We have Dr. Margaret Rutherford, psychologist and author of Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression, stopping for a fascinating discussion on upgrading our mind and taking control of the inner chatter that goes on in-between in our ears. Dr. Margaret has been in practice for over 25 years and is also the host of the SelfWork Podcast.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Dr. Margaret’s origin story

How Dr. Margaret landed on perfectly hidden depression

Constructive vs. destructive perfectionism

What is perfectly hidden depression

Balancing your drive and ambition without sacrificing your mental health

Some of the most common types of perfectionism

About identity and the facades we carry

Why gratitude sometimes isn’t what it seems

About feeling like an impostor and navigating those feelings

And much more

Connect with Dr. Margaret:

Website: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargaretrutherford/ 

Book: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/perfectlyhiddendepressionbook/ 

Podcast: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork/

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

We have Ari Rastegar, Founder, and CEO of Rastegar Property Company, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on building up his real estate empire from scratch, the gift of failure, and optimizing your health as a busy entrepreneur. Besides being a real estate tycoon, Ari is someone who has his health and fitness dialed in. Ari lives by the philosophy that "everything you can imagine is real." This was one of my more enjoyable conversations as Ari doesn't hold back, which turned this episode into a major reality check that will have you looking yourself in the mirror.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Ari’s origin story

The Iranian revolution and the after-effects from it

The origins of Ari’s real estate empire

Know your what and your why, and the how will present itself

Why you should be obsessed with relationships and your craft

A little known secret that makes Amazon successful (and it’s easy to do)

Ari’s biggest mistakes in business

Why you should aim for singles and doubles instead of home runs

Why boring is beautiful

How Ari took control of his anxiety

How Ari keeps himself healthy and optimized

Where Ari recommends entrepreneurs start with taking control of their health

Why everything is infectious (this can be a positive or a negative)

The biggest obstacle for most entrepreneurs

The mantra Ari lives by from Benjamin Franklin

And much more

Connect with Ari:

Website: https://rastegarproperty.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rastegar/

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

We have author, coveted speaker, and the President and only woman partner of American Financial Resources, Inc., a national mortgage lender, Laura Brandao, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on finding your superpower, the magic of saying "yes" every day and building the life and career of your dreams. With a lengthy list of accolades, including the Most Influential Businesswoman to Watch in 2021, plus inspiring everyone she meets with her passion and positivity, Laura lives by the philosophy that “the only person that can limit you is you.”

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Laura’s origin story

How Laura got into the mortgage industry

Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset

Why using the one simple word “yet” is so powerful

Laura’s superpower (and how she found it)

How to start searching for your superpower

What leadership really comes down to (it’s a lot simpler than you think)

Finding true fulfillment

The origin of saying “yes” every day and why you should as well

Why being told “no” as an executive was the best thing to happen to Laura

About building a top 10 Mortgage company

Why women can have both career and family

The most important investment to deposit into daily

Laura’s typical routine to stay healthy and sharp

Why the mortgage industry is so special

And much more

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-j-brandao 

Website: https://laurabrandao.com/

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

Perhaps the general population needs motivation, but that's far from the issue with entrepreneurs, executives, and other high performers. Instead, they face a unique problem society rarely discusses: the dark sides of success. Managing your weight and health isn't complicated, but it can be complex for many reasons starting with one common mistake that you may be unconsciously doing.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

The unconscious mistake you're making with your health and fitness that is sabotaging your progress.

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Join the Superhuman Insider newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

We have founder and CEO of Tragic Media, Rich Rudzinski stopping by for a fascinating discussion on technology, entrepreneurship, and building a company from the ground up. Rich caught the entrepreneurial itch as a little boy. Infatuated with computers from the time he first locked eyes on the sweet 486 Windows machine his uncle got his family in the early 90s, Rich broke, fixed, and gamed on that computer until he saved enough to build his own machine from scratch.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Rich’s origin story

The machine that led to Rich’s love for technology 

A brief discussion on tattoos and video games

Life and work during the pandemic

Networking and building relationships during this weird period of time

Growing his company

How to approach clients and customers without overwhelming them with your services

How to have clients long term

One important technological key businesses should have

And much more

Connect with Rich:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tragicrich/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tragic.rich

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tragic-rich

Website: https://tragic.media

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

You may not see it, but something is always happening. Every single choice is leading you somewhere. Where this place is can be ideal or not so ideal depending on the action you took. In today’s episode, it’s another reality check discussing the power of the choices you take, even when there are no results to show for them at the current moment.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Why your mind, not your feelings, should guide you

Why most people quit with their fitness and business goals

What ice melting can teach you about building a world class body and business

And much more

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

We have entrepreneur, owner of Posh Notions, and all-around amazing human Bonnie Hewitt stopping by for a fascinating discussion on her roller coaster journey to entrepreneurship. As she mentions in the conversation, Bonnie isn’t the prototypical entrepreneur for an array of reasons. Nevertheless, she’s overcome a traumatic childhood, chronic illnesses, and many mental demons to become an award-winning entrepreneur. This was one of my favorite conversations, and I left this conversation on fire and inspired, and I know you will as well.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Bonnie’s origin story

Being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and much more

Raising kids while trying to rebuild her health

The pivotal day that led Bonnie to turn everything around with her health

The power of making a firm decision (and how anger and frustration can be beneficial)

Meeting Gary Vaynerchuk, David Meltzer, and other influential people

The common missing ingredient with rebuilding your health

Why it’s wise to get your health back before going fully in on your business

Appearing (and winning) on the business competition show, 2 Minute Drill

Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs

Getting Posh notions off the ground

How she accidentally stumbled into a winning idea

Why it’s good to be honest, and transparent with your strengths

And much more

Connect with Bonnie:

Website: https://poshnotions.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poshnotions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poshnotions

Twitter: https://twitter.com/poshnotions

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

We have financial educator, high-performance life coach, entrepreneur, and international best-selling author Rory Douglas stopping by for a fascinating discussion on his journey from the streets to the corporate suites, along with how you can start creating a life beyond your wildest imagination. This conversation was loaded with jewels where Rory shared timeless insights around breaking free from your limitations and getting into fulfillment and purpose. If you’re ready to get “over it and on with it,” this episode is for you.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Rory’s origin story

Lessons Rory learned from the streets (and how he applies it to his current life)

How small habits like paying attention to how you dress will make a big difference in your life

How 90% of winning comes down to excitement

Why a disability can be your superpower

Why you should adopt a “buffet mentality” when searching for purpose and meaning

How to change your environment

The power of association

How to start building your power circle

Why Rory loves artificial intelligence and why you should as well

Why most people have a literacy problem, not a financial problem

How to handle fear

Rory’s typical wellness routine

And much more

Connect with Rory:

Website: http://www.rorydouglas.net/

Website: https://www.aquafinancialcenter.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorykdouglas/

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

Not having enough energy and vitality is a pricey expense you can't ignore. Many entrepreneurs and top performers are exhausted, especially with everything going on in today's world pulling them in numerous directions. However, top performers possess the skillset to keep powering through that exhaustion. This eventually catches up to them. This episode will share 5 strategies that you can leverage to upgrade your health and business systematically.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Why energy is your most valuable currency

5 ways to invest in yourself so you can upgrade your health and business

A big mistake that many people make at the very beginning of their fitness journey

Why your mental and emotional health is critical to your physical health

Under discussed reasons why exercise and sleep is so critical

The forgotten factors of nutrition

And much more

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

If you're serious about building health that is uncommon to the average person and a business that is uncommon to the average person, you're going to need to let go "trying to be balanced." Most normal people think of balance from a daily or weekly perspective at most. Superhuman realize that building a dream life is going to require a huge investment. In this installment of Mental Model Monday, I'm going to briefly riff on "work-life" balance along with sharing two simple principles that will help you seamlessly integrate your ambition with your everyday life.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

Why the standard definition of work-life doesn't apply to entrepreneurs and ambitious professionals

2 simple reframes to help with your "work-life" balance

Connect with Julian:

Book a complimentary health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes