The Graham Cochrane Show

Plenty of people will tell you to follow your dreams. Few people will be honest about just how hard it will be. Today I unpack book 11 in the 52 Book Challenge, the legendary book from Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=exghd7eq-Can316V

Can you really change your life in just 5 seconds? That's the premise of Mel Robbins' hit book The 5 Second Rule. Based on the latest brain science and habit forming psychology, this simple rule can help you improve just about every area of your life. Let's unpack my biggest takeaway from the book! The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=NcjZCDApwK0hMJDn

If you're an entrepreneur or a high achiever or an ambitious person, you might struggle with happiness because you're always chasing the next thing. And I know this from experience.This is the story of my life. And so today's book in the 52 book challenge, The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, we need to unpack this most important issue. This is probably one of the most helpful and honest books I've ever read for entrepreneurs and high achievers. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=6sjfSIaV9JOzaIsG

What is prayer? How does it work? Am I doing it wrong? These are questions that many Christians have had and many people of all kinds of faiths have had. And in today's book, in the 52 -book challenge, book eight, we're going to talk about prayer as unpacked in the book If You Will Ask by Oswald Chambers. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=UbSEfzp7IzJ11VUX

I think communication is the most powerful skill you can have because this whole world revolves around people. And the better you can communicate with those people, the better your life will be, whether you're a leader, a speaker, a content creator, or you just interact with humans from day to day. Improving your communication can help a ton. So that's why I dedicated an entire category of the eight categories of books to communication. And today's book is the 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by none other than John C. Maxwell The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=OQ34_OaiuFInS4Os

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