The Primed Mind Podcast

In today's episode, George Bryant, US Marine, author, and marketing consultant, shares his incredible journey from a very difficult upbringing to using his story to build successful businesses. George had a childhood that involved physical, sexual, and emotional abuse that led him to develop some unhealthy coping mechanisms. He decided to take control of his story, share it, and use it to grow both as a persona and an entrepreneur. Listen in as George explains why owning your story is so incredibly powerful and how you can do that.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:00 –Introducing George and his incredible journey

• 01:40 – How George went from a very difficult upbringing that included physical, sexual, and emotional abuse to being an incredibly successful and positive person in adulthood

• 04:30 – How George came to the realization that he needed to change how he was eating to feel better

• 04:50 – He documented the entire journey and his fight against bulemia on his food blog
• 05:17 – "My thought was if I could close my back doors, I would have no choice but to succeed."
• 06:10 – He realized how much power and healing can come from owning your story and sharing it openly so that it doesn't control you anymore

• 07:06 – The common thread is that he was trying to avoid connection
• 07:50 – Why George thinks you need to work toward sharing your story over time

• 08:25 – He knew that, for himself, he had to go to extremes and share his story publicly in order to have the breakthrough he needed
• 08:40 – He reveleaed his story on the biggest podcast in the world
• 09:20 – You need to own your story for yourself first and there are 4 stages to progress through

• 09:35 – The 4 As George has had to go through every time there is a breakthrough

• 10:20 – Acceptance is where you put a pin in the map. It doesn't mean you have to be okay with what you're going through, it's just accepting where you are in the moment.
• 11:00 – How George utilizes action and accountability to keep himself on track
• 11:50 – "You're not alone. These things didn't happen to you, they happened."

• 12:30 – Why George threw the keynote speech he planned out the window and shared his 60 seconds of truth

• 13:10 – How his wife challenged him to tell his story to the next man he saw
• 13:50 – What happened when he told 2 complete strangers his entire story

• 15:30 – How the feeling of sharing his story became a new addiction at first

• 16:18 – How awareness has made this a strength
• 16:34 – How he calls himself out and hold himself accountable
• 17:10 – Why he has embraced unapologetic authenticity even if that means calling himself out publicly

• 18:15 – How George's addiction to bulemia was actually an addiction to something that fixed the feeling of the core wound underneath it

• 18:35 – How shining a light on the dark spots where shame hid made everything easier
• 19:30 – George wasn't comfortable taking his shirt off even when he had an 8-pack due to his body dysmorphia
• 20:05 – All of these issues were wrapped up in taking back control he felt was taken from him
• 21:10 – The work he did set the foundation for him being able to accept that these beliefs and actions weren't serving him
• 22:00 – In the present moment, it's about course correcting and keeping the ship moving forward
• 22:50 –He realized he was setting himself up for failure with perfectionism

• 23:22 – Start with awareness

• 23:50 – Anger is a secondary emotion and underneath is hurt or fear
• 24:20 – These feelings are tools your subsconscious has created to keep you safe

• 24:50 – How George uses the knowledge that he has gained on his journey in his marketing consulting

• 25:45 – The core of what he does is help people get out of their own way
• 26:06 – The 3 things that human beings need to change in a specific order
• 26:28 – He uses his story as a tool to create permission for people to self-identify
• 28:00 – "Marketing is nothing more than two-way, long-term, value-based relationships"
• 28:50 – How a previous client doubled revenue by giving permission to the team

• 30:32 – Marketing is becoming less inhuman
• 31:00 – How marketing moves in cycles
• 31:47 – Those who are focusing on two-way relationships are winning and will continue to win
• 32:20 – We aren't even seeing ads anymore
• 32:58 – "Relationships beat algorithms"
• 33:30 – Where people can find George's keynotes
• 34:30 – George is focusing on teaching for the next part of his journey

3 Key Points

1. When you own your story it will no longer own you.
2. All changes start with awareness.
3. Relationships beat algorithms.

Contact/Resources

• Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
• George's Website – Civilized Caveman
• George's Facebook Group – Marketing with George Bryant

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

In this episode, Scott deMoulin, business consultant, speaking coach, and CEO of Destiny Training Systems International, shares some tips to communicate more effectively and propel your business to the next level. Elliot and Scott discuss why most people fail in business and, surprisingly, it's not what they do or don't do: It's how they think. Listen in to hear a true expert in the realm of personal development reveal what all leaders have in common and why mastering your message is crucial to your success.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:00 – Introducing Scott deMoulin, a business consultant and speaking coach who has been in the personal development industry for 38 years

• 01:40 – Scott's entrepreneurial and personal growth journey

• 01:53 – He's accelerated his journey by learning from the experiences of others; he's worked with the top thought-leaders in the industry

• 02:50 – Curiosity, learning, and constant growth

• 03:00 – His partnerships with leaders in the industry were the best learning opportunities

• 03:30 – Scott's mission to contribute to small business owners and entrepreneurs

• 04:00 – The risks business owners take are scary but can be mitigated

• 04:40 – Why most people fail: They think they know enough and refuse to discover new or different ways to operate

• 05:20 – The most successful leaders have a need to know more and think differently
• 05:55 – Conscious businesses are more successful

• 06:07 – How to determine someone's willingness to learn and why it's critical

• 06:30 – It's important to stay on pace with technological advancements in business

• 07:15 – The difference between "need" and "want" and how urgency changes the game

• 08:15 – A business owner must diagnose a client's needs and wants so they can serve the client effectively

• 08:50 – Why mastering communication is important

• 09:10 – 90% of your success is directly related to how effectively you communicate; Google's "Project Oxygen"example
• 10:25 – Mastering the message, marketing, and communication to your audience

• 11:20 – Getting past the fear and anxiety of public speaking

• 13:00 – How preparation leads to success and melts fear

• 15:00 – An exercise in Scott's program to help people get comfortable when speaking to a group and spur engagement
• 18:25 – Tips for effective public speaking

• 18:48 – Persuade, don't just present; ask, don't tell
• 19:40 – Educate, don't sell
• 22:30 – Think differently; engage your audience, then ask them a question
• 24:39 – Train your audience to participate by asking questions and allowing them to respond
• 25:24 – Understand the anatomy and syntax of a speech

• 27:24 – Why mastering the art of speaking is beneficial to entrepreneurs
• 28:25 – The difference between looking good and being perceived as an expert
• 29:20 – Speaking opportunities to benefit your business
• 30:00 – Scott's client success examples

3 Key Points

1. Most people fail because they think they know enough.
2. A successful speaker persuades, educates, and engages their audience.
3. Mastering the art of public speaking and communication will drastically benefit your business.

Contact/Resources

• Book - Think and Grow Rich
• Scott's speaking program - www.EngageFromYourStage.com
• Scott's business training program - www.WinningBigWithIntegrity.com
• Scott's Main Website -https://destinytraining.com/

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

In today's episode, Dr. Kayvon K, productivity and mindset coach for entrepreneurs, shares some of the biggest stumbling blocks that high-performing entrepreneurs face. Dr. Kayvon started off his career as a doctor but was soon presented with a fork in the road when he found it too difficult to push his empathy aside. After an interesting journey, Dr. Kayvon now helps entrepreneurs and CEOs get out of their own way so they can continue to grow. Listen in as Dr. Kayvon explains how resistance holds us back and how we can push past it effectively.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:01 –Introducing Kayvon and how he became a coach for entrepreneurs
• 01:30 – How and why Dr. Kayvon went from being a doctor to a coach for entrepreneurs
• 05:06 – Where entrepreneurs and CEOs are getting stuck when it comes to mindset
• 06:15 – How Dr. Kayvon helps his clients get out of their own way
• 07:00 – Understanding and breaking through self sabotage
• 07:20 – Why Dr. Kayvon focuses on helping clients find their core strengths
• 08:00 – This work demands deep and radical honesty
• 08:15 – Since we only have one mind we need one highest priority. Dr. Kayvon helps his clients figure out what this is through a series of questions.
• 09:17 – How Dr. Kayvon's empathy presented him with a fork in the road
• 10:20 – How Dr. Kayvon realized that he is not made for working on the sad side of helping people
• 10:30 – Turning this on its head and working with people on growth and positive impact has helped him find his zone of genius
• 11:33 – The common theme between Dr. Kayvon's various products and audiences who may be at different stages in their growth
• 12:00 – He helps all of these people with clarification through the process of simplifying things so they can narrow down their focus and become high performers.
• 12:45 – How the issues you're facing show up in different ways
• 13:00 – It's one thing to be able to recognize them but how do you deal with it?
• 13:20 – Mindset training and martial arts training have a surprising amount in common
• 13:34 – How the person who is trained in dealing with these issues deals with them vs how an untrained person deals with them
• 13:45 – Are we trained in our responses or are we not?
• 14:00 – You only have 2 options when faced with a trigger: having a reaction or having a response
• 14:20 – His favorite system to use when distraction is the trigger
• 15:00 – There is a response for everything. Example: When I find myself getting distracted, I set the timer and use the Pomodoro technique.
• 15:05 – Kayvon's passion project that helps people know how to respond to any given trigger
• 15:40 – Making our reactions to responses second nature takes training but it allows you to respond instead of react
• 16:25 – How his clients are using these techniques
• 16:30 – When you procrastinate on something, only commit to the first 5 minutes. Anybody can do just 5 minutes.
• 17:20 – More often than not, this subdues the resistance so you can continue the work after the first 5 minutes without it feeling daunting or overwhelming.
• 18:05 – It's very difficult to work in something and on something at the same time
• 18:20 – We react differently to different environments but you can create your own productive environment that is natural and gets you results
• 18:53 – Tricking our mind with intelligently-designed environments is much more effective than trying to use willpower
• 19:35 – The 2 twists that Dr. Kayvon applies to scheduling to make it even more effective
• 19:47 – "I don't prioritize my schedule, I schedule my priorities"
• 20:04 – Why you should use what you know about when you work best to schedule your most important work for the day
• 20:49 – He schedules tasks based on natural engagement
• 21:00 – There are times of day when your brain is naturally more in input, output, or creative mode and you should embrace those natural patterns
• 21:40 – If I have a call when I'm in creative mode my creative work will suffer later and so will the call because that is best suited for output mode
• 22:30 – This results in an environment of productivity where I'm naturally doing the right things at the right time
• 22:45 – Recommendations for anyone wanting to optimize how they work
• 23:07 – The difference between Dr. Kayvon's programs and who is best suited for each

• If you're doing several things for clients, focus on what you enjoy most and where you deliver the most value.
• Regardless of what we're doing, we are always in our own way.
• Embrace your natural patterns when scheduling your day.

• Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
• Kayvon's Website – 10x Productivity
• Kayvon's New Program – Thrive
• Kayvon's Scheduling Page – talktokayvon.com
• Book - The War Of Art

• Podcast Production, Editing, Show Notes & Transcript by Podcastily

Ray Higdon had a high-paying, stable, comfortable corporate job, but when the bosses pushed him to work extended hours and give up his weekends, he had enough. He left the corporate world and got into real estate, where he had quick success, at least until the housing bubble popped. In a blink of an eye, he was seven figures in debt and struggling to pay his bills.

In this episode of The A-Game Advantage Podcast, Elliot and Ray discuss how Ray was able to get out of that hole and become one of the biggest names in network marketing. Tune in to discover the Mindsets that allowed Ray to enormous huge obstacles into overwhelming success.

• [1:40] - Ray shares his story
• [1:50] - Left high paying corporate job to get into real estate.
• [2:35] - Did very well until the real estate crash. Ended up $1,000,000 in debt.
• [2:50] - Got invited to a network marketing presentation, joined, and ended up being the top earner in the company.
• [4:05] - Discussing the negative stigma of network marketing
• [4:45] - Ray knew lots of people who had been successful in it, so knew it was possible.
• [5:05] - This is the lowest risk, lowest overhead, way for an average person to start a home business.
• [5:55] - Many people use it as a launch pad to start other businesses.
• [7:00] - The importance of Mindset in marketing and business.
• [7:10] - It's the #1 trait. It doesn't matter if you're the most skilled or have the best tactics, without Mindset, you won't go far.
• [8:30] - Why Ray hired Elliot even after achieving success and earning lots of money.
• [9:45] - This biggest roadblock holding people back from business success.
• [10:40] - Learning lessons from setbacks and obstacles.
• [11:15] - Why making more money is the best thing you can do for the world.
• [13:30] - Self-sabotage and the fear of being successful
• [13:45] - "You'll never become that which you despise."
• [14:45] - The fear of putting your face out on social media.
• [17:45] - Advice for those dealing with financial struggles [18:00] - The story of Felix Dennis
• [19:10] - Change your focus, change your direction.
• [20:05] - Book recommendations
• [23:05] - Fine-tuning your Mindset to take your success to the next level.
• [25:45] - Being a coach doesn't mean you have to be perfect.
• [26:50] - The ROI of investing in yourself

1. Mindset is everything. All the skill in the world is meaningless if you have a poor mindset.
2. There will always be obstacles. Learn to use them to take your game to the next level, rather than trying to live an obstacle-free life.
3. If you're going through hard times, know that there is someone out there who has gone through worse and turned it around.

• Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
• Ray's Website– Rank Makers
• Ray's Twitter
• Ray's Instagram
• Ray's Facebook

• Podcast Production, Editing, Show Notes & Transcript by Podcastily

In today's episode, Robert Drysdale, Brazilian JJiu-Jitsu black belt and world champion, explains why he attributes his success to his deep emotional investment in competition and winning. Robert's frustrating childhood and obsession with perfection led him to understand how we achieve success and, surprisingly, it's not by being happy and content. He is now focused on being a father, getting his degree in history, and teaching students of the sport at his own school and seminars around the world. Listen in as Robert explains why competition reveals who you truly are and permanently changes you for the better.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:30 –Introducing Robert and the origins of Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
• 02:20 – It's a grappling art similar to Judo
• 03:00 – Why Jiu Jitsu is emotional for Robert
• 03:30 – He created expectations for himself to succeed and had a frustrating childhood
• 03:50 – When he found BJJ he dedicated himself to it fully and was highly competitive
• 04:35 – The emotional investment he had in BJJ is the reason for his success
• 04:55 – He's not the most athletic person, nor is he the most "Jiu Jitsu intelligent" person; his asset was his competitiveness and heart on the mat
• 05:25 – He didn't care about prestige or credit; he cared about winning on a much deeper level and didn't accept anything but perfection
• 06:00 – Since perfection could never be attained, there was a level of unhappiness and discontentment that acted as fuel
• 06:20 – Robert remembers a quote from the movie Rush, where a character says, "Happiness is the enemy"
• 07:20 – This quote speaks for how we achieve success; once we are content, we're done, and the fire is out
• 07:55 – He isn't as emotional as he once was; a student passed his guard recently and he wasn't upset
• 08:30 – There must be a degree of discontent with where you are
• 08:48 – Winning was like a drug; he felt invincible for a few days then was back in the gym training
• 09:40 – The pendulum of boredom, accomplishment and desire, and how art can help you overcome that constant swing back and forth
• 10:10 – How Robert's appreciation for BJJ has changed; he appreciates it as an art and sees it's psychological and social benefits
• 10:25 – He now understands the BJJ journey
• 10:50 – The transition from the ultra-serious competitive state to his now relaxed and meditative state
• 11:10 – He disliked the MMA culture; money poisoned the purity and essence of the art
• 11:45 – He failed his drug test and saw another side of people that he hadn't seen before; he evolved to realize that he didn't have to prove anything to people
• 12:30 – He had daughters and his priorities changed, he also wanted to focus on his brain health
• 13:30 – He has evolved for the better and is happy where he is now in life
• 14:13 – He believes he experienced that "fire" for longer than most of his peers because he fought for the right reasons
• 15:15 – The mindset shifts in BJJ
• 15:35 – Competition changes you and reveals the weakness or strength in your mental state
• 16:25 – Some people create an armor to protect a weak interior, and some weaker-looking people are full of heart and toughness
• 17:15 – Competition teaches you how to control your emotions; he was bullied in school and conquered his emotions in the process
• 17:50 – He got to a point where he could sleep before matches because he was so relaxed
• 18:25 – He's not intimidated by day-to-day things anymore; he's become bulletproof in social situations
• 19:40 –After fighting everything looks like less of a challenge; his confidence is elevated because of that
• 20:45 – BJJ as a thinking sport
• 20:50 – Some people say it's like human chess, but Robert thinks it's harder because it isn't 2-dimentional
• 22:00 – MMA as the most complete martial art because it is as real as it gets; Robert is fascinated by it
• 22:35 – It's the culture that Robert doesn't like; he had a promising career and left it
• 23:15 – In BJJ, there was a greater sense of community that the MMA community lacked
• 24:44 – He's working on a documentary on the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• 25:15 – He fell in love with the story and wants to teach how BJJ and MMA began
• 26:20 – It's been fun for Robert and he's learning a lot about filming and producing a film; his goal is for it to be archival and used for educational purposes
• 27:50 – He hopes it'll be referenced in the future; they've interviewed masters and founders of the sport
• 28:40 – He hopes to release it in December, but understands that it may take longer than expected
• 30:00 – Recommendations for anyone wanting to start Jiu Jitsu
• 30:15 – Every gym has a culture; shop around for something that fits what you are looking for and has a culture you resonate with

3 Key Points

• Unhappiness and discontentment can act as fuel.
• Competition changes you and reveals your true mental state.
• Competition teaches you how to control your emotions.

Contact/Resources

• Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
• Robert's Website – Drysdale Jiu Jitsu
• Movie - Rush

Credits

Podcast Production by Podcastily

In today's episode, Audley Harrison, public figure, speaker, presenter, and boxer, explains why visualization and mindset was key to turning his life around and winning an Olympic gold medal. Audley has experienced the result of when your mindset is 100% ready – and when it isn't – and gives insights so that we may learn from his accomplishments and struggles. He now inspires others to stay positive and align their dreams with the mindset to attain them. Listen in as Audley recounts what makes the difference between winning and losing – in life and in sport.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:30 –Introducing Audley and his background
• 02:00 – He thought he had no future and got into trouble as a kid; his mindset shift is what turned his life around
• 03:10 – At 9 years old he had an epiphany that he'd be a great sportsman one day; he spent years seeking the sport he loved
• 03:35 – He was connected to boxing through his younger brother and he enjoyed the Rocky movies
• 04:00 –At age 19, he got into a street fight and people said he looked like a boxer; he went to the gym to try it and quickly realized it was his sport
• 04:30 – He trained, went to college, graduated, and quickly advanced in his boxing career
• 05:20 – He was on the world stage, won national championships, and began visualizing the Olympic gold medal
• 06:10 – He started a boxing union when he was 27 because boxing at the time wasn't funded and he was in debt; he knew that couldn't work long-term
• 07:15 – Only two boxers of twelve qualified for the Olympic Games; when he was in the Olympic Village he was pumped, focused, calculated, and confident
• 8:30 – He introduced himself to the other athletes and told everyone he was going to win a gold medal; he wanted to put boxing on the map
• 09:20 – Audley fought Alexei Lezin from Russia and beat him; that's when everyone began to take an interest in his fights
• 10:40 – The crowd was behind him in the semifinals; his abilities matched his task and everything came together
• 11:30 – He ruptured a tendon in his knuckle in the semifinals and needed to get cleared by the doctors to continue fighting; he didn't want to settle for silver
• 13:00 – He spent 3 days icing his hand; the doctor looked at his hand and his face, and told him he needed to shave
• 14:20 – He shaved and got into the final despite his hand injury; Lennox Lewis visited his room before his fight and encouraged him
• 15:30 – He won the gold medal; he did it for himself, his legacy, and to put boxing on the map in Great Britain
• 16:40 – The mindset Audley had to create his own reality
• 16:55 – He knows to never give up, no matter how dark, hard, or difficult; he learned determination, talent, resilience, and courage is required to live your dream
• 17:50 – Be who you are and live your best life; use everything you have to make your dream happen
• 18:30 – It's all about mindset; everything is a fight and your mindset is what makes the difference
• 20:02 – He tore his pectoral muscle in a fight with Michael Sprott but he didn't care, he kept fighting because he had already made his mind that he was going to win
• 21:50 – He had a surgery and was still injured when he fought David Haye; he knew he wasn't ready when he walked out on the ring
• 25:00 – He was trying to heal his pectoral quickly, he took chances, cut corners, and wasn't being true to himself
• 25:50 – It was the title that he wanted, he didn't just want to win another fight
• 26:28 – He didn't win; he learned that you don't win world titles simply "hoping for the best"
• 29:00 – He was hoping that everything was going to come together, and that was his mistake
• 29:45 – If you want a special performance, you must know; when Audley's mindset wasn't at 100%, it didn't work out well for him
• 33:05 – He took fights when he was still injured out of desperation; he didn't know when he'd get the chance again
• 33:55 – When he became a professional, he wanted to be his own promoter; he wanted to do his own deal with the BBC
• 34:14 – He worked with the BBC because he put his mind to achieving that goal
• 35:15 – How Audley feels looking back on his journey
• 35:30 – Fondly, even though he didn't get everything he wanted; he achieved his goals and changed the future of boxing
• 36:15 – The way he lost the BBC deal made him very depressed; he found faith in himself to recover
• 37:06 – He is part of Samaritans to support those dealing with depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts
• 38:00 – The Samaritans campaign is to encourage people to support each other through life's difficult seasons
• 40:00 – He now plays poker and guarantees that he'll play in the WSOP next year

3 Key Points

1. Visualize, act, and speak as if you've already actualized your goal.
2. You must have determination, talent, resilience, and courage to live your dream.
3. Prepare and know that everything will come together – hope alone won't get you there.

Contact/Resources

• Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
• Audley Harrison – Website
• Harrison vs. Sprott Knockout - Video
• Samaritans - Website

Credits

• Podcast Production by Podcastily

Today we're discussing a topic that cannot be ignored if you truly want lasting success in all aspects of life: Identity. In today's episode, Gerald Rogers, author, speaker and coach, explains why addressing identity is key to creating lasting positive change. Gerald has seen massive transformations and an evolving coaching industry but one thing remains the same: His passion to help others spread their message, find freedom, and live their purpose. Tune in to hear Gerald explain why true transformation only occurs when strategy is paired with the right mindset.

Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:00 – Introducing Gerald Rogers; author, speaker, and coach with 10+ years of experience
• 01:20 – Your identity impacts the results you create; the achievement of real change requires a shift in your fundamental beliefs
• 01:50 – Why identity has proven so important in Gerald's coaching practice
• 02:05 – If success lies outside of one's core existing identity, it'll never be achieved long-term through surface level action
• 02:25 – Perception of self and internal beliefs must be changed to reach new heights
• 02:35 – Reference to Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz as a foundational book on the game of transformation
• 02:50 – People can be trained on the right things to do, but they can't implement them if those actions lie outside of their identity
• 03:50 – Why it's easy to predict what happens when someone wins the lottery or loses a lot of money
• 04:10 – How Gerald helps people make the identity shift so their actions toward success become natural
• 04:40 – The use of hypnosis, NLP, and other modalities and elements to produce breakthroughs and a sense of accountability
• 05:00 –Discovering the events that created preexisting beliefs; a client example who believed they weren't worthy of getting what they wanted
• 06:12 - Rewriting the past, internalizing a different story, and using Gestalt therapy to unravel the beliefs that have been created over a lifetime
• 07:45 – Gerald's experience with clients who deny the existence of an identity issue
• 07:50 – The results speak for themselves; if the client is experiencing any friction in life, then the existence of a problem is apparent
• 08:25 – Some people have deep trauma, but most of us have minor things from our childhood that were interpreted incorrectly thus causing negative belief patterns
• 10:00 – Gerald's take on the coaching industry and how it's changed over the years
• 10:10 – He's grateful because everyone needs a coach, but also concerned because some coaches are not qualified
• 11:10 – How Gerald believes one should select a coach
• 11:20 – The reasons why someone would want a coach varies greatly
• 11:35 – The best coaches are holistic; they can give both strategy and mindset advice because a strategy won't be effective without the right mindset
• 12:45 – The results that Gerald has seen over the years through his coaching and 3-day transformational events
• 13:00 – It's common for Gerald to hear that things have "taken off" for people after the event; results occur even more quickly with his private coaching clients
• 14:27 – Why Gerald chose to do events
• 14:51 – He's always educated himself on personal development, but it wasn't until he went to events that he began to truly transform and feel "on fire"
• 15:30 – Events remind him of who he is and who he wants to be
• 16:45 – The value of networking at events
• 17:10 – Our identity begins to shift when we are surrounded by positive, uplifting, and inspiring people
• 17:54 –Gerald's mission is to help people spread their message, have more freedom, and live their purpose at a bigger level
• 19:00 – Everyone wants this, but not everyone makes the identity shift to make it happen; people tend to cling to what they know
• 20:20 – When people see positive change through their work with Gerald, it's life-changing and exciting
• 21:14 – A gift from Gerald: A 30-minute breakthrough strategy session

3 Key Points

1. Identity is the core of EVERYTHING.
2. The best coaches are holistic; they teach both mindset and strategy.
3. Our identity can begin to positively shift when we address preexisting beliefs and surround ourselves with supportive people.

Contact/Resources

• Primed Mind – Elliot's Mindset App
• Psycho-Cybernetics – book by Maxwell Maltz
• Gerald Roger's Website
• Free 30-minute breakthrough strategy session

Credits

• Podcast Production by Podcastily

Haralabos Voulgaris is one of the most accomplished professional gamblers in history. Focusing solely on the NBA, his edge early in his career came from a keen understanding of match-ups, mapping the tendencies of head coaches, and exploiting mistakes in the lines set by the sportsbooks.

This approach was profitable for years, so much so that Haralabos regular wagered $1,000,000 per day on games. Around 2004 the sports books caught on to his strategies and made adjustments to kill his edge. This was when Haralabos made the shift to using statistics and algorithms to inform his betting decisions.

He became a pioneer in NBA statistical analysis and in addition to being recognized for his gambling prowess, he's been featured in the MIT Sloan Analytics Conference, and consulted for NBA teams during the off season.

Elliot and Haralabos discuss winning in a game that most believe is unbeatable, balancing extreme success with happiness, and the value of personal development.

[2:15] Why Haralabos doesn't like the "professional gambler" label, even though he has regularly wagered $1,000,000 a day on NBA games.

[3:45] The process that Haralabos goes through to find an edge in a field where 99% of the participants are losing money.

[7:05] The "Beard" strategy Haralabos employed to make large wagers even when the Sports Books had blocked his action.

[12:15] Why having a different mindset than the rest of your industry is the key to breakout success.

[16:50] How Haralabos' analytic methodology landed him a consulting gig with an NBA team (and why NBA managers refuse to talk to him during the season).

[19:55] Two ways to balance your happiness with the effort and dedication that extreme success requires.

[27:13] How to use meditation to reverse the adverse effects of excess social media usage.

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Gut health is one of the hottest topics in the medical industry right now, as research is revealing the critical role it plays in all aspects of health.

Dr. Stephen Barrie is executive with Viome – which is a company that tests and tracks the exact composition of your microbiome.

Chronic illnesses caused by an imbalance in the microbiome are a huge hindrance to performing to your full potential, and Dr. Barrie shares how Viome maps your gut and shows you the foods you need to eat (and avoid) to restore balance.

Elliot and Dr. Barrie also discuss how optimizing your microbiome improves performance for those who wouldn't immediately identify as having a gut health problem.

[2:05] Did you know there are 100 trillion microbial cells in and on the human body? That's 10x the 10 trillion human cells we have. Recent studies show that an imbalance in this microbiome leads to 90% of all human disease including Heart Disease, Alzheimer's, and Type 2 Diabetes.

[5:15] How Viome measures the exact composition of your gut microbiome and determines the precise foods you should and shouldn't eat to optimize gut health (and why this means there is no such thing as a universally healthy diet).

[7:40] The "Myth Of The Universally Health Food." If you hate broccoli, you might be one of the 38% who shouldn't be eating it ever!

[9:40] How to stabilize and control the composition of your gut microbiome so you can gradually increase the variety of foods that are healthy for you to eat.

[12:58] Ever give in to sugar cravings that you know are bad for you? Discover how bad bacteria literally hijack your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to manipulate your behavior for their own benefit.

[16:10] How to gain an extra edge by optimizing your microbiome, even if you think your gut health seems perfectly fine.

[22:02] What to do after you've gone through a course of antibiotics to restore a healthy microbiome (skip this step, and it could take up to 3 years to fully recover).

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In this episode, Matthew Slipper shares how living by a principle he calls "Unorthodoxy" has allowed him to achieve massive success in the tech industry at a very young age.

Matthew discovered coding at age 11. When other kids were playing Pokemon or video games, he was studying books on Perl 5 at the library.

At 17, while still in high school, Matthew became the sole front-end engineer for Perzo - which was later acquired by Goldman Sachs to become Symphony and attain a billion dollar valuation

Currently, he is one of the founders of Kyokan, a company in the blockchain industry who is at the forefront of turning the world-changing potential of this exciting technology into a reality.

For more information about what Kyokan does, please visit: https://kyokan.io/

[1:55] How living by the principle of Unorthodoxy has allowed Matthew to achieve massive success in the tech industry at a very young age.

[2:28] Why Perzo trusted Matthew, who was just 17 and still in high school at the time, to be the sole front-end developer for an app that managed the communications for financial institutes with trillions of dollars under management.

[5:15] "You'd be an idiot not to leave college" - What you need to demonstrate to friends and family to earn their support while taking an unconventional path.

[6:30] How Matthew, and his company Kyokan, are working to help blockchain visionaries turn their big ideas into actual products.

[10:33] Why critically identifying your personal philosophy and vision is vital to both long-term success and happiness.

[14:40] Warning: If you don't embrace this one mindset you absolutely shouldn't found your own company (and how you can still fulfill your purpose even if founding isn't the right choice for you).

[16:25] The missing piece you need to identify if you want to obtain mastery of any skill.

[20:40] How setting aside your ego and practicing the principle of "Radical Transparency" can rapidly accelerate your path to success by skipping the failures that would otherwise teach you the same lesson.

[23:35] How to decide if the traditional or conventional path is right for you if you're looking to break into the tech industry.

[26:55] What the future holds for Kyokan and how you can connect if it sounds like working there could help fulfill your purpose.

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