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You can change your life and make a dent on the world. This podcast uncovers the unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds straight to you, in conversations so honest you feel guilty listening in. We believe the current way of thinking is not working. The average person has become unhappy, unhealthy and financially struggling. You are not that person. This podcast will kick you in the shin with truth and tactics they should have taught us but gatekept. Hosted by Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor and reformed journalist. You are a BigDeal to us.

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Codie spoke with Harvard professor and best-selling author Arthur Brooks on various topics, including the secrets to happiness, the interplay between love and leadership, and the ethical dimensions of free enterprise and capitalism. Arthur shared insights on moral influence and how personality traits shape our lives and relationships. He also provided practical advice for navigating these complexities in today's world, drawing from his extensive expertise and experiences.

00:00 START
00:19 The Power of Love in Leadership and Happiness
03:44 A Journey from Musician to Free Enterprise Advocate
06:15 The Impact of Social Media and Political Polarization on Happiness
09:53 Navigating the World of Dark Triads in Personal and Professional Life
18:07 The Science of Happiness: Practical Steps to a More Fulfilling Life
27:33 Hope vs. Optimism: Learning from History's Lessons
29:07 Embracing Hope and Personal Agency
30:10 The Changing Happiness of Women: Insights and Analysis
31:53 The Impact of Social Media and Activism on Women's Happiness
32:15 The Beauty Standards and Social Pressures in Modern Society
36:28 Exploring Relationships, Compatibility, and the Power of Differences
44:30 Meeting the Dalai Lama: Lessons on Intuition and Mentorship
48:28 Confronting and Understanding Our Deepest Fears
52:42 The Power of Empathy and Reflection in Personal Growth
58:23 Life Lessons and Anecdotes: Embracing the Journey



Harvard Professor EXPLAINS Why We are LESS Happy in 2024 and What To Do About It (feat. Arthur Brooks)

Have you ever thought to yourself: what does it mean to be 'broke', or even 'how do I break out of poverty'? In this episode, Codie answers your questions about achieving financial freedom from her own experiences by explaining the paths that led to her financial independence and breaking down the importance of financial literacy and education. Then, hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and author James Altucher joins in a candid conversation about rebuilding after losing millions and how he was able to survive after public failure.

00:00 START
00:40 Steal My Rich Friend: James Altucher
04:21 The Dark Side of Financial Success
11:02 Bouncing Back: Strategies for Recovery
15:13 Embracing Experimentation and Idea Generation
22:28 The Impact of Sharing Ideas and Experiences
31:34 Asking the team if they're smoking crack 
34:02 Navigating Criticism and the Importance of Perspective
37:59 Reflecting on Past Interactions and the Impact of Trolling
38:30 The Dangers of Engaging with Trolls Online
39:51 The Power of Positive Influence and Choosing Kindness
43:43 Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Strategies and Insights
45:12 Understanding and Defining 'Broke'
46:46 The Realities of Poverty Across Different Age Groups
51:33 Practical Steps to Escaping Poverty
01:04:16 Navigating the Challenges of Being Broke and Making Changes
01:18:00 Choosing Your Hard: The Path Out of Brokeville



If I was broke in 2024, here’s exactly what I’d do… (feat. James Altucher)

How can you stay mentally strong when life gets tough? Michael Chandler shares his advice with host Codie Sanchez, highlighting his UFC and MMA experience. Michael offers an inside look at the preparations needed to excel as a fighter and family man, focusing on gratitude, self-perception, and the pursuit of excellence. They also cover his company WalkOn Fitness, the upcoming fight with Conor McGregor, backing the healthy and high-protein PB&J called Kram, and the business behind making money as a fighter.

00:01:05 - Contrarian Idea: You need a story to tell yourself when life is hard
00:02:34 - Steal My Rich Friend: Michael Chandler
00:05:13 - The role of a mindset coach
00:16:13 - The real passion project is family
00:30:11 - Handling trolls
00:35:30 - How the business of UFC works
00:43:56 - Creating an empire and the upcoming fight with Conor McGregor
00:46:17 - Backing Kram, healthy and high-protein PB&J
00:48:54 - Creating a plan within your relationship
00:57:51 - Staying out of the toxicity and noise
01:03:14 - Looking fit but not being healthy
01:06:03 - Deal of the week: Making money as a fighter
01:12:05 - CEO Story Time: Increase your self-control



The MMA Champion: The Crazy Mindset Shift for Winning at All Aspects of Life (feat. Michael Chandler)

Do you actually have to leave your hometown to make it big? Codie dives into the science behind success and financial freedom, exploring the role of economic interconnectedness, environment, and mentorship, uncovering key factors influencing achievement, from the impact of hometowns to the benefits of networking and exposure to diverse communities. Rob Abasolo of the YouTube channel Robuilt explains why he flew the nest to find success, while Nathan Barry of ConvertKit explains how staying put led him to scale ConvertKit to where it is today.  

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
00:06:27 Scott Galloway said you shouldn't spend time in your apartment if you're young.
00:10:59 Deal of the Week: Culdesac Tempe.
00:15:52 A dating show for retirement communities?
00:18:06 Steal my Rich Friends: Rob Abosolo of Robuilt.
00:20:37 Getting the courage to leave home.
00:22:29 How NOT getting a dream job opened more doors.
00:24:16 Risk-compounding.
00:39:51 Steal my Rich Friend: Nathan Barry of ConvertKit.
00:54:46 Trading time for money.
01:09:23 CEO Storytime: Codie's biggest regret.
01:12:14 Happiness in relation to how close we live to others.
01:14:10 Relationships formed through difficulty.
01:18:54 Codie's love letter to her hometown.

SOURCES:

PublicSource study: https://projects.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-neighborhood-success/


Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): https://www.simplypsychology.org/zone-of-proximal-development.html


Economic interconnectedness: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01843-4


Scott Galloway Tweet: https://twitter.com/profgalloway/status/1662616507602354186


Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/03/neighbors-friendship-happiness/673352/


Culdesac: https://culdesac.com/ 





Why Top 1% of Earners DON'T Stay in their Hometowns (feat. Rob Abasolo and Nathan Barry)

Can one man change the course of humanity? Are we unknowingly shortening our lives? Codie Sanchez interviews Bryan Johnson to explore the path toward longevity, his distrust of the brain, and the truth about food and medicine. The episode closes with Codie sharing her experience at Bryan's house, uncovering what it's like to use some of the machines being used to test the limits of human life.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
03:15 Steal my Rich Friend: Bryan Johnson and his grandest ambition
14:30 What we know about food and medicine is wrong
19:42 The two things that impact Bryan’s depression the most
21:32 Side note from Codie
33:32 Being a slave to emotional needs
42:31 Deal of the Week: Bryan Johnson, from Braintree to Blueprint
53:13 Free yourself of a prison of desires



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