Scott Young’s Learning Paradigm
Jordan has a lot of fascinating people on The Art of Charm Podcast. One of the most interesting was Scott Young, whose recent episode on learning and language really grabbed my attention. Young speaks four languages competently enough to debate politics and philosophy. He once had a thorough discussion on the Tibet question with a Buddhist in Chinese. He also … Read More
in Productivity, Self Mastery
Why Cutting Back on Watching Sports is the Real New Year’s Diet
There are two things I don’t do often: 1.) Cry. 2.) Wake up earlier than 7 AM on a weekend. On April 27th, 2014, punching my bed, throwing pillows across the room, and burying my head under the covers, I did both. Liverpool FC, defying the imagination of every pundit and fan, had been on an incredible title run in … Read More
in Productivity, Self Mastery
The War of Art: The One Book That Kicked My Ass Into Doing More (And Will Kick Yours Too)
Why is it that tomorrow always seems like the best time to start a project? It’s hard to stop making excuses sometimes. Maybe we feel like we’re not quite ready. Or maybe we believe our idea won’t turn out as solid as we first thought. More often than not, we’ll spend more time thinking about doing something than actually doing … Read More
in Entrepreneurship, Productivity
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions This Year
2015 is here, and that means it’s time for the annual ritual of setting New Year’s Resolutions. But before we do that, let’s take a look back at your recent New Year’s Resolutions. How many of them did you keep? How many do you wish you’d made more progress on? How did you feel about them overall? If you’re like … Read More
in Empowerment, Life Hacks, Productivity, Self Mastery
Meditation: The Science Behind It and How to Do It
When I say meditation, what do you think? Do you visualize an old Indian man with long dreads who’s been sitting under a tree for the last 20 years? Do you hear a yoga instructor asking you to consider your navel? Do you go back in time to your first Northern California party when a woman named “Sunbeam” lectured you … Read More
in Health & Fitness, Life Hacks, Productivity
Create the Ultimate Social Sales Funnel
Jon Levy really gets how the social sales funnel works, and why it’s so important. Jordan recently had the leading behavior expert, consultant and writer on The Art of Charm Podcast, and I was amazed at how much overlap there is between what he’s doing and what we’re doing. Among others, Levy has had Nobel laureates, royalty — literal royalty, … Read More
in Confidence, Entrepreneurship, Networking, Productivity
How the Company You Keep Determines Who You Are
When Scott Dinsmore of Living Legend was interviewed on The Art of Charm podcast, he and Jordan touched on the famous Jim Rohn quote: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” You have to wonder: Is that true? And if so, why? In what ways do the people around us shape who we … Read More
in Entrepreneurship, Networking, Self Mastery
Turn Your Passion Into Projects
Turning your passion into a project is really what life is all about. Right now you might be working 50 or even 60 hours a week on something you’re not that interested in. Even if you are interested in it, unless you own your own business, you’re working on someone else’s project. But ultimately you want to feel ownership over … Read More
in Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Self Mastery
New Year’s Resolutions to Make 2015 The Best Year of Your Life
Real talk: setting New Year’s resolutions is not going to make you happier, healthier, or more successful than you are right now. Let’s just get that out of the way before we jump in, because we’re here to offer you a new way of thinking about the resolution process. After all, the best New Year’s Resolutions in the world aren’t … Read More
in Empowerment, Productivity, Self Mastery
When You’re in a Relationship with Your Start-Up: Take It Slow
“It can take ten years to become an overnight success.” Various sources How long does it take to turn your business into a profit-generating machine? What steps can you take to reach that stage faster? And what are the most important lessons to take away from entrepreneurs who have come before you? If you need valuable tips for starting a … Read More
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