Why You've Been Lied to About Where to Put Your Time, Energy, & Focus | Seth Godin on Impact Theory
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12/01/20
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On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author, entrepreneur, and teacher Seth Godin to discuss such matters and more as they explore why you need to stop focusing on outcomes and begin focusing on your efforts. They discuss why we’re all brainwashed from an early age, the power of streaks, feedback, and criticism, how to move through life with intention, why you have to put your work ‘on the hook,’ how to act with generosity, why making new mistakes is moves you closer to your goal, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the power of having a group around you to provide constructive criticism. Order Seth’s new book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work”: https://geni.us/kD6UWdp
SHOW NOTES:
Outcome vs Effort | Seth discusses his book and "showing your bad.” [1:01]
Brainwashed | Seth shares how we’ve become brainwashed without knowing it. [2:15]
Changing Lives | Seth discusses his new book and the time taken to write it. [3:35]
Streaks | Seth shares the power of getting feedback and criticism on your work. [5:53]
Intention | Seth discusses how to move towards goals with intention. [7:35]
On the Hook | Seth shares why you should put your work ‘on the hook.’ [9:21]
Generosity | Seth tells a fishing story and the purpose of being connected to your work. [11:10]
Real Life | Seth discusses how to practically build your ‘art’ into a way of income. [14:00]
Self | Seth discusses why you need to trust yourself. [17:58]
Behavior | Seth discusses why changing your behavior changes your identity. [19:59]
Passion | Seth shares why passion is a choice and how to choose it. [21:24]
Better | Seth discusses the power of ‘seeing’ and developing ‘good taste.’ [25:32 ]
New Mistakes | Seth shares how to move closer and closer to your goals. [28:12]
Imposter Syndrome | Seth discusses the power of verbalizing. [33:08]
Dangers | Seth discusses why always being authentic has its downfalls. [38:14]
Feeling Alive | Seth discusses the purpose of our lives that gives us meaning and joy. [42:46]
Feedback | Seth shares how to let your guard down so that you can take criticism. [40:39]
Build Your Group | Seth discusses the people who’s feedback you should be listening to. [44:14]
Bitterness | Miles Davis and the rabbit hole he got stuck in that turned him bitter. [47:43]
Mindset | Seth shares how he approaches people, life, and our abilities. [51:25] T
akeaway | Seth shares what he hopes you takeaway from today’s discussion. [55:17]
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6 Experts Share Important Lessons on Being Grateful | Impact Theory
November 24, 2020
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On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by multiple experts with a focus on positivity, gratefulness, and appreciation including John Maxwell, Jewel, Ken Honda, Rainn Wilson, Chamillionaire, and Jocko Willink. They focus on and discuss the power of valuing others right from the start, how to add value to others’ lives, why you should be profoundly grateful, how to have a mindset of appreciation, the power of always giving back, how to be always looking for positivity, and why relationships are absolutely key to succeeding in life.
SHOW NOTES:
Value People | John Maxwell discusses the power of connecting to others. [1:22]
Adding Value | John Maxwell shares why you should seek to add value for others. [2:03]
Be Profoundly Grateful | Jewel reveals your ability to get addicted to positive things. [5:02]
Gratitude | Jewel reveals how to leverage gratitude to eliminate anxiety. [8:07]
Appreciate | Ken Honda shares how to shift your mindset towards appreciation. [9:58]
Give It Back | Rainn Wilson shares the ultimate potential achieved when serving others. [16:20]
Find The Positives | Chamillionaire discusses the power of focusing on what's possible. [18:35]
Honor Your Relationships | Jocko Willink reveals how to build useful relationships. [22:30]
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On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by anti-aging, regenerative, and age-reversal medical expert Dr. Alex Paziotopoulos to discuss such matters and more as they explore how you can put a halt to your body’s aging process and begin turning back your biological clock for good. They discuss the modern science behind age reversing, the importance of sleep on your brain, the ideal lifestyle you should be aiming for, why a meat-based diet may be aging you, why your world is ‘too sterile,’ the differences between good and bed stress, the supplements you can take to prevent aging, and the practical steps you can take today to begin slowing down how you age.
SHOW NOTES:
Anti-Aging | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the science behind today’s age reversing. [0:51]
Sleep | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how your lack of sleep might be aging you. [7:05]
Lifestyle | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the optimal things you can do to prevent aging. [10:20]
Diets | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the differences between meat or plant-based diets. [11:51]
Meat | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the effects of eating meat on the body. [13:44]
Studies | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the studies we should look to for changing our diets. [15:22]
Protein | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the amount of protein you should have per day. [17:25]
Sterile | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the downsides of our extremely sterile world. [21:44]
Good Stress | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the healthy stressors our bodies need. [24:21]
Supplements | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the key supplements to take. [26:06]
Metformin | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how Metformin may prolong our lives. [29:00]
What To Do | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the key pillars of change needed to live longer. [32:44]
Bad Stress | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the stress you need to remove from your life. [39:35]
Connect | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how to learn more about changing how you age. [41:37]
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