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Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
I would consider today's guest, Rob Smith, an influencer above all else, although many would primarily think of him as a political commentator on Fox News. He has been through so much to get to where he is now and now has over 400,000 followers on Instagram and Twitter. He and I talk about his past and how he, as a gay man in the military, fought to repeal the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy and obtained a graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University.
Listen as Rob walks us through his journey and how and why his political beliefs started to shift from liberal to conservative. He reflects on the verbal and physical abuse that he endured throughout his life and how that informed the way that he saw himself, how and why he decreased his alcohol intake, and so much more - including advice on how to make money and make something of ourselves!
Rob also answers some rapid-fire questions including who his personal heroes are, what his mission is, how he has overcome his greatest challenges, and much more! As always, I had a really awesome conversation with Rob, and I hope that you enjoy my conversation with him as well. If you do like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that whenever a new episode drops, you won’t miss it! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it!
Time Stamps
1:07 – Learn about Rob Smith's credentials.
2:58 – Rob explains what he does.
4:22 – What led Rob to become a political commentator?
5:32 – Rob walks us through how his politics shifted.
8:14 – Rob reflects on why he joined the army.
11:40 – Rob argues that abuse informs the way you see yourself.
14:00] – How does Rob circumvent negative thoughts?
16:33 – Discover what convinced Rob to make improvements in his life.
19:27 – Rob reveals the biggest lesson he has learned from his body transformation.
22:15 – Rob was initially against eating more to gain muscle.
24:16 – What has Rob noticed since he started drinking less alcohol?
26:30 – Hear why Rob does not drink at political functions.
27:55 – Rob explains what Rob 2.0 means to him.
30:30 – We are encouraged to not measure happiness by social media popularity.
31:07 – Rob lists a few things that make him happy.
34:00 – Rob reflects on how he was physically accosted because of his political beliefs.
37:04 – Rob encourages people to fight against who they're told they're supposed to be.
39:17 – Discover why Rob decided against running for congress.
41:43 – Rob comments on setting attainable financial goals.
44:55 – Rob gives us some insight into the idea of betting on ourselves.
46:11 – People who want to make something of themselves need focus and discipline.
48:18 – Who are some of Rob's heroes?
50:46 – Rob discloses his mission.
52:09 – How has Rob overcome his greatest adversity?
53:20 – Dan argues that part of being an adult is reparenting ourselves.
55:57 – Rob shares where listeners can find him online.
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
I am so excited to be bringing my friend Cory Muscara onto the show today to talk about mindfulness. Cory is the co-founder of Mindfulness.com and is the bestselling author of Stop Missing Your Life: How to be Deeply Present in an Un-Present World. He has also taught mindful leadership at Columbia University, is an instructor of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, has over 500,000 followers across his social media platforms, and has even been named by Dr. Oz as one of the nation's leading experts in mindfulness!
As a former monk living in a Buddhist monastery, Cory discusses how to be mindful in 2022. He elaborates upon what mindfulness is, how mindfulness and meditation work, how they fit into the life of an entrepreneur, what his teaching style looks like and how he combines mindfulness with emotional awareness, what your inner child is and how to get in touch with it, how he combines being mindful of the present while also thinking about the future from an entrepreneurial standpoint, and so much more – including answers to rapid-fire questions!
This was such an incredible and insightful conversation, and it is always a pleasure talking to Cory! Thanks for listening to this interview with him! I recommend listening to his podcast and following him on social media. If you like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you don't miss it! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it.
Time Stamps
0:44 – Learn about Cory Muscara and his credentials.
3:24 – Cory defines mindfulness.
6:24 – Cory offers a simplified explanation of what mindfulness is.
8:16 – Cory touches upon why he started meditating.
11:11 – Dan comments on Cory having become a Buddhist monk.
12:04 – Dan describes his mindfulness teacher and why he was challenging.
13:52 – What are the biggest lessons that Cory has learned?
16:53 – Cory describes his own teaching style.
19:35 – How does Cory combine mindfulness with emotional awareness?
21:47 – Cory argues that awareness doesn't have to be earned.
23:47 – Cory asserts that all of us have an inner child.
26:17 – Discover how to get in touch with your inner child.
29:20 – Cory argues that curiosity has to be the foundation.
31:42 – Cory lists the benefits of communicating with your inner child.
33:57 – Dan offers insight from his own experiences.
36:00 – Hear a specific example of how Cory brought mindfulness into a difficult situation.
39:03 – Cory offers another definition of mindfulness.
41:50 – Cory explains how he marries the future with the present as an entrepreneur.
45:00 – Does Cory check in with himself?
46:12 – Learn about the difference between mindfulness and meditation.
48:31 – Cory gives advice on how to incorporate mindfulness as an entrepreneur.
50:18] – Cory defines statue meditation.
51:15] – Learn about the GRAIN method.
53:02 – Dan encourages us to listen to Cory's podcast.
54:10 – Who is Cory's favorite golfer?
55:28 – Discover why Cory loves golf.
56:15 – What is Cory's most important belief?
56:43 – Cory argues that meditation being about clearing your mind is a misconception.
58:00 – Who were some of Cory's mentors?
1:00:35 – Cory provides his thoughts on karma.
1:02:46 – Cory reveals how he wants people to remember him.
1:03:20 – Learn where to find Cory online.
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Are you the type of person who pretty much always feels the need to work hard at everything that you do? Maybe you've even been called an overachiever? If so, then you're likely going to relate to my guest today, Sahil Bloom. Sahil is an investor who runs a VC fund, and we talk today about what makes him tick. He discusses his training regime, his system behind parenting and his marriage, and so much more!
Tune in as Sahil reflects on the time that he failed to make the grand slam that would have won his team the game and how that led to him taking a summer off. He shares what he learned from taking that time off, how he feels about people's need to define themselves and/or what they do, why he makes an effort to reject being called a VC, what he learned from both of his parents, what being a new father has been like for him, and so much more.
He also answers some rapid-fire questions such as the best prank that he ever pulled on someone, what movie last got him emotional, what advice he gives others that he most struggles to follow himself, and more! This is one of my favorite conversations that I have had on this podcast. I really admire Sahil because of how deeply he thinks about every single aspect of his life and because of how he puts his all into everything that he does. I thank you for listening to this interview with Sahil and strongly encourage you to check out his newsletter on his website! If you enjoy this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you don't miss it! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it.
Time Stamps
1:09 – Dan's guest today is Sahil Bloom.
3:30 – Sahil discusses the time he gave up a game-winning grand slam.
6:52 – Sahil reflects on why he took a summer off.
9:10 – What is the biggest lesson Sahil took away from taking time off?
11:49 – Sahil provides insight into why people feel the need to define themselves.
14:32 – Learn what Sahil says when asked what he does.
17:31 – Sahil discusses what he learned from training with Eric Cressey.
20:26 – Discover why Sahil loves deadlifting.
21:57 – What is a mental gym?
24:24 – Sahil touches upon an important lesson that he learned from his mother.
25:45 – Sahil argues for the importance of setting a standard for oneself.
28:00 – Sahil has chosen to live swimming upstream rather than downstream.
29:27 – From whom does Sahil get his intense drive?
32:45 – Sahil reflects on what he learned from his father.
34:25 – Sahil believes that we should be there for people when they're in their darkest hours.
35:58 – Sahil makes a distinction between interesting and interested.
38:48 – Sahil discloses how he and his wife manage their marriage.
41:40 – How did Sahil know that he wanted to marry his wife?
44:05 – Sahil explains how he balances his personal life with his professional life.
46:53 – Hear about Sahil's energy calendar.
48:55 – Sahil reveals what activities are draining for him.
51:45 – Sahil has been writing letters to himself on his birthday for twenty-five years.
54:03 – Sahil argues that your life drastically and rapidly changes when you're young.
55:00 – What's the best prank that Sahil ever pulled?
56:14 – Sahil reveals what movie last made him cry.
57:55 – Sahil reveals three common concepts with which he disagrees.
59:22 – Sahil is bad at saying no.
1:02:06 – How much sleep does Sahil tend to get at night?
1:04:34 – Learn where to find Sahil online.
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Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Joining me today is my friend, client, and financial mentor Chris Bailey to talk primarily about his health. He is crushing my program, already having dropped about a quarter of his body weight and gained a ton of strength. He discusses how having his fourth child coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to want to start taking his health more seriously. He also reveals what observations he has made since he started making changes, emphasizing the importance of consistency and discipline.
Listen in as Chris advises us that losing weight and improving our health does not involve instant gratification; it takes time to see results, and he points out that the reverse is also true – that the consequences of unhealthy decisions don't usually manifest right away. He also enthusiastically touches upon the freedom that he has been enjoying alongside the compromises that he has had to make, making it all worth it.
Chris and I also talk about wealth and money and its correlation with health, and we both agree that the unfortunate reality is that it does tend to be easier for wealthier people to live healthier lifestyles. However, he gives listeners a little bit of advice regarding how to make better financial choices, especially in these trying times, encouraging us to monetize our skills. I really hope that this conversation with Chris is helpful, and I thank you for listening and thank Chris for his time! If you like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you'll know right away! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it.
Time Stamps
1:18 – We are introduced to today's guest, Chris Bailey.
1:42 – Chris provides some background information about himself.
2:47 – What prompted Chris to want to improve his health?
5:27 – Chris elaborates upon what his health was like prior to changing his lifestyle.
8:45 – Dan argues that we are living in a time when health is especially complicated.
9:32 – Chris shares his biggest observations since his health has improved.
12:13 – Dan points out that wanting to be healthier does involve compromise.
13:20 – Chris recommends the book How Will You Measure Your Life?.
15:50 – Dan agrees that maintaining health is a slow process.
17:47 – Chris adds that going to the gym in the morning rather than night has helped him.
18:43 – What benefits has Chris seen from going to the gym in the morning?
20:14 – Chris states that he feels free.
22:00 – What advice would Chris give to his past self to help motivate him?
24:52 – Dan offers insight into getting healthy for your family.
27:55 – Chris asserts that the gym should be a safe space.
30:13 – Chris begins discussing wealth.
32:43 – We are provided with some financial advice.
35:45 – Dan sums up some of the key points of this episode.
Resources
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Today's topic is somewhat of a personal, taboo one, so I was initially a bit hesitant to cover it but decided that it was too important not to. I am sharing with you my journey of how and why I gave up watching pornography, which I gave up nearly a decade ago. Joining me in this discussion is my friend Danny Miranda, who I asked to come on to the show because of his adept skill at asking questions and interviewing people. He, again, helps me tackle the hows and whys behind my having given up masturbation and watching pornography and what kinds of effects that that has had on my brain, how I perceive women, and my life in general.
Listen in as I touch upon what event in my life prompted me to realize that I needed to stop watching pornography and masturbating and how I was using it not necessarily to physically pleasure myself but more so as an emotional crutch and coping mechanism. I touch upon the changes and benefits that I noticed in my life when I initially decided to give it up, and I also offer up some tips and advice to anyone who, as I did, is starting to realize that watching porn is detrimental to their lives, as well as some tips on how to find a significant other!
I emphasize that if you do wish to get rid of a negative habit such as getting off to porn, you want to replace that habit with something that you also benefit from, or else you're just going to leave a vacuum. I really hope that this episode is helpful for you, and I am so thankful that you tuned in and am also grateful to Danny for his time! If you like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you'll know right away! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also like it!
Time Stamps
1:58 – The topic today is Dan's journey of giving up pornography.
2:31 – We are introduced to this episode's guest, Dan's friend Danny Miranda.
5:02 – Dan reveals why he felt the need to talk about this on the podcast.
7:07 – Discover when Dan realized that he needed to stop watching porn.
9:48 – Dan touches upon how watching porn became a cyclical habit for him.
12:48 – Dan initially gave himself a two-week challenge abstaining from pornography.
13:42 – Dan discusses the immediate changes that he noticed during those two weeks.
15:04 – Dan noticed that his perception of women was changing.
18:09 – Danny and Dan marvel at how children aren't warned against porn like they are drugs.
20:33 – How do we know when too much porn is too much porn?
23:50 – Dan offers advice on the first step to take to eliminate pornography.
26:30 – We are encouraged to tailor our environment so that it's most beneficial to us.
27:27 – Dan gives us more specific advice on journaling.
30:22 – Dan explains how he redirects the energy that he used to spend on porn.
32:20 – Learn what happened after Dan's initial fourteen-day challenge.
34:58 – Discover how Dan abstaining from masturbation made his experiences with women better.
37:12 – Danny Miranda explains what he means by delta.
38:30 – Dan talks about the sexualized culture that we live in.
41:32 – Dan argues that too much is based on status, wealth, and appearance.
44:50 – Dan mentions a friend of his who has been influential for him.
47:56 – How has Dan's relationship with his wife been impacted by his abstaining from porn?
50:26 – Dan discusses his love of commitment.
52:40 – There is shame that comes along with watching pornography, Dan points out.
55:13 – Hear Dan give advice on finding a significant other.
57:30 – Learn how Dan's views on marriage changed.
1:00:30 – Dan shares the most important question to ask when trying to find a significant other.
1:02:26 – Dan reflects back on starting his first business.
1:05:28 – How did Dan meet his wife?
1:08:18 – Dan reveals that his wife had messaged him before he did without his realizing.
1:09:48 – There were two to three years between Dan quitting porn and meeting his wife.
1:12:23 – Dan leaves us with some closing thoughts.
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
In today's episode we have Michael Arrington. He's the founder of Tech Crunch and Arrington Capital. He was also named one of the worlds most influential people by Time magazine in 2008.
In this interview we talk about his journey from founding Tech Crunch to Arrington capital. The things he looks for in founders and also the red flags he looks for when investing in a person or company, the different personality types that he looks for when investing and his journey from going from 320 lbs to 220 and completely transforming his body.
After rummaging through the limited podcast interviews he's done I'm sure you'll hear things about him that he's never revealed before (in public at least).
Hope you enjoy the podcast!
You can find him at @arrington
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
In today's podcast, I have a conversation with my friend Dominick Quartuccio.
In this conversation I talk to Dominick about the #1 enemy every man faces when reaching his full potential, how his relationship to his sister has shaped his life as well as his journey from living a public life of success while dealing with a private life of shame.
Dominick is a Tedx speaker, author, and runs the Great Man Within community.
The Great Man Within, an online community and movement of hundreds of men around the world all with one common goal: to uncover and live the best version of themselves.
You can find Dominick at TheGreatManWithin.com as well as his Instagram Page @dominickq
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
This was one of my most favourite episodes to do because psychedelic therapy has a tremendous effect on my life. I'm probably one of the only people to admit that drugs changed my life for the better.
This is why I'm stoked to bring on my friend and one of the leading authorities on Psychedelic Therapy Will Van Der Veer. In this episode we talk about what psychedelic therapy is, who should do it, who shouldn't do it and his personal journey from going from a psychiatrist to training others to administer psychedelic therapy.
Hope you enjoy this one.
A little bit of info on Will:
Will Van Derveer, MD is a leader in the adoption of integrative psychiatry practices globally. After discovering that his conventional psychiatric training was inadequate to answer many of the challenges facing his patients, Dr. Van Derveer began to learn how to resolve the root causes of common psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
In addition to his supervision work at the clinic, he is co-founder, with Keith Kurlander, of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, www.psychiatryinstitute.com, where hundreds of psychiatrists are learning how to bring these tools into their own practices.
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Within two years of starting his website, he had five #1 best-selling e-books on Amazon and, since launching, his writing has reached an audience of over 70 million people from around the world.
Jordan has worked with over a thousand clients privately in the past decade and has helped people of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds have more deeply fulfilling love lives.
In this podcast we talk about his transition from not believing in marriage and not wanting kids to getting married and wanting kids, his views on how media screwed up relationships, entrepreneurs biggest relationship mistakes and his opinion on red pill thinking.
As always let me know what you thought of this podcast on my twitter @fitfounder
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Let me know what your favourite part was on Twitter @fitfounder