Why the power of habit is strong   [1:29:15 - 1:51:57] How To Invest & What to Avoid • Do Billionaires have better investment opportunities • The process of investing: Opening a brokerage account  Why you should buy an index fund Holding on it forever • Avoiding predatory salespeople & investment scams (like Life Insurance)   [1:51:58 - 1:28:31] Closing Segment • Book Recommendation:  The Millionaire Next Door The Simple Path to Wealth • Two rules to follow to build wealth: Live below your means Invest early and often   Connect with Jeremy on Instagram.   Website: personalfinanceclub.com     Key Quotes:   “Overnight success takes a decade.” - Jeremy Schneider   “The power of habit is so strong.” - Jeremy Schneider     Resources Mentioned: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley & William Danko The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

Could you turn a $7.7M loss into a massive win? Matthew Liu, the co-founder of Origin Protocol, did exactly that, believe it or not. Does that mean it was easy? Definitely not. But creative entrepreneurial grit & hardcore persistence pays off, especially when shit hits the fan. Tune into this deeply insightful episode to level up your mindset, crypto/blockchain/NFT knowledge as well as learn a ton of actionable-insight that can be utilized by anyone looking to embark upon their own entrepreneurial journey. Matthew Liu is the co-founder of Origin Protocol, which is a blockchain technology company that's on a mission to bring NFTs and DeFi to the masses. He's also a serial entrepreneur, angel investor & has really been around the block when it comes to all things technology, entrepreneurship, crypto, & Silicon Valley   DISCLAIMER: All information contained within this episode is for entertainment purposes. This episode does not contain investment advice. Please consult a professional before making any investment.   Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 10:55] Opening Segment • How Matthew lost the company’s user funds and how his product got hacked • How his cryptocurrency token had rocketed after people claimed their compensations • How Origin Protocol is a blockchain technology company that is on a mission to bring NFTs and Defi to the masses   [10:56 - 29:13] How to be Happy and Attract Successful People • Why Matthew practices gratitude by counting the things that are going right in life, in order to balance out the things that are going wrong • Why people should start by being grateful for the smallest things in their life and work their way up to more complex and meta items • Mental state is key to success, and can be improved through practices like breath work, body movement, visualization, and gratitude   [29:14 - 38:10] Life After Graduation • How Matthew ended up staying at Stanford to get a masters degree • He identified two startups he wanted to work for and went all in to get a job at a startup   [38:11 - 58:48] How to be an Entrepreneur • Successful entrepreneurs are often determined and gritty, and are willing to go through pain to achieve their goals • Top 3 Tips: Surrounding yourself with the people that you admire and respect Having a curiosity to try things out Be able to suspend disbelief for a reason   [58:49 - 1:25:31] Main Products of Origin Protocol • Origin Dollar: A Crypto Stable Coin The platform uses smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain to automate various banking        operations • Origin Story:   A new NFT platform that allows for digital ownership and proof of digital scarcity Digital assets in the world of gaming are already valued, and NFTs can be used to represent physical goods as well NFTs can be bought, sold, and traded on marketplaces, opening up new opportunities for luxury goods, real estate, art & more      2. A new NFT platform that allows for digital ownership and proof of digital scarcity   [1:25:32 - 1:34:56] How to Get Started in Crypto  • Crypto is volatile and can go up and down a lot, but over time it tends to go up • It's hard to time the market, so it's important to have a long term perspective and dollar cost average into coins • Cryptocurrencies are a high-risk investment (invest at your own risk).   [1:16:12 -1:28:31] Closing Segment • It is a good idea to start investing in stable coins to protect your purchasing power • Holding staple points is actually not riskier than keeping your money in a bank account if you're using the right projects   If you want to connect with Matthew, follow him on Twitter: @matthewliu   Email: matt@originprotocol.com   Key Quotes:   “I think you find what you are looking for.” - Matthew Liu   “Don’t be a solo founder.” - Matthew Liu   “The types of people that you hire are also gonna be determined by what your values are and what you care about.” - Matthew Liu   Resources: Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within CoinMarketCap CoinGecko Dune Analytics   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

When one utilizes courage to explore a new way of life for one’s health, work & impact in the world a lot can change for the better. Compassion & Wisdom must also be nurtured to come fully into alignment with one’s true path that ultimately can help the world become a better place. In this episode, I share the mic with Robbie Lockie as we explore his entrepreneurial life journey towards greater alignment, advocacy & positive impact. Robbie Lockie is the Co-founder & Co-Director of Plant Based News, the biggest Vegan news & media platform in the world. He is also the Founder of World Plant Milk Day. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 15:11] Opening Segment Robbie’s experience growing up in Zimbabwe How Robbie ended up being the co-founder of Plant-Based News His desire to work in digital media Take the leap of faith and go for your dreams [15:12 - 32:41] The Effect that Food Has on the Body Why Robbie decided to go plant-based vegan Realizing how much what you eat affects your bodies The reality of the industrialized food system Why do we treat animals the way we do? [32:42 - 48:41] Plant-Based News Goes Viral Justin’s journey to the vegan lifestyle How addictive cheese is The different types of vegan cheeses The evolution of Plant Based News [48:42 - 1:03:17] The Beauty of Individual Animals The challenging aspect of veganism Make people feel more welcome and safe The relationship between people and animals How amazing, rich & diverse plant-based can be [1:03:18- 1:22:14] Awareness is Critical Why Robbie created World Plant Milk Day The power of social media, advertising & conversation Making the vegan lifestyle fun, approachable and exciting The idea behind positive news  [1:22:15- 1:39:12] Closing Segment Robbie shares his spiritual journey Robbie’s last words of wisdom Want to connect with Robbie? Follow him on Instagram. If you’re interested in learning more about the Plant-Based Lifestyle, head to Plant Based News! Resources Mentioned: The 7-Day Dairy-Free Challenge Sam Bentley  Positive News Key Quotes: “Go your own way, make your own path. Don't just accept what's given to you.” - Robbie Lockie “For me, veganism is a moral baseline, it's a life philosophy, it's a protected belief.” - Robbie Lockie “If we change our food system, we will change everything.” - Robbie Lockie “Our thoughts lead to our words, our words lead to our actions, and our actions lead to the changes that we need.” - Robbie Lockie WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/ Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! For something like you’ve never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order! If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off! I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders. Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!