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01/12/21
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On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author and Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of ‘The Carlyle Group’ David M. Rubenstein to discuss such matters and more as they explore what it takes to become a leader and how you can start leading more in your daily life. They discuss the core principles of what makes a good leader, how wealth during your youth can stifle your progress, how hardships and failures are key to becoming a good leader, how success and happiness are tied, why persuasion is key to any great leader, what we can learn from Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, what the American DNA is and how it creates natural leaders, the power of reading, why you should become a master of one skill, and much more.
SHOW NOTES:
Leadership | David boils down what leadership truly is and how to develop it. [0:04]
Core Principles | David reveals the core principles of developing true leadership. [3:26]
Growing Up | David reveals what made him hungry for success during his youth. [7:05]
Wealth | David reveals the pitfalls of being born into a wealthy and prestigious family. [8:50]
Hardships | David reveals how he raised his children without spoiling them. [9:38]
Happiness | David breaks down the difference between happiness and fulfilment. [12:41]
War | David reveals how Lincoln held America together during The Civil War. [17:18]
History | David reveals the importance of preserving and honoring history as it is. [19:15]
DNA | David reveals how the American DNA is serving DNA today. [26:26]
Creeds | David reveals what he thinks are the most important principles to America. [28:51]
Jefferson | David shares the story of Jefferson writing The Declaration of Independence. [30:13]
Fixing | David reveals how we can contribute to fixing America’s flaws. [33:59]
Persist | David reveals how Lincoln lead by taking criticism and being challenged. [37:04]
Reading | David reveals the importance and power of reading. [40:14]
Specializing | David reveals why you should focus and develop only one skill. [41:05]
Love & Passion | David reveals what drives him to do the things he loves. [42:30]
Youth | David reveals that all leaders have an impactful youth or childhood. [44:05]
Forward | David reveals why leaders are necessary to moving us forward in history. [46:23]
Themes | David reveals the themes that push people to become extremely successful. [48:38]
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Goleman, Ph. D, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore why it’s critical you become self-aware of your emotional intelligence and begin to develop it, all while pursuing your purpose and meaning in life. They discuss what emotional intelligence and emotional IQ is, how you can develop and strengthen it at any age, the power of practicing meditation regularly, how purpose and meaning is critical to leading a successful life, the common traits of successful leaders, why you need to have empathy, optimism, love and kindness, and so much more.
SHOW NOTES:
Emotional Intelligence | Daniel breaks down what being emotionally intelligent looks like. [0:27]
Learnable | Daniel reveals why it’s never too late to develop emotional intelligence. [2:48]
Training | Daniel reveals what training emotional intelligence looks like. [3:36]
Adulthood | Daniel reveals what you may need to unlearn as an adult. [11:09]
Meditation | Daniel reveals how he came to adopt meditation and mindfulness. [13:11]
Breathing | Daniel reveals the powerful and positive impact of breathing exercises. [21:35]
India | Daniel shares what he discovered on his journey in India. [24:43]
Importance | Daniel reveals why it matters that the western world adopts mediation. [29:13]
Psychological Safety | Daniel shares what psychological safety is. [32:34]
Social Brain | Daniel breaks down what your social brain is. [35:21]
Meaning | Daniel reveals why meaning, purpose, and beliefs are so important to us. [44:09]
Heaven & Hell | Daniel shares why living in heaven or hell begins in our mind. [49:05]
Sheathing the Sword | Daniel shares a story of ‘keeping your sword sheathed.’ [51:26]
Redefining Success Through Purpose | Tom shares his motivation to help others. [53:29]
Life | Tom shares how he balances and blends his personal life and hustle. [1:03:11]
George Lucas | Tom and Daniel discuss George Lucas and his pursuit of passion. [1:09:15]
Where We’re Going | Daniel shares his concerns over where today’s world is heading. [1:14:50]
Ruthless | Daniel reveals why so many kids can have moments of ruthlessness. [1:19:55]
Empathy | Daniel shares how empathy is teachable. [1:21:42]
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Dr. Frank Lipman Shares Key Things to Live and Age Properly | Health Theory
January 14, 2021
•49m
On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times best-selling author and pioneer in both integrative and functional medicine Dr. Frank Lipman to discuss such matters and more as they explore how western medicine is missing out on revolutionary health practices and what you can do to expand your understanding of your health so that you may age properly. They discuss the pitfalls of western medicine, his journey to discovering new health practices, why you must focus on preserving your body as you age, the biomarkers to pay attention to, how to achieve a healthy gut, why health goes beyond the physical, the key things to do to live and age properly, and much more.
SHOW NOTES:
Growing Up | Dr. Lipman shares his youth and his journey to questioning everything. [0:20]
Brainwashed | Dr. Lipman reveals why the western medicine system is a cult. [2:57]
Opening Up | Dr. Lipman reveals his journey to exposing himself to new ways of healing. [4:30]
New Rules | Dr. Lipman reveals his journey to developing the new rules on aging. [9:04]
Growth | Dr. Lipman reveals why as you age it becomes about preserving your body. [15:27]
Diets | Dr. Lipman reveals why vegan and high-carb diets have certain risks. [18:20]
Humanity & Health | Dr. Lipman reveals why your purpose and the way you live matters. [23:28]
Biomarkers | Dr. Lipman reveals the key things you should be paying attention to. [26:08]
Microbiome | Dr. Lipman reveals how we can listen to and learn from our guts. [27:42]
Balance | Dr. Lipman reveals what you need to achieve a healthy, balanced gut. [30:10]
CBD | Dr. Lipman reveals the efficacy and power of mushrooms and CBD. [34:20]
Opening Your Mind | Dr. Lipman reveals how CBD is more important than ever. [37:47]
Do This | Dr. Lipman reveals the key things you should be doing to age well. [40:21]
Connect | Dr. Lipman reveals where you can continue to follow him to learn more. [44:12]
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