“We're getting to the point that if we don't raise to the occasion then the consequences are massive.”

Today we dive 'into the mind' as we discus the 'Flow State' with Bruce Jolliffe who received his masters on the subject. Bruce explains what the flow state is and how different people experience this state of mind, and how this mindset helps us push the limits in sport, academia and life. We also talk about the state of 'Clutch' and 'Choke' and how the state of mind varies the experience and performance as well as how we can change our state of mind to be at our peak performance. This was a super fun conversation for me as I have been deeply intrigued with the 'Flow State' of mind for several years now.

Book- The Rise of Superman

Book- Flow

Book- Endurance

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Would you ever accept a race where you didn't know the finish line? ... Hmmm.... maybe?

Though stop and think about it, could you even really race without knowing the finish? You wouldn't know what pace to go at, or how long it would even take. You could be committing yourself to something that could take all day, or all year, or a decade, or a lifetime. Without knowing the finish line you can't really play the game, at least not competitively.

Today I talk about the power and simplicity of knowing the rules of the game, and what the end goal or "finish line" truly looks like. This can be one of the most crucial steps to achieving success, as once you know the ending point you can work back to where you are and create your own blueprint to success.

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"I focused on astronaut team work training for long duration space missions, aka Mars!"

Today we have another incredible guest as I get to talk with NASA scientist Dr. Kate Hixson. We go deep into her work with NASA, space travel and the Mars missions, along with her thesis work on the study of excellence and top performance. Kate also talks about her thoughts on Aliens and what we gain to learn from the pursuit to Mars. This was a very thought provoking conversation and interview for me and I think you will gain tons of value from all the nuggets of gold from Kate's studies and stories.

Book- The Right Stuff

Kate's Podcast - Dauntless

Dr. Kate Hixson is a NASA scientist, an entrepreneur, a corporate consultant, a podcaster, a mom, and a self-confessed book geek who, surprisingly, comes from a lineage of adrenaline junkie daredevils.

She's wicked smart and has an endearing giggle, as you'll soon hear.

Here's a peek at what you'll hear:

• Is it easy to get a job a NASA? (Sure it is. If you have an IQ that reaches the stars, study like a fiend for years on end, apply for countless grants, funding, and scholarships, go through gruelling interviews and mountains of transcripts, yeah... it's pretty easy. Hear Kate break it down at 2:55)
  
  
• Insider Report: Kate reveals what it's really like working at NASA. - 5:20
  
  
  
• The inside scoop on the race to Mars. You'll wanna hear this. - 5:50
  
  
  
• Q. What do astronauts and rock bands have in common? A. They both must survive the pressure cooker situation of being cooped up with 4 or 5 other people in a confined space over a long period of time… without killing each other! - 7:00
  
  
• The little-talked about (but crucial) role Dr. Kate will play in NASA's plan to send a crewed mission to the red planet. - 8:00
  
  
  
• A curious thing the Chief Engineer of the International Space Station has hanging up on his office wall. (Kate saw this while discussing business in his office one day, and... when you find out what's up on his wall, you'll realize how very important and challenging Kate's role at NASA is. - 9:10)
  
  
  
• The good doctor gives a “one-minute break-down” of her Ph.D. Dissertation. - 10:00
  
  
  
• Team building and Teamwork training are pretty much the same thing, right? (WRONG. There's one BIG difference. Hear what that is at 12:05)
  
  
  
• A certain basic life skill that almost everybody under God's blue sky is hopeless at. (We all think we're good at this skill, but... it's simply not the case. Hear what this is at 13:05)
  
  
• Leadership insights you've probably NEVER heard. - 13:20
  
  
  
• What “BMT” is, and why you should care. -15:00
  
  
  
• How watching football on TV can dramatically improve your leadership skills. - 15:15
  
  
  
• The "10,000 Hours Rule" debunked. Get the full story at 16:40
  
  
  
• The REAL secret to becoming world-class in any field in the quickest amount of time humanly possible. - 1

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We've all probably heard the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. Though does Slow & Steady really win the race?

I mean we all know that we live in a very faced pace world. How could slow possible be better than fast?

Today we take on the discussion behind this saying of "slow & steady wins the race" as I deep dive into my personal strategy in the Green River Race, as well as how this concept could work out in reality and everyday life.

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"Maybe the best thing we can be doing is making sure we are happy each day, and contributing to society."

Today we have another great friend of mine on the podcast as I interview PHD student Phil Sheppard. We dive deep into the global health work that Phil has been doing and the crisis scenarios that he has encountered. We also talk about the Pro's and Con's of post graduation education and discus the various options that young people have coming out of high school. It is a great conversation with lots of thought points and some great nuggets of gold from my great friend Phil Sheppard.

Book- The Alchemist

Instagram- @PhilSheppardPhoto

Twitter- @PhilSSheppard

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“You need to drive into the fog and trust that the road will appear. ”

Today I discuss the concept of trusting that the path will appear once you start. There are many examples of this, though the easiest for my to explain is driving into the fog. You can only see 20 ft ahead, though as you keep driving the road unveils itself 20ft at a time. Sometimes you just need to take action and know that it is ok if you don't have all the answers or vision right now, but with action you will start and only after starting will the ideas and opportunities unveil themselves.

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"No one ever died wish they had spent more time at their desk."

Today we have a truly amazing interview with a living legend, Will Gadd. Will is a Red Bull athlete, World Cup Champion, X-Games Gold Medalist, multiple world records and first ascents, and his list of accolades could go on and on. I had the pleasure to talk with Will about his mindset in risky situations across a multitude of athletic disciplines, and the formula he has come up with to assess rick with his children. We talk about his First Ascent of frozen Niagara Falls and the years of planning and preparation it took. As well as a deep dive into Will's most recent film project "The Last Ascent" and the recognition of the climate effects that are going on right now and what we can try and do to help.

Movie- The Last Ascent

Movie- Chasing Niagara

Instagram- @RealWillGadd

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“So you want to write a book, you want to start a business, you want to be an athlete, you want to make a post or have an opinion, great! Don't get worried about what other people say.”

Today we take on the discussion behind the idea of what other have to say or think about you and your actions. Getting feedback is great, though don't let it hold you back from the dreams you have. Listen and possibly even tweak your actions if need be, but continue on and don't let the fear of 'what others might think' hold you back. Go out and live your life the way you want, because it's yours.

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The formula to life is quite simple, BE x DO = HAVE.

Today we take have an inspiring interview with a friend who has seen plenty of ups and downs in life, Malvin Young. This is one of my favorite interviews yet as Malvin shares both incredible stories as well as actionable take aways for all of us to learn. We go deep into Malvin's story about growing up hard and quick, having to get his own apartment at age 15, and by age 20 he was working for himself. He also talks about making big money, losing big money and his journey from learning the hard way to learning the formula BE x DO = HAVE.

Malvin's Podcast- BE x DO = HAVE

Book- The Way of the Superior Man

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It is easy to blame others, or different situations, but honestly, the results of your life is up to you.

Today we take on the face that life is totally up to you. You can be whatever you want, you can do whatever you want, you have have whatever you want, it's all up to you. We are all self made, but only the successful will admit it. We are all self made in our finances, but only the wealthy will admit it. We are all self made in our health and fitness, but only the healthy will admit it. It is time to look in the mirror and realize that life is TOTALLY up to you.

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