

Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits
Mike Parsons & Mark Pearson Freeland
The Moonshots Podcast goes behind the scenes of the world's greatest superstars, thinkers and entrepreneurs to discover the secrets to their success. We deconstruct their success from mindset to daily habits so that we can apply it to our lives. Join us as we 'learn out loud' from Elon Musk, Brene Brown to emerging talents like David Goggins.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 43min
Sarah Blakely and Spanx: Embracing Failure and Self-Belief
Sarah Blakely, founder of Spanx, shares her journey from frustration to success in this inspiring podcast. She redefines failure, emphasizes setting intentions, and highlights the importance of authentic success. Learn how to embrace failure, find purpose, and cultivate resilience on your entrepreneurial path.

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Author Don Miguel Ruiz discusses The Four Agreements in a Moonshots Podcast episode. Insights on shaping reality, being impeccable with words, not taking things personally, and avoiding assumptions are explored. Practical tips for personal growth and emotional resilience are shared, highlighting the impact of ancient Toltec wisdom on achieving personal freedom and happiness.

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Jul 10, 2024 • 51min
New! Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday, known for his modern take on Stoic wisdom, discusses the importance of integrity and virtue in his book 'Right Thing, Right Now.' The podcast explores practical applications of Stoicism in daily life, emphasizing continuous personal growth and ethical decision-making. Holiday's insights on striving for a morally excellent life resonate throughout the episode.

Jul 5, 2024 • 58min
Turning Trials Into Triumph: Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle is the Way
Bestselling author Ryan Holiday shares stoic philosophy principles in 'The Obstacle is the Way'. The podcast explores Eisenhower and Steve Jobs as examples of overcoming obstacles. Lessons on perception, embracing challenges, and finding opportunities through setbacks are discussed, emphasizing the value of turning trials into triumphs.

Jul 1, 2024 • 60min
Stoic Wisdom For Everyday Life. The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
Bestselling author Ryan Holiday dives into ancient Stoic philosophy, emphasizing time management, the power of early mornings, and focused work. He discusses the importance of negative visualization, embracing failure, and living in the present moment. Holiday's insights offer practical advice for personal growth and resilience.

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
How to Work Less to Achieve More. Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey
Author Chris Bailey discusses managing attention for increased productivity, emphasizing scatterfocus for creativity. He highlights setting intentions for focused work and disconnecting from busyness to avoid laziness. The podcast explores strategies from 'Hyperfocus' on maintaining focus in a hyperconnected world.

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Jun 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
Atul Gawande - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
Atul Gawande discusses the transformative power of checklists in enhancing performance and fostering teamwork. He highlights the initial resistance to adopting checklists and shares a compelling story of how medical teams operate like a pit crew, saving lives with structured teamwork. The importance of setting goals and utilizing checklists for success is emphasized, with examples from various industries and the significance of embracing teamwork for optimal outcomes.

Jun 20, 2024 • 47min
10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad. Austin Kleon - Keep Going.
Austin Kleon, author of 'Keep Going', shares insights on sustaining creativity and growth. Topics include healthy creative goals, the importance of habits in creativity, embracing boredom for inspiration, and the value of reflection. Hosts explore strategies from Kleon's book on staying creative in challenging times.

Jun 17, 2024 • 50min
David Allen: Getting Things Done: The art of stress-free productivity
Author David Allen discusses stress-free productivity in the podcast, emphasizing the benefits of externalizing tasks through writing. He highlights the discomfort of change for increased productivity and the significance of structured systems. The podcast delves into achieving a flow state for peace of mind and efficiency in tasks.

Jun 14, 2024 • 46min
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered by Austin Kleon
Bestselling author Austin Kleon discusses key concepts from his book 'Show Your Work!' on embracing creativity, sharing progress, and the value of collaboration. The podcast explores demystifying creative endeavors, the importance of feedback, overcoming self-doubt, and balancing work with rest for sustained creativity.