#128 Sam Harris on How to Instantly Achieve a Calm State | Impact Theory
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06/25/19
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Sam Harris, 5-time NYT best-selling author, believes the limits to human well-being have not yet been reached. By being open to being wrong, improving our conversations with others and with our own selves, we can learn to control our emotions and our destiny. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Sam Harris talks about what to do if you suffer from anxiety, feel lost or hopeless, or just want to connect more effectively with real life. This episode is brought to you by: ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at https://butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Pantheon. Visit https://pantheon.io/impact today! HelixSleep: Get 125 dollars off ALL mattress orders for our listeners at https://HelixSleep.com/IMPACTAudible. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit https://audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500 SHOW NOTES: Sam defines what a good life is, and why we have to get our act together [3:05] Sam describes the relationship between philanthropy and psychological good [5:12] Sam challenges dogma and advocates open conversation and scientific investigation [8:39] Sam and Tom discuss skill acquisition, and how even well-being is a skill [16:03] Sam and Tom discuss emotional control [22:34] Sam explains that he has no life hacks to optimize learning [26:46] Sam describes meditation as jiu-jitsu for the mind [29:56] Sam explains why ego and never-ending thoughts cause suffering [33:49] Sam describes what a flourishing life would be [40:11] Sam talks about what to do if you are just completely lost [45:27] Sam shares the impact he would like to have on the world [50:24] QUOTES: We have to be continually open to the possibility that we might be wrong, and in fact we are very likely to be wrong, a lot of the time. [11:59] The half-life of negative emotions is incredibly short. [22:30] I know there’s an infinite amount of stuff I want to read. I don’t go into the table of contents and look at the structure of the book, and go to the index and look at the topics. I just start on page one and start reading. When I get bored I stop. Do with that life-hack what you will. [28:41] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: Samharris.org PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2F9G9fd INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2Y2pD5W FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2L177rj TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2FfzwpI BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The End of Faith https://amzn.to/2x1iE1A [1:34]
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Ben Pakulski, the “body-building Yogi”, has accomplished plenty in his storied fitness career. But he eventually realized that all the external accomplishments did not result in fulfillment. Now he is even more dedicated to fitness than he ever was before, with a deeper commitment that connects body, mind and soul. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, listen as Ben Pakulski explains why you need to do exactly that which you believe you cannot do. This episode is brought to you by: Thrive Market: Get 25% off your first order and a 30-day free trial at https://thrivemarket.com/health Audible: Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit https://audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500 ButcherBox: Use the discount code: "TOM" at https://butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON SHOW NOTES Ben explains why he is a “body-building Yogi” [1:18] Why does Ben say “we are all Love?” [5:28] Ben defines integrity [7:07] Ben laments the fitness industry;s extreme ego-centrism [8:46] Ben explains the importance of training, sleep and stress-reduction [12:15] Ben describes how stress affects eating, digestion, sleep and fitness [14:58] If you really want to succeed it’s going to take way more than you think [20:34] Ben talks about creating the person he wants to be [23:54] Ben explains how he embodies the person he has to become in each situation [26:07] Ben explains how he deals with self-doubt [28:40] If there’s something hard in your life, it’s because you need to grow [30:15] Ben and Tom discuss death [31:33] What is the champion’s mindset? [33:02] Ben advocates solitude and directly facing your pain to find your passion [35:02] You have to choose either the pain of discipline or the pain of regret [36:09] Ben shares his family story, and that he never let his history hold him back [38:32] Ben explains how to use small victories to build fitness habits [40:04] Ben recommends a basic dietary regimen [43:19] Ben discusses seasonal changes to diet [45:20] Ben explains why he avoids chicken and turkey and prefers wild meats [46:52] Ben talks about why he doesn’t usually tell people to count calories [47:44] Ben describes work-outs that burn fat better than cardio does [48:47] Where to find Ben online [50:00] Ben describes the one change he’d most like to see people make [51:07] FOLLOW BEN WEBSITE: https://www.benpakulski.com PODCAST: https://bit.ly/31EjM9p INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2IREzNX FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2IPmbFH
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#129 Trent Shelton on Feeling Fear or Anxiety | Impact Theory
July 9, 2019
•40m
Former NFL wide receiver and current champion influencer Trent Shelton spends his life helping people become the best possible version of themselves. In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Trent shares deeply personal stories from his own life, his own fears and his own failures. But he doesn’t stop there. He explains how you can use your fears, your failures and your life experiences to live (not find) your true purpose. This episode is brought to you by: Butcherbox: Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Brandcrowd: Get started for FREE by visiting BrandCrowd.com/maker Blinkist: Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! Skillshare: Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Pantheon: Visit pantheon.io/impact today! SHOW NOTES: Trent describes being an introvert who becomes a renowned public speaker [2:32] Trent talks about being scared to speak in front of 5,000 people [4:00] Trent and Tom discuss using manipulative techniques on themselves [6:25] Why it’s important to move towards things that scare you [8:20] Trent explains the championship mindset and why you have to want it for yourself [9:09] Trent wanted to be a professional football player at six years old [12:07] Should you help people build their desire? [13:08] What really matters? [15:47] Trent explains how he helps people face reality [17:39] Trent discusses vulnerability and authenticity [19:07] Trent explains exactly what he thinks fear is [21:07] How do people identify their purpose? [24:19] Trent illuminates the difference between what you want and where you thrive [26:17] Suppression leads to depression [28:10] Trent shares how he deals with his mother’s cancer [29:40] Trent talks about gratitude [32:20] Trent discusses self-care [34:02] Trent shares the impact that he wants to have on the world [38:00] QUOTES: “If you’re nervous, if you’re scared, you’re too into yourself.” [7:47] “The foundation of all strength is pain.” [9:05] “I used to have a fear of not succeeding. My fear now is succeeding at the wrong things.” [16:52] “Sometimes “I need help” is the most powerful thing that you can say.” [18:22] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: TrentShelton.com INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2xpIfRV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/328hAHe TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2YupZm6 BOOKS MENTIONED: The Greatest You https://amzn.to/2J794B9
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