The Science of Success

Do you think you’re in control of your thoughts and actions?    What if things totally out of your conscious experience of reality actually controlled your decisions?    What if random phenomenon – like the music you just heard, or the words on a billboard, changed the way you thought, moved, and the decisions you made?    The power of your subconscious mind is much greater than you realize.    As Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman puts it in his book Thinking Fast and Slow: “You cannot know this from conscious experience, of course, but you must accept the alien idea that your actions and your emotions can be primed by events of which you are not even aware.”    In this episode of the Science of Success Podcast we dig deep into the Priming Effect – the way that your environment can shape your decisions, actions, and thoughts without you ever even realizing it.     We discuss:  -The powerful factor shaping peoples decisions that 86% of people were totally unaware of  -What caused voters to care more than children’s parents about funding the school system  - How “like ripples on a pond” primed effects can shape and define our behavior in huge ways  -How the word Florida makes people behave like the elderly  -Another mental model to add to your tool-kit  -And much more!     Do you want to get smarter and make better decisions? Listen to this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn to think like some of the greatest creative minds of our time - to question, challenge, and create new rules for your ideas of success, happiness, and much more with Vishen Lakhiani. Vishen shares incredible strategies to redefine your life and success on your own terms in this episode of The Science of Success.   Vishen is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a learning experience company serving three million students, subscribers and followers worldwide.   His book, The Code of The Extraordinary Mind, a New York and LA Times best seller, blends evolutionary biology and computational thinking, providing a new framework for identifying, questioning and redefining beliefs to understand and enhance the human self. The book also draws knowledge from the world's leading thinkers such as Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Peter Diamandis, Ken Wilber, Arianna Huffington and more.​   If you’re looking for something to take yourself to the next level, break through barriers, and achieve your dreams, listen to this episode immediately.   Vishen and I discuss:  -How language shapes reality and controls your understanding of the world  -How to uncover the “bulls**t rules” making you unhappy in life  -How to set “ends goals” instead of “means goals"  -How to cultivate “rocket fuel” for your success  -How to live a life of “Blissipline” (and why that’s important)  -How to set and accomplish huge goals without having you happiness anchored to them  -How to combat the fear that “I Am Not Enough"  -How to live life as though everything is rigged in your favor  -And Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we discuss how you can battle depression and anxiety and break out of a vicious downward spiral by literally changing the chemistry of your brain using very simple and straightforward tactics that you can start applying right now.  If you've struggled with depression or anxiety, or you want to understand how we can reshape our brains with our actions, listen to this episode immediately!   Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist at UCLA, is the author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time, and author of the Prefrontal Nudity blog on Psychology Today.   Alex and I discuss:  -How people get stuck in a loop of anxiety or depression  -How to strengthen and grow new neurons to literally change the structure of your brain  -Why nothing is wrong with your brain when you get stuck in a loop of depression or anxiety  -How the same action can have an entirely different impact on your brain at a different time  -How your own choices and actions change your brain in real time  -The difference between depression and anxiety  -How 10 mins of exercise can dramatically change your brain chemistry (and the study that shows it)  -How your actions can determine your perception and shape your reality  -The Neuroscience behind “The Secret” and why it really works  -And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you want to improve your decision-making a build a better mental toolkit? In this episode we explore the psychology behind making better decisions with Michael J. Mauboussin. Michael is the Head of Global Financial Strategies at Credit Suisse. He is the author of three books, including More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places, named in the The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Michael also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School. We discuss the following topics:   -The interconnectedness of knowledge across many different disciplines -How to switch to the “outside view” to make better predictions and decisions -How to improve your results without being any smarter or better trained  -A fascinating psychology study that demonstrates how we deceive ourselves -The biggest biases that cause investors to make bad decisions (and how to combat them) -Why the right tools aren’t enough to make you a successful investor -Concrete steps to start down the path of better decision-making -How to understand the difference between luck and skill in complex fields like business, investing, and entrepreneurship -How to become “numerate” and understand the physics and mathematics of misjudgment -What statistical base-rates are and how they can improve your decisions -How reversion to the mean really works and why you’ve been misunderstanding it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and a leading voice on mental models, dives into transformative decision-making strategies. He explores why mastering slow-changing concepts trumps quick trends and shares insights on reducing cognitive biases. Listeners learn about building a mental toolbox to enhance personal agency and decision-making. Parrish emphasizes critical thinking, and the importance of understanding over mere reading quantity, adding depth to one’s knowledge and fostering intentional living.

You may be oblivious to the secret relationship rules around you - and in this episode with Art of Charm host Jordan Harbinger we dig into what you can do to avoid the biggest mistakes and pitfalls when building relationships with influential people, looking at many different examples and stories. If you want to take your relationships to the next level - listen to this episode!    Jordan is the co-founder and host of The Art of Charm - one of the top 50 podcasts on iTunes with more than two million downloads per month, he was named by Forbes as one of the 50 best relationship builders anywhere, and Inc Magazine called him the "Charlie Rose of Podcasting.”    We discuss the following topics:  -How you might be oblivious to the secret game being played around you  -The major networking mistakes you’re making  -How to build relationships with influential people  -How you might be sabotaging your relationships  -Why you should focus on providing value to others first  -How to create a scalable way to provide value to your network  -The “double-opt in” tactic  -Why it's a bad idea to ask “how can I help you?"  -And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode - we dig into the truth about time management, uncover the reason that most time management thinking is wrong, and learn how we can give ourselves permission to multiply our time with our guest Rory Vaden.    If you feel like you never have enough time and your todo-list just keeps growing, listen to this episode!   Rory is the best-selling author of Take The Stairs and Procrastinate On Purpose, an award winning entrepreneur and business leader, a self discipline strategist, and co-founder of Southwestern Consulting.    We discuss the following topics:  -Why everything you’ve heard about time management is wrong   -The one calculation that changes everything in your time managemnet  -How to do things today to create more time tomorrow  -How to tell people “no” in a kind way  -How to create "compound interest" for your time  -How to overcome the fear of delegation  -How to overcome the emotional barriers preventing you from multiplying your time  -Why time is NOT money  -And more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we dive into how to activate your brain, create and sustain momentum to make your goals a reality, how goals can often be self-sabotaging, and the neurochemistry behind how and why all of this happens with our guest Scott Halford.   If you are feeling stuck or want to make progress on a goal but can’t figure out why you’re not – listen to this episode!   Scott is an Emmy Award winning writer and producer, acclaimed public speaker, and the author of Activate Your Brain. Scott is also a long-time educator of Fortune 500 executive teams on topics including achievement psychology, brain-based behavioral science, and more.   We cover some incredible topics including:  -How long term goals can self sabotage by triggering a “disgust” response in your brain (and what to do about it)  -The ways to “erase” cortisol and other stress inducing neurochemicals  -How to create momentum towards your goals and put yourself in an achievement state  -Simple strategies to “activate” your brain  -The “three brains” inside your head and what each of them is responsible for  -The truth about multi-tasking and why its impossible  -And Much More!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we explore the fascinating enigma of human memory – how memories are created and stored, why we remember certain things but not others, and how to improve your memory long term – as well as an incredible tool to “hack” your short-term memory used by national memory champions:    You will learn about:The weird trick that national memory champions use to memorize decks of cards, huge strings of numbers, and much moreWhy your memories aren’t accurate representations of realityThe science behind how your memories can be manipulatedThe positive memory benefits of playing video gamesHow memories are created and stored in your brainWhat you need to do to protect and preserve your memory for the long term And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we will talk about the incredible neuroscience behind the biggest breakthroughs of some of the world’s smartest minds, how those same principles apply to a world champion’s "daily architecture," and how you can design your day the same way to harness this powerful strategy.    This episode goes deep on:  -The neuroscience behind Einstein and Isaac Newton’s biggest breakthroughs  -How one world champion structures his entire day around this one key principle  -Simple steps to structuring your day in the same way to harness the untapped power of your subconscious mind  -How to harness the subconscious mind for huge creative insights  -How to break through challenging questions and problems  -The 4 Phases of the Creative Process  -What the science says about cultivating creativity and creative incubation  -And much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.