When you think of modern technologies that aren’t gadgets and gizmos, you probably think of the Web, and with it, the Internet. 

If so, you aren’t really thinking of modern technologies.

We are entering a new age. We’ve moved from the “Read-only Web,” which had little functionality for interacting with content, to the “Read-Write Web,” which offered seemingly endless collaborative opportunities, from sharing things with friends and family to shopping at your favorite brands. But the profusion of cyberattacks, data hacks, and online profiling have left many of us to view digital life as a Faustian bargain in need of a major rethink.

It brings with it a new lexicon and vocabulary for concepts and tools like blockchains, the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity. In this episode, Alex Tapscott will serve as our guide and interpreter of this brave new world. 

Alex is the author of the Wall Street Journal and The Globe and Mail Bestseller Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier. He is also an entrepreneur and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies, such as Web3, AI, VR/AR, the Metaverse, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, on business, government, and society.

Alex is masterful in communicating via both the written and spoken word as to complex topics that are critically important to our future and living fuller lives. As he wrote “In the Read-Write-Own Web of Web3, we are not merely spectators; we are authors of our digital destiny, reclaiming control over our identities and assets.” This episode is not to be missed if you want to better understand what the future holds and how it will impact us all and society. 

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.

Alex Tapscott on the Promise of Digital Disruption

You have likely seen moments of peak performance—perhaps an athlete plays a perfect game or 
a business that has a quarter with once-in-a-lifetime profits. Perhaps you have experienced something similar – playing a musical piece perfectly, making a faultless shot, or perhaps acing a final. But these moments are often elusive, and for every amazing day, we may have a hundred ordinary or even unsatisfying days. 

Now, imagine your best day at work - you exceed the goals set for you, your interactions with coworkers are productive and bristle-free, the new system you implemented has boosted productivity company-wide, and you leave the office feeling on top of the world rather than crushed under the weight of it. 

What if your best day could be every day? 

This is something that Dr. Daniel Goleman knows a lot about. Along with Dr. Cary Cherniss, they have written Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day, which discusses how emotional intelligence can help us have a great day, any day, or said another way, to consistently work at our “optimal” level.

Daniel Goleman is a renowned psychologist, author, and science journalist. For twelve years, he wrote for The New York Times, reporting on the brain and behavioral sciences. His 1995 book Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ was on The New York Times Best Seller list for a year-and-a-half, was a bestseller in numerous countries, is in print worldwide in 40 languages, and has sold over six million copies.

A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom-line. Daniel is ranked as one of the 10 most influential business thinkers by the Wall Street Journal, and his articles in the Harvard Business Review are among the most frequently requested reprints. 

We covered topics of ways for a person to attain better self-awareness, organizational citizenship and becoming a “good organizational citizen” along with ways to become one. And research has found that, emotional intelligence can improve productivity and engagement, career advancement, job satisfaction, and better health. 

As I noted at the beginning, Daniel and his work have served as an inspiration and role model for me in my career as a psychologist, and I am deeply indebted. He shares his gifts with the world at large via living with purpose and fulfillment in order to live our lives in full. 

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.

Daniel Goleman, PhD, on Emotional Intelligence and Optimal Performance

This is a bit of an experiment. Google has released an experimental AI called NotebookLM (https://notebooklm.google.com/) that allows you to upload PDFs, weblinks, and/or text files for processing. The AI then generates various outputs such as FAQs, study guides, and briefing documents. But for me, the most astonishing feature is its ability to create a 10-minute long podcast-style conversation between a man and a woman, discussing the uploaded documents as if they were the most fascinating topic they've ever encountered. 

So, as I am in the midst of currently working with 2 AI startups, having written and presented on AI and medicine as well as having written my own differential psychodiagnostics programs and algorithms, now experimenting with my own virtual-self, and hosting my own podcast for over 100 episodes over the past 7 seasons, I had to try this out. And I was blown away!

What you are about to hear is an edited version that combines information from my bio, my LinkedIn page, and an article about me. I clipped out some things in this version that the algo got wrong (like a water project I did at the UN – I did work at the UN for a year, but not on clean water access, rather mental health). 

I also have to say the way the algorithm portrays the two interviewers’ interactions is remarkable, and honesty a bit fun to listen to, regardless of what’s being said. (Tip-o-the-hat Google!) 

I hope you enjoy it.

PS: Feel free to learn more about my work and connect via https://linktr.ee/drchrisstout 

Show Notes

Fire Memos: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNm_LyL1c/KJZ3pApscLgwp0T6nV9Ggg/view?

SoulsHub: https://soulshub.com/dr-stout/

eMortality: Now you can live forever, sorta https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/emortality-now-you-can-live-forever-sorta-dr-chris-stout/ 

Big Data and Predictive Analytics Potential in Healthcare: Examples, Applications and Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZsLfwTkWVw&t=10s 

Stout, C.E. (1988). A clinician's guide to differential diagnosis between physical and psychiatric disorders. Medical Psychotherapy: An International Journal, I (1), 65 - 72.

Stout, C.E. (1988). Personal computer software for teaching differential psychodiagnostics. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers, 20 (2), 106 - 107.

Stout, C.E. and Scheramic, M. (1989). Innovative uses of existing software in the teaching of psychodiagnostics. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers,  21 (2).187 - 188.

Stout, C.E. (1990). Computer applications in mental health practice: A primer for the clinician. MicroPsych Network Journal, 4 (2), 48 - 50.
 
Stout, C.E. (1990). Differential psychodiagnostics: Consultative assistance. Clinical Psychology Review, 10 (2), I.

Stout, C.E. (1990). Differential diagnostics between psychiatric and biological disorders. Clinical Psychology Review, 10 (2), III.

Stout, C.E. (1990). Software development for the non-programmer: An instructional clinical example. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers, 22 (2), 200 - 201.

Music Licensed from Dan O’Brian

Diving Deep with Dr. Chris Stout

We are not as smart as we think we are. 

We're busy and distracted in a world that is incentivized to continually make us more of both. The only things that work, the only messages that cut through the noise, are sharp, clear, and direct.

We’ve all been advised to “not judge a book by its cover,” to “not count your chickens before they hatch,” and that “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Maybe for you, what comes to mind is something political, like Patrick Henry’s revolutionary “Give me liberty, or give me death!” or more recently, Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can.”

Now think for a second about the other few thousand messages you heard in the past 24 hours –things told to you, like ads, warnings, instructions, or even things you’ve sought out, like articles, social media posts, or stories. 

How many of them do you actually remember? How many of the things that you’ve said, do other people remember? Do they actually even hear what you’re saying?

The answer is simple. Literally. Simple. Regardless if these messages are trying to get your dollars, your votes, or just your thoughts, the most effective messages all share one thing. They-are-simple.

Ben Guttmann is interested in the things and ideas that move people - why we make the decisions we make; why we vote for who we vote for; why we buy the products we buy, and ultimately, why we do what we do.

We did a deep dive into his new book, Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win-and How to Design Them. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication, and we discussed why he believes clarity is such a critical skill, both personally and professionally. Simply Put offers strategies for simplifying complex ideas and messages. Ben stepped me through the key principles and techniques listeners can use to streamline their communication effectively.
 
It was a fun and informative conversation with one of the best. Ben’s work is a gift to not only his students, but to all of us who want to communicate more clearly, and simply.

Ben Guttmann on the Power of Simplicity

It seems that almost everywhere in the world, there is conflict, distrust, and unrest – Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and even here in the US. Oftentimes, any kind of diplomacy, cooperation, agreement, detente or finding a common ground seems impossible. But what if there was a different way? What if there was an organization that holds as its mission, “to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions?” What if those tactics included dialogue training, joint development projects, public art projects, sports leagues, and social impact entertainment via radio, TV, film, and print?

Well, these are all accomplishments that John Marks has achieved in his work as President of Search for Common Ground, a peacebuilding NGO he founded in 1982 and built with his wife Susan Collin Marks, predicated on social entrepreneurship.  

He is the coauthor of the controversial New York Times best-seller The CIA and the Cult of Intelligence, the award-winning Search for the “Manchurian Candidate,”  and we’ll be doing a deep dive into his latest book, From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship, just recently published by Columbia University Press. 

John is also a Skoll Awardee in Social Entrepreneurship and an Ashoka Senior Fellow. The UN’s University of Peace awarded him an honorary doctorate for is work, and in 2018, Search for Common Ground was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

I found From Vision to Action to be both a memoir and somewhat of a practitioner’s guide to the underlying principles of social entrepreneurship. It offers a master class in effective negotiation and conflict resolution. It builds on a core strategy of understanding differences and acting on commonalities. John uses his own experiences of creating real-life breakthroughs during his time leading Search for Common Ground. 

John’s pioneering work has genuinely made the world a safer and better place for us all – he is an inspiration.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.

John Marks’ Journey from Provocateur to Peacemaker

 Life depends on learning. We spend decades in school acquiring an education. We take pride in mastering a craft, or a sport, or a game. The things we do in our careers or even just for fun are enjoyed to a large extent because we feel we are capable of getting better at them. 

We yearn for mastery.

But learning can be elusive. We may spend hours studying and still not do well on an exam.  Improvement can be fickle - if it comes at all. Sometimes we improve effortlessly, and other times it can be a slog. Many of us can spend years hitting a tennis ball, playing chess, or working at our jobs, and not reliably get better at any of them. Why is that and more importantly, what can be done? 

In Scott Young’s new book, Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery, he explores the science of skill acquisition, illustrating the basic principles that can help us get better at the things that matter most. 

Scott was a prior guest on the show in episode 37 when we discussed his Wall Street Journal bestseller Ultralearning. He is also a podcast host and, a computer programmer. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx.

While he doesn’t promise to have all the answers, he does give us a good place to start. 

Scott is a wellspring of knowledge about learning and provides a way for us all to be able to live our lives more fully.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.

This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.


Scott Young on Mastering How to Get Better at Anything

I suspect that there are times you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number and complexity of nonstop decisions you need to make. To further complicate matters, you may believe that some decisions require rational (brain) decision making, while others call for you to "go with your gut." But what if you could integrate the two - your brain and your gut - in a way to help you become the calm and steadfast person, and leader, you would like to be. What if you could combine both rational logical thoughts with your more instinctual feelings? 

With their combined expertise in both business and medicine, Drs. Geoffrey VanderPal and Randy Brazie have developed an approach to do just that - by taking the latest scientific understanding of the human nervous system, drawing upon the Polyvagal Theory, to understand how the brain and the gut can make decisions together. 

In their new book, The Steadfast Leader: Control Anxiety, Make Confident Decisions, and Focus Your Team Using the New Science of Leadership, they provide an approach that shifts away from the tension caused by "either-or" to using "both-and" and how that works better in every situation. Their work provides fascinating research findings along with real-world case studies and relatable examples that demonstrate practical, cutting-edge neuroscientific concepts that can help you stay focused and make better decisions―for yourself, your team, and your organization.
 
Drs. Brazie and VanderPal are pioneers in the application of the Polyvagal Theory’s application in not only leadership and business situations, but also to each of us as individuals as a means to forge deeper and more authentic connections and relationships. In doing so it provides another approach for all of us to use as a way to help us live our lives more fully, and make better decisions.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.


Drs. Randy Brazie and Geoffrey VanderPal on the New Science of Decision Making

How many Mondays do you have left?

Statistically, we all get about 4,000 Mondays in our lifetime, so if you're halfway through your life, you might have roughly 2,000 Mondays to go. The good news is that you are in charge of how you spend those days, the question is will you be toiling away at a job that you hate, or will you be creating a career that you love? Will you choose to scroll mindlessly for hours a day, or will you pursue hobbies and travel that light you up? Will you be dreading the inevitable end, or will you be living your life in full in a way that allows you to meet the Grim Reaper with a smile?

These are the existential ponderances in which Jodi Wellman thrives. Jodi is a speaker, author, executive coach, and facilitator of living lives worth living. She founded Four Thousand Mondays to help people make the most of the time they are lucky to be above ground.

Jodi has a Master's of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also an Assistant Instructor and facilitator in the Penn Resilience Program. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Jodi has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Daily, Fast Company, CNBC, Forbes, Psychology Today, and The Los Angeles Times, to just name a few. Jodi's TEDx talk, How Death Can Bring You Back to Life, has over 1.3 million views and was the 14th most-watched TEDx talk in 2022.

Her new book, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets, made Adam Grant's Summer Reading List, is a Next Big Idea Club must-read.

Jodi’s book, work, and life show us all how we can gain a newfound appreciation for our lives and prioritize what truly matters. Her book uses a blend of research, personal anecdotes, and practical exercises all done with a sharp sense of humor that guides us through self-assessment, habit identification, and action planning, encouraging us to break free from routine, discover our passions, and live a life in full - brimming with vitality and purpose.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.


Jodi Wellman on How to Live More Fully and Intentionally

Prescription medications are fairly controversial these days – cost, insurance coverage, efficacy,
and too often, medications are dosed incorrectly, cause toxic side effects or just don't work. But what if we could change how we prescribe drugs, what if there was a 3D printer that could design pills that adapt to an individual’s needs, and maybe print-on-demand the medications tailored to the patient?

Or what if there was a real-world device that worked like the diagnostic Tricorder we imagined watching Star Trek? How about AI-infused antiviral discoveries and laboratory-level diagnostic tools accessible via your smartphone? 

These ideas and technologies, and many more, are paving the way to a more democratized, connected and data-driven future of medicine, and personalized care. And this is the world where Dr. Daniel Kraft thrives.

Daniel is a Stanford and Harvard trained physician-scientist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice, biomedical research, and innovation. He is Founder and Chair for NextMed.Health, a program which explores convergent, rapidly developing technologies and their potential to reshape the future of health and biomedicine, and he is the Faculty Chair for Medicine at Singularity University. 

I’m not sure if we can call Daniel a medical futurist, as he seems to be a co-creator of that future, but I asked about what some of the various technologies transforming patient care in the next decade may be, as well as some of the exciting innovations he’s seen in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies recently. Daniel had a great deal to say about his thoughts on that vis-à-vis personalized medicine. 

We wrapped up with Daniel sharing who’s influenced you him and his work, and the various mentors he had in his various areas of interest. He also shared advice for young medical professionals interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Daniel’s work and life are a testament to the benefit that cross-disciplinary approaches, augmented by technological innovations, can bring to medicine and healthcare. While Daniel’s work saves lives, he also serves as an inspiration for all of us to live our lives more fully.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.

Daniel Kraft, MD, on Predicting the Future of Technology and Healthcare - and Helping to Create It

Sara Fix is a powerhouse. A mother of three, a small business owner, and a woman who’s navigated life’s highs and lows—all while completing 28 Ironman races across the globe, but her biggest challenge is being diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer, yet, she refuses to let her diagnosis define her. She continues to train, compete, and inspire others with her resilience and positive mindset.

Sara's story is one of perseverance and advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of being one's own health advocate and encourages others to listen to their bodies and seek help when needed. Her message of hope and determination resonates with many, making her a beloved figure in the endurance sports community and beyond as she lives her life in full.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.


Racing for Her Life: The Amazing Story of Ironman World Champion and All-American Sara Fix

Dean Karnazes is a force of nature and an inspiration. He’s raced across the globe in support of various causes and modeled unparalleled perseverance and going beyond perceived limitations that serve to unlock an inner strength in others to also attain extraordinary results. He shares real-life examples that explore the topics of dealing with adversity, overcoming obstacles, setting and reaching lofty goals, the importance of teamwork - even in solo endeavors, and excelling in a competitive and complicated world. In this episode we discuss the essential ingredients necessary for high-achievement/performance and developing the ability to prevail and preserve against staggering odds.

He is also a New York Times bestselling author of a number of books, and Dean has served as a US Athlete Ambassador on three separate Sports Diplomacy envoys to Central Asia and South America. He’s twice carried the Olympic Torch and is a recipient of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He currently serves as the Global Ambassador of Greek Tourism.

Dean has been named Competitor magazine’s Endurance Athlete of the Year on three occasions; Men’s Fitness hailed him as one of the fittest men on the planet, and GQ magazine called him, “The Perfect Human.” ESPN awarded him an ESPY as "Best Outdoor Athlete" of the year; Men's Journal inducted him into their Adventure Hall of Fame, and Outside magazine named him one of the Ultimate Top 10 Outdoor Athletes, and put him on the cover. He’s also been on the covers of Runner’s World and Wired; and TIME magazine named him one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.” 

Dean not only lives his life in full, but he is an inspiration to millions over multiple generations, always with a gentlemanly presence, grace and gratitude, as a model for others to do so as well.  He is uniquely able to demonstrate how the lessons learned from athletics can be applied to business and life, with authenticity and humanity.

“Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one of your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.
 
This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others.
 
Living a Life in Full provides durable insights and actionable knowledge, along with a dash of fun. We bring you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full.
 
The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex.
 
Guests are a who’s who of high-performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators. 

Join our email list to keep in touch: https://tinyurl.com/ALifeInFullSubscription It’s like a gym membership for your brain. 

Tools and podcast notes are available via http://ALifeInFull.org.


Dean Karnazes: A Life in (Full) Motion

“Living a Life in Full” podcast is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about.

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