Good Wolf Project

I spoke with Bo Bennett in a recent episode of the Good Wolf Project. Bo is an expert in rationality and cognitive reasoning. One of the topics we talked about during our conversation was cognitive bias. Bo defines a cognitive bias as a short cut for the brain, which is a great way to look at it. These shortcuts were built into our brains over 100s of thousands of years during a time when humans had plenty of existential threats to pay attention to.

The problem is, we don’t have any of these existential threats around any more. And yet, the cognitive shortcuts that were built in during that time in human history are still with us. So, while they serve as a useful tool to help simplify our world at times, they also distort our reality and make our lives a lot harder than they need to be. So, let’s figure out how we can start to overcome them and gain a new perspective on reality that supports our goals and dreams.

Here’s what we talk about…

• Why our brains developed cognitive shortcuts in the first place…
• Why humans pay close attention to the negative things in life…
• How the brain looks for information to confirm your ideas…
• Why you put more weight on information that you’ve heard more recently…
• Much more!

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Today’s conversation is with Ray Doustdar. As the founder of BUICED Liquid Vitamins, Ray has revolutionized how people think about and consume vitamins, offering a unique liquid solution that prioritizes bioavailability and convenience.

Beyond his success in the health sector, Ray has also made a name for himself online as the found of the Deep Shallow Dive Podcast. With the podcast, Ray has created a platform that delves into the minds of various thought leaders, innovators, and influencers, offering listeners a unique blend of deep insights and lighthearted conversation.

Here’s what we talk about…

• How Ray used COVID as the launching point for his brand, Deep Shallow Dive…
• The importance of self-awareness in a polarizing culture…
• Why being authentic is the best strategy living in today’s society…
• How to have empathy for people with different views and perspectives…
• Much more!

Follow Ray:

Website: https://www.deepshallowdive.com/

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

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Today’s conversation is with Bo Bennett. Dr. Bennett has a PhD in social psychology. He currently runs over a dozens websites, has written over a dozen books mostly on the topics of critical thinking, and teaches several online courses. He has been in the self-publishing industry for over a decade and has written multiple screenplays.

Here’s what we talk about…

• The difference between irrational beliefs and irrational thinking…
• How our cognitive biases keep us from making better decisions…
• How people use authority and emotion to appeal to our irrational mind…
• Why you should overcome confirmation bias…
• How to start challenging your current thoughts and beliefs to get to the truth…
• Much more!

Follow Bo:

Instagram: https://www.hostingauthors.com/authors/bobennett

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There’s a belief about success that, once I reach my goals and dreams, I’ll have all the confidence I need. We look at the achievement of the goal as the point in which we’ll start to believing in ourselves and when our self-doubt will melt away.

Of course, anybody who’s ever lost a significant amount of weight and subsequently put it back on knows that this isn’t the case. The achievement of your goal should only be used as reinforcement for your self-confidence and self-worth…it shouldn’t be used as the fuel.

Today, we’ll talk about where you focus needs to go if you want to build unshakeable self-confidence. Spoiler alert, it requires daily attention to detail as you morph yourself into a different person.

Here’s what we talk about…

• The fallacy of confidence and goal-achievement…
• Why you still need to have a goal, but it shouldn’t be your main focus…
• What most people get wrong in personal development…
• How you can start to shift your confidence today, one action at a time…
• Much more!

Be sure to connect with Jerry and the Good Wolf Project:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jerryscarlato

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

Today’s conversation is with Ollie Gabriel. Ollie was born and raised in Louisiana, joined the army at 17 following 9/11, and has worked as a producer and writer with stars such as John Legend, Mel B (Spice Girls), Keke Wyatt, En Vogue, and The Jacksons to name a few. He landed his first radio hit as an artist with his motivational debut record "Running Man", which reached the top 10 across Europe.

In 2019, he was featured on the hit NBC series Songland, and subsequently landed his first TOP 40 Billboard charting hit with the soulful R&B love song "Something New". Later that year, he reached the Australian chart again with the electronic dance record collaboration, "All of US", proving his ability to seamlessly cross genres and solidifying his position as an international music force. Beyond his music, Ollie is dedicated to making a positive impact. He's worked with the Boys and Girls Club, LA Mission, and high schools for many years to inspire young people.

In 2022 he set on a transformative 635-mile walking pilgrimage across Spain that took him 35 days. Inspired by the journey, he created an innovative media coffee table book to support Hope to Walk, a non-profit organization that provides free prosthetics to amputees in need.

Here’s what we talk about…

• How to push through imposter syndrome…
• Ollie’s transition from the Army to Las Angeles after signing a record deal…
• The culture shock of moving to California after growing up in a poor town…
• How to shift your identity after attaching to your past for so long…
• How to have the courage to let go of your career…
• Much more!

Follow Ollie:

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

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Today’s conversation is with Dr. David Bilstrom. David is a fellow of the American Academy of Integrative Medicine and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture as well as an advanced fellow in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine. Dr. David Bilstrom is quadruple board certified in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Medical Acupuncture. Dr. He is also the director of the International Autoimmune Institute and the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine—the first medical center in the country associated with a teaching hospital to treat all types of autoimmune diseases. It is also the first to use nature and its ability to improve human health and well-being as an integral part of a wellness program.

Here’s what we talk about…

• The function of hormones in the body…
• The role that testosterone plays in energy and metabolism…
• How psychological stress is lowering your testosterone levels…
• The main blood metrics you should be paying attention that are impacting your testosterone…
• How gut health is connected to testosterone levels…
• And much more!

Follow Dr. David Bilstrom:

Website: https://drdavidbilstrom.com/

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

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We find ourselves at a place in society where we’re relying too much on certain government programs and private industries. We rely on these things so much that we find ourselves giving up responsibility for our lives and gladly handing them over for someone else to take care of.

Take the healthcare industry, for example. Most of society has given up responsibility for their health and gladly handed it over to an industry that does not have their best interest at heart. Which is insanely dangerous because, if that industry ever decides to reject helping you (which it can and will do) then you find yourself not knowing how to take care of yourself.

And that is just one of many examples where we find ourselves over-privileged. We’ll talk about other industries of privilege and how we can start to take back our freedom by taking back our responsibility.

Here’s what we talk about…

• What it means to be “over-privileged”…
• How our current society believes in the RIGHT to happiness…
• The social reform programs that began our state of privilege…
• How the food, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries take our responsibility…
• Why giving up responsibility is giving up your freedom…
• Much more!

Be sure to connect with Jerry and the Good Wolf Project:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jerryscarlato

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

Today’s conversation is with Alan Lazaros. Alan is the CEO and co-host of Next Level University. It is his mission to help others create a life full of both success and fulfillment. He learned the hard way how empty success without fulfillment is and how limiting fulfillment without success is as well. Today, he leads a global team of 21 people, and is quickly approaching my 10,000 hours of speaking, podcasting, training, and coaching individuals from all walks of life.

Here’s what we talk about…

• Why books can be so impactful in your personal development…
• Why people have gotten more irrational in recent years…
• How to use adversity to help build you into a stronger person…
• What it takes to connect with your internal world so you can stop bumping up against the external world…
• And much more!

Follow Alan:

Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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Today’s conversation is with Marc Paisant. Marc is a Certified Personal Trainer and the creator/host of the Relatively Normal podcast. He is also the host of the 6AMRun.com podcast. In his show, he shares his experiences with ADHD, anxiety and depression. He shows that no one is alone and there is always someone willing to listen and assist when it comes to coping and managing all kinds of stress. He is an advocate for therapy and counseling and talks about his years of therapy that he has used to manage his mental health.

As a former collegiate athlete, Marc uses physical fitness to assist with his mental health. He has learned that both can be combined and used to help work through any life issue. His goal is to inspire others to ask for help and to end the stigma when it comes to mental health and awareness.

Here’s what we talk about…

• How Marc was initially overwhelmed becoming a D1 athlete…
• Why you won’t suddenly change your mindset when you succeed…
• The importance of forgiving and accepting your previous self…
• Why you should reduce your judgement of yourself to change your identity…
• And much more!

Follow Marc:

Website: https://www.marcpaisant.com/

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

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Jerry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jerryscarlato

With the abundance of information available to us on the internet today, it can be easy to get confused about what works best and what you should stay away from. Today, I’ll whittle that information down for you and give you the 3 most effective things you can do for your personal development.

This list, of course, is not extensive. There will clearly be things that are missing. Things that most people would say should be on a list of “most effectives”. But I want to give you a different perspective on what’s effective and what’s not. And it all starts by understanding what “personal development” really means.

Here’s what we talk about…

• What does “personal development” really mean…
• How you can start to build a resilient mind, body, and spirit…
• Why most people struggle to point out and fix their internal deficits…
• Why nutrition, morning routines, and ice baths are NOT on this list…
• Much more!

Be sure to connect with Jerry and the Good Wolf Project:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jerryscarlato

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