Conversations with Tom | Ryan Holiday on How to Use Stillness to Achieve Greatness
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10/24/19
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Welcome to the third episode of Conversations with Tom, with guest Ryan Holiday. This episode again shows an unfiltered, unedited, free-wheeling conversation between two thinkers who discuss their grandest dreams, their deepest fears, and their own sometimes self-contradictory beliefs. Listen as Tom Bilyeu and Ryan Holiday riff on everything from a broken piece of an old tombstone to the Cuban Missile Crisis, and discuss ideas ranging from stoicism to profit maximization. Nothing is off-limits on Conversations with Tom, so enjoy the intellectual ride! This episode is brought to you by: Impact Theory University. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES: Tom is concerned that he is violating the rule to only do one thing [1:23] Tom and Ryan discuss going where the heart goes but also making a profit [4:13] Tom and Ryan talk about Lance Armstrong and following your own principles [6:59] “Do people I respect really get a lot out of the book?” [9:59] What is the relationship between stillness and obsession? [11:12] Ryan talks about the dangers of survivorship bias and only looking at who succeeds [15:11] Tom riffs on the need to access dark side emotional energy [18:10] Ryan talks about death [26:47] Tom talks about potential immortality [32:26] Ryan discusses the relationship between accepting death and accomplishing greatness [35:04] Different situations call for solutions [39:05] Ryan attempts to define perspective [41:58] Tom talks about changing your brain chemistry to change what drives you [45:25] “You can’t teach YOUR old dog new tricks.” [48:44] Ryan and Tom discuss how to create momentum [50:22] Ryan and Tom discuss how to reach your real potential [53:20] How malleable are people? [59:29] Nobody expected Tom to succeed [1:02:02] Tom describes his fear that people turn off empowering messages if they smell BS [1:04:29] Tom and Ryan ask how to balance big goals and personal relationships [1:08:29] What is stillness and why does it matter? [1:17:46] Ryan illustrates stillness with the story of the Cuban missile crisis [1:21:52] Ryan explains how to cultivate stillness [1:31:23] Ryan and Tom discuss going to therapy [1:34:00] Tom talks about what he wishes he had gotten as a kid [1:37:56] Tom talks about people he loves that seem absolutely stuck [1:43:38] Progress depends on the irrational man [1:46:29] Ryan discusses what he hopes people get from his book [1:50:02] Tom asks how to step outside the limits of accepted beliefs [1:54:16] Ryan discusses the connections between stillness, enlightenment and fulfillment [1:58:01] Ryan and Tom discuss the dangers of new tech and social media [2:01:26] Tom talks about his history with drugs and alcohol [2:06:00] Ryan and Tom discuss meditation [2:09:08] FOLLOW RYAN: WEBSITE: www.ryanholiday.net INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2kuHR1O FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2lIfvRV TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2mbhuyi
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The personal growth and self-help industry has done a great job of leading people to self-awareness. But being aware of limiting beliefs and actually knowing how to unwind them are two very different things. David Bayer has made it his life’s mission to help people actually unwind their limiting beliefs. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, David Bayer explains how to use visualization to figure out precisely what you really want, then breaks down the exact steps you need to take to get into a powerful, creative mindset in any situation. This episode is brought to you by: Audible. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500 Dashlane. Go to dashlane.com/impact for a free 30-day trial of Dashlane Premium. Or, use the promo code IMPACT to get 10% off an annual subscription. Again, that’s dashlane.com/impact. HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/IMPACT80 and enter IMPACT80. SkillShare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory ProperCloth. Enter gift code IMPACT to save $20 off your first shirt. Go to Propercloth.com Whole30. Visit https://whole30.com/friends-family SHOW NOTES: David asks how we can change the habitual methods of thinking that we are addicted to [2:35] David describes how beliefs are formed and how beliefs trap people [3:48] Tom and David discuss how to unwind limiting beliefs [6:40] David advocates that what causes people to regress are thoughts that are simply untrue [11:35] David advocates that all unbounded intelligence is all there is [15:11] David and Tom discuss evolution, spirituality, and how to view the universe [17:59] At any given time, you are only paying attention to what you believe [21:25] David explains how to use visualization to figure out what you really want [22:16] David and Tom discuss how indecision and procrastination stop people [24:45] David shares his story of overcoming addiction [26:36] David describes his spiritual journey through meditation and breath-work [29:55] David explains the practice necessary to constantly shift into a powerful mental state [33:57] David describes the exact steps necessary to shift into a powerful state [36:56] David shares the impact he wants to have on the world [38:55] QUOTES: “The fastest way for you to eradicate a limiting belief is to actually see the limiting belief as untrue. The moment that happens there is a reorganization in your brain. You can’t unsee it, once you see the lie is a lie.” [13:52] “That which we tend to pay attention to is aligned with what we believe, and so that’s all we get.” [21:44] “Most people know what they don’t want, but they don’t know what they do want.” [22:16] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: www.davidbayer.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/32gam3T FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2ISAXfx
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Multi-billionaire Tilman Fertitta, the world’s wealthiest restaurateur, built his empire from a single restaurant in Houston. Now he is the sole owner of Houston’s NBA franchise, the Rockets. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Tilman Fertitta cuts out the BS and gives you the real story on how to become successful in business. He describes his core philosophy and favorite “Tilmanisms”, advocates knowing what you are good at, and explains exactly why you need to be the best at whatever it is you do, no matter how humble your starting position is. This episode is brought to you by: Fearless motivation. Search Fearless Motivation on pretty much every music platform: Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, iTunes...you name it, and find the perfect soundtrack for your own journey to greatness. Butcherbox. Now - November 17th: Get a free turkey plus $20 off when you sign up at butcherbox.com/impact, or enter promo code IMPACT at checkout Calm. Right now, IMPACT listeners get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/impact. Forty million people have already downloaded Calm. Find out why at Calm.com/impact. Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! ITU Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES: Tilman describes his mindset that you just have to keep punching [2:45] “You’d be surprised what you can take, though.” [4:58] Tilman explains that he doesn’t fear anything, but he worries about everything [5:52] Tilman talks about how he constantly looks for mistakes and finds out what’s going on [7:03] Tilman advocates that many people make the mistake of working for the wrong company [9:27] Tilman tells his story of becoming an entrepreneur and learning to sell [10:58] Tilman describes the details he looks for in a business deal [14:22] Tilman advocates that you need to know what your God-given gifts are [15:06] Tilman also says that there are certain things you need to learn that you aren’t good at [15:55] Tilman explains how he teaches decision-making to his kids [17:55] Tilman describes his core business philosophy [19:32] Tilman explains how to find the five percent of things that are going wrong in a business [21:00] Tilman advocates that you can always become the best at whatever you do [23:56] Tilman strongly advocates using simple methods repeatedly to become successful [26:08] Tilman talks about why he keeps going in business [28:46] Tilman says that he does plan out each step in his business plan [29:26] Tilman describes out-working people [31:43] Tilman shares the impact he wants to have on the world [32:21] QUOTES: “When times are really bad, we forget they’re ever going to be good again. And when times are really good, we forget they’re ever going to be bad again.” [5:36] “You gotta know what you know and what you don’t know.” [6:34] “Whatever position you’re in, you want to be the bull...You can be the bull at any position you’re doing. And it’s just telling yourself, I’m going to do this better than anyone else. I don’t care what the job is. You be the bull at what you do.” [28:06] FOLLOW TILMAN: INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2BzLcBk FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2N0JRZL TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2W0WfwY BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Shut Up and Listen” https://amzn.to/2PbBDR1 [2:41]
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