Get Yourself Optimized®

Stephan Spencer
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Jun 23, 2016 • 60min

44. Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Sally Hogshead

Sally Hogshead is a branding expert and author of two New York Times bestselling books, Fascinate and How the World Sees You. Sally founded her own ad agency at 27 years old and has worked with clients like Nike, Godiva, Aflac, and Mini Cooper. Her program, How To Fascinate, makes her years of branding expertise available to individuals and small business owners. You can find Sally on Twitter as @SallyHogshead. EPISODE Your audience is being distracted by an overwhelming amount of noise. You don't just need to draw their attention from your direct competition; you want them to listen to you when the whole internet is calling them. Sally Hogshead has created a complete system to help individuals and small brands stand out from the crowd. We Discuss: How knowing your "wellspring" and "quicksand" can help you make the most of your time and gifts, and how to apply these principles when hiring new team members. The seven types of communication and why you need to know which one is right for your brand Understanding your primary and secondary advantages and applying that knowledge as you schedule your day. The importance of developing a brand "anthem". LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Fascinate How the World Sees You Fascination Advantage System Fascination Advantage assessment Fascination Profile Additional Fascination programs and products Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler StrengthsFinder Fascination Business System GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Take Sally Hogshead's Fascination Advantage assessment, free for our listeners with the code "GEEK". 2) Identify your wellspring, which is work that energizes you-and quicksand, the work that exhausts you. 3) Stop wasting your time with quicksand work! Delegate, discipline, or delete. 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
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Jun 16, 2016 • 1h 2min

43. Combat Chronic Pain with Natural Rejuvenation with Tony Molina

Tony Molina is the co-owner and founder of the Rewire Project, the first practical rejuvenation center in the US. A master teacher of the human mind and body, his wealth of experience includes degrees in high altitude physiology, cognitive neuroscience, biomechanics and exercise science. EPISODE Many people desperately search for therapies that can relieve chronic pain, improve the function of their body, or improve their athletic performance. The answer may not always be with expensive doctors, surgeries, or long-term prescriptions, but with safer, more natural therapy. Tony Molina works to help people redefine their health, and take back their life. We Discuss: The benefit of Intermittent Hypoxic Training. How Muscle Activation Therapy can help heal pain and muscle tightness. The success stories of Tony's clients. The benefits of adding exercise to your daily routine LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Rewire Project Power Plate bioDensity John Jaquish on The Optimized Geek GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Try full-body cryotherapy to improve your circulatory system, your energy levels, nervous system, and the lymphatic system-you may even lose some weight and inches! 2) Get moving! Exercise is important to our health, range of motion, and helping to decrease pain. Talk to a professional if you need specific moves to help ease problems with pain. 3) Go to RewireProject.com to learn more about The Rewire Project and Tony's work. 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
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Jun 9, 2016 • 1h 8min

42. Transform Your Life Through Intrinsic Happiness and Removal of Toxins with Elissa Fisher Harris

Elissa Fisher Harris is a certified corporate wellness coach, individual wellness coach and a brand educator in the wellness and natural products industry. She also served as interim CMO and VP of Communications for CellHealth Institute, an advanced stem-cell therapy technology company. She sits on the advisory board of Caligenix, a genetic-based health and wellness lifestyle company in Southern California. EPISODE To achieve optimal health, you have to find the right physical, mental, and emotional balance-even your mindset on success affects your well-being. Elissa Fisher Harris shares her insight on how we can make use of lesser known therapeutic approaches to become our best selves. We Discuss: What Impostor Syndrome is , who it affects, and how to overcome it. How environmental toxins affect your health, and how to get tested for toxins. The future of stem-cell therapy. Achieving the ideal work-life balance. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED METal CellHealth Institute 23andMe Caligenix Gallup Poll The Happiness Advantage Puppet Labs The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Dr. Valerie Young uBiome.com Immunolabs The Blood Type Lifestyle Dr. D'Adamo Cold Turkey App Focus Booster App Way of Life App Sleep Cycle App Stress Tracker App Healthy Life Guru Email Elissa GET OPTIMIZED! 1) If you can't pull yourself away from work or social media, use the Cold Turkey App-you can program all of your devices to lock you out of specific apps at specific times. 2) Start training your brain to be happy. For the next 21 days, write down three things that make you happy, and three things that you are grateful for. 3) Read labels on everything that you use, from shampoo to cleaning supplies. Only use natural products, and keep chemicals out of your home. 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
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Jun 2, 2016 • 1h 7min

41. Improve Your Memorability to Leave an Impression with Carmen Simon

Carmen Simon is an expert in brain science, and the author of Impossible to Ignore. As a cognitive scientist, Carmen has helped some of the world's most visible brands craft memorable messages by focusing on how the brain works. She is the co-founder of Rexi Media, a presentation design and training company. You can find Carmen on Twitter @AreYouMemorable. EPISODE Becoming more memorable can influence many aspects of your life, from improving relationships, to growing your sales and brand recognition, or getting a promotion. Carmen Simon shares how you can use variables that impact how you are viewed by others, while also improving your own memory. We Discuss: How to become more memorable to move forward faster in your business or personal life. Improving your memory through visualization. Using memorability in business presentations to retain information. Becoming unpredictable to capture attention. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Impossible to Ignore Rexi Media PowerPoint Bob Newhart - Stop it Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything SlideShare Carmen on Twitter GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Ask yourself: "To what extent am I predictable?" When our audience can anticipate what happens next, you're not forcing the brain to stay with you and learn. 2) Use visual cues to improve your memory. Create images in your head around anything that you want to retain, and when you think about that subject, you'll remember the image first. 3) Evoke emotion in your audience, when they become emotionally engaged they have a better chance of remembering the information. 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
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May 26, 2016 • 1h 12min

40. Manifest Your Dream Relationship to Reinvent Your Life with Renee Piane

Renee Piane, a pioneer in the dating industry and author, shares her insights on manifesting love through vision boards and positive intentions. She discusses how self-reflection and open-mindedness can enhance romantic connections. Balancing busy professional lives with meaningful relationships is emphasized, along with the importance of daily rituals for nurturing love. Renee also explores overcoming judgment to foster deeper connections and highlights self-care as key to attracting sacred love. Tune in for actionable tips to reinvent your love life!
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May 19, 2016 • 31min

39. Finding the Ideal Work-Life Balance Through Outsourcing with Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and public speaker. He's a guest lecturer in high-tech entrepreneurship at Princeton University, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek. You can find Tim on Twitter @tferriss. EPISODE While most entrepreneurs and busy professionals are glued to their email and phone, Tim Ferriss mastered the art of delegating. The majority of your to-do list can be outsourced, and with a little direction, a virtual assistant can free up your time, allowing you to work less while earning more. We Discuss: Where you can find virtual assistants, and why a group is better than one. How to determine what you should delegate, and what you should work on yourself. How to decide on a fair pay rate. Hiring the right candidates and avoiding costly mistakes. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The 4-Hour Workweek GetFriday Elance GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Search for virtual assistant groups or websites that have several team members, so if someone gets sick, fired, or quits your project will not be left unfinished. 2) After finding a few trustworthy candidates to outsource to, assign them all 20-30 minute tasks to test their communication and turnaround time. 3) Check out Tim's book The 4-Hour Workweek to get more inside tips on how to effectively delegate and find more time for your personal life. 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
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May 12, 2016 • 55min

38. Reclaim Your Health and Boost Your Brainpower with Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Bulletproof Diet. He's the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, which has transformed breakfast for millions of people around the world. He has the number one-ranked health and fitness podcast, Bulletproof Radio, and his website is The Bulletproof Executive. You can find Dave on Twitter @bulletproofexec. EPISODE With all of the diets available to us, it's difficult to know what we should be eating-but the results of The Bulletproof Diet speak for themselves. Dave Asprey is a bio-hacker who created the diet that not only helped him lose and keep off hundreds of pounds, but also optimize brain performance and clarity, energy, and rid your body of environmental toxins. We Discuss: The science behind yo-yo dieting, and how to stop it. What foods create energy and optimal health, and what foods should be avoided. How to test your hormones and genetics to know what foods could cause you inflammation. How to overcome infertility-without medical assistance. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The Bulletproof Diet Bulletproof Coffee The Bulletproof Executive Bulletproof Radio Bulletproof Diet Roadmap Moldy: The Documentary Glutathione Force 23andMe Test Genetic Genie Brain Octane Oil The Silicon Valley Health Institute 40 Years of Zen The Better Baby Book Unfair Advantage GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Have your Bulletproof Coffee first thing in the morning-which is your coffee with a few tablespoons of healthy fats-to stop mid-day hunger. 2) To allow your body to fully express its capabilities and potential, stay away from stressful environments with bad light, air, foods, and relationships, and replace any negative programming in your head with more positive thoughts. 3) Try Unfair Advantage, it will increase the efficiency of your mitochondria so you can make more energy for about six hours, and also has anti-aging benefits when taken regularly. 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
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May 5, 2016 • 1h 2min

37. Generating Passive Income Through Real Estate Investing with Mike Wolf

Mike Wolf is an expert on real estate investing, and has been investing for over 25 years. He teaches others how to do the same through his program Texas Tax Deeds Tour. EPISODE Owning real estate is the ultimate form of passive income, creating a lifestyle of wealth and freedom. Starting your own real estate empire is simple with the right focus, knowledge, and teams in place, and Mike Wolf walks us through the steps of turning your first house into a huge portfolio of cash-generating investments. We Discuss: How to choose the best cities to invest in. When you should sell a property that you own and move to another city. Living a lifestyle of travel, giving back, and freedom. How to start, find investors, and find the best priced properties. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Texas Tax Deeds Tour Entrepreneurs Making a Difference Live Your List Email Mike GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Start by searching areas close to you. Look at the job market, average rent prices, and the safety of neighborhoods to choose the location of your first purchase. 2) Focus on what you love and what is going to fulfill your mission on Earth, not just serving yourself. Give back to others will make the world a better place. 3) For questions about investing or joining Mike's programs, email Mike at Mike@MikeWolfMastery.com. 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
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Apr 28, 2016 • 55min

36. Establishing Positive Habits to Transform Your Health, Fitness, and Soul with Michael Morelli

Michael Morelli is the founder of Morellifit, a health and wellness organization that has created a line of nutritional supplements and fitness programs, including HIIT MAX, which is all about high intensity interval training. After hitting rock bottom and going through a personal transformation, he sought out to learn from the best in the industry, completing 5 fitness certifications in under 6 months. Combining that knowledge with real world training, Michael has helped to change thousands of lives through proper fitness and nutrition. EPISODE Going through a personal transformation is never easy, but Michael Morelli makes it simple by taking the guesswork out of becoming healthier. After going through his own success story, he turned the negative experience of divorce and bankruptcy into earning six figures in one month while helping others to combat obesity. We Discuss: Why 15-20 minutes of HIIT burns more fat than an hour or more of walking, or even jogging. Eating foods in their natural state, and the diets that actually work. Going on a spiritual journey to heal your soul and change your mindset. How to become more aware, so that you can control and change bad habits. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Morellifit instagram Morellifit on YouTube Primal Body Hiit MAX Custom Nutrition Headspace app Grind Coffee Shaahin Cheyene on The Optimized Geek Twitter Voice Memos App Evernote TechCrunch Blinkist The Untethered Soul The Power of Now Byron Katie on The Optimized Geek Michael on instagram Michael on Twitter Michael on Snapchat GET OPTIMIZED! 1) The first step is to make small, positive changes. Just get moving in any way you can, whether that is a 15 minute HIIT workout, or going for a walk around your neighborhood. 2) Work on changing habits that are holding you back from reaching your goals. Be aware of what you do in stressful situations, and try to create positive habits around those feelings. 3) You don't have to choose a one-size-fits-all diet to become healthier. Choose foods that are in their natural state, such as organic vegetables, fruits, and lean meats-or, use Custom Nutrition for a personalized plan. 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
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Apr 21, 2016 • 1h

35. Survivalism Tools to Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse with Aaron Frankel

Aaron Frankel is the host of the In The Rabbit Hole, a weekly, humor-filled survivalist podcast that makes survival sane and approachable. He's the former professional sidekick and marketing director to eight-time bestselling author, Neil Strauss. EPISODE What would you do in a disaster situation, or if you realized that your streets were lined with zombies? Most of us wouldn't be prepared, but with Aaron's tips, we have a chance of survival. Even the impossible does happen and there are ways that we can be prepared for anything. We Discuss: The essential tools and weapons that you need to have. The best practices for self-defense, and knowing how to use them. The immersive experiences that will get you prepared for anything. Resources that can help in a disaster, or even when you're just going for a hike. LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED In The Rabbit Hole podcast The Game by Neil Strauss Emergency by Neil Strauss Spot satellite phone MSR SweetWater CERT from FEMA CAP - Civil Air Patrol Spy Escape and Evasion iTriage App The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 98.6 Degrees by Cody Lundin On Combat by Lieutenant Dave Grossman On Killing by Lieutenant Dave Grossman What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan by Dave Black The Art of Eating Through the Zombie Apocalypse by Lauren Wilson The Idiot's Guide to Foraging by Mark Vorderbruggen 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson The Human Path onPoint Tactical Custom AK Rifles & AK 47 Course Ultimate Spy Week GET OPTIMIZED! 1) Always be safe! You should only use tools and weapons that you have been trained in. If you invest in a weapon, invest in the training to properly use it as well. 2) When building your bug-out bag, focus on the absolute basics-72 hours worth of clothing, a hygiene kit, medications, and a personal information pack is a good start. 3) Find a responsible friend or family member that you can rely on to check in with you. When you go into the wilderness, always give them your plans and time you expect to be back by. 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

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