#151 John Travolta on the True Meaning of Success | Impact Theory
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12/10/19
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John Travolta is someone who has not only changed global culture, but has done so multiple times. And yet, those who work with him and know him well talk mostly about his incredible empathy and patience. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, John Travolta talks about his own deep values, his family history and the way he sees himself as a person. As the conversation progresses, he explains why he focuses on the work and not the fame, how he eliminates people from his life who would hold him back, and why he approaches every role as if it might be his last. This episode is brought to you by: ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Audible. Right now, for a limited time, you can get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than half off the regular price. Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500 Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory SHOW NOTES: Sometimes it seems like John Travolta doesn’t realize he’s John Travolta [3:16] John learned from his family that performance mattered, not fame or money [4:41] John and Tom discuss why chasing money for its own sake doesn’t work [7:03] John never expects his projects to be commercially viable or culturally important [8:55] John says Robert DeNiro gave him permission to go the distance as an actor [12:12] John describes the deep need to be valuable to other people [13:52] John credits his family with instilling his sense of professionalism and purpose [15:30] John describes his connection to creativity and his impatience with cynicism [16:35] John talks about how to deal with harmful people that you can’t eliminate from your life [19:32] John explains why he dropped out of high school at 16 to pursue acting [23:09] John says the only swagger he had as a child was that he liked to dress well [25:32] Very few of the characters John has played are similar to him [28:29] John defines empathy and responsibility as the core of his personality [29:50] John takes no credit for his kids, but advocates tolerance and patience [32:36] John details the exact circumstances when he stops being tolerant and empathetic [35:43] You should never play someone else’s game [38:21] John explains how he overcomes challenges and setbacks by treating life as art [40:03] John talks about his earliest influences and how obsessed he was with them [43:17] John strongly advocates having multiple passions [47:49] Most of the things John has achieved he never would have imagined doing [50:05] John doesn’t think very much about legacy [51:45] John shares the impact he would like to have on the world [56:12] QUOTES: “I always behave as though my performance that I’m doing is not only the best role I’ve ever had, but maybe the last role.” [8:23] “Cynicism is valueless in my book. I have no time for it.” [18:40 “You have to get rid of the people who don’t want to play the same game you do.” [19:27] “There’s nothing worse than failing on somebody else’s idea.” [39:29] FOLLOW JOHN: WEBSITE: travolta.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/389VFCM FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2rVP4v7 TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2LqiUPf
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Jason McKeown and Michael Breus Explain How to Get the Best Rest | Health Theory
December 5, 2019
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Most people now know that getting good sleep is essential for healing, top performance, and mental health. But there are too many false ideas floating around about sleep. The old advice to just get eight hours of sleep doesn’t work for everyone. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, guests Michael Breus (the Sleep Doctor) and Jason McKeown detail exactly how you can sleep more efficiently, understand your own chronotype, and develop a routine for getting ready for the best possible sleep. BUY Modius SLEEP for 50% off here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/modius-sleep-sleep-better-without-medication This episode is brought to you by: ITU. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 Butcherbox. Sign up now and get $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon at butcherbox.com/IMPACT or enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. That’s 2lbs of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon for free PLUS $20 off your first box by going to ButcherBox.com/IMPACT OR enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. SHOW NOTES: What can we do to be more efficient with our sleep? [1:11] What are the four stages of sleep, and what’s going on in each stage? [2:54] Michael explains why sleep consistency is so important [4:31] Jason asks why the human body needs sleep at all [5:12] The amount of sleep a person needs is mostly genetic [6:51] Michael details an experiment everyone can do to find out how much sleep they need [8:02] Michael tells the story of the client he couldn’t help [9:52] Most people go through all four chronotypes over their lifetime [12:00] Michael explains why most people’s chronotype changes as they age [14:08] Jason describes how the brain recovers during sleep [14:53] Michael explains why pharmaceutically induced sleep is harmful [17:52] Jason talks about why it makes sense to treat the brain with electricity [19:15] Jason explains how he gets ready for sleep [23:49] Michael describes his exact routine for getting ready for optimal sleep [25:06] Michael explains why blue light matters and what it does [25:43] Michael advocates cognitive behavioral therapy to help with sleep [27:!6] Most people have something else going wrong if they aren’t sleeping [30:34] Getting poor sleep definitely leads to dementia and chronic illness [31:31] Tom and Jason discuss finding the exact optimal amount of sleep [32:26] Jason points out that how harmful it can be to miss even one hour of sleep [38:00] Michael explains that we are at the mere beginning of learning about sleep [39:03] Michael details how to use cannabis to help with sleep [40:55] What one thing should people change to improve their sleep? [43:33] FOLLOW JASON: WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2YeLR5J TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2OJsqim FOLLOW MICHAEL: WEBSITE: https://thesleepdoctor.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2P7wlVi FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2qfOt71 TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2DFjnsp
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December 12, 2019
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Even Beyonce needed her alter ego, Sasha Fierce, in order to conquer the entertainment industry. And peak performance coach Todd Herman, after working with hundreds of Olympians and champion athletes, has learned that alter egos are an absolute requirement for extraordinary achievement. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Todd Herman details exactly how powerful the alter ego can be. Along the way he and Tom Bilyeu discuss the need for rituals, share the real stories of how they got where they are, and even explain exactly how to have abundant energy in every area of your life. SHOW NOTES: Todd talks about what he likes about New York City [1:50] Todd explains why people struggle with change [5:01] The common words and phrases we use are actually what trap us [6:51] The brain tries to protect you from looking like an idiot to yourself [9:10] Todd explains how environment changes people [11:39] Todd describes the basic reason people need to create an alter ego [12:47] We all have multiple identities and uniforms, and they are all flexible and malleable [15:50] Todd doesn’t need to know who you are, because he can see your results [21:57] Todd asks “what are you”, not “who are you” [23:10] Todd doesn’t spend any time talking to people about motivation [24:39] Todd and Tom discuss how labels trap people and limit them [27:47] Todd loves archetypes but he doesn’t always use them [32:51] The most common alter egos people adopt are, surprisingly, Grandmas [34:57] Todd describes the need for triggers and rituals [39:00] Todd and Tom discuss the power of birthing emotional states with physical triggers [40:11] Todd and Tom discuss Sasha Fierce and why even Beyonce needs an alter ego [42:58] Any time you try to trick, deceive or impress others, it’s not healthy [46:35] We react to people based on the clothes they wear [48:57] The study that showed that kids did better when dressed up as Batman [51:03] Tom strongly advocates self-signaling and using totems to stay obsessed [55:00] Todd explains why he uses his glasses as a totem and ritual to get into his alter ego [58:17] Tom strongly advocates decisiveness [1:03:13] One of the great powers people have is playfulness [1:06:40] Tom talks about the need for scarring rituals to mark big life changes [1:09:52] Todd discusses how people’s family narratives can hold them back [1:13:15] The moment you decide that you want the ball in the final seconds, all bets are off [1:17:13] Why are horses so empathetic? [1:18:47] Todd explains how people find the alter ego they need for exceptional performance [1:19:45] Everything you need to be successful is already inside you [1:23:00] Pressure does not exist in Todd’s universe [1:24:03] Todd explains how to rebuild after a crushing loss [1:27:37] Tom talks about how important it is to love the struggle, not just the results [1:33:20] You have many identities and many roles that you play in life [1:39:13] It may be more important to be in a stable hierarchy than to be at the top [1:40:35] Todd and Tom strongly advocate mentorship and really learning something [1:43:37] Todd and Tom discuss authenticity and whether there is an authentic self [1:50:00] Todd explains how he is a completely different person for his family [1:53:54] Energy is not a tank that gets depleted in a day [1:57:09] Whatever it takes to get you to take action, do it, even if it’s “fake” [2:01:01] Tom and Todd discuss the real story on the mindset necessary for greatness [2:03:11] Todd shares the story of being sexually abused as a 12 year-old [2:08:12] Tom and Todd discuss the healing effects of MDMA [2:11:33] Be playful and be Batman [2:15:14] BOOKS MENTIONED: “Long Walk to Freedom”, Nelson Mandela https://amzn.to/2Pe7EXc “The Alter Ego Effect”, Todd Herman https://amzn.to/2Rrkyns FOLLOW TODD: WEBSITE: toddherman.me INSTAGRAM:
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