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As an athlete, author, and blogger, Mark Sisson has an impressive track record in several fields. He is the best-selling author of The Primal Blueprint and The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation, and his site, Mark's Daily Apple, which offers tips and advice for "primal living in the modern world," boasts 1.6 million unique visitors each month. On the athletic side, he is a former world-class endurance athlete with an impressive 2:18 marathon time. Equally impressive is his fourth-place finish in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. Even now, after his realizations about how excessive endurance training can lead to health problems, he likes to stay active through high-stakes ultimate frisbee tournaments. When he isn't staying physically active, he runs Primal Blueprint Transformation seminars and Primalcon retreats. He is also the founder of Primal Nutrition, a company devoted to providing health education and designing state-of-the-art supplements. Find out more about Mark here:@Mark_Sisson on TwitterMark's Daily AppleMark's Daily Apple on Facebook In this episode: [02:01] - Mark talks about the physical effects of endurance training. Some amount is positive, he tells us, but beyond a certain point, too much endurance training can have a negative physical effect. [05:16] - After experiencing health issues and seeing them appear in his friends, Mark started to look at how endurance training impacts the body. [06:53] - What is the solution to the question of finding a balance of training enough but not too much? [11:37] - Mark explains his views on caloric restriction. He doesn't believe that calories need to be restricted as much as glucose. [18:06] - Our host, Stephan, asks Mark if he's off sugar completely. Fortunately for listeners with a sweet tooth, Mark still consumes sugar, and explains how he views moderate sugar consumption. [19:24] - Sugar has a profound impact on the immune system. We learn just how much of an impact it can make--not only on colds and the flu but even possibly on cancer. [20:37] - We learn about Mark's thoughts on the books Grain Brain by David Perlmutter and Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, as well as his perspective on eating grains. [23:42] - Mark offers a spectrum of grains, revealing which are worse than others. [24:38] - Mark talks about vegetarian-eating strategies in the context of minimizing grain consumption. [26:15] - We learn more about Mark's eating schedule. He tends to eat all his calories within a compressed period of around 6 hours per day but prefers to reserve the term "intermittent fasting" for periods of at least 24 hours without eating. [28:02] - Mark gives a scenario about cell divisions in relation to longevity and diet. [30:50] - Instead of planning fasts, Mark may decide to fast for a day if he realizes he has already skipped breakfast and lunch, and isn't hungry for dinner. [36:08] - Mark dislikes the BMI concept, and he explains why: it turns out his own BMI says that he's borderline overweight because of his muscle density. [38:36] - Since BMI is not a good metric, what would be better? Mark says that body fat percentage is the best metric. [41:38] - What should listeners pay most attention to in their blood work results? [43:03] - Stephan asks Mark what he thinks of being super oxygenated. Mark answers that he isn't a biohacker and is more interested in intuitive methods for the average citizen. [44:35] - Mark tells us what the best strategy for building muscle mass is. [48:38] - Stephan asks Mark about the difference between primal and paleo diets. We learn what the differences are but also how the two diets are getting closer together. [50:24] - Is there a way to undo damage to the body? [51:46] - How should people start following Mark's advice? His books are one option, but all the information he has to offer is also on his site for free. Links and resources: @Mark_Sisson on TwitterMark's Daily AppleMark's Daily Apple on FacebookThe Primal BlueprintThe Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body TransformationPrimal Health CoachPrimalconIronman World ChampionshipIntermittent fastingCaloric restrictionBMI Bulletproof conferenceHyperoxygenation Grain BrainDavid PerlmutterWheat BellyDr. William Davis

Christopher Rugh is an entrepreneur with an irrepressible passion for business and life. He recently exited CustomTollFree.com, the nation's leading vanity telephone number search firm, catering to thousands of companies and well-recognized brands. Chris was the mastermind behind the proprietary software program that instantaneously turned numbers into letters that even his industry competitors licensed. Today, Chris focuses mainly on real estate investing. He is an angel investor and author of 1-800-Awesome: Tactics for Making $10,000 an Hour. In this episode, Chris joins Stephan to talk about leveraging and delegating, creating offshore teams and managing them without painful oversight, minimizing distractions, and more. Connect with Christopher Rugh:www.ChrisRugh.comadmin@chrisrugh.com In this week's episode: [04:02] - Christopher describes a system for outsourcing that works. [08:06] - Christopher gives an example of hiring 3 people to do one job and finding the best candidate. [09:36] - Christopher shares how to compare the quality of a candidate's work: keep the same process and parameters, but differ the data. [11:25] - Is Upwork the right place for hiring someone full-time? Get Christopher's top pick for filling full-time positions. [12:47] - Christopher talks about why it's important to know the cultures of countries where you're outsourcing. "Culture will affect how you manage your team." [14:38] - Christopher provides his process for making sure that details aren't missed. [17:26] - Christopher expresses his thoughts on Upwork's doubled rates and supplies his process for dealing with it. [19:19] - Christopher conveys his thoughts on Craigslist and why having employees from the same country is beneficial. [21:35] - Christopher warns of the dangerous possibility of ignoring international labor laws. [22:31] - Christopher states the process for finding ghostwriters and what impact it might have on your SEO. [24:45] - Christopher advises not taking your outsourced help for granted and what mindset to avoid. [27:38] - Christopher communicates his tips for eliminating distractions: stop constant task-switching and decrease attention residue. [36:26] - Christopher gives his recommendation for a productive work and home environment. [39:06] - Christopher relates his experience of using AirBnb for a workspace. "It's a great way to keep up creativity and happiness." [40:20] - Christopher mentions the impact your mindset has on productivity. Stephan shares an example of how some people will get in the flow state on a flight, while others can only watch movies or sleep. [41:55] - Christopher addresses the practice of working with music and how his strengths and weaknesses come into play. [43:29] - Christopher talks about writing a book when you aren't a writer. He wrote an outline and recorded his thoughts on his phone. Links and Resources: 1-800-Awesome: Tactics for Making $10,000 an Hourwww.Upwork.comwww.Indeed.com15FiveOnlinejobs.phCraigslistTextBrokerwww.Senior.Centerwww.offmarket.expertadmin@chrisrugh.comTime DoctorDeep WorkFocus BoosterPavlokGetting Things Done

Alison Armstrong is a world expert on male/female and masculine/feminine dynamics. She is the author of Queen's Code and creator of the widely acclaimed Queen's Code Workshop Series and the Understanding Women Workshop. Alison is the CEO and co-founder of PAX Programs Incorporated and a mother of three. Alison has produced dozens of programs, books, and videos as well as speaking and counseling. All of this work has helped so many of us to gain a greater understanding of the intricacies of male/female relationships. Her work can help us optimize our understanding of ourselves and the people we love. Connect with Alison Armstrong: www.understandmen.com In this week's Episode: [02:00] - Alison talks to us about the different stages adult men and women go through. [03:45] - We hear how the stage a man is in will help determine what he is focused on, what he can provide, and what he can't provide. Alison describes men in the Page and Knight stage. Pages being young boys who are developing themselves into heroes. Knights being reluctant to spend energy on things that do not develop them, challenge them, or provide some kind of adventure or conquest. [06:00] - Alison explains the phases of the Prince stage, where a man's life is now put together enough for him to begin to build. [06:19] - She talks about the differing views men have about how a partner fits into the Prince stage. [07:20] - Alison tells us why men in the Prince stage are often called workaholics, and why that is unfair. [08:10] - We touch on the Tunnel stage of a man's life, often called the mid-life crisis. Why men begin to question the value of the work that they have done up to that point. [08:47] - Alison gives a warning to women: if you don't support a man during his time in the tunnel you may stop being the women in his life. [09:13] - Men in the tunnel phase may lose interest in things, and they become less willing to engage in things they are not interested in. Alison talks about why women try to manipulate men most of the time and how showing respect is a better option for both men and women. [11:46] - Alison tells us why the stages that women go through are more complicated and less direct than men's stages. [13:16] - Alison stresses the importance of women noticing where they go, within themselves, to make big decisions, that will change during different stages, and be difficult or impossible to do during a women's time in the tunnel. [14:40] - Alison explains that women can be affected by the masculine stages of development and that they actually have access to all the aspects of their femininity from the very beginning. [16:12] - Alison says "All of our femininity is available to us all of the time, but the parts that are not hormonally supported, we have to consciously choose to nurture that." [16:38] - We talk about the Temptress, Mother, and Queen stages. Alison explains why there is not a Princess stage. [17:31] - Alison talks about how men and women go through the different stages differently. [18:48] - Sleep nurtures all stages of femininity. When women are not well rested they tend to function through their masculine tendencies. [22:47] - When talking about the feminine; we call the Temptress the physical, the Mother the emotional, and the Queen the spiritual. [23:41] - Alison talks about the happiness of a women having a profound effect on the happiness of those around her and how withholding her happiness can be a way that women manipulate those around them. [24:07] - Alison discusses the differences between the human animal and the human spirit, and the implications of those differences on human behavior. [28:13] - We talk about dating as a sorting process. [31:19] - Alison tells us why self-confidence and authenticity are the two traits men find most attractive in women. [33:47] - We chat about the value of making a commitment to leave someone better than when you found them. Taking the Hippocratic Oath to at the very least, do no harm. [34:15] - Alison talks about strategies for understanding the 'code' that the opposite sex speaks in. [37:50] - Alison explains that the communication between men and women is a mess because we think that we understand each other. [39:17] - Alison goes in depth about the 'Meadow Report' and how estrogen shapes the female brain. The instinctive impulse in women for accuracy and detail. How women's nature as gatherers has developed into a diffuse awareness, awareness of everything around them. [42:10] - Alison tells us why she NEVER recommends that men ask women "how they are", she gives excellent examples of what to ask instead. [44:44] - We talk more about the diffuse awareness of women compared to the more focused and intensity of men. [46:15] - Alison expands on the idea of men being goal oriented, almost always having a specific goal, intention, or destination in mind. How they will screen out all of the things that are not relevant to that goal. [47:16] - "Men get frustrated because they're committed and women get overwhelmed because they are aware of so many things." [50:12] - Alison explains what a 'sleep slide' is and the dangers of getting in the middle of it. She brings up her love of Dr. Breus' new book 'The Power of When'. He was a recent guest on this podcast, go listen to that HERE. [52:12] - Alison talks about her communication tip called 'holding the trash'. Links and Resources: www.understandmen.com www.queenscode.com Queen's Code Workshop Series Queen's Code for Life Program Understanding Women Workshop Keys to the Kingdom The Amazing Development of Man In Sync with the Opposite Sex 'It's not about the nail!' Video The Dance of Partnership Tony Robbins - Date with Destiny Dr. Michael Breus' interview on the Optimized Geek Podcast How Women Feel Video - "Crashing the System"

My guest today is Rich German, who is a bestselling author, speaker, and business/lifestyle coach. He has conducted over 18,000 individual coaching sessions and co-founded the JV Insider Circle. With its focus on joint ventures, the JV Insider Circle is a powerful community that helps speakers, authors, and coaches grow their businesses. Each year they host a live event called JVX, a three-day experience, which helps cultivate relationships geared towards building lasting joint ventures. Rich's first two books, Living the Law of Attraction and Monetize Your Passion, are content-rich books that help people improve their lives and financial situations. Rich has a passion for helping entrepreneurs cultivate a life that allows them to take care of their own mind, body, and spirit, and to enjoy the things they are most passionate about. Rich teaches what he knows to be true--it is possible to create a lifestyle that you love. Rich has a love for the ocean and the creatures that live in it. Years ago Rich made spending time on his paddleboard a priority. He has structured his life in a way that he is able to spend hours a day interacting with the dolphins and whales that call Laguna Beach, California their home. On a whim he started taking pictures and then video, and posting them on his Facebook page. (Check out his images here.) His photos are breathtaking! His time on the water has given him a mission to restore, protect, and sustain the ocean. He created Project O, with a short-term goal of raising awareness through art, film, outreach activities, and media coverage. The long-term goal of Project O is to help change laws in order to protect the oceans. Rich has compiled 95 of his most amazing images into a beautiful new coffee-table book called Blue Laguna. The sale of his new book will help fund Project O's mission of protecting the ocean for our generation and generations to come. Connect with Rich German: Pre-order Rich's book here to help support his work through Project O.Rich GermanJV Insider CircleFind Rich on Facebook In this episode: [02:55] - Rich talks about how his new book came to be. [05:30] - Rich describes his love for the water and his amazing connection with the dolphins and whales near Laguna Beach drove him to begin filming his experiences, and then sharing them on his Facebook page. [06:27] - Rich tells us about having one of his videos go viral. Watch it here. [07:18] - We hear about him receiving massive media exposure last year, as well as exposure from top ocean organizations such as PETA, Save the Whales, Black Fish, and The Cove. [08:49] - Rich tells us that he estimates that since 2010 he has been out in the water paddling about 2100 times, has spent over 5000 hours on the water, and paddled over 15,000 miles. [10:40] - Rich talks about 100% of the proceeds from the pre-order of his book going to help fund Project O. Pre-order Rich's book here. [11:15] - We discuss the process of creating a non-profit. [13:48] - Rich speaks about creating Project O, with a short-term goal of raising awareness through art, film, outreach activities, and media coverage, and a long-term goal of changing laws in order to protect the ocean. [14:04] - Rich explains the benefits of no-take zones, areas that cannot be fished. [15:33] - He tells us why it is important to him to approach activism from a place of love instead of a place of fear. [16:32] - Rich tells of his determination to set up a lifestyle that gave him time to pursue his passions, particularly his love for the ocean. He gets into how his focus on collaboration, working together to create a better result, influenced his decision to create his own foundation versus joining one that already existed. [19:37] - Rich tells us why he is not the guy to talk about the pros and cons of setting up a 501(c)(3). [20:30] - We talk about how burnout played a role in Rich leaving the coaching company he was working for and creating the JV Insider Circle and the JVX Experience. [24:26] - Rich reminds us that when he created his company, he looked first at what kind of lifestyle he wanted, then created a business to satisfy those needs. [27:32] - Rich explains why solopreneurs, people who generally work from home and alone, especially need avenues to build relationships, support, and partnerships in their business. [28:13] - We learn how Rich was able to leverage his time by moving from one-on-one coaching to building a community that is six hundred-to-one and in the process taking his income up five to ten times. [30:00] - Rich talks about creating his million-dollar JV Insider Circle by continually niching down until he was only solving one problem, teaching people how to do joint ventures. [32:15] - We chat about the power of being focused. Stephan gives a great exercise in being focused that comes from Warren Buffett. Read more about that here. [33:10] - Rich tells us how avoiding "shiny-object syndrome" and following up on great ideas can set you apart from other entrepreneurs. [33:31] - Check out the interview that Rich and Stephan did on the Marketing Speak podcast. In that episode, Rich gets into details about how to set up a joint-venture partnership, how to leverage friendships and acquaintances to get a better list, and why doing mutually beneficial promotions is a crucial part of growing your business. You can listen to that here. [34:15] - Rich responds to Frank Kern's idea that "The money is in the list." Rich reminds us that it is not about growing a big list; it is about the impact you can make through the list. [36:10] - Rich recommends asking the question, "Who is already talking to the audience that I want to be talking to?" [37:05] - Stephan recommends the book Thousand True Fans by Kevin Kelly, which talks about the benefit of having an audience who is proactively engaging with you and the community instead of passively consuming information. [38:40] - Rich gets into the details of his offer to give a free ticket to the JVX event (November 3-5, 2016) to the listeners of Optimized Geek. [38:48] - Rich talks about the role that training and education play in the JV Insider Circle. [41:59] - We talk about the remarkable things that happen at JVX, including JV Match Cards; top-notch education about joint ventures; "Shark Attack," which will feature an all-star panel that includes Christian Mickelsen and Loral Langemeier; and opportunities to network that are off the charts! Do you have your free ticket yet? [44:50] - Rich gives us a key tip about creating informational products, "Your program or product needs to solve just one problem." He explains why he thinks this is such a key point. Links and Resources: Pre-order Rich's book here to help support his work through Project O. Rich German JV Insider Circle Find Rich on Facebook Match.com Living the Law of Attraction Monetize Your Passion Warren Buffett's tips to get focused Shark Tank Marketing Speak - Episode 20 - Guest Rich German Thousand True Fans Christian Mickelsen Loral Langemeier A free gift for Optimized Geek podcast listeners: JVX Ticket Page

Shanda Sumpter is the founder of HeartCore Business. She is passionate about helping people build businesses that don't burn them out. She is a coach, speaker, and author. Shanda's book is called Core Calling: How to Build a Business That Gives You a Freedom Lifestyle in 2 Years or Less! She is also the creator of the wildly popular Zone Event. When Shanda started her career in the commercial real-estate business with Coldwell Banker, she used emails to build a 170-million-dollar real-estate empire in just fourteen months. Five years ago she headed out on her own and started her own business, which she has grown to over five million dollars in sales and 121,000 names on her email list. Shanda is a self-proclaimed "recovering workaholic" who has bucked the work-till-you-drop mentality, to build a business that gives her the freedom to spend time with her partner, Ash, and her son, Zack; travel the world; and take time to enjoy life. Shanda has taught thousands of entrepreneurs around the world to build businesses they love and live a freedom lifestyle, working on their own terms. Connect with Shanda Sumpter at: www.heartcorebusiness.com/about/ or @HeartCoreWomen on Twitter You'll Learn: 01:52 – Shanda talks with us about what a freedom lifestyle means. 03:48 – She tells us, "Freedom, for me, is truly spending time intimately with people but also making a huge difference in the world and making more than enough money than you could possibly spend." 07:18 – We hear about Shanda's use of "flex time" and how that has evolved over time. She explains how endurance training both changed how she "flexed" but also helped her become a strong finisher in every part of her life. 09:57 – We discuss how the logistics of flex time work for Shanda every month, including using email autoresponders; specific voice-mail messages; and being unavailable for calls, texts, and emails. 12:20 – Shanda tells us why HeartCore Business offers paid, unlimited vacation to their employees, and why that works so well. 13:35 – We hear how working as a team is the way that everyone, including Shanda, in her company is able to take the time off they need to stay refreshed and at the top of their game. 15:42 – Stephan asked how to answer listeners who think this type of flexibility is impossible for their business and life. 16:51 – Shanda stresses, "My company didn't grow because I worked harder; my company grew because I actually broke the scarcity in my mindset by changing my schedule like this." 18:05 – Shanda relates stories of clients who have experienced great changes in their professional and personal lives by adopting flex time. 23:30 – We hear how abundance comes from creating a plan and a schedule that works to serve you. 23:58 – Stephan and Shanda discuss the benefit of doing "tempos," intense times (90 days) of doing very specific projects several times a year, and why you can actually make more money by doing less overall and doing more in targeted areas. 25:00 - We hear Shanda's excitement about The Zone Event. 27:42 – Shanda tells us her experience of starting her business, working seven days a week, and only making $2000 profit for the whole year. She explains how being strategic with her time has grown her company to five million dollars last year in sales, with a 35-37% profit margin. 30:08 – We get into the importance of taking care of our physical and spiritual needs, and being generous with our resources. 31:34 – Shanda tells us how the Bible has become her favorite personal-development book. 33:42 – We get into the technical marketing side of The Zone Event and talk about "swipe files" and "evergreen webinars." 37:20 – Shanda talks to us about creating a consulting or coaching company and why she believes "the most powerful coaching/consulting business on the planet is the one your life has already taught you." 42:49 – She tells us about the four coaches she currently has in her life. 43:22 – We hear of the value of finding the areas in your life that you are resistant to and moving toward those areas. 44:33 – Shanda talks about the size of her team at HeartCore Business, how they work together, how they stay motivated, and how they are compensated. 48:38 – She tells us about her company's process of reviewing their work throughout the year and says, "Wealth is built by retaining clients; it's not built on just getting them." 49:22 – Stephan and Shanda begin to talk about insurance as a wealth-building tool. 51:34 – Stephan reminds listeners of the Optimized Geek, Episode #32, with Ray Poteet, about being your own bank and setting up Infinite Banking. 53:53 – Stephan talks about types of insurance, including Key-Man, Errors & Omission, Disability, Travel, Liability, Medical, and Life insurance. Links and Resources: HeartCore Business Core Calling: How to Build a Business That Gives You a Freedom Lifestyle in 2 Years or Less! The Zone Event Optimized Geek, Episode #32, with Ray Poteet David J. D'arcangelo Thank you for listening! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! - Stephan

Dr. Michael Breus is a PhD in Clinical Psychology and board certified in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Sleep Disorders. He has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show over thirty times and Dr. Oz wrote the foreword for his new book, The Power of When. Dr. Breus has had many national media appearances, including interviews on CNN, Oprah, The View, Anderson Cooper, Rachel Ray, The Doctors, and The Today Show. In this conversation, you will hear Dr. Breus talk about the idea of chronotypes. Through his assessment tool, The Power of When Quiz, you are able to learn which category you fall into:lions, bears, wolves or dolphins. Most self-help books tell you what to do or how to do it. They don't tell you when to do it, like The Power of When does. After determining your chronotype, you will have a better idea of what your body's schedule is and how your hormones function throughout the day. Dr. Breus shares how you can determine what your personal sleep need is and what to avoid to ensure that your sleep is high quality. Connect with Dr. Michael Breus! TheSleepDoctor.com @TheSleepDoctor on Twitter The Sleep Doctor, Michael Breus, PhD on Facebook You'll Learn [2:37] - Dr. Breus talks about chronotypes and why he developed an assessment tool to classify people into four categories. [7:03] - Your chronotype category indicates how your hormones will function throughout the day. [9:22] - Dr. Breus talks about the how chronotypes can and can't change. [11:41] - The challenges of being in a relationship with a different chronotype, in regards to schedule. [15:36] - Dr. Breus talks about the PER3 Gene and how it impacts your sleep drive. [16:36] - Dr. Breus explains sleep drive and circadian rhythm. [18:50] - The 8-hour sleep need is a myth and how to determine your personal sleep need. [21:39] - Dr. Breus breaks down the sleep cycles. [23:44] - Why our circadian rhythm causes us to hate Monday mornings. [25:48] - Dr. Breus talks about sleep monitoring. [29:19] - The science behind "no screens in bed", except televisions. This leads to a discussion on blue light. [36:23] - Dr. Breus talks about sleep while traveling and he shares what is in his sleep kit. [37:05] - Dr. Breus addresses the issues of melatonin supplements. [38:39] - Dr. Breus shares his thoughts on caffeine and explains why you shouldn't drink coffee right after you wake up. [42:11] - You are more likely to sustain an injury if you exercise in the morning, before your body's core temperature has had a chance to rise. [44:38] - Dr. Breus explains narcolepsy, insomnia, and the inability to turn off your brain. [49:48] - Dr. Breus shares some breathing exercises for sleep. Links and Resources The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan Goodnight: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health The Power of When Quiz Jawbone Up Oura Ring Beddit Aura Withings S+ The Neuro On Flux App Dream Essentials Thank you for listening! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! - Stephan

Dr. Daniel Amen is a neuroscientist, physician, double board certified psychiatrist, and ten-time New York Times bestselling author. He believes that brain health is central to all health and success. You may have heard of his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.. He's got a new book out called The Brain Warrior's Way. He's also the founder of Amen Clinics EPISODE Our brains are more connected to our nutritional intake than we think. Our brains are also delicate organs that we take for granted - but we can damage them physically and emotionally over time. PTSD is a form of emotional damage to our brain, and TBI is a form of physical damage, often seen in athletes who play contact sports. The good news is, a lot of this damage is preventable, and even reversible. We discuss: how nutrition and brain health are connected the diseases that are caused by having brain injury the process of scanning the brain and looking at problem areas how to reverse damage and prevent future damage For complete shownotes and more, please visit www.optimizedgeek.com LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Change Your Brain, Change Your Life The Brain Warrior's Way Amen Clinics Concussion brainmdhealth.com brainwarrioswaylive.com GET OPTIMIZED! Food can either be a medicine or a poison - be mindful of what you put into your body and listen to how your body responds Think carefully about participating or allowing your children to participate in contact sports. The long term repercussions on the brain can be severely damaging Consider taking fish oil supplements - they are great brain boosters and also protect your brain from the deterioration that happens as we age THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Hal Elrod died for six minutes at the age of 20 after being hit head-on by a drunk driver. He was told by doctors that he would never walk again. Not only did he walk, he ran a 52 mile ultra-marathon, became a hall of fame business achiever, an international keynote speaker, and a number one bestselling author of The Miracle Morning and Taking Life Head On!. EPISODE Finding your version of success could begin by simply waking up earlier each day. Hal Elrod went from rock bottom to showing up in his life intentionally, determined to turn his life around and help others to do the same. While searching the habits of highly successful people, he combined six of the most powerful personal development methods to create a rockstar morning routine that anyone can commit to. We Discuss: How Hal went from rock bottom to changing the lives of others. How to show up powerfully in your day. The six steps of the Miracle Morning, and how to customize them. How to wake up earlier, so you can become more successful. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Miracle Morning Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant The Miracle Morning Community Hal on Rich Dad Radio 7 Minute Workout App Zeo Personal Sleep Manager Best Year Ever Blueprint Hal Elrod GET OPTIMIZED! Accept your reality, make the best of it, and focus on what's in your control. This allows you to stay optimistic and positive while working through struggles, and come out better than before. Beat the snooze button and commit to your morning routine during that first 30 to 60 minutes of your day, every day. This will accelerate how quickly you can create the results that you want. Hal wasn't a morning person, but committed to practicing the Miracle Morning, and it changed his whole life. Read the book for more awesome tips on how to incorporate Miracle Mornings into your day. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook

Andy and Kay Walker are the co-authors of Super You: How Technology is Revolutionizing What It Means to Be Human. Andy is one of North America's top technology analysts and a futurist keynote speaker. He was a co-host of the internationally-syndicated TV show, Call for Help. Andy is also the author of four other books including, You Call This the Future?. Kay is a celebrated lifehacker and personal development coach, and the founder of the Awesome Life Club. EPISODE The future is bright-within the next ten years, we may be able to live forever, use stem cells to transform our genetics, and we may even become more machine than human. Andy and Kay Walker share how to combat disease, improve mental health, and forever change your life through revolutionizing humanity and using science to better your life. We Discuss: The future of technology. Extended life extension and the ability to live forever. How genetic editing can create children without disease. Body modification and stem cells for plastic surgery. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Super You: How Technology is Revolutionizing What It Means to Be Human Call for Help TV Show You Call This the Future? Awesome Life Club David Sinclair Nir Barzilai Dr. Adam Gazzaley Jeffrey Steinberg Metformin FAQ Lumosity CRISPR Anthony Atala Daniel Timms Aubrey de Grey SENS Research Foundation 23andMe Simplified Genetics Erik Sprague-The Lizardman Ray Kurzweil Vernor Vinge Email Andy Email Kay GET OPTIMIZED! To be able to live forever, you may just need to make it another 13 years. Don't get taken out by anything else, and the technology will be available to you. Try Metformin as a longevity supplement. Although it's currently a prescription pill, Andy's FAQ can help answer how this diabetes medication may have anti-aging properties. Read Super You: How Technology is Revolutionizing What It Means to Be Human for more information on the advances in longevity, genetics, nanotech, and robotics. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan

Steve Hill is the co-founder of JOLT, and the director of Mind Warriors. He is the author of JOLT Challenge: The Self Intelligence Experience. Over the past 12 years, Steve has been instrumental in the design and delivery of JOLT's experiential training programs. His passion is for developing human potential, and he has also studied metaphor and clean language, and is a qualified NLP practitioner. EPISODE Creativity can create happiness, boost your morale, help employee relationships, and even allow your business to grow and succeed. Steve Hill began working in improv and bringing classes into corporations, and noticed that the mentality of the employees would change during their performance. Change your mindset and tap into your imaginative side to redefine your workplace and life. We Discuss: How you can build confidence through improv. Creating corporate happiness through positive activities. The alternative therapies that can shape your experiences. Creating a routine to become more aware of your troubles.