Glad to go back to some "older" episodes. One of my favorites!

Speaker(s): Rolf Dobelli | Rolf Dobelli argues that we are swayed by cognitive biases when making decisions. By knowing what they are and how to spot them, we can avoid them and make better choices. In this lecture, Rolf will guide us through the most common errors of judgement and how to avoid them. It will transform your decision making – at work, at home, every day. Rolf Dobelli is a Swiss writer and entrepreneur. He has an MBA and a PhD in economic philosophy from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and is a co-founder of getAbstract, the world's leading provider of book summaries. Dobelli is also founder and curator of Zurich.Minds, an invitation-only community of the most distinguished thinkers, scientists and artists. His book, The Art of Thinking Clearly has sold in over 17 languages and has been a massive bestseller in Europe. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

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The fourth episode of The School of Greatness is with 2008 Olympic Gold medalist for the decathlon, Bryan Clay. As a former All-American decathlete, I used to study film on Bryan and follow his every move.  He was a legend to me on the track, but once I began to know him as a man I had a […]

Bryan Clay: How to Overcome Adversity and Become a World Champion

If unprepared, the stone-throwing of the critics and cynics can take you down.

The reality is that the very nature of being a visionary and world-changer during dark days means you’ll attract ridicule, jealousy and condemnation.

The more you own your power and develop the exceptional confidence that comes with making your fantasies real, the bigger your dreams will get. And when that happens, even more people will think you’re weird. And foolish. And wrong.

Those who condemn you are locked in their limited beliefs and terrified of their own bigness. That magic that was awake within them when they were kids has been stuffed deep into their darkest natures through life’s trials and corresponding traumas.

And so they know not what they do.

Their criticism is awesome soil within which to grow your faith in yourself. And your ironclad trust in your finest instincts.

Bless them rather than cursing them. For they are helping your rise.

Critics Are Frustrated Dreamers

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I'm very happy to send you this new episode of The Mastery Sessions, which will walk you through a quick system to help you set up a spectacular life. In it you’ll learn how a legacy statement can sharpen your focus and reconnect you to what you want to stand for + why selecting your non-negotiable values is integral to living a life you’re proud of at the end.

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“TREAT YOURSELF LIKE YOU ARE SOMEONE RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING.”

It’s common for people to question why they are here. This question can lead to depression and a sense that the world is a terrible place. I’ve sure you’ve experienced that feeling, and you may even be going through it right now.

During these times you’ll commonly replay events in your life where you felt out of control or like everything was going wrong.

That reaction comes from a lack of purpose and responsibility for yourself. You’re lacking the goals you need to feel complete.

Instead, start making a road map for your life: the things you want to achieve, the family you want to have, etc.

It doesn’t have to be a perfect map. In fact, it won’t be. No one has the ultimate road map. But any direction is better than no direction. Without a start, you’re just going to stand there watching the world pass you by.

To dive further into this I’ve brought in a special guest: Dr. Jordan Peterson.


Dr. Peterson is a professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and the author of the million-plus selling 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Jan 2018, Penguin Books), which has been a Number 1 bestseller in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the Netherlands and Brazil, and which is now slated to be translated into 40 languages.

He has become super popular in the last two years for his lectures which he records and puts on YouTube.

I had such an interesting interview with him that had so much important information, I actually split it into two episodes. 

In this episode of The School of Greatness, we sit down and discuss why we admire sports figures, how any aim (even a bad one) is crucial for you to feel fulfilled, and a mindset tool you can use to motivate you to do hard things.

Learn how you can find the strength to live life you didn’t know you had, on Episode 664.


Some Questions I Ask:

How do you embody something in a shift of view? (7:23)

Why is there so much conflict in the world? (8:14)

A clear conscience is different than happiness? (11:06)

When we’re watching sports, what does it do for us? (15:51)

How do you fix your past traumas you can’t let go of? (21:22)

What do you mean by being reasonable with your goals? (23:18)

Why is it better to have a bad plan than to be in “No Man’s Land”? (27:15)

What are some examples of weaknesses people might have? (28:42)

What are three weaknesses, you know right now, you can still work on? (29:29)

Does a rationale mean a meaning? (37:14)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How Dr. Peterson’s simplifies his philosophy (6:16)

The relationship between responsibility and meaning (9:56)

Why people are so interested in sports (13:13)

The reasons you need a noble cause (17:37)

The purpose of memory (20:17)

Why you need to be able to answer the seven questions (25:54)

What you have to do to move forward (31:06)

Why you should be exercising (32:48)

The reason people get stuck searching for their meaning (39:12)

Plus much, much more...

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Speaker(s): Professor Daniel Kahneman, Professor Lord Richard Layard | Two systems drive the way we think and make choices: System One is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System Two is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Over many years, Daniel Kahneman has conducted groundbreaking research into this – in his own words – "machinery of the mind". Fast thinking has extraordinary capabilities, but also faults and biases. Intuitive impressions have a pervasive influence on our thoughts and our choices. Only by understanding how the two systems work together, Kahneman shows, can we learn the truth about the role of optimism in opening up a new business, and the importance of luck in a successful corporate strategy, or the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, and the psychological pitfalls of playing the stock market. Kahneman shows where we can trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choice are made in both our business and personal lives – and how we can guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. This public conversation between Professor Kahneman and Professor Lord Layard celebrates the publication of Kahneman's new book Thinking, Fast and Slow. Daniel Kahneman is Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology Emeritus at Princeton University and a Professor of Public Affairs Emeritus at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. The recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics for his seminal work in psychology that challenged the rational model of judgment and decision making, his ideas have had a profound and widely regarded impact on many disciplines – including economics, business, law and philosophy. Until now, he has never brought together his many years of research and thinking in one book. Richard Layard is Emeritus Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, where he was, until 2003, the founder-director of the Centre for Economic Performance. He now heads the Centre's Programme on Well-Being. Since 2000 he has been a member of the House of Lords. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:30:00 GMT

Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman in conversation with Richard Layard [Audio]

NEW DECADE, NEW SLEEP GOALS. So often we glorify not getting enough sleep. We brag about pulling an all-nighter. We “grind” or wake up at the crack of dawn. Some of us think that staying up is helping us achieve our dreams. But sleep is key to our mental and physical health. It even keeps us young. So why do so many of us put quality sleep on the back burner? On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about sleep with a bestselling author on the subject: Shawn Stevenson. Shawn Stevenson is an author of “Sleep Smarter” and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri - St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn says that often we look at sleep as something we should sacrifice to be more present for other people and our goals. But the word sacrifice actually means “to make sacred.” We need to make sleep a sacred practice that heals our body and mind.

So get ready to learn how and why you should have more restful sleep on Episode 896.

Some Questions I Ask:
What is sleep? (16:00)
How bad is sugar for sleep? (28:00)
What does the research say about eating before sleep (32:30)
What is the optimal evening routine? (52:30)
What is the optimal amount of hours of sleep? (1:07:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
The four stages of sleep (19:00)
Why you need sleep to produce Human Growth Hormone (21:00)
About the REM Rebound Effect
The relationship between sleep and aging (40:00)
How the body receives melatonin (47:00)
Hacks for using technology while preparing for sleep (57:30)
Why you should keep your room cold when you sleep (1:02:00)

The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson

I am channeling my inner motivational powerhouse today on The School of Greatness.

For this 5 Minute Friday, I’m speaking straight from the heart.

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Today's episode on The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma walks you through one strategy he teaches to his high-level coaching clients (who include many of today's titans of industry, billionaires, and elite performers) to help them stay monomaniacally focused on their mighty mission.

1 Simple Strategy To Dial In Your Focus | The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

Lewis Howes is a NYT bestselling author, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, former pro athlete and world record holder in football. The goal of the School of Greatness is to share inspiring stories from the most brilliant business minds, world class athletes and influential celebrities on the planet to help you find out what makes great people great.

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