I’ve boiled down the countless lessons I’ve learned over the years to 11 foundational mindsets that you can apply to design your dream life.
What I’ve Learned About Life From 200 Interviews with Amazing Human Beings | with Zack Arnold
In this episode, Optimize Yourself Podcast Producer, Debby Germino, puts me on the hot seat by digging deep into my story of creating the podcast, the coaching & mentorship program, and all of the personal and professional struggles I’ve experienced along the way.
Feeling unfulfilled, burned out, or even lost? Start here [TOP 5 PODCASTS]
Your mindset about the work that you do (and WHY you do it) has more impact on the level of fulfillment you feel at the end of each day than your actual career itself.
I’d like to let you in on a little secret… [TOP 5 PODCASTS]
We tend to overestimate the power outside circumstances have on reaching (or not reaching) our personal and professional goals while underestimating the power we have within ourselves to achieve them.
Redefining what it means to be “productive” [TOP 5 PODCASTS]
“Productivity” is a word that has achieved cult-like status. It’s time to reevaluate what this word means to us.
Defining your purpose and living large [TOP 5 PODCASTS 2022]
Tony Horton, legendary creator of P90X, is this week’s featured podcast interview for our TOP 5 episodes series.
Ralph Macchio ‘Waxing On’ About Authentically Living a More Balanced and Fulfilling Life
Ralph and I dive deep into his life, his successes, and his failures along the way far beyond just his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai.
The Business & Craft of Trailer Editing, Making Your Side Hustle Your Career, and Staying Motivated Along the Way | with Chris MacDonald
In today’s conversation with Chris, he and I discuss perhaps the most important key mindset to learning, growing, and succeeding whether you are a craftsperson or entrepreneur – “The Beginner’s Mind.”
Terrified to Make a Big Change In Your Life? Start By “Showing Up Small” | with Eddy Roche
I have no doubt that Eddy’s immense amount of positivity and as he calls it, “irrational optimism” will motivate you to take the first small steps towards something much bigger in your life.
You never know who’s watching you
Leading by example is not a business strategy or something you do when you feel like it…you never know who’s watching you, so it needs to be a way of life.
On Authenticity, Luck, and Designing Life (and Footwear) On Your Own Terms | with Xero Shoes CEO Steven Sashen
One wonderful side effect of our chat is that Steven Steven is showing us all how we can redefine success, failure, love, and life.
I may have met the most interesting man in the world (No…not the Dos Equis guy)
Let’s have an honest discussion about whether or not being an asshole is a prerequisite for making your creative visions a reality.
How to Become Oscar-level Successful (Without Being a Dick) | with Peter Ramsey
No matter your creative career ambitions and the obstacles standing between you and your goals, Peter’s inspiring story and infectious optimism will motivate you to push past your own limits and design your dream career.
How did we get here? (If you work for assholes, this one is for you)
How did we reach a point where we need to spend research money surveying workers to conclude that toxic workplaces are hazardous to our health?
When Being a “People Pleaser” Goes Too Far (and How to Set Boundaries) | with Lisa Robison, CCE
If you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over (particularly when it comes to burnout and over committing to too many projects), or if you feel as if you’ve been ‘paying your dues’ far longer than you anticipated, this conversation is for you.