The Graham Cochrane Show

If you've ever struggled with writer's block or creativity block or just that inner struggle to bring something to life in the world that you want to see (whether a business, a new workout routine, a new relationship that you know you should pursue) this book is for you. Today in our series of the 52 Book Challenge, we are talking about book six of 52, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=l0WqrbEMJEESNCsv

In this conversation, Graham Cochrane interviews Justin Roethlingshoefer about the importance of health for entrepreneurs. Justin shares his early interest in health and how it led him to start his company, Own It. They discuss the meaning of 'Own Your Different' and how it applies to client services. Justin also shares his journey of resisting conformity and stepping into a bigger world. They explore the mind-body connection and the importance of taking a holistic approach to health. Finally, they discuss practical steps that entrepreneurs can take to handle stress and improve their overall health. In this conversation, Justin Roethlingshoefer shares insights on health and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of hydration and movement, recommending drinking half your body weight in ounces of water and engaging in deliberate exercise daily. Justin also discusses the significance of intentional preparation, highlighting the need to build baseline habits and identify controllables. He emphasizes the value of taking time for oneself and engaging in activities that bring joy and rejuvenation. Additionally, Justin explores the productivity benefits of self-care, including meditation and breathwork. The conversation concludes with Justin sharing his golden rule: prepare yourself for what's already prepared for you. Takeaways - Health is crucial for entrepreneurs to create a life they want to live and be able to serve others effectively. - Resisting conformity and embracing a bigger world can lead to personal and professional growth. - Taking a holistic approach to health, considering the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects, is essential for overall well-being. - Practical steps such as prioritizing sleep, nutrition, self-care, and mindset can help entrepreneurs manage stress and improve their health. Drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily for proper hydration. - Engage in deliberate exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. - Build baseline habits and identify controllables to maintain productivity. - Take time for yourself and engage in activities that bring joy and rejuvenation. - Invest in self-care practices like meditation and breathwork for increased productivity. - Prepare yourself for what's already prepared for you. Pre-order Justin's new book "The Power of Ownership" https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/

What separates a healthy marriage from a miserable one? In this book review, Graham Cochrane discusses 'The Four Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages' by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey. The book explores how brain science can be used to improve marriages and create a stronger emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. Cochrane highlights the concept of joy as the most powerful motivator in life and emphasizes the importance of shrinking the 'joy gap' in a marriage. The book provides four habits to build joy in a marriage, including playing together and listening for emotion. Cochrane concludes by recommending the book as a quick and actionable read for anyone looking to improve their marriage. Takeaways - Joy and joyful attachment are the most powerful motivators in life. - Love is attachment, and the more joy you build into your marriage, the stronger and more connected your love will be. - The 'joy gap' between moments of joy in a marriage can lead to pessimism, distance, and a vicious cycle of negativity. - The four habits to build joy in a marriage are: playing together, listening for emotion, appreciating daily, and nurturing rhythm. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=7wjaNzIhPdwNQmEh

I became a net worth millionaire at age 35. I'm a pretty average guy with pretty average investment knowledge, but I've put it to work and I think that's the good news. In today's episode, what I want to do is share with you the three places you must be investing. I'm going to give you specific details and then open the door wide for you to pick and choose from the sub investments within these three, as you'll see. Once you understand the three places you should be investing your money and the order in which you should invest them, things will continue to snowball for you in the right direction. If you're not already a millionaire, you will be soon. And if you already are, your next million will come faster than imagined. So let's unpack the three places you should invest your money and in which order.

Money and personal finance is usually thought of as a numbers thing, a math thing, no behavior required. In fact, you should keep your emotions out of it and just follow the numbers. That sounds nice, but in reality, if you've had money and dealt with money, you've realized that success with money is predicated more on your behavior, more on your psychology. And so today's book in the 52 book challenge is the Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Here is my biggest takeaway. Book 4 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=1t5AbzpX3xWlACQD

In this conversation, Graham Cochrane interviews Amanda Han, a tax advisor and expert on tax advice for business owners and real estate. They discuss Amanda's journey from working for other firms to starting her own business, the challenges and rewards of working with her husband, and the importance of involving children in business and financial education. They also talk about Amanda's collaboration with Brandon Turner and BiggerPockets, the dangers of misleading tax advice on social media, the tax benefits of running your own business, and the advantages of investing in real estate from a tax savings perspective. In this conversation, Amanda Han discusses the benefits of real estate investing, including passive cash flow and tax advantages. She also explains the pros and cons of syndicated real estate and the tax implications of syndicated real estate profits. Amanda emphasizes the importance of diversifying investments and highlights the tax benefits of charitable planning. The conversation concludes with Amanda sharing her golden rule of imparting confidence to her children. Listeners are directed to visit Amanda's website for more tax resources and to connect with her on Instagram. Takeaways - Consider starting your own business to take advantage of tax benefits and build additional sources of income. - Involve your children in your business and financial education to teach them valuable skills and create quality time together. - Be cautious of misleading tax advice on social media and seek advice from qualified professionals. - Explore the tax benefits of running your own business, such as deducting business expenses and investing in retirement accounts. - Consider incorporating real estate into your investment strategy to benefit from tax advantages like depreciation and tax-deferred appreciation. Real estate investing offers passive cash flow and tax benefits. - Syndicated real estate can be a good option for those who don't have time to manage their own properties. - Syndicated real estate provides tax benefits similar to owning a property directly. - Investing in other asset classes, such as stocks or businesses, can help diversify income and reduce risk. - Charitable planning can provide significant tax write-offs and benefits. Imparting confidence in oneself is a valuable piece of advice for success. Visit Amanda Han's website https://www.keystonecpa.com/ for tax resources and connect with her on Instagram @AmandaHanCPA

My golden nugget takeaway from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. Book 3 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=9tV6UJi9Hobw5dpr

Do you actually even need a weekend? Well, according to one of the most successful and popular business owners and content creators today, Alex Hormozi, weekends are for the mediocre masses. Oh, you knew we had to discuss this. Let's unpack it.

My golden nugget takeaway from Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Book 2 of 52 in my 52 Book Challenge. Find out more here.

If you want to grow your business, you need to be on YouTube. So to help I wanted to bring on one of the all-time YouTube experts to the show to help you unpack it even more. It's my friend Sean Cannell from Think Media who has one of the best YouTube channels out there on online video, both in how to get started and what kind of content to create, and then the tools and the ways to make your videos look and sound good, he's got it all. In this episode - Sean unpacks what you need to consider with YouTube going into 2024, - Why subscribers no longer matter, consumption does - And the most important things you should focus on when getting started on YouTube to get traction Check out the free web class - "The One YouTube Strategy That Generates 122,490+ Views Per Day" http://GrahamCochrane.com/sean Sean's Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkMediaTV https://www.youtube.com/@UCKegeYEy0lJxpkjWRthaRMw My episode on Sean's Think Media Podcast: https://youtu.be/-TP64C6pWPM?si=2cM-fvNRyE70K6uz