#188 Hilary Swank on Becoming a Beast Competitor in Work and Life | Impact Theory
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09/15/20
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Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank joins Tom Bilyeu on this episode of Impact Theory to discuss such questions and how each of us has the ability to persevere past hurdles in life, smash through walls, and reach new horizons. She shares what drives her work ethic that some describe as ‘legendary,’ the power of belief and a competitive mindset, why you should always be aiming, how the sharp edges of life shape us, how to overcome and master the mind, and where self-identity comes from.
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SHOW NOTES:
Legendary Work Ethic | Hilary shares how sports instilled a drive and ability to persevere. [0:53]
Believe It | Hilary shares how her mom pushed her to work for what she wanted. [4:22]
Competitive | Hilary shares the positives of taking on a competitive mindset. [6:12]
From 0 to 1 | Hilary discusses the constant state of reinventing oneself. [10:13]
Keep Aiming | “You always aim for the bullseye, but you don’t always hit it.” - Clint Eastwood [13:48]
Step Into the Sharp Edges | Hilary discusses why you should always be doing things that scare you. [15:51]
Compassion | Hilary shares her story that led to the creation of The Hilaroo Foundation. [19:48]
Purpose | Hilary discusses why ‘empowering the underdog’ is her passion. [22:43]
Overcoming the Mind | Hilary shares her insane transformation during ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ [24:28]
Reach Out & Trust Others | Hilary shares how she overcame claustrophobia. [27:41]
Prepare | Hilary discusses the ‘secret sauce’ to preparing for a role. [33:08]
Horizons | Hilary discusses what’s next for her career. [36:06]
Identity | Hilary talks about what defines her and how it goes far beyond just winning Academy Awards. [40:02]
A Second Act | Hilary shares her goals now that she’s back in the creative game. [45:20]
On Point | Tom shares praise for Hilary and how you can continue to follow her. [48:38]
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Twitter: twitter.com/HilarySwank
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Mission Statement: instagram.com/missionstatement/
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Mark Sisson Lays Out the Blueprint to an Awesome Life | Health Theory
September 10, 2020
•61m
On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mark Sisson explains how to tap into that primal lifestyle and live an awesome life where you enjoy what you eat, you don’t have constant cravings, and you still burn excess fat and extend your longevity. He talks about the healing power of collagen, the crucial importance of metabolic flexibility, and why there’s no need to sacrifice daily pleasure for good health.
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SHOW NOTES:
Mark wants people to be pain-free, to enjoy their food, to be able to move around easily [0:24]
Mark explains what fulfillment means to him [3:45]
Mark and Tom discuss the limits to how much fulfillment money can really buy [4:43]
Mark explains why he has evolved to embrace metabolic flexibility [7:54]
You don’t need as many calories as you think you do [11:55]
How does diet change the number of mitochondria? [13:51]
When your body gets good at burning fat, hunger and cravings start to disappear [19:54]
The brain’s usage of calories throughout the day does not vary much [24:32]
Mark explains why animal protein is better than plant protein [28:21]
Mark talks about why you need to eat nose-to-tail for ligament health [31:51]
Mark explains why collagen peptides are so important [36:04]
You cannot get everything you need from a plant-based diet without supplements [39:07]
Mark argues that there is no one right answer for diet [44:03]
Mark is unwilling to sacrifice daily pleasure simply for marginal additional longevity [48:18]
Mark wishes he could spend the rest of his life eating peanuts and drinking beer [50:30]
Mark feels that the coronavirus pandemic has been utterly mismanaged [52:19]
Mark prioritizes Vitamin D over even exercise [56:45]
Mark and Tom discuss energy drinks and whether they work on a regular basis [1:01:43]
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On this episode of Impact Theory, New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist David Eagleman sits down with Tom Bilyeu to answer these questions and address such matters as the neuroplasticity of the brain, the science behind ‘learning,’ how childhood is a crucial time for development, and the future of neuroscience. They discuss the flexibility of the brain at any age, where ideas originate from, the importance of affection and love to a child, how to experience major breakthroughs as an adult, the mysteries yet to be unlocked within the human brain, and what the future may look like within augmentation and neuroscience. Purchase ‘Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain:’ https://amzn.to/2RwrzSX
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SHOW NOTES:
Brain Power | David reveals how the brain remains flexible at any age. [0:23]
Renewal | David addresses immortality, death, and neuroplasticity. [3:13]
Change | Tom and David discuss why we change more in our youth than adulthood. [9:35]
Parenting | David reveals what parent’s can do to spark mental growth in their children. [13:25]
Ideas | David reveals how there really are no truly new ideas, only repackaged ones. [18:09]
Child’s Needs | David speaks about the inputs needed for a child’s brain to develop. [26:32]
Love | David reveals how love is such a powerful moving force in our development. [30:10]
Mental Real Estate | David reveals how the brain is a system in battle for real estate. [33:22]
Babbling | David discusses when and why children need to try to truly learn. [37:21]
Breakthroughs | David discusses how breakthroughs can occur in the adult brain. [49:14]
Perspective | David reveals how we see the world differently based on our brain’s wiring. [55:36]
Staying Fresh | David discusses taking on new ventures and steep learning curves. [57:32]
NeoSensory | David reveals the discoveries his company and industry are making. [1:00:10]
New Experiences | David discusses the current and new technologies coming out. [1:12:39]
Memory | David walks us through the process of memory and how we remember. [1:18:48]
Mysteries | David reveals how little we really know about the human brain. [1:22:19]
The Future | David reveals what’s on the horizon for advancements in neuroscience. [1:29:00]
Twitter | David and Tom discuss whether the vitriol on Twitter truly reflects society. [1:45:03]
Stabbing Hands | David discusses why, how, and when we truly experience empathy. [1:49:00]
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This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
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