The Happiness Discipline

Sam is the CEO and founder of the Alpha Body System. He's been coaching, training & exploring cutting edge systems to help men live limitless lives for nearly a decade. Through this journey, he's learned a series of systems and approaches that allow for people to look and feel amazing while also managing the demands of work and career, partners, family, hobbies, and more.

Topics of Discussion:

3:00 - About Sam: Business & Background

8:50 - The Ego & Modern Success: Criticism is Fuel

16:05 - The 80-20 Principle: Benefits & How to Incorporate It Into Your Lifestyle

28:40 - Fear Setting: Definition, Real-Life Applications, & Asymmetrical Risk

33:50 - Mental Exercises for the Subconscious Mind: Belief Systems & How to Achieve Your ‘Alpha State’

51:40 - Human Evolution: Using Your Medium to Help Others Make Positive Change

Additional Information:

Instagram: @thesamueljohnston

TikTok: @thesamueljohnston

Website: https://www.stateofalpha.com/

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Tia Graham is an international speaker, best selling author and consultant on positive psychology and employee engagement. She has worked with dozens of global companies such as Hilton Hotels, Hewlett Packard, and Kashi to elevate employee engagement and drive bottom line results. Prior to founding her company, Arrive at Happy, she led teams at luxury hotels in the United States and Europe for brands such as W Hotels, Westin, and The London. With multiple certifications in neuroscience, positive psychology, and employee retention, and over 14 years of leadership experience, Tia is widely regarded by business leaders in her field. Her insights have been featured in major media such as CNN, Forbes, and Fast Company to name a few. Her new book, Be a Happy Leader, teachers her proprietary 8-step methodology on driving productivity and business growth through a culture of happiness.

Topics of Discussion:

2:10 - Intro to Tia

7:50 - Happiness as a Choice

12:00 - How to Practice Happiness

17:20 - Inner Work, Mindfulness, & Manifesting Your Future

25:30 - Habits & How to Handle “Dropping the Ball”: Using Emotions as Information

35:40 - Structuring Your Life Around Emotions

39:54 - Business & Happiness

Additional Information:

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

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Renée Tillotson lives a life of joy and whole-heartedness, which radiates into all she shares and creates. By balancing action with deep thought, she developed Still & Moving Center, a thriving hub of mindful community. 

Topics of Discussion:

1:10 - About Renee: Background, NIA/The Joy of Movement, Career

6:57 - What Does It Mean to Choose Joy?

13:20 - Benefits of Learning to Be Vulnerable

16:45 - How to Get a Better Physical (& Mental) Workout: FAMSS

28:20 - Deep Thinking & Visualization: Personal Meanings Behind It

38:50 - Life in Hawaii & Appreciating Blessings

Additional Information:

Website: https://stillandmovingcenter.com/

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I met Mike Gazzo when he was a wild college friend of my brother's. Since then I have slowly grown closer to him and seen him go from that to a well-known DJ, and now a person I admire for his inner work. Listen as he opens up about his journey.

Topics of Discussion:

2:40 - Mental Discipline: Spending Time Alone, Meditation & Mindfulness

16:15 - Using ‘Crutches’ in Meditation

20:50 - Finding the ‘Awe’ in Life: The Road to Becoming Your True Self

27:30 - The Positives & Negatives in Creating Habits

36:00 - The Ayahuasca Experience: Getting Aligned with Harmony

45:00 - Letting Go of Control in Life & Quieting the Brain

55:15 - It Starts with You: Accountability in Manifesting Your Future

1:00:00 - What is ‘True Community’ and How Have We Lost It? (Importance of Honesty, Accountability, & Vulnerability)

1:18:15 - Bringing the Conversation Full Circle & Key Findings

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Instagram: @gazzomusic

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JC is a visionary, in business and in the communal work he is doing for Nicaraguans! Learn how to understand what makes you happy and to chase it!

Topics of Discussion:

1:00 - Who is JC?: Career & Background

12:00 - Doing What’s ‘Not in the Contract’: Caring & Showing Love for Others

16:30 - Making Happiness the Core of What You Do & JC’s Pillars of Empowerment

20:50 - What Does ‘Studying Happiness’ Look Like?

29:15 - Having a Coach/Mentor in Relation to Happiness

Additional information:

Website - jchite.me/

IG - @jc.hite

Podcast - The Digital Agency Hacker

Facebook - @jc.hite53

Youtube - www.youtube.com/jchite

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Steve is a fish. He was a top-level swimmer, water polo player, spearfisherman, free diver, and bodysurfer. Hear his story of coaching the Olympics team, directing the Kona Ironman race, and being one of the legends in the swimming community. Steve uses swimming to find his peace.

Topics of Discussion:

1:11 - Who is Swimmer Steve?

9:00 - Benefits of Taking Risks: Dangers of the Sea & the Kona Iron Man

12:00 - Awareness of the Body

14:18 - Psychology & Visualization in Sports

21:45 - “The Hawaiian Energy”: Peace & Positivity

24:04 - Goals & Competing Against Yourself

30:00 - Steve’s Jesse Owens/Bob Hayes Olympic Story

34:30 - Conclusion: It’s About the Journey

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Lauren's journey began as a sufferer of intense anxiety and chronic cervical pain. Exploring ways to relieve her pain without a surgical procedure, she found breathwork. Hear Lauren's secret behind breathwork and how it relates to health & happiness!

Topics of Discussion:

1:40 - How Lauren Got Into Breathwork

7:00 - Conscious Breathing vs. Conscious Connected Breathing

10:50 - Types of Breathwork & How It Can Influence Your Life

18:05 - How Your Breath Connects to Happiness & the Neurology Behind It

27:45 - Easy Breathwork Techniques to Practice

31:00 - How to Integrate Breathwork Into Daily Life: Proactive Habits

35:40 - Mindfulness & Meditation Around the Breath

47:30 - Goal Setting vs. Activities for Pure Enjoyment

51:00 - The Big Takeaway

Additional Information:

Website: https://vitalitybreath.life/

Instagram: @laurencheleccafritz

YouTube: Lauren Chelec Cafritz

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Dr. Aria is a high-performance coach, an author, and an expert in psychology and longevity. I am proud to call him my friend. Listen to Dr. Aria talk about the inner work needed for performance & happiness!

Topics of Discussion:

1:20 - Travel, Exploration, & Personal Values

9:40 - Stimulus-Independent Thought & The Importance of Staying Present

13:30 - Intro to Dr. Aria and His Background

21:30 - Thoughts on Inner Work

32:00 - What is Spiritual Materialism?

36:00 - Mindfulness & Sport

41:00 - Finding Our Life’s Purpose: Good or Bad?

45:40 - Experiencing ‘Living’ Through Awareness & Gratitude

Additional Information:

Website: dr-aria.com

Instagram: @dr._aria

TikTok: @dr._aria

YouTube: Dr. Aria

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Kelly is the mobility king. Juliet is the "Dos Equis Women." Together, they built "The READY STATE" to help people live ready for whatever comes their way in life.

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Dan Millman is my favorite author. He is a man that needs no introduction. It was an honor to look behind the brilliant mind that create books like "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior", and 17 other amazing titles!

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