Have you ever met a person that can sell everything to everyone? Ever wondered how they do it? The 2 Vikings podcast is all about learning new skills you can use in your everyday life. In this episode we have serial entrepreneur and sales expert Brian will to answer all our questions about how to be a better person at sales.   We talk about: Using the feeling of being a victim as fuel for motivation How to get a rapport with other people Stop chasing NO How to structure a conversation to get a sale The mindset of of an sales-expert And lots more! Enjoy!

What is mental toughness and how can you become mentally stronger? Have you been in a situation that you need to perform and failed? What is a good strategy when it comes to kids and sports?   In this episode you will find an answer to these questions and many more with Adam Nicholls. He is a Professor of Psychology/ Leader of the Sport Psychology and Coaching Group at University of Hull.   His interests are: *Anti-doping prevention among athletes and exercisers *Psychological well-being *Stress, coping, and emotions *Mental health among athletes   The main focus of his research relates to the psycho-social factors that predict doping among adolescent athletes, along with coping and emotions among athletes. He is also interested in whistleblowing, and is currently leading an international consortium that is examining factors that influence whether individuals will report wrongdoing.   He has published more than 85 journal articles and written three books. His book, Psychology for Coaches: Theory and Practice has also been translated into Arabic and Hungarian.   In addition to pursuing his own research interests, Adam is the leader of the Sport Psychology and Coaching group. This role involves him developing a research strategy and impact case studies for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF), in addition to mentoring individuals in terms of developing a research profile and writing grant applications. Adam is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.   Please enjoy this conversation with Frank, Stian and Adam!

Have you ever wondered what is the driving force behind every decision you make? Or that you have a feeling of never achieving the goals that you have set for yourself? That you always get the feeling of failure?   In this episode Stian and Frank talk about values! Values are the driving force behind every decision we make. We talk about: General values Fulfilling voids Pure inspiration Meeting opposition when following your values And lots more! We wish you a great listen!

Why can Bitcoin be the solution to some of the largest problems we face in this world? How is it to disconnect from the "Matrix" and live on a sailboat? How can we create the ultimate freedom for ourselves and future generations?   The guest in this episode is one of our favorite human beings! He always brings a big smile and passion into our meetings. His name is Jokke Sommer! We highly recommend you do a Youtube search for Jokke Sommer Wingsuit or big wave surfing!   In this episode we talk about: What is happening to our financial system What is Bitcoin How Bitcoin can be the solution to our problems The mindset of living free Why it is important to think 10 - 15 years ahead How to make your most important dreams come true Are we living in a simulation? Creating a family while living outside of the society And many great ways of seeing life! Enjoy our talk with Jokke Sommer!   What is being said in this podast are NOT financial advice. Investments have risks.

Do you need 8 hours of high quality sleep every night? How can you train yourself to do lucid dreaming? And does the glasses that removes blue blight actually work? In this episode you will find an answer to these questions and many more!   The guest in this episode is Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Christian Benedicte. His research focuses on how poor sleep patterns can negatively impact various aspects of health. he has discovered several behavioral and molecular mechanisms that link sleep loss with weight gain and insulin resistance. Additionally, his research has contributed significantly to the understanding of how a lack of sleep can compromise brain health both in the short and long term.   Hi has publications in several prestigious journals, including Lancet Endocrinology Diabetes, Lancet Health Longevity, Current Biology, Nature Communications, NPJ Digital Medicine, Science Advances, Neurology, Diabetes Care, Journal of Internal Medicine, and Alzheimer’s & Dementia .   His research has garnered over 12,000 citations and an h-index of 58, which speaks to his recognition as an established researcher in the field of sleep science and chronobiology.   In this episode we talk about: What is sleep What happens when we sleep Kids and night terrors How artificial light impact sleep Correlation between anxiety and sleep How you can learn to do lucid dreaming Can you boost creativity by giving your brain a purpose before sleep? 5 most important information about sleep We wish you a great listend! Enjoy

How do a guy from the streets in Bronx end up at MIT? "Well, it's a complicated story and It's filled with failure" John Parmentola   John Parmentola has built a highly distinguished career over four decades as an entrepreneur, inventor, innovator, a pioneer in the founding of new fields of research, and leader of complex research and development organizations with broad experience in the private sector, academia and high-level positions within the federal government and defense community.   In this episode we also talk about: What the Ice age data shows about the climate Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship The importance of more scientific research And much more   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor’s of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.   Currently, he is a consultant to one of the world’s leading think tanks, The RAND Corporation,  where he works on defense, energy, and science and technology  assessment, strategy, and planning issues for government agencies, both  domestic and foreign.  He also does work on a volunteer basis for the National Academy of Sciences.   As Senior Vice President at General Atomics,  he led the California-based technology company’s Energy and Advanced  Concepts Group, focusing on energy, defense, advanced computing, and  management of DIII-D National  Fusion Facility, the largest such facility in the United States (U.S.).  The Group’s innovations include a revolutionary waste-burning compact advanced reactor (EM2), meltdown proof nuclear fuel, setting a new land-speed record with magnetic-levitation systems, and building the world’s most powerful superconducting electromagnet for the largest fusion experimental facility in the world, ITER.   While at GA, Dr. Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship that could provide wireless communications for 1.4 billion people worldwide currently without this capability. As a distinguished Senior Executive in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola served as Director for Research and Laboratory Management for  the U.S. Army, directing lab management policy for 12,000 employees,  infrastructure and security for all 21 Army laboratories and research,  development and engineering centers, and led Base Realignment and  Closure efforts for the Army. He also had responsibility for a  $1-billion combined budget for basic and applied research, manufacturing  technologies, small business innovative research, and high-performance  computing. During his tenure with the Army, Dr. Parmentola led the creation and development of several remarkable research centers.  One of them, the Institute of Creative Technologies at the University  of Southern California, won an Oscar for its technical contributions to  cinematography.  This is the work of Academy Awardee, Paul Debevec. Another, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies at the University of California Santa Barbara, supported the work of Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the 5th woman in history to receive the prize.  Tasked by General Eric Shinseki, he led the creation of a new “Science Fair for the Nation,” eCybermission.   For the past 17 years, this competition has inspired middle and high  school students nationwide (including U.S. territories and possessions)  in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.  Also,  while serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola conceived and led the  development of the world’s first robotic dog that  could see and sniff explosives.  This remarkable robotic system saved  the lives of soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is one of the  Army’s Ten Greatest Inventions.   As Chief Scientist, Dr. Parmentola served as the science and technology advisor to the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy  (DOE), where he provided technical, budgetary, and programmatic advice  to DOE leaders for more than $7B in science and technology investments. He also co-founded the Advanced Systems and Concepts Office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to address significant national challenges concerning the threat of weapons of mass destruction.  Based upon a request from Ambassador James Goodby, he led two major studies on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for President Clinton.  He received official confirmation from General John Shalikashvili that these studies contributed to the security of the nation He has been on the faculty of M.I.T., West Virginia University, a  Fellow of the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Principal  Scientist for Strategic Command, Control, and Communications at the  MITRE Corporation.  While working for these organizations, he made contributions  to fundamental science in high-energy physics and nuclear physics,  strategic nuclear operations, and led the creation and development of  the world’s most sensitive mobile gravity gradiometer for arms control verification applications. This device is used today for the exploration of oil and minerals and the discovery of diamond deposits. His work in the private sector includes the co-founding of Travel Media Corp. (TMC)  with his wife, Jane Langridge, serving as TMC’s chief financial  officer, and chief technology officer for over 30 years. TMC specialized  in the production and distribution of in-room magazines for leading  hotels and resorts, including Marriott, Renaissance, Hyatt, Hilton,  Radisson and Westin throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii.  TMC also created and published Expressions for American Express in  Spanish and Portuguese for their Latin and South American markets. Other  TMC clients included Air Aruba Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama.   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor’s of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.

What is Romantic Medicine and how to use it to improve your life? These are some of the questions we seek to answer in this episode with Rudy Verspoor.   Verspoor has an Honours BA in History and completed the course work for his Master's in International Affairs.After a 20 year-career in international relations, economics and development policy he obtained his diplomas in natural health and homeopathy in the early 1990s and began his practice. Rudi has extensive teaching and writing experience, having lectured in many countries around the world, provided advice on public health issues and reform, and is a recognized leader in therapeutic medicine based on Dr. Hahnemann's work (Heilkunst), including Sequential Treatment.    He is the principal tutor and supervisor for the history, philosophy and principles of Romantic Science and RomanticScience Healthcare.   He has written extensively, in particular creating the various programs of study, as well as articles for health journals and books for the general public. A general search on the internet will provide a more general indication of his contributions.    Books written by Rudy. Autism: The Journey Back - Recovering the Self Through Heilkunst  Homeopathy Renewed: A Sequential Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Illness Homeopathy Re–examined: Beyond the Classical Paradigm (with Steven Decker) The Dynamic Legacy: Hahnemann from Homeopathy to Heilkunst (with Steven Decker) -  An Affair to Remember: The Curious History of the Use of Dual Remedies, Its Suppression and Significance (with Steven Decker)  Precursor to the Organon: Hahnemann’s Occasional Writings (with Steven Decker) Selected Topics in Homeopathy: A New Look at Old Issues (with Steven Decker) Scandal in Köthen: The Real Homeopathic Love Story A Short History of Romantic Medicine: Past as Prologue A Short History of Romantic Medicine: Redivivus

Why are the governments and large corporations using bonds? Why is that important for us to understand? What can be the consequences? And what has happen to the bond market lately? In this short episode with former hedgefond manager Alex Krainer we are learning all about bonds. Alex was among the small minority of managers who generated positive investment returns (+27%) during the 2008 financial crisis. Over the following six years, his fund outperformed the Dow Jones Credit Suisse index of Blue Chip commodity futures trading funds. He is also the author of  “Mastering Uncertainty in Commodities Trading”. In 2021 this book was selected as #1 on Financial-Expert.co.uk’s list of “The 5 Best Commodities Books for Investors and Traders.  Also check out his books “The Grand Deception” which is available exclusively from the RedPill Press. And “Alex Krainer’s Trend Following Bible.”   This episode explains the most important topics about bonds, but we had to cut it shortly than usually because of time and technical difficulties. If you want Alex to explain more about bonds in a later episode please send us an email to post@mtfranknilsen.no

Are there any frauds in climate science? "Are the moon landing real?" And "Is there a little group running the world?" In this episode we try to uncover what are real conspiracies or just different ways of viewing the world we all live in.   James Delingpole is a British journalist, author, and broadcaster known for his controversial opinions on various topics, including climate change, politics, and culture.   Delingpole began his career as a journalist in the late 1980s, writing for various publications such as The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator. He gained recognition for his witty and often provocative writing style, which resonated with a conservative audience. Over the years, Delingpole has written numerous articles and opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects, earning him both praise and criticism from different quarters.   One of the areas where Delingpole has been particularly vocal is climate change. He is known for his skepticism towards mainstream scientific consensus on the issue and has often criticized what he perceives as alarmism surrounding climate change. Delingpole has argued that climate change is either exaggerated or not primarily caused by human activity. These views have made him a controversial figure within the scientific community and have led to heated debates with proponents of mainstream climate science.   In addition to his work as a journalist, Delingpole has also authored several books. One of his most well-known works is "Watermelons: How Environmentalists are Killing the Planet, Destroying the Economy, and Stealing Your Children's Future." In this book, Delingpole argues that environmentalism is a cover for socialist ideologies and that policies aimed at combating climate change are detrimental to economic growth and individual freedom.   Also check out James popular podcast: The Delingpode

We have seen the interest rates being raised 13 times lately. Will they keep rising? Both Martin and Alex has been very good at seeing trends before. What do they think will happen this time?   Martin A. Armstrong is a former financial advisor and hedge fund manager who gained prominence for his economic forecasting abilities. He started his career in the early 1970s and quickly became known for his unique approach to analyzing financial markets.   One of Armstrong's notable contributions to the field of economics is the development of the Economic Confidence Model (ECM). The ECM is a cyclical model that aims to predict economic and political events based on a series of mathematical calculations. According to Armstrong, these cycles repeat over time and can be used to forecast market trends with remarkable accuracy. Armstrong's forecasting abilities gained widespread attention in the late 1980s when he accurately predicted the Black Monday stock market crash of 1987. His model also successfully predicted various other major events, including the Japanese asset bubble collapse in the early 1990s and the Russian financial crisis in 1998. In addition to his economic forecasting work, Armstrong also founded Princeton Economics International Ltd., a research firm that provided economic analysis and consulting services to clients worldwide. The company's clients included governments, central banks, and major corporations.   While he gained recognition for accurately predicting major market events, he also faced legal troubles and was convicted of contempt of court. Armstrong spent several years fighting the charges against him and was ultimately convicted of contempt of court for refusing to hand over computer files related to his forecasting models. He was sentenced to prison in 2000 and remained incarcerated until 2011. You can see his story in the documentary "The forecaster"   During his time in prison, Armstrong continued to write about economics and finance. He gained a following of supporters who believed in his forecasting abilities and viewed him as a victim of government persecution. Armstrong's writings, which were published on his website, often delved into topics such as market manipulation, government corruption, and the flaws of the financial system. Since his release from prison, Armstrong has continued to publish his economic insights and analysis on his website. He has also been involved in various legal battles related to his case and has become an advocate for reforming the justice system. Armstrong continues to share his economic insights through his website but remains a controversial figure in the field of economics.   Alex is the founder of Krainer Analytics and creator of I-System Trend Following. He has worked as a market analyst, researcher, trader and hedge fund manager since 1996. Alex took employment at an oil trading company in Monaco. In 1998 he became the head of risk and CEO in 2000. Alex had originated the firm’s research and development program in market analysis and application of neural networks and artificial intelligence in trading of financial and commodities markets. By 2007 Alex launched his own investment management business and was among the small minority of managers who generated positive investment returns (+27%) during the 2008 financial crisis. Over the following six years, his fund outperformed the Dow Jones Credit Suisse index of Blue Chip commodity futures trading funds. In 2011 Alex Joined Lee Robinson’s Altana Wealth to manage the firm’s inflation hedging strategy. In 2019 Alex created Altana Wealth’s systematic portfolio allocation strategy designed to bridge the gap between technology and finance. In more recent years, Alex also busied himself as an author.   He published his first book “Mastering Uncertainty in Commodities Trading” in 2015. In 2021 this book was selected as #1 on Financial-Expert.co.uk’s list of “The 5 Best Commodities Books for Investors and Traders.” In 2017 he published “The Grand Deception” which is available exclusively from the RedPill Press. In 2021 he published “Alex Krainer’s Trend Following Bible.”