Habits and Hustle

This episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast explores the fascinating journey of Chris Matthews, a.k.a the 'lethal shooter'. Despite not making it to the NBA, Chris's unrelenting passion for basketball led him to become one of the most sought-after shooting coaches globally. Rather than seeing it as a failure, he used it as a stepping stone to greater things. Chris's passion for basketball took him to places and provided him with opportunities he never thought possible. His story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance, consistent practice, and hard work.

Chris Matthews, also known as “Lethal Shooter”, is the most sought-after shooting coach in the world. Chris has had the privilege of working with numerous NBA and WNBA athletes to perfect their shot. Prior to becoming a professional shooting coach, Lethal Shooter played basketball internationally in Canada, Russia, and China. Matthews has set countless shooting records throughout his career, which is how he got the nickname “Lethal Shooter”.

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Find more from Jen:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

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Find more from Chris:

Website: https://www.lethalshooter.com

Instagram: @lethalshooter

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

What we discuss: 

(0:00:01) - Chris Matthews explains the importance of not letting failure define you and using your skills to create opportunities.

(0:08:12) - Matthews discusses his rigorous training regime and the importance of hard work and consistent practice in improving performance.

(0:13:23) - He shares advice about pursuing a career in the NBA, emphasizing the importance of patience, maintaining a balanced approach to achieving success, and learning from mistakes.

(0:23:33) - Matthews talks about the role of trainers in professional basketball, the pressures that athletes face, and the importance of failure in the journey to success.

(0:33:07) - He shares his experiences of training celebrities and the importance of hard work and consistency in achieving success.

(0:39:15) - Matthews highlights the importance of shooting form, footwork, and overall physical conditioning in basketball.

(0:48:46) - He talks about creating a personal brand, signing deals with major companies, and the importance of thinking outside the box to seize new opportunities.

(0:59:26) - Matthews shares his journey in the entertainment industry and the importance of creating a motivational brand to help others discover their potential.

(1:02:38) - He reflects on his success in both basketball and entertainment, highlighting the importance of having a voice and creating opportunities for others.

(1:10:59) - Matthews discusses his platform and content, emphasizing the importance of hard work, consistency, and creating a personal brand.

Are you counting yourself out of success?

In this solo episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I chat about how we may be getting in the way of our own success. Oftentimes, we look at other people and consider their success to be something only they can achieve. However, this is the wrong way to look at it. Instead, you should be asking yourself: why not me?

What I discuss:

00:41: Are we getting in our own way?

02:21: Why do we do this to ourselves?

05:43: What do we need to understand about other people’s sucess

Find more from Jen:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

The Minority Mindset has nothing to do with the way you look. It’s the mindset of thinking differently than the majority of people. That’s the motto of the latest podcast guest on Habits & Hustle, Jaspreet Singh. In this episode, I dive into a deep conversation with this YouTube sensation on why he’s spreading the financial education we all wish we were taught in school.

From his humble beginnings to his climb to financial freedom, Jasper sheds light on the nuances of consumer culture, the significance of saving and investing, and how investing in yourself can be a game changer. He opens up about his investment strategies across five different platforms and the necessity of understanding your investments for long term success. Our conversation also touches on the complexities of cryptocurrency, the impact of inflation, the pitfalls of buy now, pay later programs, and how to start a business and avoid scams.

Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube Channel has over one million subscribers. Although he didn’t receive any formal financial education – he’s on a mission to make financial education fun and accessible. Jaspreet is the Chief Executive Money Nerd at the Minority Mindset Companies and the host of the Minority Mindset YouTube Channel.

What’s discussed: 

(0:06:40) - Jaspreet’s YouTube journey and the impact of creating financial education content

(0:18:20) - Jaspreet’s journey to becoming a financial entrepreneur

(0:27:51) - Lessons learned from his first real estate investment at 19 years old

(0:45:21) - Growing up in a traditional Indian household and the importance of understanding and utilizing savings and investing.

(0:52:22) - Investment Strategies: Understanding the investments you make

(1:00:07) - The differences between assets and investments

(1:14:48) - The dangers of buy now, pay later programs 

(1:31:50) - How to start a business and avoid being scammed

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Find more from Jen: 

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

Find more from Jaspreet: 

Website: https://theminoritymindset.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/minoritymindset

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

What makes an entrepreneur a real one?

In this episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I chat with you about how it seems like everyone is calling themselves an entrepreneur. But what exactly makes someone an entrepreneur Vs a marketer, for example? And where exactly do we draw the line between an entrepreneur and a charlatan?

I also talk about the amount of courses being sold from so-called experts on entrepreneurship whom don’t have any entrepreneurial experience themselves. 

What I discuss:

01:47: Are all entrepreneurs really entrepreneurs? 

04:31: What makes an entrepreneur a real one?

09:30: Are most online courses a scam?

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Is following your passion really the way to go if you want to become rich?

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Professor Scott Galloway, our esteemed guest on this episode, who turned a major disappointment – being turned away from UCLA tryouts – into a driving force that sparked profound personal growth and transformation. A renowned author and motivational speaker, Tony shares tales of his struggles and successes, unearthing invaluable insights about commitment, finding your niche, and embracing personal evolution.

Professor Galloway explains how success isn't merely about intelligence. It's a complex blend of risk-taking, aggression, sales skills, seizing opportunities, and living life to the fullest. He also explains how it's not all about personal journeys - we also navigate the broader societal landscape, examining the profound impact technology has on relationships, dating, and socialization, as well as the loneliness epidemic that's silently wreaking havoc in our society.

Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business where he teaches Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing to MBA students and is the author of the Digital IQ Index ®, a global ranking of prestige brands' digital competence. In 2012, Professor Galloway was named "One of the World's 50 Best Business School Professors".

What we discuss:

(0:00:01) - Following Passion and Personal Growth

(0:10:54) - The Correlation Between Intelligence and Success

(0:15:12) - Moving to London and Life Experiences

(0:26:50) - Evolution of Courses and Personal Reflections

(0:31:16) - Technology's Impact on Human Relationships

(0:44:04) - Challenges and Solutions for Young Men

(0:51:10) - Technology's Impact on Relationships and Mental Health

(1:03:36) - Social Media Impact, Fitness Importance

(1:10:50) - Coping With Depression and Hollywood Frustrations

(1:21:13) - Book Promotion and Appreciation

Key takeaways:

• The truth about the common advice of "following your passion" is that the person giving you this advice is already rich. They also most likely made their billions in iron or smelting. Ideally, find something you like that has 90 plus percent employment rate, which things like acting, modeling, sports do not have. Then, commit to becoming great at it. So if you find something you're good at and you start making money at it, the passion will follow.

• The correlation between intelligence and success exists, but it tops out. A person who's got a 120 IQ is much more likely to be successful than someone at 80. But above that, it flatlines. Plus, when you get really, really smart, it actually turns on you and that is because you become so thoughtful and see so many downsides to everything. One thing that entrepreneurs have is they're too stupid to know we're going to fail.

To learn more about Professor Scott:

Website: https://www.profgalloway.com/

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

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Parents, this question is for you: do you really feel rested after a family trip?

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about the difference between a family trip and a vacation. While society may like to make you believe that these family trips are necessary for building family memories, they're not the trips that will allow you to come back to reality feeling fully rested. I also talk about how you can actually plan a relaxing vacation and whether or not your kids can be a part of it.

What I discuss:

02:02: Is it possible to have a relaxing trip?

03:11: Can you relax on a family trip?

05:18: How can you shift from trip to vacation?

09:26: Is being on a trip with children traumatizing as a child-less person?

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Are you on Threads?

In this SOLO episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about the newest and hottest app out there: Threads. While it may just be what Elon Musk needs to make Twitter a great platform again, I don’t think we really need another app to be social on. In fact, I believe we should be spending more time being social in real life. 

I also share why I think Meta is doing so well and how every functionality they have stolen from other apps has kept them alive and well over the years.

What we discuss:

01:33: Should we stress over Threads?

04:21: Is SnapChat coming back?

06:35: Why did Threads blow up?

12:34: How long will Threads have traction?

16:32: Do we like Twitter?

17:45: Do we really need another app?

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Have you ever thought about the benefits to have an alter ego?

Bestselling author and renowned performance coach Todd Herman takes us on an exploration of this fascinating concept in this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast. He explains how he stumbled upon the powerful tool of alter egos while working in 82 different sports and how he used it to help legends like Kobe Bryant and several business leaders tap into their inner strengths.

Todd also enlightens us on how he helps individuals struggling with confidence, despite their skills and qualifications, by using the unique approach of developing an alter ego.

This episode is a goldmine of information for anyone looking to overcome their limitations, unlock their potential, and achieve success. It's not just about discovering the power of alter egos, it's about discovering the power within ourselves. 

Todd Herman is the author of The Alter Ego Effect. He is an award-winning author; performance advisor to athletes, leaders and public figures. He’s been featured on the Today Show, Sky Business News, PBS and CBC National News.

What we discuss:

(0:00:01) - Intro

(0:11:06) - Mental Toughness and Authenticity in Coaching

(0:20:37) - Going from accidental coach to successful speaker

(0:30:50) - Building confidence and concentration through precognition, dyslexia, ADHD, and energetic rhythm.

(0:42:45) - Affirmations' effectiveness explored, absolutes' dangers discussed, studies from Waterloo, King's College, Stanford Neuroscience Lab examined, power of natural self talk explored.

(0:47:29) - Asking questions to access our brain's processing power to create an alter ego is effective and backed by research.

(0:51:28) - Creating alter egos to access inner strength, understanding human nature, and using affirmations and questions to build confidence and concentration.

(0:57:20) - Visualization, alter ego, and trap self discussed to create desired life.

(1:04:21) - Using alter egos to unlock creative potential and achieve goals, with examples of successful people and a five-step process.

(1:24:50) - Sleep, nutrition, rare genetic markers, table stakes habits, gut health, and goal setting discussed for performance success.

(1:31:27) - Building an alter ego to increase confidence, exploring nature's power, and emphasizing sleep and nutrition for success.

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To learn more about Todd:

Website: https://toddherman.me/

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

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/toddherman1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddherman1/

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

What’s your favourite self-care routine?

In this solo episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I chat about my dry-brushing and sauna routine, my favourite types of massages to get, and sound baths. Each one of these routines are an opportunity for me to indulge in what I don’t necessarily have time to do, like watch my favorite TV show while I’m in my portable sauna at home. These self-care routines are essential for helping me destress and stay on top of my game.

What we discuss:

02:51: How to properly dry-brush to get the most benefits?

05:17: What are some self-care protocols that Jen loves?

08:36: What is dry shoulder?

11:30: What are the benefits of sound baths?

14:29: Why does Jen dislike meditation?

18:27: Can kids get in the way of self-care?

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Have you ever wondered what life behind the mic of a comedian looks like?

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat with the ever-so-hilarious and insightful, Elon Gold. We kick off with a raw and humorous chat on the hustle and grind of the comedy world and exploring how he started. Elon also expands on the significant impact of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David on Elon's career, to a chat about our comedy heroes, the industry's challenges, and how comedy can be a powerful tool against hatred.

We delve into profound talks on faith, tradition, and God, underscoring the importance of having a support system. We reminisce on starting out in comedy, the struggles, and the glory. Elon opens up about the success of his 'Funny Quarantine' show and expresses his admiration for Howie Mandel's comedic genius. There's also a thoughtful exposition on being Modern Orthodox and the essence of keeping traditions alive.

Elon Gold is a comedian and actor who has starred in FOX's 'Stacked' and NBC's 'In-Laws'. His one hour stand up special on Netflix, "Elon Gold: Chosen & Taken" received wide acclaim from audiences and peers alike. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

What we discuss:

(0:00:00) - About Elon Gold's Comedy Career

(0:10:57) - How important is tradition and belief in God?

(0:23:22) - How does the show business work?

(0:28:06) - Joining Larry David's Show Journey

(0:38:17) - How does making a living in comedy look like?

(0:41:02) - What lessons can comedy teach us?

(0:51:22) - What can comedy do to help with recent incidents against jews?

(1:00:02) - Should comedians cover controversial topics?

(1:12:58) - Which women in comedy are the funniest?

(1:18:55) - What type of people should we take advice from?

(1:33:36) - What does Elon like to do to relax?

(1:43:43) - What is the secret to a successful marriage?

Key takeaways:

• When you wake up in the morning, it's important to meditate so you can focus on the beauty and truth in your life. However, it's equally important that you express gratitude for everything worth being grateful about in your life. Whether you like to observe your own thoughts or talk to your God, spending time reflecting on your thoughts and thanking the Universe or God for everything you have is imperative to a happy and successful life.

• In the show business, there's no such thing as someone helping you out just for the sake of helping you out. In order for someone to give you a shot or a big break, it needs to be mutually beneficial. This is something that may sound harsh, but it is true in other types of relationships as well, such as romantic ones. If one partner is the only one doing all the work, the relationship won't survive.

• Every and any talent you have is God-given. You are born good at something for a reason but you have to work very hard to be great at it. This talent is given to you so you know which craft to work on and become the best at.

To learn more about Elon:

Website: https://www.elongold.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiEzx9WQFf1D2kJkk1VZjSA

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen