January 5, 2020
As we start a new year and new decade, many of us are seeking a fresh start. It is important, in this process, to embrace the patterns of growth through repetition. Between eating, sleeping, the cycles and revolutions of the planets and the overall flow of the universe, repetition is a core and instructive principle. We also talk in this episode about Elinor Otto, my great aunt who turned 100 in 2019 and with whom I spent New Year's Eve. I believe we can all learn a great deal from her and from the principles discussed in this episode!
December 15, 2019
In this episode, we had the privilege of discussing credit and its immense power in our lives. From buying a home to renting to insurance to jobs to car purchases/leases, credit is a very integral part of our lives. Randy pulled back the curtain on all kinds of details I promise you've never heard before! If you have bad credit, visit Credit.EmpowerHumans.com for more information and assistance!
December 5, 2019
In all of our episodes, we remind you that you are priceless at the top of the show. In this episode, we are going to dig in to talk about why that is and 3 things we can all do to bring our lives, our attitudes and mindset in congruence with that priceless state. Doing so will increase our self-esteem and confidence while also lifting those around us. Enjoy!
December 3, 2019
Time is something peculiar and our perception of it seems to speed up as we age. This episode is about taking control of our time and striving for the right rhythm, harmony and balance to maintain the joyful, aligned life we constantly seek. We talk in this episode about a comparison and analogy between time and the structure of our home. We touch on segmenting or "chunking" our time as well as engaging in activities/action items that further the outcomes we desire in our respective areas of influence. Please review and share this podcast with your loved ones and friends!
November 18, 2019
Michael Levitt has a great story of perspective, learning and overall growth when, in a year's time, he lost his health, job, car and home. We talk in this interview about the lasting impact this has had leading to his book, 369 Days: How to Survive a Year of Worst Case Scenarios, as well as his efforts as the head of Breakfast Leadership. This man speaks with great sincerity and passion for this cause because he knows what burnout and imbalance can create - as well as the effects of eliminating it. The key to it all is IN OUR HANDS! Enjoy our in depth interview!
October 29, 2019
Daniel Emmet has talent, charisma and intelligence like you wouldn't believe! If singing were in the Olympics, his range (Opera, Pop, Rock, etc.) would win him the gold medal in the music decathlon because he can do all the "events" at a world class level. His story from the show, "America's Got Talent," is incredible and he gave us a lot of great gems about that! This guy is guaranteed to be in the upper regions of the music business. Don't be surprised to see him win Grammy's and have a residency of some sort in Las Vegas! Enjoy our interview!
October 6, 2019
Greg Morton is a very unique and dynamic stand-up comic who has worked in the comedy world for well over three decades. He is known for spot on movie impressions and has a very energetic stage presence, as millions witnessed on the 2019 season of America's Got Talent where he was praised by all the judges. Greg gave us an in depth interview covering what drove him to comedy as well as some of what he's learned from what went right - and wrong - over the years. Comedians are fascinating people, and Greg gave us a lot to chew on in this interview!
October 1, 2019
In this episode, we talk about the fine line between striking out and striking rich. It separates success and failure. It separates mistakes and triumphs. We discuss a very poignant analogy from the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill as well as some stories from our own space program and arriving on the moon. We even talked about the Apollo 13 mission and some important lessons learned from that story.
September 11, 2019
The band Korn have been a solid presence in music now for over 25 years and their new album, "The Nothing," shows they are as relevent, passionate, cohesive and vibrant as ever. Korn's popularity continues to grow and their artistry is unstoppable! In this interview with their incredible drummer, Ray Luzier, we cover so many areas of recording, touring, Korn Koffee as well as many questions from fans that were sent via social media. Ray was gracious with his time and ever grateful to the priceless fans of KORN! Enjoy this great interview!
September 5, 2019
Comfort zones are a place where we, well, find comfort. That means they have lower elements of stress and fear and perhaps even work. As Grant Cardone said, "The greatest YOU will be discovered far outside your comfort zone!" It is important, therefore, to find balance and recognize some of the delusional thought processes that sometimes keep us back from becoming our best selves by expanding that comfort zone and venturing out of it. We talk in the episode about fear as well as some stories including of Kerri Strug (who we hope to have as a guest in a forthcoming episode). These are lessons we all need to be reminded of. Enjoy!
August 7, 2019
Many times in our lives we are diverted either by our own decisions or unavoidable circumstances. When we are living with purpose, unlike those old toy commercials that alway said "batteries not included," the batteries and power to your life are in finding and fostering that purpose. We talk in this episode of the greatness found in all of us. I shared some examples related to Connor McGregor, David Goggins and others as well as highlighting the 50 year anniversary of the first men to land on the moon. All of this ties in to YOU understanding and living YOUR full potential. You can do it and this episode will definitely help!
July 30, 2019
What a great interview we had with the incredible Emily Frisella! We covered everything from carbs and ketosis to our mindset, food addiction, soda and much of her great work. She has a unique and powerful cookbook called The Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen Cookbook. She has a great, upbeat outlook and her knowledge and expertise are impressive. Visit her on her website at www.FitHomeAndHealth.com. Also, follow her and her robust community @EmilyFrisella on Instagram. This is a great interview as eating is an important component in all of our lives and is a central part of our well-being.
July 14, 2019
Mitchell Levy is a wonderfully charismatic man with a keen understanding of branding, marketing and business. He provides valuable consulting and other services to businesses including upper level executives and CEO's. He also provides ghost writing and other related services to effectively build brand recognition as a thought leader or recognized expert in a certain field. In this interview, we discussed all of this along with some skills and techniques involving authenticity, vulnerability and integrity that apply no matter your current station in life.
Mitchell can be reached through his central hub at MitchellLevy360.com as well as AhaThat.com. Enjoy this great interview!
July 8, 2019
Maki Moussavi is a success coach and the author of the new book, The High Achiever's Guide: Transform Your Success Mindset and Begin the Quest to Fulfillment. In this interview, we discussed finding clarity both in what we are tolerating and in expectations towards actual, meaningful fulfillment in our lives. We talk about how to avoid putting things off and actually challenge ourselves, our fears and delusions to consciously reprogram our minds towards the outcomes we want and deserve.
Buy her book, follow her blog, learn more about her bio & valuable services and contact her all through https://makimoussavi.com.
June 30, 2019
As founder of LINK, Jill Valdez is a very wise and experienced business professional committed to helping others in business to maximize their results on all levels. In this interview, we thoroughly discussed everything from management styles and company culture to effective interviews and interacting well with employees and others. We also covered some examples related to AT&T, Apple, McDonald's, Walt Disney and Steve Jobs. Whether you have a business, want to start a business, have a regular job or just spend money at businesses, this episode has TONS of value for one and all!
For more information from Jill, text the word "link" to 31996. For the sample interview questions, text the word "questions" to 31996.
June 2, 2019
This is an interview with two amazing people who have been through A LOT and come together with a beautiful father/daughter relationship. They invited all of us to join them on this journey through the new documentary, "Loud Krazy Love," coming out on DVD June 11th! We covered so much here from addictions to dreadlocks, parent involvement to the music itself. Enjoy this great interview with Brian "Head" Welch and his lovely daughter, Jennea.
May 30, 2019
In this episode, we discuss the differences between the BIG picture and the small details of life as well as the importance of balancing both. We might also refer to this as MACRO vs. MICRO and it applies in all areas of life as well as in our lives as a whole. I talked about the movie "Signs," which I watched recently with my boys, as well as some recent things I've heard from Chris Hardwick (ID10T Podcast) as well as Mel Robbins and others. The BIG picture can free us from letting small moments consume us!
May 23, 2019
When we learn to consistently say "NO" to the wrong things to make room for the RIGHT things, a world of harmony and consistency can unfold for us. Join us in this episode as we talk about some of the logistics of this principle and how it applies across the board in life, whether that be in business, relationships, personal interests, etc! There is great POWER in the word "NO"!
April 23, 2019
In this incredible interview with Lisa Bilyeu, we discussed a wide range of topics including her background in the UK and how she met Tom to her heros, relationships, empowering women and so much more! It's interesting to see how her journey and evolving mindset have fueled her part in this power couple's immense success. This is another interview you don't want to miss!
April 10, 2019
PEACE. This is something that it's safe to say we all seek in our existence here. It is a priceless commodity that is sometimes hard to come by, perhaps because we gullible humans often look for it in all the wrong places. We talk in this episode about finding real, lasting peace, expanding our mindfulness and controlling our thought patterns. I elaborate on some thoughts surrounding my great aunt, Elinor Otto, who will turn 100 in October 2019. We discuss some of her trials and triumphs and the recent death of her grandson and my last conversation with him about a month earlier. Life is fragile. Let's be completely alive and present in this place to attain that lasting peace we seek.
March 25, 2019
What better way to celebrate our 50TH EPISODE of the podcast than to talk to the son of Zig Ziglar, one of the greatest motivational authors and speakers in history! Tom is continuing in his dad's footsteps and has a new book called Choose to Win, out now with lots of great options through www.ChooseToWinBook.com. Tom shares all sorts of insights in growing up as Zig's son and his work ethic and genuineness that fueled his rise after many thousands of hours of study, blood sweat and tears. This is a great interview with a great man who represents one of the great American families. Enjoy!
March 18, 2019
In this episode, we have a real life animator who has worked on a BUNCH of great projects you're familiar with, including "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2," "Smurfs: The Lost Village," and the "Hotel Transylvania" franchise. He has a story of passion and discouragement, trials and triumph that all of us can relate to in our pursuit of our own passions and successes. Listen as we discuss everything from old cartoons and influences to driving taxi and the unfailing support of his wife as he broke through the barriers and found his voice. Enjoy lots of success principles as we journey in pursuit of dreams on this episode!
March 10, 2019
This is a special interview with Jamie Lerner, co-author of the book, The Ever-Loving Essence of You! We talked about allowing and taking care of ourselves and others by changing our mindset and our approach to habits in general. She is a very experienced and loving therapist with many years of experience, so her insights are very valuable to one and all! Enjoy!
March 4, 2019
This powerful interview is one you don't want to miss! Laura Gassner Otting is an author and accomplished speaker and coach with a broad background working with non-profits, businesses and much more! We talked at length about getting out of our own way and freeing ourselves from the worries of what other people think. This is about boldly carving our own path with purpose and living our best life. Go here to find out about her new book: Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life ALSO, start your own progress at www.LimitlessAssessment.com!
February 24, 2019
Elaine Howard is an accomplished attorney who wrote an impressive book called "Passion in the Bones: A Guide to Breaking the Chains of Negativity and Living Your Own Adventure". In this interview, we discussed the nature of negative and positive energy and the choices we make to focus on passion and positive things to turn one's life around. Elaine has a great story and gave us a great interview. I can't recommend this book enough. Visit www.PassionInTheBones.com to learn more and to get your copy!
February 18, 2019
We talk in this episode about how doors close and open, creating new links in the chain that makes up our life here. Each closed door welcomes a new opportunity as other doors can then open. We talk about Jamie Lee Curtis and her story of links in a chain, after being fired, that led to much of her continued success in her career. Phil opens up also about his own life situation since starting the podcast and why he was absent from the podcast for almost a month...We have much more in store, starting with this episode!
January 20, 2019
The new documentary film "Mind Over Matter" skillfully tells the inspirational story of Brandon Mendenhall, who was born with cerebral palsy. Despite having a left hand that was virtually paralyzed (among other debilitating difficulties), Brandon found a voice in music and, against all odds, overcame and began playing guitar. After years of struggle and hard work, he now plays with a talented band called The Mendenhall Experiment and has won awards and played alongside big names in music and at some big shows - proving we should all rethink our view and treatment of those with "disabilities"! Join us for his story and then pre-order the film at www.mindovermatterfilm.com (it will be released on January 25th!). Also, check out The Mendenhall Experiment wherever you get music!
January 11, 2019
After a break during the holiday season, we are back with this episode of some universal principles as we solidify our foundation of understanding the nature of our life here together. We also talk about 5 key principles that support and fuel us in actually living our best possible life. With some real focus and effort, we can have, do and be what we should - now and always!
December 19, 2018
FAILURE is one of those words that many of us try to avoid thinking about or even saying. In this episode, we will discuss how important failure is in the process of obtaining success. There is hope and we can reframe our view of failure as an accepted natural step and learning experience in the process of growth. Thank you all for a great year as we prepare for new episodes in the new year and beyond!
December 6, 2018
We had an insightful interview today with the director and producer of the powerful short film "Too Many Bodies" about school shootings. This incredible film is only about five minutes in length and left me in tears when I saw it at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival. I knew we had to get whoever was behind this film on the podcast to discuss it and we did! Reena gave us so many insights into her production process as well as a candid discussion on gun violence, both in and out of schools, bullying and some of our thoughts on solutions!
November 30, 2018
Gratitude is truly an indispensable element of a happy and content life! This episode expounds on the many, many benefits of gratitude to our physical, psychological and emotional health. We share a couple of stories and some insights on the benefits of gratitude in our first of perhaps many episodes over time on this topic. We will be talking more about this in some of our upcoming interviews. Let’s fill our hearts with this powerful emotion at all times…not just during certain seasons or moments!
November 15, 2018
Everyone should listen to this episode because the plague of addiction is growing and affects all of us in some way. Whether you or someone you love or others you don't know are in the grasps of this disease, our interview today with John Mabry provides hope. This is a man who has experienced tragedies including losing his own leg in a roll over crash and losing his brother also to addiction. He also has been firmly in addiction's grip himself, but provides hopeful words and insights for our audience to overcome this difficulty. Visit www.addictioncampuses.com or call 888-614-2251 for more information and help.
November 7, 2018
Aspen Luzier is a lot of great things including a mother, wife to KORN drummer Ray Luzier and sincere seeker of change for those who have experienced the hell of addiction, either for themselves or someone they care about. She offers a great deal of insight and vulnerability about her own story of dealing with addiction in her own family and how we can take these things and, instead of perpetuating their destruction, turn them into constructive, loving instruments of positive change. This is a powerful interview so don't miss it!
November 2, 2018
Find out the root meaning of the word "deserve" and several principles surrounding feeling worthy of our life ambitions. Self-esteem can be a difficult topic and most people suffer from lower self-esteem, at least at certain times in their life. We cover some stories surrounding this as well as some principles to turn it around if the negative energy of low self-esteem may have seeped into any of our lives. This episode may help you and/or several people you know. Share it!
October 25, 2018
The consummate professional, Ray Luzier gave us over an hour of his valuable time talking about everything from his childhood on the farm in Pennsylvania to his work ethic, success principles and what it's like on the big stage in front of tens of thousands of people. This in-depth interview is everything you want to know about life on the road, drumming philosophy and even spinning of sticks (and how many he breaks per show on average - hint: it's a lot!). This guy delivers in a big time way in everything he's involved with, and this interview is no exception!
October 23, 2018
As we continue Bullying Prevention Month, we were privileged to sit down with Mr. Will McCoy, CEO of NoBully.org. We covered a lot in this great interview at their offices in The Presidio in San Francisco. Mr. McCoy enlightened us on some of the causes, effects and solutions surrounding bullying. We even addressed bullying experienced when he was a kid. This interview is very important with this topic at the forefront of our modern culture. Listen, learn and act!
October 18, 2018
There is a BOY CRISIS plaguing our society, but there is hope! Dr. John Gray (Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus) & Dr. Warren Farrell (Why Men Are The Way They Are) discuss in depth the concepts surrounding this crisis such as the effects of fatherlessness in our society, ADD/ADHD, the "purpose void" among many men and boys, parenting concepts and much more! This book has been called "the most important book of the 21st century" and should be in the library of any serious learner! Enjoy our EXCLUSIVE interview with BOTH co-authors of this powerful book!
October 11, 2018
We talk in this episode about some key principles surrounding belief, which is largely a topic based on our own decisions and choices. Beliefs run us so we must be careful to be accurate and abundant in our own favor when it comes to beliefs. We talk at length about the book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy. We also referenced a few stories including some of what drove George Lucas to start Industrial Light & Magic. Our life is a product of the story we tell ourselves about ourselves, and that has a great deal to do with BELIEF!
October 5, 2018
Building MOMENTUM in our lives is one of the most important, yet hardest, things we can do. It's important to build that momentum in the right direction towards the things we want, not the things we don't want. We talk in this episode about trains and other moving vehicles and how they build momentum. We share some of the motivational speaker Les Brown's story of overcoming labels and obstacles as well as some motivational thoughts and quotes he shared. Lastly, we go over 8 ways to really maintain the process of momentum in our lives!
September 28, 2018
This episode is all about properly overcoming regrets through framing things properly and taking 7 steps towards finalizing that ultimately. We talk about using GPS and how sometimes we take a wrong turn but can get back on course. We have some great quotes from Dr. Arthur Freeman and Bob Proctor with some added concepts and illustrations. WE assign meaning and are responsible for how we focus our energy. No matter what regrets we have, you are priceless and are never alone...There is ALWAYS hope!
September 20, 2018
"Synergize" is a word used in business, families and other organizations that means finding value in others and finding ways to maximize the results. They say the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and thus is the case when we talk about synergy. We talk in this episode regarding some fascinating facts surrounding bees and how they accomplish their short life's mission. We expand on some of these principles and talk about another story of synergy used to save 9 lives and how all of this can apply to us individually, and especially as a team!
September 13, 2018
This is a great episode about the mindset and approach of champions, those who have achieved some level of greatness in a particular field of endeavor. We talk today about Kobe Bryant and his approach to bettering himself after some surprising things that happened when he was very young (he covered some of it on Lewis Howes' podcast from last week as well). We talk about Michael Jordan and the upside of getting cut from his high school team as well as other principles including a progressive map of etymology of words pertaining to success and becoming a true champion! Lastly, we touch on some details as they pertain to the 9/11 anniversary this week.
September 5, 2018
Our habits are the building blocks that make us what we are! In this episode, we cover the nature of habits and how they develop in our lives as well as the meaning and roots of the word. With decisive material from Tony Robbins, Vince Lombardi, John Maxwell and others including some great stories, there is much to learn on this topic! Join us and explore how to maximize our good habits while replacing the bad ones.
August 30, 2018
Perseverence is often the main difference between those who are successful, satisfied, joyful and happy and those who are not. This doesn't mean things will be easy, but in this episode we discuss the nature of perseverence as it pertains to any objective - from doing the dishes to surviving as a prisoner of war such as John McCain (who passed away this week) did for 5 1/2 years. We share some ways we can all enhance our abilities to persevere more consistently. This is a great topic for any of us in all walks of life!
August 23, 2018
The Law of Attraction is a topic that has been talked about and addressed in various ways and from multiple angles over the years. In this episode, we talk about the functional structure of chosen focus and feelings to inject power into our lives on a consistent basis. Since ABUNDANCE is our birthright, we cover ways to harness our emotions and make room for the things we desire most while getting rid of those we do not to create even more space for the desired results. Join us along with principles and stories related from Bob Proctor and Jack Canfield to learn how to get the most out of the LAW OF ATTRACTION!
August 16, 2018
It is easy to overlook, sadly, that ABUNDANCE is all around us! When we say "abundance," we are referring to those things that we actually want in our lives. In this episode, we discuss this concept as it relates to a chosen mindset, patterns and surroundings we incorporate into our lives. We talk about a parable of a tomato and the planting of seeds for a harvest. We also talk about Oprah Winfrey and her struggles as well as obvious triumphs. Along with this, we cover specific traits and attributes of those who seek and obtain ABUNDANCE (which is all around us)!
August 11, 2018
In this episode, we talk at length about the concept of our worth as humans and the very real, tangible and lasting effects of our thoughts, words and actions. We also talk about the struggles and turns of events that led to Ole Kirk Christiansen starting The Lego Group in 1932. This is one of several examples used of the so-called "butterfly effect" of the seemingly small things in this world including our actions and the profound impact they can have - for better or worse! Listen with an open mind and get to know yourself to maximize that impact in our world!
August 1, 2018
In this episode, we cover some ground on how we start in this life as babies and what that meant for us then as well as what it means for us now in terms of what should matter as we continue to develop and grow. We also cover some topics surrounding our self-view and getting to know ourselves as well as Tony Robbins' 6 Core Human Needs and how those unfold in various ways for each of us individually!
July 25, 2018
Light is a source of life and joy in our lives. In this episode, we talk about the scientific nature of light and how that applies figuratively to us in order to balance our lives and find joy! We also shared two great stories of others helping lift others and even those who were about to take their own lives. This is a broad yet very valuable topic! See how you can manage and increase your light and your ability to generate light and positive energy so you can share that with the world!
July 17, 2018
Setting goals is a crucial centerpiece to have a target and set a path to hit that target or set of targets. In this episode, we talk about a few stories of people who set their minds to something and the power of the mind in general in terms of how we focus and follow through. It's worth noting that our attitudes are very important and we must have solid "why's" for everything we set out to do.
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