Practical Wisdom

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Over the last ten years, we've clocked over 10,000 hours of meditation together. It's a practice that has completely changed our lives.But when we first started, it felt frustrating, confusing—and honestly, like a complete waste of time.So today, we're recording the episode we wish existed when we first started meditating. We're sharing the top 3 things we wish someone told us at the beginning of our meditation journey—and hopefully saving you years of struggle in the process.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:37 Lesson #1: The harder you try, the less you get out of it03:08 The “circus” of your thoughts04:02 Why meditation isn’t about not thinking06:31 Lesson #2: Why consistency matters more than quantity09:17 Building your mental “gym” habit14:32 Everyday benefits of meditation15:26 Free 5-Day Meditation Course15:46 Lesson #3: Catching yourself in thought is a good thing17:12 Meditation is an infinite game19:36 You are not your thoughts📧 GET OUR (FREE) 1-MIN NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, an inspiring 1-minute email with the most valuable lessons we're learning and other cool stuff we've come across—delivered every Monday:fiobros.com🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSEWant to start meditating? We made a super simple, 5-day intro course just for beginners:fiobros.com/meditate📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros

Today’s guest is Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs and author of Tiny Experiments—a groundbreaking book helping overachievers break free from burnout and live a more curious, energized life.

Once a high-performing Googler obsessed with goals and productivity, Anne-Laure faced a serious health scare that forced her to re-evaluate everything. Now, she’s on a mission to help others embrace uncertainty and design a career—and life—they actually enjoy.

In this episode of BSU, Anne-Laure shares the powerful mindset shift that changed her path forever, plus practical ways to take back control of your time, energy, and identity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why obsessing over “purpose” is keeping you stuck
✅ How to use curiosity to create freedom
✅ The science behind tiny experiments—and how they unlock success

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:05 Why “Goal Obsession” Nearly Broke Her
2:25 The Health Scare That Changed Everything
5:02 How to Explore Curiosity Without Pressure
8:54 The Mindset Matrix: Perfectionist vs. Explorer
10:29 What is a Tiny Experiment? (And How to Start)
15:30 The Toxic Script of “Finding Your Purpose”
20:22 Why Big Goals Trick Your Brain
23:59 The Writing Experiment That Led to a Book Deal
27:30 Real-Life Tiny Experiments That Sparked Change

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT ANNE-LAURE
Anne-Laure’s Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/TinyExperiments
Ness Labs Website: https://nesslabs.com
Anne-Laure’s IG: https://instagram.com/ness_labs

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Finally, an education that’s actually useful.
Join Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike as they extract life-changing advice from today’s brightest minds in health, wealth, and relationships.

Today's guest lecturer is Randy Kaplan, an elite entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host known for turning impossible odds into massive success through one simple strategy: EXTREME PREPARATION.

From stuttering as a child to coaching Fortune 500 leaders and interviewing icons like Tony Robbins and Dana White, Randy’s journey is proof that preparation isn't just important—it’s everything.

In this episode of BSU, Randy breaks down how to prepare better than anyone else, earn meetings you “shouldn’t” get, and turn cold outreach into career-defining opportunities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to land your dream job with zero experience
✅ The 5 steps of Extreme Preparation
✅ Why a $25 FedEx letter could change your life

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:05 Why "Anything is Possible" Is More Than a Motto
4:03 What Is Extreme Preparation (and Why Most People Never Do It)
8:14 From Fired Lawyer to Dream Job—How Research Changed Randy’s Life
13:35 The Most Powerful Meeting Tactic You've Never Heard Of
18:45 The Secret to Standing Out in Any Interview
25:10 The Art of the Follow-Up (and Why Timing Is Everything)
31:19 How Extreme Preparation Made Randy the Best Podcast Host in the Game
36:14 The 5-Step System to Master Extreme Preparation
53:31 Advice to Your 21-Year-Old Self

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT RANDY
Randy’s Podcast (In Search of Excellence): https://www.insuchpodcast.com
Randy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/randykaplan/

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Finally, an education that’s actually useful.
Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.

Today’s guest is Dan Go—world-class transformation coach, entrepreneur, and former "fat kid" turned fitness phenom.

Dan has coached top performers around the world, from CEOs to parents, helping them not only lose weight but completely rewire their relationship with food, fitness, and most importantly—themselves.

In this episode of BSU, Dan breaks down the exact psychological AND tactical tools to finally build a body (and mind) you’re proud of.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why fat loss is 90% MENTAL
✅ The “theory of constraints” that changes everything
✅ How to reprogram your habits and identity—starting today

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:05 The Surprising Truth About Fit People
4:53 Why Mental Health Matters More Than Physical Health
8:28 The REAL Reason You Self-Sabotage
13:10 Dan’s 7 Whys Method (Fix Your Root Issue)
19:36 The “Rule of 2” That Builds Momentum
24:19 Dan’s Rock Bottom (And How He Transformed)
28:12 The #1 Fat-Burning Exercise (It’s Not What You Think)
33:17 How to Know if You’re Actually Hungry
43:26 Supplements That ACTUALLY Work

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT DAN
Dan’s Website:
https://dango.io

Dan’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fitfounder

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Finally, an education that’s actually useful.
Join Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they uncover the mindset, routines, and strategies of the world’s top performers—so you can master your health, wealth, and relationships.

Today's guest is Dr. Robert Waldinger, the man behind the longest-running study on happiness ever done.

He’s a Harvard psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and Zen priest, and in this episode of BSU, he shares the surprising truth about what actually makes us happy — and it’s not what you think.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just chasing goals without fulfillment, this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The real cause of modern unhappiness (and how to fix it)

✅ Why loneliness literally kills — and how to fight back

✅ How to build a life that actually feels good to live

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:05 The Shocking Truth About Happiness

5:06 3 Relationship Lessons From 87 Years of Research

8:23 Loneliness Literally Kills

13:43 Does Money Make You Happy?

19:20 The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage

22:16 The #1 Regret of the Dying

29:01 The Ultimate Life Hack for Busy People

34:13 The Truth About Zen & “Detachment”

50:07 3 Simple Daily Habits to Be Happier

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. BOB WALDINGER

📘 His Book — The Good Life

https://urlgeni.us/amzn/wYnQZ

🌐 His Website

https://robertwaldinger.com

📱 His Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/robertwaldinger/

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Finally, an education that’s actually useful.

Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers — from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond — to extract practical life advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.

Today’s guest lecturer is Justin Sternberg, a former Hollywood TV writer turned storytelling expert and Snapchat exec. He’s sold shows to Disney, NBC, MTV and more—and now teaches storytelling at UCLA’s MBA program.

In this episode of BSU, Justin reveals the 4-BEAT HOLLYWOOD FORMULA that can help you:✅ Nail any job interview✅ Sell any product or idea✅ Move any audience to act

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or just want to be more persuasive, this is a masterclass in the #1 skill nobody teaches you in school.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro1:05 The Life-Changing Moment That Made Justin a Storyteller6:59 From Hollywood to the White House to Snapchat13:12 The 4-Beat Storytelling Formula That Works Every Time18:11 Why Stories Sell Better Than Facts20:10 How to Tell Your Personal Story in a Job Interview25:45 The Most Common Mistake in Storytelling32:45 Why Authenticity Beats Perfection34:05 The Daily Habit to Instantly Improve Your Storytelling37:00 How to Use Stories to Influence Your Kids

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT JUSTIN

Justin's Website: https://www.yourstoryrules.com/Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsternberg

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🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITY
Finally, an education that’s actually useful.

Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life-advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.

Today’s guest lecturer is Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The War of Art — a book that has changed millions of lives, including ours.

In this episode of BSU, Steven breaks down the invisible force that’s secretly sabotaging your goals, dreams, and happiness: Resistance.

He shares how to finally beat procrastination, stop feeling like a fraud, and turn pro — so you can become the most disciplined, fulfilled version of yourself.

This conversation lit a fire under us. We think it will do the same for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The invisible force that’s stealing your potential

✅ How to win the battle against procrastination and addiction

✅ Why most people fear success (and how to overcome it)

✅ How to turn pro and become unstoppable

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:48 The Force That’s Secretly Controlling Your Life

4:15 What Resistance Really Feels Like

9:57 Why Most “Depression” Is Actually This

14:09 The Secret to Finding Your Purpose

17:22 Turning Pro: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything

23:50 Why You Should Ignore Results (Even When You’re Broke)

28:40 Why Most People Fear Success

34:55 “You Have to Kill to Feed Your Soul”

40:00 How to Stop Creating for Approval & Start Creating for Truth

47:01 The Daily Battle You Must Win

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT STEVEN

The War of Art Book:

https://urlgeni.us/amzn/warofart

Steven’s Website:

https://stevenpressfield.com/

Steven’s IG:

https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/

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🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITY

Finally, an education that’s actually useful.

Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life-advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.

What separates someone who earns $1M in their lifetime from someone who earns $100M or even $1B?

In this episode of BestSelf University, we’re joined by Eric Jorgenson, bestselling author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Anthology of Balaji, for a mind-expanding conversation on how leverage, specific knowledge, and first principles thinking are the hidden forces behind generational wealth.

Eric breaks down the exact steps to increase your income, build wealth from scratch (even without owning a business), and create massive impact using “permissionless leverage” — tools like media and code that let you earn while you sleep.

Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or 9-5 employee, this conversation will reshape how you think about money, work, and what it really takes to win the long game.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The #1 most important principle for building wealth

✅ How your childhood holds the key to your biggest advantage

✅ The biggest lie 95% of people believe about money

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Why some people make $1M… and others make $1B

1:05 - The most important principle for building wealth

8:28 - The 4 types of leverage (and how to find your edge)

12:00 - How media created a national nonprofit overnight

16:30 - Can you build wealth without owning a business?

19:05 - The biggest lie people believe about money

24:12 - The mindset shift that changes everything

29:00 - Finding your “specific knowledge” to build wealth

33:06 - Turning your disadvantages into your biggest strengths

34:28 - The 1 action to take today to start your wealth journey

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT ERIC

The Almanack of Naval Book:

https://urlgeni.us/amzn/naval-almanack

Eric's Website:

https://www.ejorgenson.com/

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🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITY

Finally, an education that’s ACTUALLY useful.

Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life-advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.

Today's guest lecturer is Simon Alexander Ong, a world-class life coach and bestselling author helping people build a life they actually WANT to wake up to.

Simon has is a coach to Fortune 500 executives, TED speaker, and the bestselling author of the book, Energize. But before all that, he was stuck in a job he hated, unsure of what was next.

In this episode of BSU, he reveals the EXACT STEPS you can take to escape the job that drains you and create a career that fuels your soul.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why “finding your purpose” is complete B.S.

✅ The #1 mindset shift that changes everything

✅ How to overcome fear & take action TODAY

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:05 Why “Finding Your Purpose” is a Mistake

8:28 The Power of Curiosity: Your First Step Out

12:03 How to Turn a Hobby into a Business

14:25 The Secret to Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt

20:26 How to Rewire Your Environment for Success

25:19 Why Small Steps = Massive Momentum

28:54 How to Think Like an Entrepreneur

30:50 Simon’s Final Message

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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT SIMON

Simon’s Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com

Simon’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonAlexanderOng

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🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITY

Finally, an education that’s actually useful.

Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life-advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.