The High Performance Life

This week, I am joined by Jeff Boyd Jeff Boyd, founder of MTE (More Than Energy), discusses the creation of his performance enhancement supplement.

The goal of MTE is to help people feel good and improve their overall well-being.

The supplement contains adaptogens, which help the body adapt to stress, and nootropics, which enhance cognitive function. Jeff emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey and focusing on the process rather than just the end result. He also highlights the need to prioritize health and wellness in today's fast-paced and stressful world. Key Points

• All about adaptogens and nootropics

• Find your wellness path post-business sale

• Lifestyle shift from good to great

• Entrepreneurship tales and new ventures

• Insights on sleep, mood, and mental clarity

Best Quotes 05:05 - 05:15

• "I remember quick, like within a couple days of selling the business, I said to myself, what, I don't know what's gonna be next, but whatever it is, it's gonna be something that I'm passionate about."

06:22 - 06:33

• "I think that's how we are with like the handheld devices and the 24 hour, just, just so much content and, and information overload and it's just hammering us all the time."

07:58 - 08:17

• "So you found yourself going through this exercise of what do I wanna be when I grow up? And what you decided on is I wanna be healthy and I wanna help other people stay healthy and I wanna live my life with purpose."

20:00 - 20:10

• "I can relate to that in a, in a big way. I also find that, I mean, I think most people have heard the saying, you know, it's the journey, not the destination."

20:11 - 20:20

• "I think once you hear something so often you just begin to dismiss it. And I think, but if you really sit down and, and it just put 20 seconds of thought into that, I mean, it's so true, right?"

34:19 - 34:29

• "We wanted a, a full system. So I use it every day. It's, it's, I use it as a, a like a daily wellness stack, right? For focus and productivity."

In this week's episode, I am joined by Anthony Scaramucci! Founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio.

Prior to founding SkyBridge in 2005, Scaramucci co-founded investment partnership Oscar Capital Management, which was sold to Neuberger Berman in 2001. Earlier, he worked in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co.

In 2016, he was ranked #85 in Worth Magazine's Power 100: The 100 Most Powerful People in Global Finance. In 2011, he received Ernst & Young's New York Financial Services "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award. Anthony is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and a board member of the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation.

In 2022, Scaramucci was ranked #47 in Cointelegraph's Top 100 Influencers in Crypto and Blockchain.

Scaramucci served on President Donald J. Trump's 16-person Presidential Transition Team Executive Committee, and in 2017 briefly served as Chief Strategy Officer of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank and White House Communications Director. He is the author of five book, including his newest book "From Wall Street To The White House and Back"!

Key Points

• Post-truth dangers in today's America

• The impact of demographic shifts in voting

• Truth and lies on both sides of politics

• Boldness as a key to personal success

Best Quotes

01:46 - 01:59

• "We're in a completely unique environment. Sometimes I, I wake up in the morning recently, and I'm like, I thought politics were, were something that, you know, I know it changes all the time, but sometimes it just changes rapidly."

08:07 - 08:13

• "So, because not a lot of people want to tell you the truth. They want to go with, oh, geez, can't say anything bad about Trump. It could hurt my business."

14:51 - 14:59

• "We should want policies that are not hard, left or hard, right? But that are right or wrong for the society as opposed to hard left or hard, right?" 34:13 - 34:23

• "And so, so what I'm, what I'm saying to people, don't put your lifestyle on me. I won't put my lifestyle on you. But the left wants to do that. The hard right wants to do that."

This week, I wanted to share a personal story. One of the questions I get asked the most is… "Scott, both of your sons are off playing high-level soccer, what is the secret?" To be honest with you, there is no real "secret"… I have just taught them discipline from a very young age. In my experience, if you want your kids to be strong, to be capable, and to excel in life they need discipline to be a major pillar in their everyday life. So that is why this week, I wanted to share my story of raising strong and capable sons through a blend of both discipline and love! Key Points

• Discipline creates successful adults.

• Morning routines set life's tone.

• Love kids as they are, diversely.

• Impact and faith shape character.

• Healthy mind and body are key.

Best Quotes 06:27 - 06:31

• "We had to look good, feel good, play good. That's how we start our day."

08:01 - 08:07

• "Life doesn't just choose to give you freedom that parents tend to give their kids." 14:25 - 14:31

• "One day they will be fathers. One day they will actually understand that you did the best job that you could."

15:00 - 15:07

• "But we set a standard and a value and an objective that we all work towards as a team. We are a team."

17:21 - 17:24

• "I also know that as they get older, there's gonna be moments where I can't give them advice."

19:54 - 19:59

• "Living life, the hard way is actually living it in a much happier way."

In this conversation, I dive into the topic of relationships, focusing on romantic ones. I share my personal experiences and insights on how to navigate rough patches and rekindle the love in a relationship with what I like to call the "ROM Weekend"! The key takeaways I discuss include giving more to your partner, stepping out of your comfort zone, separating from everyday roles and responsibilities, and normalizing reconnection trips or weekends. Key Points

• Rough patches in relationships are normal

• Understanding your partner is crucial

• Intimacy & adventure are key elements

• Importance of 'Rom Weeks' in marriage

• Normalize giving more in your relationship

Best Quotes

02:18 - 02:31

• "The reality is understanding our partnership, understanding what's needed in any relationship, even in business, believe it or not, we have to make sure that relationships are a natural thing that we work on."

03:10 - 03:15

• "When you love somebody, you find like a superpower in that other person."

03:55- 4:00

• "Marriages often end in, in divorce for two main reasons. Number one is money. Number two is sex."

04:23 - 04:43

• "But what can we do to actually help ourselves? What can we do to get ourselves in a position that we don't have to, to go so far that we stop liking each other and maybe we even stop being in love the way that we always thought that we would be?"

11:07 - 11:16

• "So during a rom week, obviously intimacy is mandatory. It's mandatory. If your love language is physical, touch 100%." 15:19 - 15:23

• "It's more about you giving of yourself to somebody else that you love..."

This conversation revolves around the experience of dropping off a child at college and the introspective thoughts and emotions that come with it. Today I reflect on the preparation for the transition, the memories of raising the child, and the importance of faith and communication. This conversation also touches on parenting lessons, the role of words and responsibility, and the impact and energy one brings to the world. To sum up my message, as parents we need to continue living our own purpose while supporting our child's journey. Key Points:

• The experience of dropping off a child at college can be a time of introspection and reflection for parents.
• Parents may feel both prepared and unprepared for the emotional impact of their child leaving for college.
• Words matter, both in how we communicate with others and how we speak to ourselves.
• Taking responsibility and learning from mistakes is more productive than blaming others.
• Faith can provide guidance and support during times of transition and uncertainty.
• The energy we bring to the world, including our mindset and physical well-being, can greatly impact our experiences.
• Parents should prioritize their own purpose and continue living fulfilling lives while supporting their child's journey.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Ajit Nawalkha!

Most people know Ajit Nawalkha simply as "Coach Ajit."

He is a speaker, author, podcast host, master coach and trainer, CEO and Founder of multiple million-dollar companies.

Every year he helps over 30,000 clients reimagine what's possible for them so that they can confidently go after their greatest life and work vision. He has trained thousands of new and seasoned coaches and self-coaches to revolutionize their identity and achieve mastery in Life, Business, Spirituality, and Health.

Ajit is proud to be a first generation immigrant and thrives on creating life-enhancing experiences for people around the world — from India to Malaysia to Los Angeles to Austin where he lives with his beautiful wife, son, and daughter.

Key Points

• More living, not more money, equals happiness.

• Attaining balance between security & joy

• Impact of money stories from childhood

• Seek a lifestyle, not just a bank balance. • Aligning earnings with personal values

Best Quotes

05:54 - 06:03

• "These are the people with big bank accounts, really poor life, right? The other category of individuals are people who always report that they're broke, but they're incredibly resourceful."

06:10 - 06:17

• "If you can find the balance between these two, that's the way to live your life, find the balance of security and living the life best version of life." 06:53 - 07:03

• "How much money do you really want? More is not always better. Living your life from the way you wanna live is way better than just more money." 11:01 - 11:10

• "The shift came from a couple of things. The circle, I surrounded myself with the, the abundance mindset of knowing and believing in my skills." 15:09 - 15:17

• "What would an amazing life look look like to you? Right? What is it? What does it include? Let's write down everything that we can imagine, right?"

17:42 - 17:48

• "The question is, do you know why you want it? Or you're just chasing it to, you know, flounder it on social media?"

43:22

• "Because it adds nothing to my life. It is a great experience. I'm grateful for it. I'm enjoying it at the same point in time, I know how much I want."

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jodi Wellman! Jodi Wellman is a leading authority on living lives worth living.

As a speaker and facilitator, she helps her clients live squander-free lives while they're lucky enough to still be above ground — while cleverly beginning with the "big end" in mind.

She named her business Four Thousand Mondays because it shines the light on the finite number of weeks we have to live like we mean it.

As Jodi puts it, she has a morbid curiosity about the Big Sleep… her Mom died in her 50s, which made life seem that much more temporary. But it was more than that…

Jodi reflects that it was her passing away that jostled her awake. It made her realize that she didn't want to leave stones unturned and dreams unfulfilled (as she unfortunately did).

Jodi holds a Master's of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also an Assistant Instructor.

As a certified coach with 25 years of corporate leadership experience, she helps executives, teams, and high performers work well and live even better. Key Points

• Finite lives make things matter

• Fears can motivate great change

• Regrets of inaction haunt us

• Daily moments as life's treasure

• Action is key to life's vitality

Best Quotes 06:43 - 06:55

• "So we, we, it's too bad we need it. And I've always found that to be a little chink in the armor of humanity, you know, that we really need to be motivated by sometimes what is negative rather than just what is positive."

08:29 - 08:38

• "Because in honesty, you're a step ahead. Like, I mean, it took you a beat 'cause it sounded like you were doing the in and out of the cities as one example."

11:21 - 11:25

• "Our values change over time based on our perception of time, the horizon's ahead of us." 37:34 - 37:46

• "But if it's something that matters to you, then in a way you're living in an authentic life if you're not doing a, you know, as much as you might want to do by not traveling and thwarting that goal or dream."

40:52 - 40:59

• "But can we talk about the big elephant in the room? And no, it's not the grim reaper for once. It is the fear that we're just sort of chicken shit."

43:08 - 43:13

• "It's better to have lived and failed or lost and fucked up than never who have lived at a

47:12 - 47:20

• "The difference, you know, between people who are hoping to be successful in mostly people who are successful. It's like, what are you doing?"

To learn more about Jodi: https://fourthousandmondays.com/ If you are interested in Jodi's book: https://fourthousandmondays.com/book/

In this week's episode, I am joined by Jeff Karp! Dr. Jeff Karp, PhD. is a passionate mentor and biomedical engineering professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. As a bioengineer, Dr. Karp is at the forefront of taking inspiration from the most successful researchers of all time—evolution and nature—to find ways to improve our daily life, health, focus, and productive purpose. His lab's technologies have led to the formation of thirteen companies. The technologies they have developed include a tissue glue that can seal holes inside a beating heart; targeted therapy for osteoarthritis, Crohn's disease, and brain disorders; "smart needles" that automatically stop when they reach their target; a nasal spray that neutralizes pathogens; and immunotherapy approaches to annihilate cancer. Growing up in rural Canada he was written off by his school because of his learning differences. He evolved a process for embracing life, embodied by 'Life Ignition Tools', through years of iteration and tinkering to make his unique patterns of thought and behavior work for him. These LIT tools have been thoroughly road-tested, through Dr. Karp's life, in his lab, and by his many mentees.

Key Points

• Life-changing power of questions

• Turning nature into medical marvels

• ADHD struggle to A's with support

• Intentionality reshapes your learning

• The energy transfer of our daily tools

Best Quotes

10:36 - 10:42

• "I got some accommodations, a little bit extra space and time, and my grades went from CS and Ds to straight A's immediately."

11:17 - 11:28

• "It's interesting how curiosity can be almost paralyzing at times because the more curious we are, the, the harder it gets to make quick decisions."

17:52 - 17:57

• "We all sort of process things in unique ways, experience the world in unique ways."

20:10 - 20:33

• "So what happened was about seven or eight years ago, I was contacted by an agent in New York, Heather Jackson, and she had read some articles on my, my Laboratory's work where we turned to nature for inspiration, you know, using bio we call bio inspiration or, you know, biomimicry to solve medical problems."

In this week's episode, I am joined by Simon Alexander Ong!

Simon is a former banker who suffered extreme burnout. Today he is an award-winning life coach, coaching many male clients with life skills, mostly on how to balance high-flying jobs with their mental health.

In his brand new book ENERGIZE, Simon introduces you to the art and science of energy management. In a world where we are always 'on', he coaches you to work with your natural energy resources to recognize your most energized state - when to push and when to recoup - so that you can work sustainably towards your biggest goals.

Simon believes that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. Because the more you grow, the more you feel alive. And the world needs more people like this! Key Points

• Life without regret: act now

• Energy, not time, boosts productivity

• Embrace diversity in teamwork

• The art of selling your energy

• Resilience and learning from rejections

Best Quotes

03:42 - 03:52

• "Productivity is less about doing more and more about doing less, simplifying our routines and our schedules so we have the oxygen to focus on the things that actually matter."

05:07 - 05:24

• "If we want to thrive over the long term, there has to be this, this rhythm, if you will, between work and rest periods where yes, you're focused on getting, getting stuff done and moving towards the goals that you have for yourself, but also periods where you can rest with intention."

06:37 - 06:47

• "If you're healthy, you are in a very privileged position. You, you can have lots of hope streams and goals, but if you're sick, you only, you only have one. You only have one goal just to be well again."

08:07 - 08:20

• "Because if you have clarity on what the best version of you looks like, what they do, who they spend time with, how they show up each day, then you have clarity on the future identity that you can work from."

22:33 - 22:52

• "Because pain can be a great force, a great catalyst for us to do something different. So as an example, one of the pains I like to create to instill some inspiration inside of someone is the pain of getting to the end of your life and being filled with regret." 26:27 - 26:44

• "Because once I lost my mom and then my grandfather a few years later, it really brought home how fragile life is. I knew at those points that there was no fear to be had. I'm gonna die at some point anyway." 27:14 - 27:27

• "Your first of anything is gonna suck, guaranteed it's gonna suck. But you've gotta get over those first few in order to get to your 20th, your 21st, and your 22nd, where people start to take notice."

For more about Simon: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Stan Tatkin! Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of A Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy®. He is also an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.

In 2010 he and his wife, Tracey created the PACT Institute, to train mental health professionals to think and work through a psychobiological lens in their clinical practice.

Tatkin's work, based on a social-emotional capacity model, focuses on what partners can and cannot do to mitigate threat reactions during stressful interactive sequences.

Dr. Tatkin is the author of We Do, Wired for Love, Your Brain on Love, Relationship Rx, Wired for Dating, What Every Therapist Ought to Know, and co-author of Love and War in Intimate Relationships, and his latest title, In Each Other's Care.

He has just released an updated version of Wired for Love this June which can be found on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Love-Understanding-Attachment- Relationship/dp/1648482961/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Key Points

• Impact of technology on relationships

• Embracing life's imperfections together

• The power of face-to-face communication

• Secure functioning in modern partnerships

• Continuous courtship keeps love alive

• Rekindle romance with 'ROM weekends'

Best Quotes

01:34 - 01:41

• "All people are difficult. All people are disappointing. All people are a pain in the butt. And that's no, no exceptions."

03:17 - 03:28

• "The amygdala is a, is a fear alarm center. And so it's being triggered more frequently because that person at the side brain kind of is wary."

05:42 - 05:48

• "We actually store each other's faces in our heads for weeks and months without ever looking at them." 05:48 - 06:00

• "This is the law of energy conservation. We do the least amount necessary. And if we think we know our spouse, then we go about thinking that we're wrong because we're not really paying attention."

30:13 - 30:21

• "It doesn't matter what your partner's going through, you are, that's your wing person. You are responsible to that person."

For more about Dr. Stan Tatkin visit: www.thepactinstitute.com