Neurologist Explains How Your Sleep Affects Your Weight | David Perlmutter on Health Theory
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03/25/21
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In this episode, Dr. David Perlmutter explains the depths of our abilities to control our impulses, and how the health of our brain is really key to making better decisions. It comes up over and over in so many topics of illness, but inflammation and diet are again at the center of another area that is directly impacting your productivity and optimal cognitive function. Order Dr. Permutter’s latest book, Brain Wash: https://www.drperlmutter.com/brain-wash/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=homepage_widget
SHOW NOTES:
The Disconnect | David explains why health and happiness are elusive? [1:46]
Cognitive Empathy | Our ability to embrace another perspective [2:39]
Disconnection | David defines disconnection in the brain and its importance [4:37]
Disconnection Syndrome | What factors threaten connection and cause disconnection [7:13]
Impulsivity Factors | David explains what factors threaten to lock in impulsive behaviors [7:44]
Control Impulse | David reveals new side of Phineas Gage story and controlling impulse [9:16]
Impulse Behavior | David lists factors threatening to disconnect the prefrontal cortex [11:31]
Body Fat | David explains how body fat ties to the impulsive amygdala [14:40]
Restorative sleep | David reveals the connection between quality sleep and impulse [15:40]
Sleep & Body Fat | Connecting lack of restorative sleep to 1lb of body fat in 10 days [16:19]
Bad Decision Loop | David explains the cycle of poor decision leading to more [17:31]
Inflammation’s Role | David breaks down how inflammation compromises brain function [19:33]
Serotonin Compromised | How inflammation is vital to production of serotonin [21:15]
Better Decisions | David reveals the on-ramp to making better decisions [27:08]
On-Ramps | David shares a few of the on-ramps to making better decisions [32:15]
Rewire Your Brain | David shares the simplicity of thought to rewire your brain [37:17]
Gratification Myth | How instant gratification is blocking enlightenment and connections [38:25]
Online Effects | David reveals the effect screen time has in relation to poor decisions [43:05]
Optimal Cognition | David shares the biggest issue crippling cognition [46:06]
Uric Acid | David links uric acid to inflammation and the role of fructose [47:25]
Insulin Resistance | Why knowing your blood sugar and how your body handles glucose [49:37]
Blood Sugar Response | Response to various lifestyle choices and inflammation [50:35]
Brain Health Diet | A diet that keeps blood sugar in check is best for brain health [51:21]
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In this episode, Steven Barlett, Founder of Social Chain and Catena Capital, opens up about his vision, the motivators, and surprising moments of what reaching success felt like for him that no one would expect. He discusses the importance of why he wrote his upcoming book, Happy Sexy Millionaire, and his hope for this book to serve as an intervention for his generation that has been raised on social media. Steven gets very real about discovering your narrative and focusing on the simplicity of consistency. Order Steven’s Book, “Happy Sexy Millionaire” https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Sexy-Millionaire-Unexpected-Fulfillment/dp/1529301491/ref
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The Journey | Steven reveals his path from Botswana to successful entrepreneur [1:37]
Insecurity | Steven explains how his insecurities have driven his success [5:32]
Move Different | Steven explains the origin of his business moves [6:28]
Belief | Steven debunks the cliche ideas about belief [7:23]
Comparison Trap | How Steven let go of bitter when he freed himself from comparison [8:57]
Self-Worth | Steven shares his thought about society’s intrinsic value lie of self worth [10:13]
Self-Narrative | Steven shares his revelation to resist labels and not restrict his narrative [11:44]
Narrative Defined | Steven defines what self narrative is for him [14:42]
Stability/Chaos | Steven reveals why he believes chaos is stability [15:45]
Finding Change | Steven shares the anti-climatic experience of his biggest wins. [18:24]
Gratitude | Steven shares his story of discovering gratitude through contrast of 19 year olddreams [20:14]
Radical Change | Steven explains radical change starts with the smallest step [26:11]
Consistent | Steven explains why consistency leads to radical change [28:50]
Future Identity | Steven reveals how he anchors his present decisions to his future self [32:30]
Quitting | Steven explains that quitting is a skill and what the decision tree looks like [34:55]
5 Buckets | Steven shares 5 buckets to fill under 30 to optimize your future [40:00]
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The 2 Things You Need for Success | Jay Samit on Impact Theory
March 30, 2021
•56m
In this episode, Jay Samit reveals his latest book, Future Proofing You, and the experiment he ran with a young kid from the UK. He mentored this kid once a week and watched him go from nearly homeless to millionaire in his experiment to show this is possible for anyone regardless of your resources. In this interview, Jay uncovers his belief that you don’t need degrees, capital and major connections to become a successful millionaire. Starting your business by looking for the void to fill in a very specific area that allows you to be the best in the world with no competition is a possibility that is accessible to you right now. This episode provides a tactical look at what you can do to start crafting the right situation and the right deal structure you need to succeed. Order the new book from Jay Samit: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-You-Opportunity-Controlling/dp/1119772060/ref
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The Experiment | Jay mentors a disadvantaged person from homeless to millionaire [2:28]
2 Things for Success | Jay shares the two things he believes you’ll need for success [6:11]
Mindset | Jay discusses how education is stifling mindset [8:12]
Competition | Jay explains how to be the best in the world with no competition [10:03]
Fill a Void | Jay shares how Vin created a case study and niched a void [10:57]
Pygmalion effect | How Jay’s case study started with a lie to prove a point [13:38]
Mentors | Jay reveals the importance of mentors in business and how to find them [15:54]
Insight | Why your insight to solve a problem leads to joy [17:26]
Identity | Your identity and company identity must be separate identities [19:35]
Appearance | Jay on why you need to look like your customer [21:20]
Not Knowing | Jay explains the power of knowing what you don’t know [23:23]
1st Customer | Jay shares tip for getting your first customer [24:32]
The Right Client | Jay describes who the client for you is [29:28]
Breaking Plateaus | Jay talks about the hardships and difficulties to push through [31:20]
Revenue Streams | Manage unforeseen stress easier with multiple streams of revenue [32:21]
Deal Structure | Jay explains why a solid foundation can rebuild business [35:38]
Cultivate Purpose | Jay shares that you cultivate purpose when you help others [42:59]
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