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Adam Markel is a bestselling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and transformational trainer who understands the value of changing your life. Being a workaholic used to be a badge of honor. Now, it's becoming clearer and clearer that working 80, 90, or even more hours a week is a problem, not a point of pride. If you're going through that, or still feel like the path to success is being the first one into the office and the last one out, it's time that you make a pivot in your life. Find Out More About Adam Here: Adam Markel Adam Markel on Facebook @adammarkel on Twitter Adam Markel on LinkedIn In This Episode: [01:37] - Adam starts things off by talking about his recent book Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life and explaining what inspired him to write it. [05:41] - Even before the book, Adam had a calling to reach a larger audience. How did he end up speaking to thousands of people on stages? [09:07] - We hear the story of a low point of Adam's life, when he asked his wife to drive him to the hospital. He then explains how this was his starting point on his current road. [13:03] - Adam talks about what he did after getting out of the hospital. [15:22] - Before going into the hospital, had Adam taken personal development courses or read personal development books? [16:01] - What did Adam start doing differently after he left the hospital and felt he had a new lease on life? [19:11] - Adam discusses whether he got a handle on his workaholism as he started his new venture and got it up and running. [20:51] - How much of Adam's time does he spend on the road? [24:22] - Stephan mentions telepresence robots and how they can function, then points out that Tony Robbins is doing some holographic speaking these days. [26:15] - Adam goes into more detail about his PIVOT Incubator program. [30:57] - If you've had a wakeup call and gone through a catalyst for change, and want to go through a system for managing that change, what are the steps in the process? In his response, Adam relates the process to a line of dominos. [37:26] - In the second half of the process, Adam starts with baby steps and small things that you can take action on. [40:44] - Stephan tells the story of Airbnb's humble beginnings, relating it to the process Adam has been talking about. Adam then explains that Airbnb's first night was the birth of what he calls a pivot. [42:54] - Adam talks more about unbelieving and what it means to him. He and Stephan then discuss empowering and disempowering beliefs. [46:13] - Adam reveals that there's a particular process that he uses in the "letting go" section of his system. [50:10] - Can listeners be involved in the community Adam has been talking about even if they aren't part of the PIVOT Incubator? [52:33] - Does Adam ever take on private clients? Links and Resources: Adam Markel Adam Markel on Facebook @adammarkel on Twitter Adam Markel on LinkedIn Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck Zoom Telepresence robotsTony Robbins PIVOT Incubator Airbnb Byron Katie on the Optimized Geek

Today's guest, Jeffrey Van Dyk, is both an insightful expert in personal development and a powerful, inspiring speaker. We discuss wounding childhood experiences, which are fundamentally confusing and lead to us blame ourselves. As a result, we feel unworthy, unlovable, inferior, and unwanted. If you're ready to overcome that battle and step into your life's legacy, this is the episode for you! Find Out More About Jeffrey Here: jeffreyvandyk.com jeffreyvandyklive.com tribalmarketing.biz Jeffrey Van Dyk on LinkedIn @jeffreyvandyk on Twitter In This Episode: [01:29] - Jeffrey mentions the series of breakthroughs that it has taken for him to reach where he is today. [04:06] - We hear more about what Jeffrey means about working from the inside out. He also reveals that he was at battle with himself when he began in the personal development field. [06:57] - How, exactly, does the active imagination journaling that Jeffrey has been talking about work? [12:17] - Jeffrey digs into the topic of feeling unworthy, which can lead people to self-sabotage or fall into a sense of worthlessness. He also discusses wounding experiences and why they lead to us blaming ourselves. [17:43] - Stephan steps in to clarify: your whole life is driven by and patterned around childhood wounds, such as the specific example that Jeffrey mentioned. Jeffrey then points out why siblings with similar experiences may have different responses. [20:34] - In the first half of life, we seek to get confirmation of our own value externally. The spiritual journey, though, reveals that you'll never get that externally and need to find it within yourself. [21:27] - What's the opposite of a wound-driven operating system? [23:28] - Stephan relates what Jeffrey has been saying to his own study of Kabbalah. [26:28] - Jeffrey responds to Stephan's description of Kabbalistic steps. He then offers an image involving finding treasure on a beach to describe his viewpoint. [29:32] - Jeffrey uses a tool called somatic presencing with his clients. He describes how this works and walks us through its steps. [34:17] - Step Four of Jeffrey's process reminds Stephan of something he learned from monks in India, as he describes here. [34:53] - Jeffrey shares a story of his own related to the concept Stephan mentioned of letting the tiger devour you. [40:14] - Stephan points out that the things you're pushing away and avoiding can reveal the path forward. [41:52] - We learn about Jeffrey's event Called to Lead. Stephan then describes what about being on TV feels so different from being on stage. [45:42] - Jeffrey asks Stephan a question about what, specifically, his fear about being on live TV involves. [48:17] - The part of what Jeffrey has been saying that resonates most with Stephan is the part about failure. He explains why this is the case. [52:15] - Where can people find out more about Jeffrey or get in touch with him? Links and Resources: jeffreyvandyk.com jeffreyvandyklive.com tribalmarketing.biz Jeffrey Van Dyk on LinkedIn @jeffreyvandyk on Twitter Carl Jung Active imagination Kabbalah Taki Moore Called to Lead Elissa Fisher Harris on the Optimized Geek

Wade Lightheart joins me today to talk about vibrant, powerful, tremendous health. After all, health is wealth, right? You're probably aware that exercise and diet are two important components of health. You might not realize, however, just how important diet is (and not just in terms of how many calories you eat). If you're ready to truly learn what it means to feel AWESOME, tune in now! Find Out More About Wade Here: Wade Lightheart BiOptimizers @wadelightheart on Twitter Wade Lightheart on LinkedIn Wade Lightheart on Facebook In This Episode: [02:00] - Wade shares the backstory to the life-changing event that happened to him in 2003. When he was 15, he explains, three very distinct things occurred in his life. [04:10] - Wade moves on to talking about the 2003 incident itself. In the 11 weeks after a bodybuilding contest, he gained 42 pounds of fat and water. His doctor explained to him that he had been building his body from the outside in, not the inside out. [07:33] - Stephan steps in to clarify what Wade means about being healthy from the outside in. Wade then points out that it's not just about what you eat, but also what you digest. [10:13] - Wade talks about two challenges that people are facing in today's world in terms of diet and nutrition. [11:45] - What would be the first step in making sure that your digestive process is working properly? As he answers, Wade walks listeners through how the digestive system works. [19:52] - Would the process for correcting what you're doing wrong involve testing your microbiome to see how off it is, and then testing it periodically? [21:26] - Wade has never met anyone who is experiencing truly tremendous, vital health who isn't taking probiotics. [22:38] - We hear more about how to select a good probiotic among the wide variety now available on the market. Wade talks about the two basic styles of probiotics and explains their differences. [27:41] - Wade returns to the topic of how to find a good probiotic, revealing that he isn't a fan of refrigerated probiotics. [28:48] - If you're taking a probiotic on a regular basis, should you also eat fermented foods? [31:08] - Wade talks about which kind of kombucha is his favorite out of the many varieties that he's tried. [32:58] - Does Wade recommend getting regular colonics? He shares the story of a woman he heard of who had a Barbie slipper sitting in her intestines for over 40 years. [36:14] - Wade usually does a long water fast twice a year, and a one-day water fast once or so a week. He then offers some advice to people who may be interested in beginning to try fasting. [40:24] - Stephan mentions the film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, which involved a 30-day green juice fast. Wade shares his experience with trying a similar fast. [42:10] - Where does Wade stand on colonoscopies? [44:39] - For listeners who may not be familiar with them, Wade explains the differences between alkaline and acidic diets. [47:06] - Besides what we've been talking about, what goes into Wade's regimen for awesome health? He explains that AWESOME is an acronym for Air, Water, Exercise, Sunlight, Optimizers, Mental beliefs and attitudes, and Education, testing, and coaching. [51:56] - Wade talks about the importance of coaching and offers a free program to Optimized Geek listeners. You can get that course at this link! [53:31] - Stephan asks Wade for a lesser-known example within the Optimizers category, and lists a couple of his own. Wade then mentions several recommendations. [55:59] - What kind of magnesium would Wade recommend? [57:30] - Wade offers information on how interested listeners can reach out to him directly. Links and Resources: Wade Lightheart BiOptimizers @wadelightheart on Twitter Wade Lightheart on LinkedIn Wade Lightheart on Facebook Staying Alive in a Toxic World by Wade T. Lightheart Slow Food movement Intermittent fasting Microbiome What is a colonic? Tony Robbins Life Mastery Udo Erasmus on the Optimized Geek Fat Sick and Nearly Dead Flora Sambu 5 Day Cleansing Kit The Enzyme Factor by Hiromi Shinya The Microbe Factor by Hiromi Shinya Alkaline diets AWESOME Health Course Charles Poliquin Jaiya on the Optimized Geek The Braverman Personality Type Assessment

My guest today, Chris Keane, talks about 40 Years of Zen, which helps people reach an advanced Zen state in just five days. You can gain enlightenment and clarity, and train your brain to function in remarkable ways through this program. Chris is also an expert in issues surrounding blue light, and was instrumental in creating TrueDark technology as part of Biohacked's mission to stop junk light. Tune in to learn how to get better sleep and hack your brain for increased performance! Find Out More About Chris Here: Chris Keane on LinkedIn 40 Years of Zen Biohacked In This Episode: [02:37] - Chris talks about 40 Years of Zen, which helps people accomplish in five days what a monk could do in 40 years. [05:40] - What is different about the brain of a monk who has meditated on a mountaintop for 40 years, or someone with a super high-performing brain, compared to the rest of us? [08:30] - Chris describes the experience of going into one of their neurofeedback pods for the first time. [09:44] - On a practical level, what's the result for someone who has gone through the five-day 40 Years of Zen process? [12:52] - Chris talks about flow states, then explores his background in motorcycle racing and how that led to the work he does now. [14:47] - Did Chris ever get hurt during his time doing motorcycle racing? [16:12] - We hear more about what happens across the five days of Chris' 40 Days of Zen program. [18:38] - Chris has just mentioned having one moment that was the most magnificent moment of Chris' life by far; what was that moment? He shares this powerful experience, and talks about the impact it has had on his life. [25:15] - We hear more about how Chris' magnificent moment changed his life, specifically his work relationships. [26:11] - Stephan shares his own history with macro flow states and experiencing different realms of consciousness. [28:53] - Does the 40 Years of Zen program carry over into the rest of your life, even months or years after going through the program? [30:06] - Chris talks about sensory deprivation experiences and whether he thinks people tend to get value out of them. [33:16] - Stephan talks about his powerful experience in a float tank at Just Float in Pasadena, CA. [36:10] - One of the things that Chris has been looking at is using sensory deprivation tanks coupled with neurofeedback to boost ability to do neural programming. [37:19] - Chris has already talked about alpha-wave flow states; are there also flow states in other kinds of brain waves? [40:56] - Chris describes the difference between training for a delta state and lucid dreaming. [41:35] - What is a specific example of a powerful breakthrough that came out of theta brainwave training for Chris? [43:13] - Chris uses two types of EEG monitoring during the 40 Years of Zen program. [45:12] - We hear about Chris' experience with a SPECT scan. [46:39] - Does Chris have any resources he wants to recommend to listeners in the area of neurofeedback, brain training, etc.? [48:57] - We dive into the TrueDark side of things, with Chris going over the science behind the product. [53:13] - Screens aren't the only things that emit blue light, Chris explains. The light that comes out of a bright white LED light is all blue, for example. [54:16] - Chris offers listeners a generous gift: 10% off the TrueDark glasses. To take advantage of this offer, go to biohacked.com/geek! [55:02] - How did Chris and Dave Asprey decide to form a business together? [56:57] - Chris explains how the TrueDark glasses work in terms of treating and reducing jet lag. [59:18] - Using a smartphone in bed without taking steps to minimize the blue light is basically causing brain damage, Chris says. [60:22] - Where can interested listeners go through the 40 Years of Zen process, or find the TrueDark glasses? Links and Resources: Chris Keane on LinkedIn 40 Years of Zen Biohacked TrueDark technology Bulletproof Conference Dave Asprey on the Optimized Geek Steven Kotler The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler Dr. Harry Adelson on the Optimized Geek Oneness University Float tank Fred Gallo on the Optimized Geek Tapping Just Float in Pasadena, CA Tony Robbins Platinum Partnership Dr. Daniel Amen on the Optimized Geek SPECT scan Blue light Prestige TrueDark Daywalker f.lux biohacked.com/geek (for 10% off TrueDark products) HumanCharger

Every single one of us has at least one story that we tell ourselves about money. These stories can have a significant influence on how we handle money throughout our lives and can even hold us back from achieving financial success. Kate Beeders is here to talk about fixing negative money stories by writing new ones instead. She'll talk about how to break through financial glass ceilings in this conversation. Find Out More About Kate Here: Kate Beeders Kate Beeders on Facebook Kate Beeders on LinkedIn @KateBeeders on Twitter info@katebeeders.com In This Episode: [02:07] - Kate explains her concept of breaking through your own financial glass ceiling. She then discusses how she sets herself up for success and creates powerful intentions. [05:48] - Stephan, like Kate, is a big fan of tapping. [06:43] - Kate elaborates what she meant about power statements and positive focus. She ties this into the work that she does with her clients. [10:27] -In terms of teaching sales conversations, what does Kate teach people? Does she provide insights into how to negotiate and how to show up powerfully, for example? [12:36] - Kate provides an example of an internal objection that she personally had to overcome. [15:51] - How does Kate fix the struggle within her clients that she has just been describing? [18:20] - Kate talks about the factor that made the biggest difference for a client of hers who had been struggling. Stephan then talks about the quality of energy within money. [21:20] - Another thing that comes into play is the money stories that people have picked up as kids. Kate gives a specific example of what she means by this and explains how she helped her client cross the six-figure barrier. [24:56] - How does Kate unearth these buried money stories? After answering, Kate talks about techniques she uses to help clients make the shift away from these limiting stories. [27:49] - Kate herself works with several coaches at a time to help her work through her own money issues. [30:15] - How much does Kate charge for her mentoring services? [31:52] - Kate explains what she believes is the difference between a retreat and a mastermind. [33:48] - We move on to talking about Kate's speaking. She discusses how she got started and whether she was immediately great at it or had to practice over time. [38:31] - Stephan digs deeper into the concept of being an ambivert, which is someone who falls somewhere in between being introverted and extroverted. [39:51] - How does the ambivert concept serve Kate? She answers, then Stephan talks about how considering himself an ambivert may be helpful for him as he goes forward. [42:46] - How often does Kate speak, and how many of the events she speaks at are hers versus someone else's? [45:21] - Stephan and Kate talk about the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. [48:42] - Speaking at a big event is a huge amount of work, Kate explains. She then talks about what feels most right for her, which is working with people intimately. [50:35] - Kate talks about the VIP days that she offers, and reveals the price: $12,000. [52:18] - What was the highest amount that Kate has ever paid for a VIP day? [53:31] - Kate offers her recommended resources for listeners who don't have the budget available for a VIP day but might be able to afford a book or program. [55:03] - How can listeners work with Kate or attend one of her events? She recommends emailing her team at info@katebeeders.com. Links and Resources: Kate Beeders Kate Beeders on Facebook Kate Beeders on LinkedIn @KateBeeders on Twitter info@katebeeders.com Money Acceleration System Brilliance Builders JVX Rich German on the Optimized Geek Traffic & Conversion Summit Tapping Fred Gallo on the Optimized Geek Marcus Sheridan on the Optimized Geek Daniel Pink Ambivert The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Endurance: A Year in Space by Scott Kelly

My guest today, Mick Ebeling is the founder of the aptly named Not Impossible, an award-winning social innovation lab and production company that believes that nothing is impossible. His passion lies in technology for the sake of humanity and changing the world for the better. Tune into this episode and I promise that you, too, will be inspired and feel empowered to do the seemingly impossible. Find Out More About Mick Here: Mick EbelingNot Impossibleinfo@notimpossiblelabs.com speaking@notimpossiblelabs.com Mick Ebeling on LinkedIn@MickEbeling on Twitternotimpossible on Instagram@notimpossiblelabs on Facebook In This Episode: [01:49] - Mick talks about how his motto of "help one to help many" unfolds for him, and describes the purpose of Not Impossible. [03:18] - We learn how Mick got started helping Tempt One by creating the EyeWriter. [07:21] - Stephan responds to what Mick has been saying by talking about the importance of making a commitment, even if you haven't yet figured out exactly how you're going to reach that goal. [08:59] - What inspired Mick to open-source the technology for the EyeWriter? [10:27] - Mick shares another success story from Not Impossible, this time involving a young boy who had lost both of his arms in a bombing in Sudan. [14:04] - We hear about Mick's concept of "beautiful, limitless naivete." Stephan then talks about his experience on a board of a nonprofit that builds schools in Zambia. [15:50] - How many people is Project Daniel outfitting with prosthetic arms? [17:25] - Mick talks about another recent project, which is helping deaf people hear through skin sensations. He also discusses how he got started working on this particular topic. [20:28] - Mick explains what the maker movement is. [23:26] - Does Mick have any plans to take Build Not Impossible and its curriculum to other schools and areas? [25:01] - If your kid shows an interest in maker-related topics, there are lots of ways to support her or him, Mick explains. [26:21] - Another project that Mick is currently working on is Hunger: Not Impossible. He discusses how the program is designed to help people find local solutions to hunger. [29:03] - Mick funds these projects by working with brands, which come on board to sponsor the projects. [29:59] - Don's Voice, another of Mick's projects, allowed a paralyzed man to move his eyes to communicate with his family. [31:52] - The technology for Don's Voice is also open-source despite being a little more complicated than the EyeWriter. [33:30] - Mick doesn't have any degrees or diplomas, he explains, pointing out that being driven to do something is more important than degrees. Stephan then talks about the importance of desire, and the ability each of us has to make a big impact in the world. [37:39] - Mick sees Not Impossible as a movement, and is passionate about reminding people that they can do amazing things. [39:51] - We hear more about technology for the sake of humanity, which underpins a lot of what Mick does. [42:23] - How could someone reach out if they want to learn more, help his organization, or get in touch? Links and Resources: Mick Ebeling Not Impossible info@notimpossiblelabs.com speaking@notimpossiblelabs.com Mick Ebeling on LinkedIn @MickEbeling on Twitter notimpossible on Instagram @notimpossiblelabs on Facebook Interactive Q&A With Mick Ebeling Look Inside: Mick Ebeling Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done by Mick Ebeling Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award Tempt One EyeWriter TED Talk: EyeWriter Getting Up: The Tempt One Story Trailer Aaron Ross on Marketing Speak From Impossible to Inevitable by Aaron Ross Christine Peterson on the Optimized Geek TED Talk: Project Daniel Mandy Harvey on America's Got Talent Deaf singer 'hears' music with help from 'Not Impossible' tech-hackers Erik Weihenmayer Maker Faire Leap Foundation Makerspaces Not Impossible Labs Presents: Don's Voice Abraham Hicks Kabbalah

Are you ready to learn how to have better sex? Pay close attention to this incredible episode with sex expert Lawrence Lanoff. Lawrence is a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker who's here to open your eyes to a whole new kind of sex. Lawrence will explain how sexual energy functions and why it's so important in creative pursuits. Hear as we take a deep dive into tantric sex and talk about how it can enhance pleasure between partners! Find Out More About Lawrence Here: Lawrence Lanoff Lawrence Lanoff on Facebook Lawrence Lanoff on LinkedIn In This Episode: [01:52] - Lawrence starts things off by sharing his story, revealing how his early experiences have shaped his life and path. [05:01] - When did Lawrence start practicing tantra with other people, as in tantric sex? [07:24] - Lawrence discusses what tantra is, and how you can use it to take normal sex to a whole new level. [10:21] - Stephan talks about his interview with Jaiya on this podcast, relating some points he learned from her to what Lawrence has been saying. [12:27] - What's the framework that underpins tantra, and why does that framework work so well for so many people? [16:33] - The reason Lawrence feels so strongly about this is that after traveling the world teaching, he has discovered that people always have questions about tantra, no matter where in the world he is. [18:38] - Lawrence's experience is that most people are unable to articulate their fantasies to their partner, or to share them openly. He then discusses why so much of our sexual exploration in our culture is related to porn. [21:04] - Lawrence's views on porn aren't black and white, he explains, and in certain situations it can be a good choice. Stephan then talks about the ways in which porn can be problematic. [26:12] - We hear about what it means to be turned on and existing in that state without just rushing for the ejaculation. A natural consequence of this, Lawrence explains, is foreplay. [28:42] - Stephan talks about the fact that pornography is two-dimensional and performance-based, not reality. [31:20] - Lawrence compares tantra to a college class that you actually get to have fun studying. [31:55] - One of the exercises Lawrence recommends is taking the time to slow down and create safe space with your partner. [35:29] - For a lot of people, Lawrence explains, the issue is accepting that pleasure is okay. [36:25] - Lawrence talks about multiple orgasms for men. [39:56] - The first step is understanding what is possible in terms of expanding pleasure and your runway. [43:15] - Stephan points out that this isn't about being hedonistic, but rather that it's sacred. He recommends listeners check out his conversation with Dr. Pat Allen. [45:34] - Lawrence talks about how the chakras relate to tantric sex. They're a metaphor for understanding or thinking about energy, he explains. [51:33] - Lawrence discusses connecting sexual energy all the way from the root to the brain and the crown. [53:00] - Stephan talks about an exercise that he did, similar to the energy work Lawrence has been talking about. [54:34] - What are Lawrence's thoughts on squirting? It's not about the physical act, he explains, so much as what goes into allowing that to happen. [57:50] - How can people reach Lawrence? Links and Resources: Lawrence Lanoff Lawrence Lanoff on Facebook Lawrence Lanoff on LinkedIn The Truth by Neil Strauss Miss Jaiya on the Optimized Geek Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Mantak Chia Reid Mihalko Monique Darling Dr. Pat Allen on the Optimized Geek Yab Yum

Ari Meisel joins me today to explain why multitasking is a problem and what you can do instead. Multitasking involves rapidly switching between two or more tasks, resulting in a lack of focus and attention. Ari and I discuss his top secrets to success, how to optimize your time, and the idea of work-life integration. Listen and get valuable tips about how to live your best optimized daily life! Find Out More About Ari Here: Less Doing, More Living @arimeisel on Twitter @arimeisel on Instagram Ari Meisel on LinkedIn In This Episode: [02:02] - Ari talks about how he overcame Crohn's disease, and how his book came out of that journey. [05:16] - How is Ari's methodology different from Getting Things Done (GTD)? [07:09] - Ari discusses biohacking, talking about the HumanCharger and explaining what it is and how it works. Stephan points out how helpful it can be with jet lag. [10:55] - Did Ari cover stem cell therapies in his book Intro to Biohacking? He answers, then he and Stephan talk about triathlons and Tough Mudder. [13:57] - Ari talks about his top secrets to success in terms of optimizing time. He first recommends throwing out the concept of work-life balance in favor of the idea of work-life integration. [17:35] - Stephan talks about Keith Cunningham's idea of having a thinking chair, and then Ari brings up an example involving Salvador Dalí. In terms of triggers, Ari uses his phone as his trigger. [20:22] - Ari shares his thoughts on Slack, explaining why it's such a valuable tool for team communications. [22:20] - Multitasking doesn't actually exist, Ari explains. Instead, what we think is multitasking is rapidly switching back and forth between tasks. [24:25] - How do you figure out when your 90-minute peak time is, and how do you maximize that time? [28:34] - Stephan just bought the ŌURA ring and is excited to try it out. Ari then talks about how he uses this ring. [30:50] - Is Ari using TrueDark glasses to help him sleep? Is he doing blood sugar monitoring throughout the day? [33:58] - Ari discusses other tools, in addition to Slack, that he likes for automating, delegating, and team communication. [36:19] - When does Ari use Trello versus Airtable? He answers with helpful information about both. He and Stephan then talk about kanban. [40:36] - Ari uses Zapier and Ifttt to connect Trello with other applications. He describes when he would use one versus the other. [42:02] - Does Ari have any tool, training, or online course to walk people through how he uses all these various tools? Yes, he has a membership site called the Less Doing Labs. [44:58] - Ari describes the biggest difference in his life between now and two years ago. His answer involves the Amazon Echo. [47:27] - What are the most important things that Ari wants listeners to get from this conversation, or things that we haven't touched on yet? Links and Resources: Less Doing, More Living @arimeisel on Twitter @arimeisel on Instagram Ari Meisel on LinkedIn Less Doing, More Living Less Doing Podcast Getting Things Done (GTD) David Allen on the Optimized Geek HumanCharger Biohacker Summit ARX Fit Dave Asprey on the Optimized Geek Intro to Biohacking by Ari Meisel Dr. Harry Adelson on the Optimized Geek Tough Mudder Keith Cunningham Alter ego concept by Todd Herman Salvador Dalí Slack Cal Newport on the Optimized Geek Attention residue Flow state Heart rate variability (HRV) ŌURA ring CNS Tap Test Human Performance app TrueDark Viome Asana Trello Airtable Intercom Kanban Zapier Ifttt Less Doing Labs ManyChat Twilio Rodeo Reminders Infusionsoft ScheduleOnce Calendly Amazon Echo Alexa Skills

Have you ever felt that you're unloveable or not good enough? We develop coping mechanisms to deal with these feelings. There are four types of limiting stories that we all tell ourselves If you're ready to shed the stories that hold you back, you've come to the right place. Pamela Bruner is joining me to give you the tools to move beyond these stories and dismantle your coping mechanisms. Find Out More About Pamela Here: Make Your Success Real Pamela Bruner Music Pamela Bruner on Facebook Pamela Bruner on LinkedIn Real Social Media Success In This Episode: [03:09] - Pamela started creating models to explain business growth, and shares one thing that cuts across all levels of business. [05:15] - What are the most common mindset blocks or limitations that Pamela comes across? In her answer, she talks about the four limiting stories that all of us have in some combination. [09:17] - Pamela discusses a coping mechanism that she had in response to feeling that she wasn't lovable. [10:27] - Stephan's limiting story is the "not good enough" story, he explains, and digs into how this has been the case for him. [12:34] - What does Pamela think Stephan's coping mechanism would be in his situation? She turns the question around, encouraging him to explore the answer to this himself. [17:02] - Pamela moves into discussing what you should do about your limiting stories and the resulting coping mechanisms once you recognize them. [20:25] - What Pamela has been saying reminds Stephan of one of Byron Katie's four questions, which is, "what would life be like if this thought didn't exist?" [22:10] - Pamela uses her business as an example of moving beyond one's limiting story and the resulting coping mechanisms. Stephan then connects Pamela's strategy to a Kabbalah concept. [25:27] - Another coping mechanism that Pamela sees is hard work. She then points out that whatever comes up when you're tired or low on resources is probably part of your coping strategy. [27:48] - Pamela shares a way to have a conversation with the critical little voice inside and transform it into something more useful. [30:54] - Stephan heard a similar analogy a few weeks ago at the Bulletproof Conference. [33:42] - We learn that Stephan is also a fan of EFT through a story he shares about his experiences in being able to do things that he had previously been terrified of. [36:13] - How did Pamela end up getting a book deal with Jack Canfield? [39:11] - Pamela discusses the fact that she did most of the writing on the book she co-wrote with Jack Canfield, and reveals that she enjoyed collaborating with him. [39:55] - Pamela talks about her journey from $375 a month to a million dollars in less than three years. [42:57] - We hear about Pamela's experience with joint venture partners. [43:55] - How often does Pamela tap, and is she doing her own tapping or working with a coach? [44:57] - Pamela has a short video series called Tapping to Double Your Income, which you can find at this link! [45:53] - Are there any other contributors to success that Pamela wants to share with listeners? [48:22] - Stephan offers Pamela the opportunity to list any specific tools that she has found to be helpful. Links and Resources: Make Your Success Real Pamela Bruner Music Pamela Bruner on Facebook Pamela Bruner on LinkedIn Tapping Into Ultimate Success: How to Overcome Any Obstacle and Skyrocket Your Results Real Social Media Success Jack Canfield Chicken Soup for the Soul JVX Live War Room Mastermind Roland Frasier Byron Katie on the Optimized Geek Kabbalah EFT Bulletproof Conference Kristen Ulmer on Stellar Life The Art of Fear by Kristen Ulmer Fred Gallo on the Optimized Geek Louise Hay EMDR Tapping to Double Your Income Yehuda Ashkenazi on the Optimized Geek DigitalMarketer

Nick Loper is an expert at helping people earn money outside of their day job. He's here to explore the possibility of starting a side hustle and to give it the attention it deserves. You know you need to follow your passion, but getting started may sound daunting or even impossible. The first step, as you'll learn today, is to start and develop a side hustle. He'll share his successful tactics, strategies, and tools that have helped many people develop a side hustle without completely sacrificing their work-life balance. Find Out More About Nick Here: Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper on LinkedIn @SideHustleNation on Facebook @nloper on Instagram @nloper on Twitter In This Episode: [02:05] - How can somebody with a full-time job augment their income with a side hustle without losing their job? In his answer, he discusses several tiers, starting with services like Uber and Lyft. [05:44] - Nick discusses getting into value-based pricing. [06:49] - The third tier is the e-commerce revolution, Nick reveals, and digs into the specifics. [10:10] - Nick and Stephan talk more about the downsides and risks of working with Fulfillment by Amazon. [12:21] - The fourth tier is the authority business model, which involves establishing yourself as an authority in a specific subject. [15:43] - Stephan does some of this fourth-tier work, he reveals. He then talks about his publisher and what the pitch process was like. [18:40] - Stephan thinks it's business karma that when you share massive value, you'll receive massive value in exchange. He gives a specific example to illustrate what he means. [21:21] - How do you incorporate these four tiers into your life so that you're not in danger of losing your job and still have time for yourself and your family? [25:02] - We hear about the Three Lists of Freedom by Chris Ducker, as well as the value of finding a virtual assistant. [28:17] - Stephan talks about onboarding for virtual assistant positions, and describes his process, which involves his virtual assistant completing many tasks. [35:22] - We hear a story about Stephan's process of finding his VA. [37:33] - Nick talks about what he does once he has a VA and is ready to take their tasks to the next level. Stephan then offers some advice based on what he did at the beginning of his career, including an entertaining story about taking risks. [42:34] - All of this goes back to being so good that you can't be ignored, Nick points out. [44:36] - What are some standard operating procedures that have really made a difference in Nick's business? [46:21] - Stephan raves about the value of checklists for the people who are working for you. [48:07] - Nick takes the opportunity to discuss any other kinds of processes or systems beyond just checklists that he uses. [50:26] - Is Nick nervous about his work on Facebook, in the sense that Facebook owns his community in a sense? [51:44] - Nick discusses the next steps for listeners who want to work with him or learn more about what he's been saying. [52:41] - We hear about where the bulk of Nick's own income comes from. [53:39] - Nick shares some final words of wisdom for listeners regarding the difference between people who have success at a side hustle and people who stay on the sidelines. Links and Resources: Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper on LinkedIn @SideHustleNation on Facebook @nloper on Instagram @nloper on Twitter Side Hustle Show podcast Uber Lyft Amazon Fulfillment by Amazon Shopify Google AdWords Piano in 21 Days Udemy Clickbank O'Reilly Media Rand Fishkin Danny Sullivan SMX Advanced Search Engine Watch Search Engine Land Moz Tim Ferriss on the Optimized Geek Three Lists of Freedom Chris Ducker Carolyn Ketchum on Marketing Speak OkayRelax Cal Newport on the Optimized Geek Deep Work by Cal Newport So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport Way We Do Process Street BuddyPress Memberium sidehustlenation.com/ideas aTimeLogger toggl