Simon Sinek achieved international fame with the TED Talk “How great leaders inspire action” and his first book “Start With Why.” Now he is expanding his discussion of leadership and delving into the question of what has gone so wrong for businesses and their leaders. In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Simon Sinek goes deep into the subject of his newest work, “The Infinite Game.” He shares that most leaders don’t understand the infinite game they are in. Simon explains how our current business climate creates poor leaders, how to change that climate, and how to build the clarity and courage necessary to lead with an infinite mindset. This episode is brought to you by:  Fearless Motivation. Search Fearless Motivation on pretty much every music platform: Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, iTunes...you name it, and find the perfect soundtrack for your own journey to greatness. HelixSleep. Get up to 125 dollars off ALL mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/IMPACT BetterHelp. Special offer for Impact Theory listeners get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at https://skillshare.com/impacttheory PoperCloth. Enter gift code IMPACT to save $20 off your first shirt. Go to Propercloth.com Impact Theory University. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2   SHOW NOTES:   Simon defines an infinite game and advocates leading with an infinite mindset [3:27] Simon advocates prioritizing people over revenue and profits [5:29] Simon explains why prioritizing employees ends up leading to higher profits [8:01] Simon describes why psychological safe spaces are necessary [11:03] Simon explains why you can’t incentivize performance [13:02] Simon describes economic history and how businesses became less people-friendly [14:36] Simon advocates that leadership is a lifestyle and that it ought to be ethical [22:01] Simon describes the importance of a just cause and how it differs from your “why” [26:21] Simon explains why we have poor leaders [29:28] Simon explains how to become a good leader [31:03] Simon describes his belief that good leaders need worthy rivals [33:10] Simon advocates the willingness to make profound strategic shifts to advance [36:26] Simon explains how to build the courage to play the infinite game [40:27] Simon advocates exhibiting empathy towards whoever is closest to you [44:45] Simon and Tom discuss finding the language to describe the infinite game [47:12] Simon advocates being the leader you wish you had [49:09] Simon shares the impact he wants his book to have [50:49]   QUOTES:   “I’m tired of CEO’s telling me that, ‘Millennials these days don’t stick around.’ Well why would they if you don’t offer them any kind of loyalty back?” [18:35] “Business is an infinite game. And when you play with a finite mindset lots of people suffer, including the companies they themselves are trying to build!” [21:00] “Be the leader you wish you had.” [49:16]   FOLLOW:   WEBSITE: simonsinek.com INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2omV0ew FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2nrOseS TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2mNcoce     BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   “Start with Why” https://amzn.to/2p9Ntk1 [2:39] “The Infinite Game” https://amzn.to/2p7LgFE [2:39] “Leaders Eat Last” https://amzn.to/2p8i6pR [2:39]

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Son of a charismatic miracle-worker, Kute Blackson could have inherited his father’s church. He could also have become the next Oprah Winfrey. But his intuition told him to find his own path. Now he devotes his life to helping other people find out who they really are, and experience true liberation. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kute Blackson explains why we need to stop lying to ourselves, why truth is the most fundamental value, and how to reframe your negative feelings as gifts.   This episode is brought to you by:  Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! Impact Theory University. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 BetterHelp. Special offer for Impact Theory listeners get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory ProperCloth. Enter gift code IMPACT to save $20 off your first shirt. Go to Propercloth.com  SHOW NOTES:   Kute explains how to get into a state of flow by getting out of your own way [2:58] Kute believes that there is an intelligence beyond the mind that breathes through us [4:28] Kute advocates that there is a level where we know everything [5:33] Kute explains how to develop your gifts [8:31] Kute describes liberation experiences [11:31] Kute explains why it’s important to embrace death and realize that life is temporary [15:10] Kute advocates that we keep ourselves stuck by lying to ourselves [22:35] Kute describes how your negative feelings are gifts [24:05] Kute shares the story of how he developed the courage to live his own life [26:19] Sometimes the real challenges show up when you find your purpose [27:41] Kute claims that life is actively trying to express itself through us [29:39] Tom discusses intuition and empathy, poetry and logic [31:46] Kute describes the process of unwinding the lies we tell ourselves [35:11] Kute advocates giving everything you have to the moment [36:40] Kute shares his story of how he turned down the best offer he ever got [41:15] Kute shares the impact he wants to have on the world [48:02]   QUOTES:   “Who are you really? Are you this body? This body, every seven years, changes. Every seven years the cells change, they regenerate. So literally after seven years you have a totally different body. So are you just this body?” [18:00] “If we want to be free we have to be willing to be ruthlessly, compassionately honest with ourselves.” [23:23] “Many times we go to God or whatever we believe and we pray, ‘God help me!’ And God says, ‘Go tell the truth. Don’t come to me. Go tell the truth!” [23:36]   FOLLOW:   WEBSITE: kuteblackson.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2njmfqh FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/1W4S3IW TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2o0ywA2     BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   “You Are the One” https://amzn.to/2o0KLN6 [2:32]

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Sarah Wilson is no stranger to staking out controversial positions. The bestselling author who started the “I Quit Sugar” movement is now taking on anxiety and mental health. In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Sarah Wilson explains why you need to quit sugar immediately, how to deal with anxiety and depression, and why the best health tips for most people are simple and inexpensive. This episode is brought to you by Impact Theory University: Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES:   Sarah talks about anxiety and how to befriend it [2:10] Sarah describes her experience with hashimoto’s disease [5:44] Sarah explains how she found herself in a role that didn’t fit with her values [9:20] Sarah shares her story of becoming suicidal [12:09] Sarah describes how to frame mental issues as positive forces [14:20] Sarah and Tom discuss the sinister side of anxiety [18:22] Sarah explains that panic attacks only last 20 or 30 minutes [22:16] Sarah advocates meditation [25:03] Sarah describes somatic theory [28:44] Sarah describes the work people need to do to deal with anxiety [30:23] Sarah and Tom discuss gut health and its connection to brain health [34:30] Sarah shares inexpensive, practical tips for physical and mental health [36:19] Sarah and Tom discuss functional medicine and first principles [38:08] Sarah explains how to practice focus and resilience [41:38] Sarah advocates the one change people should make to impact their health [45:30]   FOLLOW Sarah Wilson:   WEBSITE: http://www.sarahwilson.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2oP77l2 FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2oPRTfD TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2n8VBR8

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Monster producer, musician and label-owner Steve Aoki has not only achieved incredible success in the music industry, but has managed to constantly reinvent himself to stay just ahead of global trends. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Steve Aoki shares the secrets to lasting success, his own family story, and his advice for anyone who finds themselves feeling stuck, jaded or cynical. This episode is brought to you by:  Butcherbox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Fearless Motivation. Search Fearless Motivation on pretty much every music platform: Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, iTunes...you name it, and find the perfect soundtrack for your own journey to greatness. Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at https://skillshare.com/impacttheory29 ProperCloth. Enter gift code IMPACT to save $20 off your first shirt. Go to Propercloth.com  Impact Theory University. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES:   Steve shares what keeps him going at age 40 [3:06] Steve and Tom discuss the need to connect and make an impact [6:48] Steve describes the compulsion to achieve greatness as positive [12:32] Steve explains how he created the space to be free and to follow his passion [15:35] Steve shares that he really appreciates his father’s tough love [20:29] Steve talks about family and his hopes to have kids eventually [21:51] Steve describes how he reinvents himself in music [23:37] Steve explains how he connects with the people he works with [29:46] Steve talks about cynicism and how he avoids it [32:19] Steve shares his advice for people who have gotten jaded [34:42] Steve explains how he deals with failure when it’s so common [37:42] Steve and Tom share the impact they want to have on the world [40:36]   QUOTES:   “Anything can happen now. I really believe that. Things that were complete dream scenarios, like DJing in space, I really think that can possibly happen.” [29:19] “Seventy percent of the things I want to do aren’t going to happen, even at my level. And it’s going to continue to be like that. But I’m going to always aim high.” [33:09] “I wanna push myself on every level.” [14:14]   FOLLOW STEVE:   WEBSITE: www.steveaoki.com INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2mBO8cA FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2kzUmcb TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2l3TRr2     BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Blue, the Color of Noise: https://amzn.to/2mAO3Wz [2:37] 

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Many people think of themselves as being uncreative, or “bad” at creative activities. Chase Jarvis argues not only that creativity is a practice, a habit and a muscle, but that creativity is biologically necessary and a requirement for joy. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Chase Jarvis and Tom Bilyeu discuss everything from the purpose of life, to quantum physics, to the disturbing fact that which zipcode they grew up in determines so much of people’s life paths. This episode is brought to you by: Impact Theory University: Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES:   Tom and Chase discuss inflammatory posts and dark energy on the internet  [0:34] Chase talks about creativity as a habit and a practice [5:40] Chase claims that creativity is a biological necessity [8:35] Tom and Chase discuss how people lose their creativity [11:49] Chase clarifies that he promotes the simple awareness of creativity [16:43] Chase wonders if love is a muscle like creativity is [18:14] What is the no-BS answer to how to live a fulfilling life? [20:00] Chase claims that much of our psychology is determined when we are kids [24:06] Tom talks about desperately wanting to see other people win [29:40] Chase advocates that unlocking creativity is the key to social transformation [34:05] What is the purpose of life? [37:44] Chase talks about the problems with being a type-A personality [40:15] What is a more fulfilling life? [43:35] Tom and Chase discuss intuition, awareness and knowing when to quit [46:22] Tom and Chase discuss whether you need to base your ideas on biology [51:51] Chase riffs on quantum physics and mysticism [57:41] Chase describes the philosophy of science and degrees of falsehood [1:01:55] Chase and Tom talk about how to build up culture [1:02:23] Tom discusses ways to shut off parts of the brain and people can draw better [1:08:50] Tom and Chase discuss the necessity of creating tons of bad content [1:13:33] Chase talks about why being a bad writer was actually therapeutic [1:20:11] “Is it working? Do I love it?” [1:24:34] Tom puts forward the thesis that most people don’t really want anything [1:29:17] Tom and Chase discuss how hard it is to hear the voice of intuition [1:32:17] Tom advocates telling everyone what you are up to [1:38:22] Chase and Tom discusses AI painting and photography [1:42:32] Chase and Tom discuss how important it is to understand the mechanics of anything [1:47:49]   FOLLOW Chase Jarvis:   WEBSITE: www.chasejarvis.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2m6kbjZ FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2nBSUWE TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2mp5Sb4

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Harvard professor David Sinclair believes that not only can we slow aging down, we can actually reverse it. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, David Sinclair explains the three levels of aging, and what can be done on each level. He describes the lifestyle changes that slow aging down, the drug treatments that begin to stop aging, and experimental new procedures that may actually reverse aging once they are fully developed. This episode is brought to you by: Impact Theory University. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON PiqueTea. Get up to 17% off their teas + free shipping by going to piquetea.life/impact or check the show notes for my special discount.   SHOW NOTES:   David explains the information theory of aging [0:59] David explains the difference between genes and the epigenome [2:17] David describes the way that cell stress causes aging [5:20] David explains what proteins are and how they work [6:40] David recommends lifestyle changes to slow down or reverse aging [9:14] David recommends stressing the system by consistent fasting [10:52] David explains why we don’t live as long as whales [15:01] David describes resetting the biological clock [16:16] David explains how to tell when someone is going to die [18:47] David explains why people are taking metformin [20:03] David shares his regimen of exercise and metformin [24:18] David advocates cold exposure [25:28] David explains work he’s done to try to reset the aging clock [29:01] David explains why you don’t want to turn the cellular clock back too far [31:37] David describes the actual process of reversing aging in masses of cells [33:20] David talks about some results with mice that appear to reverse aging [36:40] David shares his father’s story of metformin and NMN use [38:10] David explains the effects of resveratrol [39:07] David describes the kinds of testing he advocates [43:13] David shares the impact he wants to have on the world [45:44]   FOLLOW DAVID:   WEBSITE: www.lifespanbook.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2kPvLjF FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2mcAPiq TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2lSh6Vc

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Molly Bloom, the exceptional woman behind Molly’s Game, ran the world’s most successful illegal poker game. And then it all came crashing down. It’s a fascinating story, but what is more amazing is her recovery from devastating failure. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Molly Bloom explains the importance of courage, character and integrity, how to recover from even the most brutal setbacks, and how to enjoy your life on the road to success.   This episode is sponsored by: Butcherbox: ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.comto get 20$ off and FREE BACON Plastiq: Sign up for a new PLASTIQ account at plastiq.com/impact and send $50 in fee-free payments! Fearless Motivation: Search Fearless Motivation on pretty much every music platform: Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, iTunes...you name it, and find the perfect soundtrack for your own journey to greatness. Skillshare: Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Impact Theory University: Visit http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2   SHOW NOTES: Molly talks about being the underdog [3:40] What is “constructive suffering?” [4:41] Molly advocates perseverance as the primary value [6:48] Molly explains how her father taught her to face fear [8:48] Molly talks about how she might raise her kids [10:25] Molly explains why she decided to hold on to her integrity at all costs [11:56] Molly says that her come back from rock bottom is her most impressive accomplishment [15:04] Molly describes the process to getting her story told through a movie [16:34] Molly defines survival mode and explains how she used survival mode to succeed [19:54] Molly explains the “rage to master” [26:05] Molly talks about flexibility and self-awareness, and how it’s necessary to adapt [28:15] Molly talks about her relationship with her father [31:02] Molly describes the advantages of femininity [33:58] No shortcuts [37:08] Molly advocates being ok with uncomfortable feelings and emotions [39:01] Molly claims that meditation will make you dangerous [40:26] Molly describes mental training and character development [42:26] Molly discusses the limitations of self-help and how she wants to overcome those limits [45:13] Molly shares the impact she wants to have on the world [48:47]   QUOTES: “Fear is the greatest thief of dreams and a fulfilling life.” [10:18] “He sits back in his chair and he gives me this amused expression. And he’s like, “Well I’ll tell you one thing. I’ve never met someone so down on their luck and so full of themselves.” [19:14] “You know inside when you’ve taken a shortcut. When you haven’t shown up 100%...No shortcuts. Ever. Every detail, you put your name on.”  [38:04] “I was around some of the world’s most successful, wealthy, powerful people. I can count on this hand and half of this hand how many people were enjoying their life.” [44:25]   FOLLOW MOLLY: INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2lM3kna TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2ktTfej

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On this very personal episode of Heath Theory, Tom Bilyeu interviews the co-founder of Impact Theory (and his wife), Lisa Bilyeu. For years Lisa has suffered from catastrophic dysbiosis, and her battle with illness is actually the inspiration for Health Theory. Now that her health is manageable, she is sharing the most important lessons she has learned. In this episode, she explains why she needed to take total ownership of her health, how she dealt with shame and fear, why she has learned to use controlled experiments, and why it is so important to challenge accepted beliefs on health.  This episode is brought to you by Impact Theory University: Visit http://bit.ly/2MMGGX5 today! ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON   SHOW NOTES:   Lisa and Tom discuss how and when her health issues began [1:37] Lisa shares her story of how her eating problems developed [3:31] Lisa explains the emotional distress and shame behind her sickness [6:22] Lisa talks about the fear of appearing weak that accompanied her chronic illness [9:51] Lisa explains how she got over the desire to hide her illness [12:46] Lisa and Tom discuss the first few times they sought help [15:56] Lisa and Tom talk about how important it was for her to take ownership [23:32] Lisa explains why taking ownership allowed her to figure out how to heal herself [26:43] Tom and Lisa talk about how different people have wildly different triggers [33:01] Lisa discusses what she is going to try to do next [37:17] Lisa and Tom talk about trying the carnivore diet and other experiments [40:01] Lisa and Tom talk about never quitting [47:04]   FOLLOW WOMEN OF IMPACT:   INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2PjcSPG   FOLLOW LISA:   INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2PjcS28

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Are you tired of personal finance advice that makes you feel terrible for buying lattes? Well, the “no-BS money man for the new generation”, Ramit Sethi, is tired of bad personal finance advice too. Instead of giving you guilt trips about life’s daily pleasures, he tells you how to negotiate a 25k raise. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Ramit Sethi, author of “I Will Teach You to be Rich”, does just that. Find out how to negotiate big raises, control your spending, get out of debt, and form positive money habits that will make you financially free. This episode is brought to you by: Impact Theory University. Visit university.impacttheory.com today! Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at https://skl.sh/impacttheory26 SHOW NOTES:   Ramit describes the connections between systemic inequality and mindset [2:39] Ramit talks about how 90% of people in debt don’t know how much they owe [4:16] Ramit describes people’s invisible beliefs about money [5:35] Tom and Ramit discuss how to get through to people about making money [8:09] Tom and Ramit discuss spending on what you really love [12:20] Ramit defines a rich life [14:54] Ramit and Tom discuss dark beliefs around money [16:35] Ramit explains how to get a 25k raise [23:15] Ramit advocates that people desperately crave the truth [30:06] Ramit illustrates how people victimize themselves [31:53] What kinds of rules should people have around money? [34:53] Ramit discusses core values and money [38:06] Ramit describes how to have deep conversations in relationships [40:41] Ramit explains what rules new couples should have around money [43:20] How people should think about saving and debt [45:58] Ramit talks about the small minority of people who are obsessed with money [48:17] Ramit shares the impact he wants to have on the world [49:39]   QUOTES:   “Lattes is a classic example. Everybody tells you not to spend money on lattes. That’s the worst advice ever! Buy as many lattes as you want.” [11:12] “When I ask people what’s a rich life to you, they usually say two things. Freedom, which is a very nice word, but kind of generic. And they say a number, usually a million bucks.“ [14:58]  “No matter what, you will get the shit kicked out of you at some point in life. And you can take two routes. You can say, Oh that sucks I’m never gonna do that again. Or you can say, oh, that did suck, what did I learn from that? How can I improve?” [20:33] “I routinely show people how to negotiate 10, 25 thousand dollar raises.” [24:55]   FOLLOW:   WEBSITE: www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2YMAtNb TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2KsVAiA FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2Kuh3ro   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   “I Will Teach You to be Rich” https://amzn.to/2YL7qJV [1:58] 

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Record-holding power-lifter Mark Bell didn’t start out with tremendous confidence or an intimidating physique. Through extraordinary heart and determination, he reached the heights of success in weight-lifting. On this episode of Health Theory, Mark Bell, author of “War on Carbs”, explains how to avoid the most common fitness mistakes, how to build confidence and self-belief, and why he is perfectly comfortable telling everyone to push through more pain than they think they can handle.   This episode is brought to you by:  Thrive Market: Get 25% off your first order and a 30-day free trial at thrivemarket.com/health Impact Theory University: Visit university.impacttheory.com today! BioOptemizers: To get your free bottle of BioOptimizers, please go to www.p3om.com/performancefree.   SHOW NOTES:   Mark Bell talks about what originally drew him to power-lifting [1:14] Mark and Tom discuss aggression and weight-lifting [2:24] Mark talks about creating a narrative that pushes him [4:46] Mark talks about struggling with reading, and deciding to learn every day [6:41] Mark describes what gave him confidence and how he built self-belief [8:26] Mark advocates that everyone has some gifts, and explains how to find them [11:43] Mark says that he started lifting to attract women [14:20] Mark describes the mistakes you should avoid [15:14] Mark explains what to do about the fact that unhealthy food tastes good [22:17] Mark explains how to build will-power [24:13] Mark shares the mission statement of his company [25:02] Is heart and determination the real juice? [26:36] Mark and Tom discuss whether it is irresponsible to tell people to go too hard [30:51] Mark describes the impact of the death of his brother [33:38] Mark shares the one change people should make [37:50]   FOLLOW MARK: Website: www.markbellslingshot.com Instagram: http://bit.ly/2GPnxA4 Facebook: http://bit.ly/2MGlK3T Twitter: http://bit.ly/2T8Km6N

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