From the snowy mountains of Colorado to the beaches of Australia; from a restaurant founder and owner of eleven years to being a lead on the soul-crushing, character-testing SealFit program, our guest, Dan Miller, has led a stellar life.

Join us as we discuss what Danny is currently pursuing and developing in the world of fitness, the importance of solitary travel regardless of what stage of life you’re in, how your world changes when you start a family, and much more.

Danny is a husband and girl dad of two daughters. He was a rad 80-90’s neon wearing mogul skier, a successful restaurant owner, and an OG CrossFit level two coach and box owner. Danny was the first civilian lead on the SealFit Kokoro coaching staff, and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible personally, and in relation to helping others recognize their potential. He currently owns 2120 Fitness in Del Mar, CA.

Show Notes:

The 4 Hr-Workweek, by Tim Ferris

The Comfort Crisis, by Michael Easter

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Success. Money. Happiness. Love. 

These are all targets that many of us are aiming at. Yet what if the best way to attain these outcomes was to forget about them entirely? 

Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl says: "success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side-effect of one's personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one's surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it."

In this episode, we dive deep into multiple perspectives on success and suffering, ranging from Frankl to Buddha to Jordan Peterson. We explore why we agree that following our natural curiosity and intuition is the right choice while acknowledging that it's damn hard to know we are aiming at the right thing. 

Join us for another episode of self-inquiry, deep discovery, and big questions you don't want to ask yourself right before bed!

Show Notes

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl

The Four Noble Truths

Jordan Peterson

Sadhguru

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There will always be moments in life that weigh heavy on our shoulders. But what if we could handle all of life, even these weighty experiences, with a light touch? This, according to renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson, is true mastery—to move through life with a light spirit and tread lightly on this Earth. Life deserves our respect, but that doesn’t mean any situation is too important to be handled with humor, grace, and authenticity. 

In this episode, we also discuss:

— You can’t lose if you’re giving everything you have.

— Writing and sharing who you want to be, to inspire you to walk the walk.

— Tips and tricks to make your morning routine a glorious one.

— Not being afraid to share who you are, and what you’re working on. 

Show Notes:

Huberman Lab

Jordan Peterson Biblical Series XV: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors

The Secrets of Taoism: Aubrey Marcus interviews Daniele Bolelli

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The Dare to Dream Podcast is our way to share what we’re learning, how we’re growing through challenges, and what’s inspiring us to think differently. 

In this episode, we share our thoughts following a day of incredible wellness practices. Through breathwork, cold and heat exposure, and Qigong, we shook up the body and inspired the mind. Yes, we were those guys in the park doing Qigong. 

We also discuss what it’s like for people to doubt your dreams, and why you shouldn’t wish your problems were different. This was a fun episode based on new and personal experiences; onward and upward friends.

Show Notes:

How To Make Your Life HEAVEN w/ Ben Greenfield | Aubrey Marcus Podcast

Wim Hof Method

What Is Qigong?

Jay Shetty

Light Watkins

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In life, there is a time for doing, often by pushing towards a goal with determination. There is also time for stepping back, reflecting, and letting our path naturally unfold. Like the forces of nature, they are both necessary for our growth. 

The Tao Te Ching is the ancient Chinese text of Taoism and the forces of Yin and Yang, a philosophical concept that has become increasingly alluring as we seek guidance to help us find the flow between extremes.

As two young lads in the pursuit of meaning, we’ve found that there are incredible lessons to be gleaned from this text. What we find captivating about Taoism is its positive nature, its reliance on reconnecting with the source and flow of life, the Tao, and its sheer simplicity. Anybody can pick up the Tao Te Ching and have their life changed profoundly. We hope this podcast gives you an entertaining introduction!

We also discuss:

—Looking at our challenges from a different perspective

—Cultivating patience when life doesn’t unfold on our timetable

—Shining a positive spin on the question, “what if?”

—Greg’s experience at Toastmasters!

—It’s okay, even necessary, to be the outlier in a crazy world

Show Notes:

The Aubrey Marcus Podcast with guest Daniele Bolelli

The Model Health Show with guest Dr. Michael Beckwith

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On episode #33 of the Dare to Dream Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting actress and life coach Betsy Russell. Betsy has led an exciting life of going for her dreams, leaving home to pursue acting at seventeen years old. We dive into the process of getting to know ourselves, focusing more on being and less on doing, and learning how to understand our thoughts. 

Betsy is also Vinny's mom, perhaps the bravest endeavor of all. :)

Other discussion topics include:

— Ways to get to know yourself, so you can move through life as the truest version of you.

— Loving all of life and seeing the beauty wherever you can.

— How our moods act as the filter through which we see the world.

— Why removing yourself from the room is sometimes the best strategy. 

— How it takes bravery to even admit you have a dream you’d like to pursue.

— The Three Principles of thought, mind, and consciousness.

— How to build relationships with people we admire without overcomplicating it.

And most importantly, how we are all exactly where we are supposed to be. 

Show Notes:

- The Three Principles

- Wherever You Go, There You Are - John Kabat-Zinn

Daring to dream is a daily commitment of believing that there is something more to go for; it’s realizing we can get more from ourselves, that this life is worth giving everything we have. Yet more doesn’t mean accumulating things on the surface. Perhaps more is grappling with a worthwhile problem, getting down and dirty in the trenches of our own heart and soul.

Should we derive value from the things, the relationships, the job we have? Or, should we derive self-worth from what’s inside of us—the experiences we’ve had and what we’ve overcome; how we’ve let go of the past, and who we were?

On this episode we also discuss:

— Anthony Bourdain, and how our own expectations can cause us to see our accomplishments as meaningless if not up to our own personal standards.

— Can one be happy knowing there’s always more to strive for?

— Fostering joy and being a light throughout the vicissitudes of life.

— A couple of comical stories from Greg and Vinny's travels!

Show Notes:

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Kitchen Confidential Deluxe Edition, by Anthony Bourdain

Knowing Where to Look, by Light Watkins

Maps of Meaning, by Jordan Peterson

It’s been a year since the two of us joined forces, jumped into the void of uncertainty, and began living the lives we were born to live. While we certainly don’t have it all figured out—nothing, really—we have learned a great deal about what we love, what provides us with joy and meaning, and the change in ourselves we want to continue cultivating. 

On this episode, we discuss what it means to tread our own path, which seems to unfold with every step we take. We don’t need to have every step of the way laid out. When we worry about the future, we often lose sight of the fact that this step we are on, wherever we are on our journey, is a gift. With patience and gratitude, every step of the journey will unfold as it’s intended to. Act, do what needs to be done, but appreciate where you are.

Show Notes:

Order Arrows of Youth: A Young Man's Inspiring Journey to Find What Lights His Soul on Fire, by Vincent Van Patten

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Maps of Meaning, by Jordan Peterson

The Hero With a Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell

Pick yourself, by Seth Godin

When we give our absolute attention to the moment, it feels like time fades away and becomes nonexistent. We’re not focused on the future or the past—we’re too engaged with what’s right in front of us. 

It seems like we have to plan for the future or our world will crumble; it can feel impossible to let the past remain in the past. But what if all that worry, angst, and fear meant nothing? 

What if we saw each and every day as a blank slate, where our only aim is to give it everything we have? Every conversation would possess life-changing potential, for us or the other person in the conversation. The experience of daily life would be an adventure, as it should be. When we focus on nothing but the day and the task at hand, the future will take care of itself. 

On this episode of The Dare to Dream Podcast, we also discuss:

—Being the fool, as the fool is the apprentice eager to learn. 

—Showing up as often as we can, and just seeing how it goes. 

—What sacrifice means, and if it’s worth sacrificing for a future we aren’t enamored by.

—Breaking down the barriers with strangers; how to stray away from the shallow end into deep conversations.

Show Notes

- Beyond Order - Jordan Peterson

- Knowing Where to Look - Light Watkins

- The Ed Mylett Show

Last week we turned the page—now we’re starting a new chapter. 

With new mics and summer upon us, we’re excited. As we both seek guidance and wisdom from others who have been in our shoes before, we’re discovering that nobody knows the right path we should embark on, what we should pursue, or how we should live. Only we know what feels right to us, which is perhaps a blend of the different perspectives we’ve garnered.

As we question the next steps we’ll be taking as individuals, we’ve found that there’s tremendous joy, peace, and meaning found in the stillness and the unknown. It may be unnerving not knowing what the future holds. Yet it’s also a time full of limitless possibilities when we see each day as a chance for the extraordinary to unfold. 

In this episode we also discuss:

— Vinny's book Arrows of Youth, coming out in just a couple of weeks! Join his Weekly Insights for early access!

— Adding a celebration clause to every goal 

— Viewing life through a storytelling lens

— Our working definition of anxiety

Show notes:

How To DESTROY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS & Master Self-Discipline! | Light Watkins & Shawn Stevenson

Knowing Where to Look, by Light Watkins

Arrowsofyouthbook.com

LIFE LESSONS That Will Change EVERYTHING with Satsang | Aubrey Marcus Podcast

Homework for Life | Matthew Dicks | TEDxBerkshires