Mastering Midlife Podcast

Pete Mroz is a businessman and musician from Nashville, Tennessee best known for his appearance on The Voice. Pete is originally from Indiana but found himself drawn to music early on. After years of pursuing music in Nashville, Pete was invited to audition for the television show The Voice, where he quickly became a fan-favorite for his laid-back and authentic manner. Pete continues to produce music, play with his band, Super Honk, and work as a sales representative in the golf industry.

In today's episode, Pete joins me to discuss his unconventional journey as a musician and how he wound up competing on The Voice. He shares his approach to life and why he believes that being open to what the universe offers leads to a happier life. We discuss the invaluable support of loved ones when following your passions. Pete also explains why he believes pursuing your dreams is how you show respect for the time you're given on Earth.

"The universe puts things in your path. You can choose to suss that out and see what the universe is doing - and move forward with it." - Pete Mroz

Today on Mastering Midlife:

• Pete's journey to becoming a successful musician
• Why following your dreams is honoring your time on Earth
• How Pete balances his family, work, and music
• Why you should allow yourself to be open to what the universe has to offer
• Pete's audition process and journey on The Voice
• How having children changed Pete's priorities and perspective
• Why quality and richness of life is more important than fame
• Why your success is a reflection of the people who love and surround you

Connect with Pete Mroz:

• Pete Mroz Website
• Pete Mroz on LinkedIn
• Pete Mroz on Instagram
• Pete Mroz on Facebook
• Pete Mroz on Twitter
• Pete Mroz on YouTube

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

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It is all too easy to find ourselves in a negative situation and wonder how we got here.

Bad Relationship

Financial Challenge

Overweight.

Unfortunately, it is all to easy to fall into a victim mindset about this situation.

In today's episode, we will discuss a more empowering and actionable mindset that will actually help you shift the situation.

"There is a critical difference between taking blame for something and taking responsibility for it." – Mark J. Silverman

Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?

Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.

If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you. My "10 Uncomfortable Truths" about overwhelm, from "Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life."

Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.

While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey.

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Jay Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the internationally bestselling author of Disrupt Yourself and Future Proofing You. He is recognized as a leading expert on disruption and innovation and self-identifies as a Serial Disrupter. Jay also advises Fortune 500 firms, raises millions of dollars for startups, and is a trusted consultant to leading corporations and government institutions. Jay's work encourages entrepreneurs to use their histories and challenges to create solutions and be more collaborative and socially-just leaders.

Jay joins me today to discuss what it means to be a disrupter and why he was inspired to write his two books. He details why our challenges offer an opportunity for innovative business strategies and how to discover and use them. We discuss the importance of failing and learning from those defeats. He shares several stories on how failure has led to great success, which illustrates the entrepreneur's journey. He shares the two things you need to achieve success and why he thinks that anyone can achieve it if they're willing to put in the work. He also discusses the importance of having a mentor and using your peers to collaborate and innovate.

"You have to fail to become successful. Failing means you're trying things that haven't been tried." - Jay Samit

Today on Mastering Midlife:

• The 12 Truths and why Jay was inspired to write them
• Why your challenges are your greatest gift for success
• How the pandemic liberated entrepreneurs to think outside the box
• Why mentors are imperative for life-long learning
• The importance of sharing your ideas to find the holes in them and make them better
• Why every business is now a high-tech business
• How creating a successful business is simply about solving a problem
• Why anyone can be successful if they're willing to put in the hard work
• The power of building a complementary team
• The two things you need for success
• Why failing is an integral part of your journey

Connect with Jay Samit:

• Jay Samit Website
• Book: Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation by Jay Samit
• Book: Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World by Jay Samit
• YouTube: The 2 Things You Need for Success by Jay Samit
• YouTube: Jay Samit on the Keys to Radical Disruption
• Jay Samit on LinkedIn
• Jay Samit on Facebook
• Jay Samit on Twitter
• Jay Samit on YouTube

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Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

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A few years ago, I read a book called "The Paradox of Choice" by Barry Schwartz, and it got me thinking about the inexhaustible barrage of voices coming at us about nutrition, exercise, spirituality, how to be a real man, or a real woman, and even what constitutes "truth" in the political arena.

In this episode, I will focus on experts. Those people who are telling us THE RIGHT WAY TO DO EVERYTHING!

"Learning to choose is heard. Learning to choose well is harder. And learning to choose well in a world of unlimited possibilities is harder still. Perhaps too hard." – Barry Schwartz

• Paradox of Choice Tedx Talk
• There's great data on Keto, Plant Based, etc. How do we choose?
• To we "hustle and grind?" Do we raise our attraction vibration?
• If you see the Buddha on the road, kill him.
• Nobody is "right." It's all perspective
• Slow down, breathe, get present and choose, test, experiment and learn what works for you.

Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?

Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.

If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you. My "10 Uncomfortable Truths" about overwhelm, from "Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life."

Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.

While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey.

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

David Katz is a TEDx speaker, humanitarian and the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank is an internationally recognized solution to the ocean plastic problem by turning plastic waste into currency for less privileged communities. David's humanitarian work has earned him international recognition, including features in Forbes, Time Magazine, Businessweek and National Geographic. He was named one of the world's most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine and was the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement Award and the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia Community Award.

Today, David and I discuss how his painful childhood and the loss of a child have influenced his work and allowed him to be a more compassionate human being. He explains how surrendering judgment has made room for him to be open to what the universe has to offer. David details why he believes that "being" is more powerful than "doing" and how he came to that realization. He also shares why he believes that surrendering our past traumas can lead to receiving new experiences and, in turn, creating more beauty in the world.

"We are the accumulation, the summation, of every experience and every decision we've ever made." - David Katz

Today on Mastering Midlife:

• How David's painful past inspired him to find a way to give back
• Why our stories shape our authenticity and inform how we live
• Why surrendering our judgment allows us to experience others as they are
• The power of giving up and letting go of our self-judgments
• How Plastic Bank works and who it helps
• Getting over our ego-mind to become a person who creates positive change
• How letting go of the finite allows us to experience what the universe has to offer
• Why David strives to find the gift in everything, including pain
• The beauty of receiving everything around us and being present
• How to be brave enough to create action

Connect with David Katz

• Plastic Bank Website
• TED Talk: David Katz: The surprising solution to ocean plastic
• Plastic Bank on LinkedIn
• Plastic Bank on Instagram
• Plastic Bank on Facebook
• Plastic Bank on Twitter
• Plastic Bank on YouTube
• David Katz on LinkedIn
• David Katz on Instagram
• David Katz on Facebook

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

In my line of work and in because I care about having deep conversations with anyone and everyone, I run across people who admit to stress, anxiety and depression. And it is heartbreaking. The Coach and Helper in me wants to fix it for them. I know I can't. And I know everyone has their own journey. Doesn't take away my desire.

I also know many who have been helped with the right combination of medicine. Tremendously helped. This podcast is not against meds in any way. And… it is a discussion of what we can do to help ourselves.

Today's episode gives a tiny, yet powerful, taste of Johann Hari's groundbreaking book, "Lost Connections – Why You Are Depressed and How to Find Hope."

PS: The areas of focus can transform anyone's experience of life… check them out.

"It is only when we listen to our pain, that we can follow it back to source, and only there, when we can see it's true causes, can we begin to overcome it." – Johann Hari

9 Causes of Depression and Anxiety

1. Disconnection from Meaningful Work

1. Disconnection from Other People

1. Disconnection from Meaningful Values

1. Disconnection from Childhood Trauma

1. Disconnection from Status and Respect

1. Disconnection from Natural World

1. Disconnection from a Hopeful or Secure Future

1. Genes

1. Brain Changes

Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?

Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.

If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you. My "10 Uncomfortable Truths" about overwhelm, from "Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life."

Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.

While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey.

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

John Lee Dumas is the host and founder of the podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire, boasting over 1 million listeners per month. John learned how to build a brand by embracing the "hustle and grind" culture, producing his podcast seven days a week and learning as much as possible from other podcasters and entrepreneurs. Over the years, he has taken what he's learned about business and himself to become a 7-figure NET worth author, speaker and award-winning podcaster. His first book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success, was published in March 2021.

John joins me today to discuss his path to success and how he went from a 7-day workweek to only working 4 or 5 days a month. He shares how he views the various stages of his life as 'seasons' and why that has been such a productive way of looking at his journey. John offers tips on building a lifestyle business and explains why health and wellness have become his top priority. He explains why he chose to cut back on his work when he realized he had achieved enough and how that has afforded him the life he truly wants to live. We also discuss the power of only doing the things you are really good at and how that can lead to a more successful business and a higher quality of life.

"Life is long. A lot of people like to say that life is short but it's the longest thing we're ever going to do." - John Lee Dumas

Today on Mastering Midlife:

• Why John views each stage of his professional life as a season
• How John has built his business to a place where he only works four days a month
• What it looks like to create a lifestyle business
• How John batches his work schedule
• The importance of knowing what "enough" is for you
• Why building your business with intention leads to a better quality of life
• Why John only puts his energy into the things that he is really good at
• What it looks like to prioritize your health and wellness
• The steps John has created to build a successful business

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: The Slight Edge: Secret to a Successful Life by Jeff Olson
• Book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

Connect with John Lee Dumas:

• Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast
• The Mastery Journal
• The Freedom Journal
• Book: The Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee Dumas
• Entrepreneurs on Fire on Facebook
• John Lee Dumas on Instagram
• John Lee Dumas on Twitter
• John Lee Dumas on YouTube

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

In my "Mastering Midlife" keynote, I use Michael Jordan and Barbra Streisand as examples of creative career longevity. Each, in their own way, worked with their changing physical abilities the evolving environment of their industry's to not only survive, but to reach higher and higher levels of success.

My son, Zack Silverman, a baseball expert shared another story of another elite athlete who's evolution as he aged, had him become more successful as his career progressed.

Join us for this brief conversation about getting better with age…

"Don't underestimate the power of research and preparation for success." – Zack Silverman

Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?

Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.

If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you. My "10 Uncomfortable Truths" about overwhelm, from "Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life."

Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.

While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey.

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL superstar, author, an American Ninja Warrior, and Founder of Modifidentity. Modifidentity is a coaching company that aims to help individuals find their real purpose in life and become who they want to be by employing identity modifications. He credits who he is today to the kind of rough upbringing he had experienced, particularly when he was given away when he was just three years old.

Anthony joins me today to share his story, his experiences growing up, and what made him choose to start his business. He describes what an identity shift is and how it factors into unlocking our true potential. He explains how his coaching program works and who qualifies for them. Anthony also shares some of the struggles he experienced in life and how he overcame them.

"Identity shift is the root of who you are, what program runs your brain that allows you to operate as you operate on autopilot." - Anthony Trucks

Today on Mastering Midlife:

• Why Anthony Trucks became an American Ninja Warrior.
• What identity shift means and what his company aims to do.
• Where he got his drive in starting this type of business.
• His rough upbringing and how he changed his life.
• The three phases of identity shift and what they mean.
• Why he didn't learn how to take a compliment until he was a full-grown adult.
• The difference between going out of your comfort zone and sacrificing it.

Anthony Trucks' Words of Wisdom:

• Most men don't share emotion. That is why men have higher suicide rates than women.
• Knowing what life at the bottom looks like allows you to appreciate everything at the top.

Connect with Anthony Trucks:

• Anthony Trucks official website
• Instagram

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Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

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For me, freedom has come almost entirely from getting free of my thoughts and beliefs, rather than people or situations.

Self Inquiry is as old as philosophy and religion.

Today we are blessed with many forms and structures to the practice. Join me today as I touch on 3 favorites. Check out the links in the show notes to go deeper.

"When you argue with reality, you only lose 100% of the time." – Byron Katie

• Self Inquiry is the way to freedom. Fix your thoughts, change your life
  • Byron Katie: The Work
  • Ho'opono Pono
  • Freedom From Resentment Worksheet
  • Robert Keagan – Immunity to Change (competing commitments)
  • Morning Pages/Journaling 101

Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?

Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.

If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you. My "10 Uncomfortable Truths" about overwhelm, from "Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life."

Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.

While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey.

Mastering Midlife...Together!

Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.