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Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, with a deadline looming? Suddenly, the urge to scroll through social media becomes irresistible and you end up pulling an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. You might have met the deadline, but the quality of your work (not to mention your sleep) likely suffered. The toll on your mental and physical well-being was enormous. But why do we put ourselves through this last-minute panic? Why do we allow procrastination to get the best of us? The Procrastination Cycle To understand why we procrastinate, we need to examine the...
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Tricky question - what fundamental thing does everyone need in order to achieve their ambitions? Rich parents? That can certainly help. But the real answer, as simple as it may seem, is progress. Prioritize Progress No matter who you are or what you're striving for, progress is the one thing capable of keeping every human's mind focused on the pursuit of a goal. It makes sense - our minds see everything through a logical lens of action-reward. Do something good? Get something good. As far as we understand it, anything worth doing should pay off. Repeated effort with no better...
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Newsflash: you're flawed. I'm flawed. We're all flawed. And that's because we're all human. Yet at the same time, we live in a culture of perpetual self-improvement - one that pressures us to be better and meet high standards on a consistent basis. Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani knows this well. As the co-founder of Mindvalley, the powerful life transformation platform used by over 20 million people worldwide, she has dedicated her life to personal development, helping individuals find their own version of self-fulfillment and lead a better life. Kristina recently joined me on the podcast to offer her professional advice to those...
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Whether we realize it or not, life happens. Interruptions and obstacles crop up: an implosion in your side hustle disrupts your day job, or a big challenge at your day job necessitates skipping creative work for several weeks in a row. 3-6 months can go by and the next thing you know, you can’t remember the last time you spent real time on your dreams. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to review what’s important to you and reset a plan to help you re-focus. Highly recommend you sit down and put pen to paper. So if you're...
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We’re facing the problem of compulsive overconsumption in the modern world. I’m speaking with the internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education, Anna Lembke, MD. The way she explains it is that almost everything is drug-ified in some way or another in the modern world. The topic we get into on this podcast is key to our well-being and success in a digital age. In a world that seems to never stop there is part of us that wants to. It’s increasingly hard to find balance when everything feels dopamine overloaded. We need to learn how to live...
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Dr. Kelly Starrett is a renowned physical therapist, coauthor of the bestselling books Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run and Deskbound, and cofounder of The Ready State and San Francisco CrossFit. He has consulted with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, as well as the US Olympic Team, military forces, and corporations on employee health and wellbeing. Kelly and I recently sat down to discuss his latest book 'Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully' and his insights into the lasting impact of small changes on lifelong...
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Modern times come with many perks; it's hard to imagine a life without the conveniences of wireless connectivity, ready-made meals and corporate jobs that reliably deliver biweekly paychecks. Yet at the same time, this system of continuity also works against our wellbeing. Now more than ever, people struggle with overwhelming stress and anxiety, depression, burnout, and even chronic physical pain as a result of their day-to-day realities. It's a problem that has worsened significantly over time, prompting medical experts like Dr. Will Cole to dedicate themselves to the study of functional medicine. Listen to the Podcast The top practitioner, New...
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Do you have a ritual for setting intentions for the new year? If you've been following for awhile, you'll know I'm not a huge fan of resolution or even goals without an action plan. That's why I'm a huge fan of frameworks and habits which help turn intentions, ideas, and dreams into action plans. Those who have already read my book 'Creative Calling' will already be familiar with the IDEA framework. It serves as the foundation for the book and outlines a step-by-step process for achieving success in any area of your life. It can be a useful took to...
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Looking to learn how to thrive under pressure? Kelly McGonigal has your answers. She's made a career with the power of psychology, using it to help people improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Her insights have reached all sorts of audiences; her first two books, The Willpower Instinctand The Upside of Stress, are bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold worldwide. Kelly's expertise helped form Stanford's innovative Compassion Cultivation Training program that's now taught around the world. You might also know her from her TED talk, "How to Make Stress Your Friend," which is currently one of...
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Let’s get something clear: all the “productivity” gibberish we read in our social feeds day in and day out is largely a waste of time. Productivity has become a self-help institution that deals with the symptoms rather than the cause of our problems. Instead of finding ways to cram more five-minute meetings into a day or accelerate the hamster wheel of emails flowing into your in-box, start thinking about how you can cultivate the state of mind and actions that will unleash your creative power. Creativity—the power to make your ideas manifest—is never a waste of time. It’s the lever...
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