In high school, I was captain of the debating team. I've also had the privilege of meeting and interacting with up to 40 different people (sometimes more) a day whilst working at Apple Retail. 

I'm no expert but I've discovered a few things I use that help me to have better conversations, meet new people and speak better in public. 

Episode challenge: Go for a walk during your next phone conversation. 

Books mentioned in the show: 

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: http://bit.ly/2sTaO5q

The Quick and Easy Guide to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie: 
http://bit.ly/2sTsuOo

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106 - Tips on Public Speaking and Talking to People You've Never Met

Every morning I read a page of The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. Each of the readings has some timeless life advice but every so often one really strikes a chord. 

That was the case with the passage I read today. It's such a simple concept I believe can have profound effects in day to day life. 

Instead of thinking of things as "have to's" consider them as "get to's". For example, instead of having to wash the dishes. Consider it as getting to wash the dishes because you had the opportunity to eat off them. Of course, this can relate to anything and everything but I think it's a simple trick to change the way we view things. 

Link to the book mentioned in the show: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Daily-Stoic-Ryan-Holiday/9781781257654?

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107 - Turning Have To Into Get To

Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest hedge funds in the world. His net worth is somewhere around $16 Billion. 

I recently finished reading his book Principles: Life and Work and it left an impact on me. My copy is loaded with highlights. 

In this episode, I share three of my favourite principles from the book but there could've easily been more. 

If you haven't seen or heard of Ray before, I'd encourage you to check him and his book out. If you're like me, you will learn something.

Episode challenge: Spend 20-30 minutes thinking about some principles you'd like to live your life by.

Ray's Book: https://www.principles.com/

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108 - 3 Life Principles I Learned From Ray Dalio

In this episode, I go over my current fitness training routine as well as a brief overview of my current way of eating. 

I've changed a few things over the past couple of years. Mostly out of learning more and trial and error.

Episode challenge: Send me your current fitness and nutrition routine. You can find me everywhere using the handle @mrdbourke. 

Otherwise, my email is daniel@mrdbourke.com. I respond to all emails!

109 - My Current Training And Nutrition Philosophies

In this episode, I go over a few things in regards to metabolism. 

Firstly, what is energy metabolism? Followed by a few ways you can increase yours. 

Episode challenge: Research some ways to increase your metabolism and decide some you can try. 

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110 - Ways To Increase Your Metabolism

In this episode, I explore briefly how better sleep can lead to fat loss and 8 ways to sleep smarter. 

Notice, I didn't mention sleeping longer throughout the show. Quantity may not be as important as quality.

8 ways to improve sleep quality: 
1. No caffeine after 2 p.m.
2. Minimal screen time at least 1 hour before bed (more is better).
3. Complete darkness in your bedroom, if it emits light, cover it. 
4. Ensure magnesium intake is adequate (400mg for me, 320mg for women, daily).
5. Get more natural sunlight throughout the day. 
6. Track your sleep and notice the trends. 
7. Create a sleep ritual. 
8. Can't sleep? Just go with it. Insomnia may be better for you than sleeping pills.

Resources and links mentioned in the show:
F.lux - https://justgetflux.com/
MyFitnessPal - https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Sleep Smarter Book - http://sleepsmarterbook.com/
Harvard Sleep Debt Article - https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/repaying-your-sleep-debt
The Importance of Sleep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxWv6PM4EM
What would happen if you didn’t sleep? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqONk48l5vY

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Disclaimer - I am not a doctor, nor do I claim to be one. The content of this show is purely my opinion and should not be considered medical advice. If you are considering changing your diet or lifestyle, please consult a physician.

111 - Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss

A few weeks ago I answered a question on Quora which asked: "What do I need to know before I go to the gym?"

I started thinking about what I would tell myself if I went back into the past and spoke to pre-gym me. 

I came up with a half-dozen pieces of advice I thought would be most valuable. 

Episode challenge: Email me with a piece of advice you believe would be valuable for first-time gym goers. 

Link to original Quora answer: https://www.quora.com/What-do-I-need-to-know-before-I-go-to-the-gym/answer/Daniel-Bourke-2?srid=QiLv

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112 - What You Should Know Before Starting In The Gym

Dave Lehfeldt is a long time friend of mine and serial entrepreneur from Brisbane, Australia.

We start out deep in the realms of the universe before bringing it back to some practical tips Dave uses to flip cars and which you can apply to any negotiation.

Check out Dave on YouTube and Instagram: 
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj917B_qRT4khJBsx-p994w
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dayfeldt/

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113 - Dave Lehfeldt

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