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The Dan Go Podcast is about discovering all the high-performance secrets that founders and busy entrepreneurs use to ensure they stay fit and lean (no matter how busy they get) This podcast is a reminder to use those secrets -- which makes getting in shape, easy and stress-free while doing it in a way that fits your busy lifestyle, and ultimately, this will make you a better performer at work and home. Learn more: https://highperformancefounder.com/
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Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
I have seen this episode's guest grow over the past couple of years on Twitter. JK Molina has grown a very successful coaching business which he has done coming from Guatemala with English being his second language. He and I chat about what his life was like going door-to-door selling perfume in Guatemala, and he also offers some advice to anyone who is just starting out as an entrepreneur. JK also worked for free for nine months when he was only seventeen years old, and he shares that story as well.
JK has undergone a body transformation, and he discusses how his life has changed since. He also discusses his marketing strategy on Twitter, why he uses a pseudonym, what his plans are for the next ten years, how he wants to be remembered, what activities and feelings make him happiest, and so much more!
JK and I have watched each other grow over the last two years, and I really appreciate his time. I can't wait to do this again with him in the future. If my chat with J.K. hits home for you, then, if you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:17 – Dan reveals that today's guest is JK Molina.
4:05 – What are the biggest lessons that JK has learned?
7:03 – JK reflects on his time working for free for nine months when he was seventeen.
10:01 – JK gives advice to anyone who wants to walk a similar path as his.
12:53 – What are the four components of making a good offer?
15:43 – Dan considers Alex Hormozi's $100M Offers book to be the offers bible.
16:03 – What other resources have helped JK along the way?
18:44 – JK reveals a few of his favorite Twitter accounts.
20:58 – What was it like for JK to be recognized in public?
23:30 – Discover whether or not JK plans to settle in Guatemala.
25:23 – JK discloses what has changed since his body transformation.
28:26 – How has JK’s approach to Twitter changed?
29:12 – JK emphasizes that likes aren't cash.
31:50 – JK goes a little deeper into marketing on Twitter.
32:52 – Hear JK give more advice on turning $1 into $2.
34:58 – JK and Dan discuss the biggest Twitter clichés right now.
35:48 – Learn why JK does not like LinkedIn.
37:22 – Dan argues that business problems and personal problems often overlap.
39:27 – What would success look like for JK within the next ten years?
41:04 – Hear JK tell the story of how he is a national volleyball player.
44:20 – JK tells us the story behind wanting to book a trip to Italy for his grandmother.
45:28 – What other dreams does JK have?
48:58 – How does JK want to be remembered?
51:57 – JK touches upon what makes him happiest in the world.
53:13 – JK discloses where we can access him online.
53:45 – JK shares his thoughts on Elon Musk taking over Twitter.
Resources
Read Alex Hormozi's $100M Offers Book
Read Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance & Other Essays Book
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Today's guest is my friend and client Bill who is here to share his story of what he accomplished as my client. He has been a client for about sixteen weeks and has lost thirty pounds, having seen his abs for the first time in his life! We talk about what worked for him and what he is doing to sustain his results.
Bill also discusses how he realized the negative long-term effects that drinking alcohol had on him and how he went about moderating how much he was drinking, how losing weight has changed his life for the better, and so, so much more! We also agree that investing in your health is like compound interest that only benefits you more and more over time.
I appreciate Bill coming onto the show to discuss his journey! If you enjoy this interview, then, if you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:10 – Dan welcomes his friend and client Bill to the podcast.
3:09 – Bill gives us some background information about himself.
5:46 – Bill reveals what made him want to make changes to his health and body.
7:25 – Dan gives some insight into alcohol.
8:20 – How did Bill go about moderating his alcohol intake?
10:25 – Bill touches upon how he has felt since losing thirty pounds.
12:35 – Has Bill noticed any changes in his focus and productivity?
15:40 – Bill offers some advice to people who want to make similar changes to their lives.
18:30 – Bill emphasizes the importance of accountability.
21:59 – Dan argues that strength training and lifting weights are important to your physique.
23:35 – Learn about Bill's plans for sustaining his results in the future.
25:00 – Dan provides some advice for sustainability.
28:26 – Bill encourages people to check out Dan's program.
Resources
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
My good friend and podcasting sensei Danny Miranda joins me in this episode to discuss what makes a successful creator vs. what makes an unsuccessful creator, tips and tricks that he uses on TikTok, the core principles of creativity, and so much more!
He and I both reflect on the last two years and how we've grown and fostered a following on social media, and Danny discusses what he loves about podcasting, what he believes the principles are of being an effective podcaster, the importance of doing the research before recording a podcast (especially when you're interviewing someone), his experience doing the 75 Hard Challenge, what his current goals are, and so much more!
Danny also, as is usual on this podcast, responds to a few rapid-fire questions, including but not limited to his thoughts and feelings about Andrew Tate, who some of his mentors are, what makes a creator successful vs. unsuccessful, and more. I have known Danny for the last two years, and he has been such an inspiring mentor for me. I had such a blast interviewing him and hope that you enjoy listening to our conversation. If so, then, if you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:03 – Today's guest is Danny Miranda.
4:26 – Dan tells us more about Danny in case we don't know him.
5:33 – Danny reflects on what the last two years have been like for him.
6:35 – Dan also shares what the past two years have been like for him.
9:43 – Danny argues that quality is obtained from quantity.
11:12 – We learn how Danny finds a balance between doing what works and reinvention.
12:12 – Why has Danny focused most of his attention on podcasting?
15:35 – Danny reveals why he decided to go out on his own.
18:15 – Danny talks about having to step backward in order to step forward.
20:06 – Dan recommends Ryan Holiday's book Perennial Seller.
23:05 – Danny reflects on having written I love you to himself thousands of times.
25:39 – Discover how many podcast episodes Danny has published.
27:16 – Hear what Danny believes are the principles of being a successful podcaster.
30:05 – This is episode 50!
30:54 – Danny drops a few names of people who have inspired him.
32:41 – Are there any up-and-coming names we should look out for?
34:27 – Learn about Danny's research process.
37:14 – Danny reflects on a few mistakes that he has made.
41:59 – Dan pivots the discussion toward physical fitness.
44:42 – What has physical fitness done for Danny's life?
47:40 – How have Danny's friendships evolved?
50:17 – Danny discloses whether or not his parents have been supportive of his journey.
52:58 – What is Danny mainly focused on right now?
54:12 – Learn about Danny's process of interviewing people in person for his podcast.
57:47 – Danny reflects on someone whom he helped blow up on social media.
1:00:19 – Dan advises us to schedule interviews with people before they get even more famous.
1:02:20 – What does Danny think about Andrew Tate?
1:06:22 – Dan explains why he has respect for Andrew Tate.
1:07:03 – Who are some of Danny's mentors?
1:08:46 – Learn what episode of Danny's podcast best represents him.
1:10:30 – Danny reveals why he wouldn't want to interview Andrew Tate.
1:11:34 – How does Danny feel being on the other side of an interview?
1:12:25 – What advice would a much older Danny give to present-day Danny?
1:14:27 – Danny offers his opinion on what makes a creator unsuccessful.
1:16:05 – What makes a creator successful?
1:16:52 – Where can we find Danny online?
Resources
Listen to The Danny Miranda Podcast
Read Ryan Holiday's Book Perennial Seller
Listen to the Modern Wisdom Podcast
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
My guest today is my friend Lee Boyce, a fitness coach who is basically featured on every major publication when it comes to fitness and men's health. He is such a wealth of information when it comes to training the body, and we talk about how there are different types of workouts that all work best for different body types.
Lee also touches upon how he got interested in fitness and became a coach to begin with, the approach that he tends to take with his clients, how he goes about tailoring training regimens depending on his clients' body types, why and how the COVID-19 pandemic motivated him to get in better shape, and so much more! He also takes part in my frequent series of rapid-fire questions, answering questions such as what writing means to him, which of his articles he is proudest of and which one best defines who he is, what fitness has done for his life, how he goes about building an audience on social media, and more!
I really enjoy Lee's social media content, and I love the simplicity of his philosophy around nutrition and exercise. I really appreciate his time coming on to the show, and I hope that you enjoy this conversation with him. If so, then, if you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:18 – We learn that today's guest is fitness coach Lee Boyce.
4:32 – Dan reveals how he and Lee met.
5:22 – Lee discusses how he got into coaching.
7:42 – Lee reveals that his first job as a personal trainer was with Extreme Fitness.
9:36 – Learn more about Lee's clientele and the approach he takes with them.
12:00 – Lee argues that no one is excluded from his standards.
13:09 – Lee discusses movement quality amongst his clients.
13:56 – The shoulder joint and the hip joint are Lee's two priorities with his clients.
15:10 – Learn more about Lee's assessment protocol.
18:21 – Lee reaffirms that training has to be individualized.
19:26 – Lee enlightens us on how body types affect what exercises are right for the person.
22:45 – Is there an ideal body type for weight trainers?
24:25 – Lee explains how we can get people to be more aware of their leverages.
27:30 – Lee touches upon why he does certain patterns.
28:55 – Does Lee see a common body type in the gym?
31:42 – Dan pivots the discussion toward diet.
32:22 – Lee asserts that he is not a nutritionist.
35:22 – Dan brings up fasting.
36:12 – Lee offers insight into intermittent fasting.
39:03 – Lee makes the argument that extreme restriction isn't sustainable.
41:09 – What are the principles of sustainability according to Lee?
42:22 – Lee elaborates upon what he calls the every other day rule.
43:25 – Learn how Lee likes working from the ground up.
45:00 – We are encouraged to master one or two nutritional changes at a time.
46:19 – What motivated Lee to get more in shape?
48:49 – Lee warns us that setbacks and hiccups will happen.
52:00 – What does writing mean to Lee?
52:50 – Lee reveals which of his articles he is proudest.
53:32 – Which of Lee's articles would best help a reader understand who he is?
55:40 – Dan talks about Lee's signature sign-off in his social media posts.
56:20 – Lee reflects on how fitness has changed his life.
58:02 – Does Lee have a favorite exercise of all time?
58:45 – Discover what legacy Lee hopes to leave on the fitness industry.
1:02:19 – Lee discusses how he goes about building an audience on social media.
1:04:31 – Hear where to find Lee online.
Resources
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
I have actually known today's guest for quite some time! Adam Lane Smith is a former psychologist turned attachment coach with a couple hundred thousand followers on TikTok and a strong following on Twitter, and he and I talk in this episode about, among other things, how attachments impact every single aspect of our lives.
Adam defines attachment as how we connect with other human beings and give love to and receive love from them. What is the difference between healthy attachment and unhealthy attachment, and how do we know when the attachment is unhealthy? What are the symptoms of unhealthy attachment, and how can we create secure, healthy attachment instead? Adam dives into all of these questions and also goes down a great rabbit hole explaining how World War I and World War II impacted generations to come and how we emotionally operate.
He also goes into so much more such as giving advice on how parents can foster secure attachments in their children, even in the event that both parents have to work 9-5 jobs and the children have to spend some time with sitters and/or daycare. I am so happy that Adam reached out and that we were able to do this, and I hope that you enjoy my conversation with him. If you do, then, if you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
0:46 – Dan reveals that this episode's guest is Adam Lane Smith.
4:04 – Adam discusses his friendship with and respect for Dan.
5:04 – Adam begins to dive into a red pill circle discussion.
7:30 – Dan argues that red pill circles look at women as commodities rather than partners.
8:12 – We learn more about attachment and what it means.
10:58 – Adam makes an argument regarding the origin of unhealthy attachment.
13:07 – How we are treated as infants impacts our attachment behavior throughout life.
15:46 – Hear Dan reflect on how he relates to this topic.
17:45 – Adam lists some of the symptoms of unhealthy attachment.
20:50 – What can we do about unhealthy attachment problems?
22:48 – Adam touches upon why he retired his license as a therapist.
25:54 – Your brain will eventually remap your neural pathways.
26:48 – Adam explains how to manage anxiety.
30:17 – Adam describes his physical practices to improve himself.
32:22 – Learn about progressive muscle relaxation.
34:32 – Adam tells us why he went into teaching attachment therapy.
37:49 – Dan pivots the conversation toward PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
38:41 – Adam explains how World War I affected people's attachment issues.
41:54 – Adam moves forward on how World War II impacted humanity.
44:38 – Adam offers an explanation of what has led to consumerism and dopamine binging.
47:20 – Dan refers to previous guest Chris Lopez.
49:10 – Adam argues that we need to connect to two or three other people.
50:35 – What does secure attachment look like?
53:06 – Adam gives an example of secure attachment between his son and himself.
55:52 – Discover whether or not Adam's wife works.
57:52 – Adam makes a case for why the workforce is crashing right now.
59:49 – Adam addresses how parents who both need to work can foster healthy attachment.
1:01:49 – It's not possible for someone to be a completely perfect parent.
1:03:01 – Dan emphasizes the importance of transparency, communication, and honesty.
1:05:29 – How can high achievers achieve their goals while fostering secure attachment?
1:07:14 – The legacy that we should want to leave is human impact and love.
1:10:11 – Adam encourages us to decide on what we want our legacy to be.
1:12:07 – Adam reveals where he can be reached.
Resources
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Today's guest, Justin Welsh, wears many hats. He is an entrepreneur, a coach, a creator, and an influencer. (He is even followed by a quarter of a million people on LinkedIn and 150,000 people on Twitter!) We talk about how to go about making seven figures as a solopreneur, his love for restaurants, and his use of hypnotherapy.
Justin also touches upon why he made the jump to entrepreneurship to begin with, how his anxious personality led to him dropping his community, why Twitter is currently his long-term play, and so much more! Justin also answers a series of rapid-fire questions such as what his favorite restaurant in the world is, what regularly walking does for him, why he loves Tokyo, and more.
I really learned a lot from having this talk with Justin and will definitely be using some of his pointers in my own business. I appreciate his time on the show and hope that you enjoy listening to this conversation with him and maybe take a few pointers away as well. If this was interesting and/or helpful to you and you haven't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to do so on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!
Time Stamps
1:01 – We learn that today's guest is Justin Welsh.
3:32 – Justin reveals why he made the jump to entrepreneurship.
5:52 – Justin dives deeper into the reasons why he became an entrepreneur.
7:33 – Learn more about Justin's current businesses.
9:08 – Why did Justin drop his community?
11:59 – What is a one-person business?
14:12 – Justin touches upon some of the lessons that he has learned.
16:09 – Justin walks us through the process behind creating courses.
19:29 – Dan asks about the step-by-step process of creating your own income.
20:55 – How can people monetize their knowledge?
22:47 – It's very important to listen to your audience.
24:28 – Justin reveals what people tend to ask him on Twitter.
25:54 – Justin explains why Twitter is currently a long-term play for him.
28:56 – Discover what Justin's content matrix is.
31:00 – Justin describes his writing process now that he doesn't use the content matrix.
34:10 – Learn how Justin turns a newsletter topic into micro-content.
37:14 – Justin enthuses that his content system is his biggest win.
37:34 – Learn about BlackMagic.so.
38:46 – Having a virtual assistant has had a huge impact on Justin's life.
40:49 – Justin explains the process of hypnotherapy.
43:00 – Discover what benefits Justin has seen from undergoing hypnotherapy.
46:16 – Justin gives some advice on finding a hypnotherapist.
48:53 – What is the best restaurant that Justin has ever been to?
50:00 – Justin explains his social media boundaries.
51:44 – What does walking mean to Justin?
53:25 – How do Justin and his wife balance their professional lives with their personal lives?
54:32 – Tokyo and Mexico City are Justin's two favorite places.
55:51 – Learn where to find Justin online and purchase his courses.
Resources
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
I wanted to have a conversation with today's guest just to get some parenting tips from him but then decided that it would be a great idea to do a whole podcast episode around that. I have been friends with Chris Lopez for nearly fifteen years, and I consider him to be one of the greatest examples of someone who can own a successful business, live a healthy lifestyle, and be an incredible parent!
Chris runs KettlebellWorkouts.com and can also be found at ChrisLopez.io, and one of the main areas of interest that we talk about today is how Chris homeschooled his children before it was as common as it is today. We chat about why he went into entrepreneurship to begin with, the main principles of parenting and following through, and having integrity. We also talk about what some appropriate disciplinary methods might be when it comes to children misbehaving, and Chris shares his thoughts on phones, tablets, and social media.
Chris also takes part in my series of rapid-fire questions, including what he loves most about his wife, who his favorite volleyball player is, what project he is most excited about right now, and so much more! I am so appreciative of Chris for his time and for his friendship, and I really hope that you enjoy this podcast episode that I did with him! If this was interesting or helpful to you and you haven't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to do so on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review!
Time Stamps
1:10 – Dan gives us some background information on today's guest, Chris Lopez.
4:44 – Chris dives deeper into his background and history.
7:10 – Chris goes into one of the reasons he started his own business.
9:41 – Hear why Chris pulled his kids out of traditional school and homeschooled them.
11:24 – Dan and Chris talk about the book Hold on to Your Kids.
12:23 – Chris defines peer orientation vs. adult orientation.
15:07 – Dan argues for the benefits of parental attachment.
16:59 – Are there differences in behavior between homeschooled kids and kids in school?
19:29 – Dan asserts that teens wanting to disconnect from family is abnormal.
20:42 – Chris offers his own definition of successful parenting.
22:25 – What are some other signs of successful parenting?
25:18 – Chris touches upon the importance of integrity in parenting.
27:08 – What are some appropriate consequences to enact when children misbehave?
29:55 – Chris reveals a potential negative consequence of not following through as a parent.
30:53 – What are the boundaries surrounding electronic devices that Chris puts in place?
33:20 – Chris and his family treat phones as tools, not as best friends.
35:00 – Chris reveals whether or not his kids have social media accounts.
37:51 – Chris describes his morning routine.
40:43 – Learn when Chris goes to bed.
43:45 – Chris describes what a homeschooling day looks like for his children.
46:26 – Chris and his wife being readers has modeled a love of reading for their kids.
49:09 – Learn about what a daily schedule looks like as a homeschooled student.
51:24 – Chris discusses learning blocks.
54:24 – Dan is curious how homeschooled students get into university.
57:17 – Hear about Athabasca University.
1:00:45 – Chris reiterates that you have to follow through as a parent.
1:02:33 – Did Chris deliberately set a positive example for his children?
1:05:36 – What is one thing that Chris loves about his wife?
1:06:48 – Chris reveals who his favorite volleyball player is.
1:08:15 – Chris credits Costa Rica's simplicity.
1:11:04 – ChrisLopez.io is the best place to go to find Chris online.
Resources
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
This may come as a surprise to you, but taping your mouth shut while you sleep can make a hugely positive impact on your life, and I want to share with you how doing so has helped me over the past six weeks so that maybe you will want to make this change to your life as well.
Sleeping with my mouth taped shut has changed the way that I sleep, my oral health, and how I breathe. I discuss how and why I started doing this in the first place, what the negative impacts are of mouth-breathing as opposed to the positive impacts of nose-breathing, what mouth-breathing (especially the Buteyko method) even is and how to do it, and so much more!
I offer a few helpful resources as well, and I encourage you to check them out and do your own research because just because this has worked so well for me does not mean that it's going to work for everyone. I really appreciate your time tuning in to this. If this topic was interesting to you and you haven't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to do so on your favorite podcast app. I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review.
Time Stamps
0:50 – Learn how Dan taping his mouth shut for sleep has helped him.
2:35 – Dan reveals why he started doing this in the first place.
4:39 – Dan discusses the negative effects of mouth-breathing, especially at night.
6:36 – Dan elaborates upon the positive effects of nose-breathing.
7:43 – Why is nitric oxide important?
8:20 – Dan explains what mouth-taping is.
9:46 – What are the origins of mouth-taping?
11:32 – Dan uses an Oura Ring to track his sleep.
13:42 – Dan touches upon how mouth-taping has improved his oral health.
15:48 – Hear the process of how Dan tapes his mouth.
17:58 – Dan doesn't promise that this will work for everyone.
20:32 – Dan has found a definite increase in the quality of sleep for himself and his clients.
22:22 – Dan encourages us to do our own research when it comes to this topic.
Resources
Read My Twitter Thread About Taping My Mouth
Learn About the Buteyko Method
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
I welcome Ted Ryce to the podcast today! Ted is a high-performance coach who has worked with celebrities like Sir Richard Branson, Robert Downey Jr., Ricky Martin, and a dozen CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies. We talk in this interview about various topics such as what happens when we start to help clients, what Ted does specifically regarding training and dieting, and even how death has impacted his life.
Ted also touches upon his nomadic lifestyle and why, even though he loves the United States, he does not plan on returning to the States any time soon. He discusses how he had at one point wanted to be a neuroscientist and how that has connected to what he does now, what a protein-sparing modified fast is, why intermittent fasting doesn't always work, how chronic stress negatively affects our health, and more.
As is tradition on the podcast, Ted also answers some rapid-fire questions such as what his favorite exercise is, what his current fitness goals are, what losing people to death has taught him about life, what he hopes his legacy will be, and more. This interview was really enjoyable for me especially since Ted and I sort of work with the same target clientele, and I really appreciate his being so transparent and vulnerable. If you enjoy this episode, I would really appreciate it if you would subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss an episode, and I would also be grateful if you were to leave a five-star review wherever you listen!
Time Stamps
1:30 – Dan reveals that today's guest is Ted Ryce.
4:10 – Ted tells us why he doesn't want to return to the United States.
6:38 – Discover what led Ted to live a somewhat nomadic lifestyle.
8:53 – Dan explains why he has gotten better results from online training.
10:17 – Ted argues that results are driven by behavioral change.
13:07 – Dan argues that excess body fat has a negative effect on the brain.
16:25 – Why do people use food and alcohol as rewards?
17:57 – Dan thanks Ted for having introduced him to Sterling Hawkins.
19:27 – Dan talks about how we need to reparent ourselves as adults.
20:27 – Ted elaborates upon the importance of our environments and cultures.
23:10 – Ted shares his thoughts on the food industry's advertisement.
26:14 – Would you be your own lawyer or your own dentist?
28:57 – What are the beginning stages of Ted's process with his clients?
30:59 – Ted explains what a protein-sparing modified fast is.
33:40 – Ted gives examples of life situations that can affect how we eat.
35:42 – Despite common misconception, flexibility is more difficult than a strict diet.
37:24 – Discover what calorie-banking is.
40:06 – Ted offers us an example of a client who banks his calories.
42:56 – We are encouraged to be intentional when we track calories.
46:20 – How does Ted have his clients move toward flexibility?
47:29 – Ted asserts that fat loss is easy while keeping it off is difficult.
50:30 – Ted describes his usual protocol with his clients.
53:30 – Our first goal, Ted states, should be to establish a consistent routine.
54:48 – What are the top lessons that Ted has learned from doing this?
56:09 – We need to do what we can to avoid burnout.
59:04 – Ted refers to the book Flow.
1:01:38 – Ted reveals what his favorite exercise is.
1:03:18 – What are Ted's current fitness goals?
1:04:31 – What has death taught Ted about life?
1:06:20 – Ted discloses his father's biggest regrets at the end of his life.
1:09:13 – Ted reveals what a legendary life means to him.
1:10:22 – What legacy does Ted want to leave behind?
1:11:41 – Ted shares where we can learn more about him.
Resources
Register for Ted's Legendary Life Program
The Dan Go Podcast - 43| Sterling Hawkins - Hunting Discomfort Will Change Your Life
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
I am thrilled to welcome Sterling Hawkins to the podcast today! Sterling is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, motivational leader, and public speaker, and he did a TED Talk in 2019 titled “Discomfort Is Necessary for Innovation” which has been viewed 100,000 times! He is also the author of Hunting Discomfort which is all about actively looking for discomfort in order to improve our lives.
We talk about so many different things in this discussion such as what his process for hunting discomfort is, how to lean into our emotions, what the difference is between hunting and discomfort and living with it, why having love in your life is important and how you can go about fostering it, and so much more - including advice on how to conquer the fear of things such as the possible economic recession on the horizon. He also answers a few rapid-fire questions such as who his mentors are, what his most profound experiences have been, and so forth.
What is one major commitment that we can choose to stick to today – without fear holding us back? I encourage you to give that some thought as you check out Sterling's website. I had such a great time having this chat with Sterling, and if you enjoy listening to it, please be sure to stay tuned by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss any future episodes. I would also be really grateful if you were to share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something beneficial out of it!
Time Stamps
1:08 – Today's guest is Sterling Hawkins!
2:59 – Sterling dives into what it means to hunt discomfort.
5:10 – Sterling reflects on how and why he fell from a pinnacle.
7:54 – Sterling reveals what he learned from having fallen from such a pinnacle.
10:08 – What pushed Sterling to do public speaking?
12:52 – Sterling touches upon how people can get over fear holding them back.
14:57 – We need to make our commitments bigger than our feelings.
16:42 – Sterling argues for the importance of having love in your life.
18:45 – How can people go about fostering love in their lives?
20:51 – Dan emphasizes that we don't have to hunt discomfort alone.
22:12 – Sterling adds that self-accountability isn't enough when it comes to growing.
23:25 – We get some insight into Sterling's family life.
25:36 – Discover why Sterling moved to Denver to be closer to his family.
28:20 – A lot of entrepreneurs, Dan points out, like working a lot.
31:25 – How can we be proactive about finding what makes us uncomfortable?
32:15 – Sterling shares that he is offering a free quiz about hunting discomfort.
34:54 – Sterling argues that sex is not the best part of a relationship.
37:41 – We are encouraged to think about what is most important to us in our lives.
38:55 – Sterling provides us with an example of how he personally hunts discomfort.
41:49 – Sterling modestly says that he is no better than anyone else.
44:03 – Commitment is what's most important about hunting discomfort.
46:57 – What is one big commitment that we can choose to make today?
48:33 – Hear examples of words that signify that someone isn't ready to make a commitment.
50:13 – Sterling gives advice on how to confront major discomfort such as a recession.
52:30 – Sterling addresses the difference between discomfort and legitimate danger.
55:28 – What are the chances that you would die from skydiving?
58:02 – Sterling refers to an insightful quote from Carl Jung.
59:02 – Sterling reveals the next level of discomfort he's aiming for.
59:32 – Who are Sterling's mentors?
1:00:07 – Sterling talks about his most uncomfortable past experience.
1:01:05 – Sterling elaborates upon some of his most profound experiences.
1:02:41 – Where can listeners find Sterling online?
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