Have you ever wanted to start over and hit the reset button in your life? Maybe your career/relationship/health/friendships are not going the way you want and you’re ready to get back on track. If so, then this podcast is for you. Starting over and getting back on track can be easier than you think. In this episode we discuss 27 simple ways to start over and get your life back on track. We’ll cover everything from writing a personal manifesto to getting your morning right to ‘theme’ living. Look, no matter your age the time to start over and get back on track is right now. check out the episode and learn how. Links: https://www.jimsimcoe.com/podcast (Personal Manifesto podcast)

http://bulletjournal.com/ (Bullet Journal Method)

Rhodia Notebook

https://medium.com/ (Medium)

https://medium.com/@JimSimcoe (Me on Medium)

If you’ve ever wondered how to write a book then today’s podcast is for you. The truth is we are all writers with a story to tell. Yes, even you (I see you shaking your head). Writing a book is pretty cool. Publishing that book is even cooler.

On the show today I’m going to give you all the tips & tools to go from ‘person’ to ‘published author’. I wrote & published a book in 6 months and so can you.

In this podcast I cover the 7 steps to write a book, the tools I used, what methods worked well and which didn’t. You’ll also hear about my love affair with index cards, how to do a book outline and why it’s easier than ever to self-publish.

Writing a book can be a fantastically empowering experience. Check out the podcast and learn how to write a book (even if you failed high school English:)

You can train and run a half-marathon. You may think you can’t but I believe you can. On today’s podcast you’ll hear how I was able to train and run a half marathon successfully despite a multitude of injuries (past & present) and despite utilizing a training program that was largely devoid of running. You’ll learn from Tricia Moore, my coach, on how you can train and run a half marathon successfully no matter what physical shape you’re in, past injuries you have, etc. She lays out the foundation for training as well as her beliefs on why running a race can be so empowering for anyone. I’m living proof of someone who’s not designed to run: I’m slow & have messed up knees & back from sports; 47 years old; a few extra lbs and a general dislike of running:) Yet I run races for the insane sense of accomplishment at the end. I run for the runner’s high, I run for the freedom and I run to feel better about myself. You can too. So if you have any interest in building self-confidence & creating a life where you are the superhero, then listen to this podcast. Tricia breaks down the steps to go from couch to race. Honestly it’s probably easier than you think and it’s totally worth it. Because signing up for and completing a half marathon is not only within your reach, it’s also one of the best things you can do for yourself. Check out the show..

Check out the podcast today to hear about 34 unconventional ways to make this the best year of your life. These aren’t the typical life lessons like ‘work hard’ or ‘be positive’ either. Those are great but today we dig into ideas to make you happier, have a better relationship, make more money, be more appreciated & effective at work. You’ll learn how to build confidence, choose success over perfection and why being opportunistic can be a bad idea (and what to do instead). Check it out and get the tools to make your life even better, even more epic right away. The lessons in short: Ask the two best relationship questions ever (“What do you need most in our relationship? What do you want least in our relationship?”)

Know your partners Love Language. Read The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Schedule weekly sex dates

Be loyal to your partner and your word

Choose being happy over being right

Focus on your strengths

Build confidence through small wins

Create a personal highlight reel

Build beliefs around successes, don’t make big decisions when things suck

Choose to be the Captain

Career - Solve a problem or provide value

Be directional not opportunistic

Focus on results

Take calculated risks

Learn how to email like an adult

Find a meditation practice

Forgive yourself

Feed the right wolf

Ignore the noise, focus on the signal

Turn trauma into triumph

Pursue success, not perfection

Judge actions, not words

Embrace the underdog role

Say ‘F*ck it’ more

Don’t suffer fools

Be early everywhere

Have no more than 3 great friends

Treat kids like people

Automate your daily rituals

Be frugal with the unimportant

Find your ‘Why'

Replace your broken beliefs

Write a personal manifesto

Burn old bridges

If you want to live a happier life and learn how to be happy then you should to write a personal manifesto. A personal manifesto is something that you can use to self-regulate your life, guide your actions and bring clarity to the craziness of every day. A personal manifesto helps you determine what you want, what you don’t want and how you choose to direct your own life. It gives you the power whether you’re a recent grad or starting over in life. In this podcast we talk about how to write a personal manifesto and what to include. I also go through my personal manifesto and the different sections that you should include. Check out the images to see each page of my personal manifesto and feel free to steal some ideas/copy it

(*This podcast was recorded during the 2016 holiday season but released in January 2017 due to a technical snafu. That said, the lessons we talk about apply even after the holidays.)

We are all filled with self-doubt. Sometimes it’s an occasional thing and sometimes it’s a constant in our lives. And that sucks.

Today’s episode deals with self-doubt and the penchant we have as human beings to be critical of ourselves and how to combat it.

It’s clear that confidence is one of the single biggest predicators of happiness and success in our lives. The more confident we are, the more successful & happier we usually are.

And if you want to learn how to build confidence you have to get self-doubt out of your life.

In this episode I talk about a fascinating thing that happened to me at crossfit and how one person was able to change my perspective and stop my negative self-talk in it’s tracks.

You’ll also hear some tips about surviving the holidays which can be applied any time of the year.

Links from the show:

Unni Notebook - this is the one i use now and love it. Great paper, soft cover, ink doesn't bleed through. If you’re a notebook geek like me this puppy is awesome

Tools of Titans - I’ve highlighted or outlined so much of Tim Ferris’ new book it looks like my 9th grade history book. UNLIKE my 9th grade history book, this book is packed with tons of advice and tips that make it well worth the read. The Schwarzenegger and Dilbert Comic parts are fantastic.

Daily Rituals - Ever write a best seller naked on top of refrigerator? Tom Wolfe has. Jean-Paul Satre drank a quart of wine a day and paired it with coffee and handfuls of barbiturates to help him write. This book is laugh out loud funny and overall astonishing. If you think you’re weird in any way, pick this book up. You will not be disappointed.

Crossfit Society - This is the crossfit place I’ve been going to for the last 2 years. Lots of lessons learned, lots of great friendships made. If you’re anywhere in SoCal it’s worth checking out.

On the podcast today learn how to build confidence & get fit with David de las Morenas, Founder of HowtoBeast.com.

David is is an awesome guy doing great work helping people build confidence & get fit in the process. On the show he talks about his background and how he built his own confidence by packing on 40+ lbs of muscle in 2 years.

One of the coolest things about interviewing David is that he was so willing to be honest and transparent about his own struggles. He’s not the perfect guy who was both totally confident with 6 pack abs. He’s had the same struggles we’ve all had and he’s refreshingly open and honest about them.

Listen in and you’ll learn:

How getting fit (he calls it ‘getting jacked’) is one of the easiest ways to build confidnece

His transformation from a bored software engineer to successful online entrepreneur

The most common fitness myths he sees and what to do about them

Why he’s passionate about helping others increase their confidence and lead happier lives

His keys to an epic life including:

Listening to your gut & do things that sound exciting

Go easier on yourself, don’t try to be perfect

We also talk about porn addiction, the New England Patriots, living in Spain and why road rage doesn’t bother him any more. All in all, this was one of my favorite interviews. David is really cool and I think you’re going to enjoy the show.

Links Mentioned:

HowToBeast.com

David’s books: Mindset Mastery; Calm, Cool, Collected; Confidence Hacks

Elliot Hulse You Tube Channel

My book: Hero Up: Unleash Your Inner Hero and Make Life Epic

David on Facebook

David on Instagram

Blown away.

That’s exactly how I felt after having Ryan Michler as a guest on the podcast today. He’s the Founder of OrderofMan.com and his perspective on manhood and being a real man is both refreshing and inspiring.

Ryan is a husband, father, entrepreneur & war hero who lives in Utah with is family.

On the podcast we talk about what it’s like to be a man today and how men can both improve and enjoy their lives. We talk about his journey from being a disillusioned financial planner to launching http://orderofman.com (OrderofMan.com), a site that’s creating a brotherhood of men everywhere.

Talking to Ryan was incredibly inspiring and I think you’ll really dig what he had to say.

You’ll learn about The Uprising, a fantastic new men’s retreat that Ryan just launched this year. It sounds like a blast, like Boy Scouts meets military training with fireside talks every night.

Ryan also talks about his core beliefs about being a man including: being a protector, being a provider and presiding (being a good leader).

So check out the podcast, I really think you’ll enjoy what Ryan had to say.

Where to find Ryan online:

OrderofMan.com

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To put it plainly, Amber Zuckswert is dope as f*ck.*

She’s one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever had the pleasure to have on the show. She’s the embodiment of someone who’s created a heart-centered life of purpose and fullfullment while living in the jungles and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

Amber is the Founder of Epic Living Retreats (www.epicself.com) a wellness retreat center in Costa Rica. She is a pilates & yoag instructor, holistic plant-based nutritionist, modern/ballet dancer and all-around very cool person.

In the show today Amber talks about her life starting out in Santa Cruz, California to currently running a retreat center in Costa Rica. We get to hear about her lifelong passion for dancing and how she purposefully built a lifestyle around her passions and her commitment to service.

Amber is a great example of someone who’s designed her life around her purpose. She’s consciously chosen to live a heart-centered life where her work and the way she lives has purpose and intention behind everything she does.

Check out the show, I think you’ll dig it!

*and check out her Instagram, it’s well worth your time…

There are 11 not-so-common, yet very essential life lessons that are the key to a happy and successful life. In this episode of the Make Life Epic Podcast I talk about the lessons, their application and give you some examples from my own life.

My examples are either awesome (Success, I heeded the lesson!) or massive failures (I completely disregarded the lesson). Either way I hope you learn from my examples or at least get a laugh out of them. Trust me, my failures have been pretty amusing including dating a lesbian for 2 years when I lived in LA, convinced I could make her become attracted to me (embarrassing exercise in futility). That's just one of many, so enjoy..