Built Not Born

Billy Oppenheimer is a writer and research assistant to best selling author Ryan Holiday in Austin, TX.

Billy and I discuss how a kid from Philly finds himself in Austin, Texas working for one of the best selling authors on the planet.

Billy discusses his writing and creative process, how to find the courage to follow your dreams and the magic of saying yes when opportunity knocks.

Connect with Billy Oppenheimer:

• Website: Billy Oppenheimer
• Blog: Six at Six on Sunday
• Twitter: Billy Oppenheimer
• Website: Ryan Holiday

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

Kodiak Fields is a 2x IBJJF World Masters Champion, 2x IBJJF No Gi World Champion, IBJJF No Gi European Champion, IBJJF PanAms Gi & No Gi Champion, & 2x F2W No Gi Champion.

Kodiak and I discuss how being bullied as a child led him to the martial arts, how people can learn to become more competitive and what it is like recovering from major surgery with the goal of competing again on the world stage.

Connect with Kodiak Fields:

• Website: Kodiak Fields
• LinkedIn: Kodiak Fields
• IG: Kodiak Fields
• BJJ Instructional: Death From Above

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

Bashar Hanna, PhD is the President of Commonwealth Univerity of Pennsylvania which is comprised of Bloomsburg Univerity, Lock Haven Univerity and Mansfield University.

Dr Hanna and I discuss the cost of college, is a college degree still worth the investment, America's student loan epidemic and why a person can not lead without kindness.

Connect with Bashar Hanna, PhD:

• Website: Bashar Hanna, PhD
• LinkedIn: Bashar Hanna, PhD

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Bill Murphy is the author of "Thriving in the Storm" and founder of the nonprofit Thrive Foundation.

Bill and I discuss his abusive childhood, how he battled post-traumatic stress (PTSD) & other mental health challenges, an unexpected crises to finish an Ironman, the benefits of a morning routine, how he ran the Boston Marathon five times—including one on crutches and how he raised over $500,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Connect with Bill Murphy:

• Book: Thriving in the Storm
• LinkedIn: Bill Murphy
• Facebook: Bill Murphy

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Chris Matakas is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, author of 13 books on personal development (On Jiu Jitsu, 5 Rules for White Belts & The Daily Martial Artist), and a high performance coach.

Chris and I discuss why humans need resistance, the power of community and why we need to follow our fears.

Connect with Chris Matakas:

• Website: Chris Matakas
• Books: Amazon link to Chris Matakas' books
• IG: Chris Matakas BJJ

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Cara Ooi, MD is a sleep physician and psychiatrist practicing in Toronto, Canada. Dr Ooi works with teens with insomnia, delivering a modified version of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

Cara is the the host of "Find the Eight" podcast, a 13-episode series, where she breaks down key sleep concepts and strategies in 10 minutes or less.  

Cara's latest project is DECODE Insomnia where she provides education, resources, and services for teens with insomnia and sleep timing issues as well as their parents.

Connect with Cara Ooi, MD:

Website: DECODE Insomnia

Website: "Find the 8" Podcast

LinkedIn: Cara Ooi , MD

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

Derek Sivers is a best selling author, musician, entrepreneur and TedEx speaker.

Derek and I discuss his writing, how he started CD Baby, and why if something is not a "Hell Yeah!", it's an instant "No!".

Connect with Derek Sivers:

• Website: Derek Sivers
• YouTube: Derek Sivers' TED Talks
• Twitter: Derek Sivers

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Phil Martelli is the associate head coach with the University of Michigan basketball program following a 34-year tenure at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.

At St Joseph's Phil Martelli won six Atlantic 10 regular season/divisional titles and three A-10 Tournament championships.

Phil was named NCAA National Coach of the Year in 2004, Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year four times, the USBWA District Coach of the Year, twice and the Philadelphia Big 5 Coach of the Year four times.

Connect with Phil Martelli:

• Twitter: Phil Martelli
• Youtube: Saint Joseph's Hawks' 2003-2004 Basketball

"Life is Built, Not Born."

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Jeffrey Gitomer is the best selling author who has written 15 books, including The Sales Bible and The Little Red Book of Selling,.

The Little Red Book of Selling is the #1 all-time selling book on the topic of sales, has sold more than five million copies and been translated into 14 languages.

Jeffrey has given over 2,500 paid speeches and has worked with the likes of Apple, Comcast, Microsoft, NY Yankees, Barnes & Noble and Coca-Cola to train their sales forces.

Jeffrey and his wife Jennifer Gitomer host the "Sell or Die" podcast which has over 3 million downloads.

Connect with Jeffrey Gitomer:

• Website: www.Gitomer.com
• Podcast: Sell or Die
• LinkedIn: Jeffrey Gitomer

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone

Ryron Gracie is head instructor at Gracie University in Torrance, California.

Ryron is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the eldest son of Rorion Gracie, the creator of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).

Ryron and I discuss mindset, willpower and why training jiu jitsu helps you live and thrive in the present moment.

Connect with Ryron Gracie:

IG: Ryron Gracie

Twitter: Ryron Gracie

Website: www.GracieUniversity.com

"Life is Built, Not Born."

Joe Ciccarone