Tim Storey, also known as the “Comeback Coach”, knows exactly what you need to do to overcome any setback. This storied life coach has been invaluable to such celebrities as Kanye West, Robert Downey Jr., Vidal Sassoon and Lee Iacocca. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Tim Storey shares tales of resilience and resurgence. And just as he has done for so many of the rich and famous, he illustrates how action and hard work forge wisdom, peace, and genuine success. This episode is sponsored by: Pantheon. Visit https://pantheon.io/impact today! Butcherbox: Use the discount code: "TOM" at https://butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at https://skillshare.com/impacttheory Audible. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit https://audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500   SHOW NOTES: Tim explains how people lose momentum and get stuck [2:45] Tim tells the story of his father’s death and how it devastated his family [3:46] Tim describes what you need to do to get over a setback [5:22] Tim explains why you must directly face the reality of the setback [6:29] Tim talks about how to turn any setback into something positive [8:28] Tim and Tom discuss Robert Downey Jr.’s extraordinary comeback [10:04] Tim talks about what to do when you feel like you will never come back [12:27] Tim talks about being drawn to the underdog and why he works with prisoners [14:30] Tim tells a story about when he made a famous football player sit on a swing-set [16:36] Tim talks about why Mother Theresa influenced him [19:06] Tim explains why you need to stop chasing fantasies and get to work [21:28] Tim illustrates how progress really happens and why faith matters [23:45] Why Tim teaches on the same challenges he went through [25:51] What general state of mind are people in when they make bad choices? [27:04] Tim discusses the role peace and gratitude [28:36] Tim explains meditation and mind-set [30:16] Tim talks about turning setbacks into blessings and visualizing miracles [32:18] Tim illuminates the three stages of meditation [34:27] Tim and Tom discuss the effect of limiting belief systems [36:17] Tim loves learning [37:44] Why would Tim go through the agony of reinvention when he could just coast? [39:04] Tim shares the impact he wants to have on the world [40:54]   QUOTES:   Hell no, I wasn’t going to live this way! And I think that’s why I became who I am today. [8:25] What most people think is that they have to become a discount version of themselves. [11:12] The key is not to try to become the person you used to be. A comeback is not a go-back. [13:24] You may not be who you want to be but thank God you are not who you used to be. [29:54]     FOLLOW:   WEBSITE: TimStorey.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2F4jq1W FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2KLV3do TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2KLW7Oq

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Best-selling author Cal Newport literally wrote the book on how to “Get so good they can’t ignore you.” Instead of looking inwards and trying to find your one true passion, he advises lowering the bar and finding a few decent interests. Then, raise the bar for skill acquisition and mastery. Anyone feeling “stuck” in life will find his approach challenging and refreshing. So tune into this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, and listen to Cal Newport discuss why you should not necessarily follow your passion, why you should disconnect from social media, and why sacrifice promotes the good life.   This episode is brought to you by:  BrandCrowd: Get started for FREE by visiting https://BrandCrowd.com/maker Butcherbox: Use the discount code: "TOM" at https://butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON HelixSleep: Get 125 dollars off ALL mattress orders for our listeners at https://HelixSleep.com/IMPACT Audible: Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit https://audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500.   SHOW NOTES:   [2:42] Cal explains why you should not follow your passion. [4:52] Cal shows what actually matters: impact, mastery, and connection. [6:08] Cal and Tom discuss becoming so good they can’t ignore you. [8:07] Cal explains the role of initial interest in job satisfaction. [9:39] Cal and Tom discuss apprenticeship and the importance of knowledge and connections. [13:13] Cal illustrates using disciplined practice to get impossibly good. [15:18] Cal explains the difference between mere repetition and disciplined practice [17:39] Cal talks about deep work and how to get good at it. [19:35] Cal describes sustained thinking by showing how unnatural reading is. [21:41] Cal defines Solitude Deprivation Syndrome [23:40] Cal discusses the consequences of social media addiction. [25:32] Cal advises doing something without your phone on a regular basis.  [26:26] Cal talks about technology detox and digital minimalism. [28:11] Cal explains how focus is disrupted by even brief attention shifts. [29:50] Cal illustrates how best to get into a state of flow. [32:46] Cal describes productive meditation. [33:55] Cal jumps into a discussion of what’s so terribly wrong with social media [35:02] Cal explains why we know social media is causing the problem. [37:15] Cal compares social media to cigarettes. [38:34] Cal considers the good life, fulfillment, and human flourishing. [40:56] Cal explains why service and sacrifice are so important. [42:15] Cal discusses a world without email. [44:25] Cal describes what a world without email would actually look like. [48:10] Cal shares the impact he wants to have on the world.   QUOTES:   [7:54]  Put your head down and go into apprentice mode. I’m going to master something that is unambiguously valuable. [12:02] Everything that’s worthwhile is really hard, and it’s often really specific [37:38] We’ll probably look back at giving a 13 year-old social media the same way we look at giving a 13 year-old a pack of cigarettes.  [45:47] Business is not about convenience. It’s about value production.   FOLLOW: CalNewport.com   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: [2:27] So good they can’t ignore you https://amzn.to/2KDqmqm [2:28] Digital minimalism https://amzn.to/2N7an3g

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Yogi, mystic, and spiritual leader Sadhguru understands what’s preventing so many people from a living a pleasant life. Through spiritual reflection and Inner Engineering he’s connected the dots between bad habits and continuous cycles of suffering. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, the founder of the Isha Foundation explains why looking inward is the only way to achieve the potential of a peaceful, joyful, and balanced life.   This episode is sponsored by: Fundrise: Get your first 3 months of fees waived by going to fundrise.com/impact ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Audible; Try Audible Free here: audible.com/impact   SHOW NOTES: Sadhguru speaks on the vastness of human potential and habits that limit it. [3:03] Sadhguru outlines how to break compulsive patterns and cycles. [8:15] Sadhguru and Tom discuss the roles joy and growth play in reaching potential. [9:30] Sadhguru describes how to pursue the path of joy. [11:50] Sadhguru explains how to raise kids without hindering their potential. [13:58] Sadhguru discusses the danger and power of adopting beliefs. [16:45] Sadhguru breaks down the process and struggle of looking inward.[18:26] Sadhguru describes the difference between seekers and believers. [24:47] Sadhguru speaks about responsibility. [26:01] Sadhguru reveals what he wants people to get out of his teachings. [28:18] Sadhguru defines true focus and shares ways to practice it. [30:51] Sadhguru differentiates between pain and suffering [34:00] Sadhguru explores why anxiety, depression, suicide are so much more common these days. [36:43] Sadhguru details the approach and application of Inner Engineering. [41:02] Sadhguru shares the impact he wants to have on the world. [45:42]   QUOTES: “When we say unleashing human potential it is not about reaching the peak. It is a trajectory.” [5:04]   “If you are a little sensitive to life you will realize you’re the biggest issue in your life.” [7:12]   “If you have the fear of falling down and suffering you will not go very high. [11:45]   “The privileges of the nature of your experience must be in your hand.” [12:43]   “A child is not a legacy. It’s a life. And it’s an individual life. It has to be what it has to be.” [15:37]   “Death is a closure. Life is a possibility.” [26:36]   “Your experience is entirely determined by you.” [29:15]   “Only when your attention and involvement is indiscriminate does the universe open up to you.” [31:30]   “The content of our life will not change our life. It is the context of our life which changes our life.” [43:55]   “This, this is a living cosmos. Everybody's free to capture as much as they want. If you capture a substantial amount of life, your very presence will become a significant life. Otherwise, you will become a mediocre life. This is the important thing. It's not the knowledge you gather in your head. It's not the muscle that you gather in your body. It's the life.” [44:45]   FOLLOW SADHGURU: WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2HuY6mX FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/28LgANv TWITTER - https://bit.ly/1JoTe0I INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2VaF3UO YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2m9Djvb   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy - https://amzn.to/2vwHxUy [1:58] Adiyogi: The Source of Yoga - https://amzn.to/2vwHxUy [2:02]   ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Isha Foundation - https://bit.ly/2JpyZWL [1:40]

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This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dr. Jack Wolfson.  Dr Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist and the founder Wolfson Cardiology where he uses in-depth testing and targeted nutrition to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.  In this episode he talks about how to live to 100, body pollution and how to properly do the paleo diet. Check out our sponsors: Thrive Market: Get 25% off your first order and a 30-day free trial at thrivemarket.com/health ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON BUY THE PALEO CARDIOLOGIST: https://amzn.to/2YI8f6u   SHOW NOTES What everybody should be doing in terms of lifestyle to live a long and healthy life [2:05] What you should keep in your fridge and pantry if you want to be healthier [10:39] Dr. Wolfson talks about how people develop inflammation in the heart [13:59] You’ve heard of leaky gut, but have you heard of “leaky heart”?  [15:45] Dr. Wolfson talks about why fruit isn’t healthy [21:33] What’s your daily routine?  Dr. Wolfson talks about his daily routine [24:22] Should you be fasting?  [28:01] Why he recommends high intensity interval training over long slow training [33:55] The benefits of being barefoot [37:51] Where heavy metals are contaminating your life and how to mitigate your exposure [43:59]   FOLLOW JACK WOLFSON WEBSITE: https://www.thedrswolfson.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thedrswolfson INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedrswolfson/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrsWolfson

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This week’s guest on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu is Mark Manson. Mark Manson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck and the new book, Everything is Fucked: A Book About Hope. In this episode he talks about eating shit sandwiches, the importance of hope and how to peel away the layers of your values & identity.   This episode is sponsored by: Fundrise: Get your first 3 months of fees waived by going to fundrise.com/impact Wix: Click here to build YOUR website for free: https://www.wix.com/go/tombilyeu Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON   SHOW NOTES: Why Mark Manson focuses on values rather than traditional metrics of success [3:01] What made Mark Manson change his focus from music to writing and why he “mourned” his change in career [8:03] How to establish a foundation of strong values for yourself (and why it matters) [10:19] How to decide what your beliefs should be in order to have a better life [14:24] Why you need to decide on your favorite flavor of “shit sandwich” [17:24] His description of Newton’s emotional laws and why you shouldn’t always trust your emotions [18:53] How to build your willpower so that you can do things that are difficult [22:38] “Our self worth equals the sum of our emotions over time” [28:06] How to create a new identity and sense of self (how do you find yourself in a moment of crisis?) [31:24] How to develop resilience and why you have a relationship with yourself just as you have a relationship with someone else & the difference between low and high self-esteem [32:44] How to peel back the layers that make up your sense of self [36:19] The truth about identity [40:27] Why you should always be challenging yourself [42:15] Why you should surround yourself with people who disagree with you [42:43] Where you can find out more about Mark Manson [43:29] The impact Mark Manson wants to have in the world [44:04] PEOPLE MENTIONED: Immanuel Kant [15:07] Sir Isaac Newton [18:53]   BOOKS MENTIONED: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck https://amzn.to/2HiXQsb Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope https://amzn.to/2LGE1iS

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This week’s guest on Health Theory is Dr. Steven Gundry.  Steven Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon, researcher and author who has performed over 10,000 surgeries throughout his 40-year career.  In this episode, he talks about the impact our diets have on our health, why the gut is the source of our health, and how to stay young at any age. BUY THE LONGEVITY PARADOX: https://amzn.to/305g6g7 BUY THE PLANT PARADOX: https://amzn.to/2PUZKlw   Watch Dr. Gundry’s first interview on Health Theory: https://youtu.be/q4KfKapvnuI   SHOW NOTES The myths of aging [01:52] Why aging starts in the gut [03:28] How to gut actually works [07:55] Why glyphosate is everywhere [10:18] Why we're thinking about heart disease all wrong [12:18] What are lectins and why are they so dangerous? [16:49] The role of fat in areas of inflammation [19:32] How your immune system reacts to misplaced bacteria [22:59] Why amyloid plaques aren't the cause of dementia [26:09] What is the APOE-4 gene mutation?[29:04] How fecal microbial transplants may fix your gut [30:39] Is the key to health in the holobiome? [35:12] Why women are more able to listen to their gut [37:03] The potential causes of autism [38:15] Foods that can improve your gut health [41:57] Why exercise can prevent Alzheimer's [44:05] The importance of "washing" your brain [46:10] Why olive oil is miraculous [49:35]     FOLLOW STEVEN GUNDRY WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2JseyqD PODCAST: https://apple.co/2VuiGOc YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2xZVkzo INSTAGRAM:: https://bit.ly/2KQ57hy FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2kttvho TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2VTeM0u

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This week’s guest on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu is Irwin Winkler.  Irwin Winkler is an Academy Award-winning film producer and director with over 50 years of experience in the movie business and credits like Rocky, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull to his name.  In this episode, he talks about the importance of failure and the meaning of success along with some tips on perseverance.   This episode is sponsored by: Fundrise: Get your first 3 months of fees waived by going to fundrise.com/impact ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! BrandCrowd. Get started for FREE by visiting BrandCrowd.com/maker   SHOWNOTES: The secret to Irwin Winkler’s longevity in the movie industry and why he values curiosity [3:09]   How Irwin is able to break through barriers and continue innovating in the movie industry [4:41]   Irwin Winkler thinks on his feet.  Here’s why [5:25]   Irwin Winkler’s guiding principles for producing movies and living life [9:19]   How Irwin Winkler developed confidence to pursue his ideas [15:38]   The moments that shaped Irwin Winkler’s life[17:24]   Irwin Winkler’s “pithy” advice for breaking into the movie industry [21:41]   The “why” that drives Irwin Winkler [23:55]   How Irwin Winkler manages stress and anxiety [24:57]   The secret behind Irwin Winkler’s success in marriage [27:15]   What has allowed Irwin Winkler to get so many films across the finish line [28:47]   How Irwin Winkler handles change [30:56]   The impact Irwin Winkler wants to have in the world [34:41] PEOPLE MENTIONED: Sylvester Stallone [12:44] John Steinbeck[18:20] William Faulkner [18:21] Scott Fitzgerald [18:23] Martin Scorsese [22:10] Robert De Niro [22:20]   FILMS Mentioned: Rocky [13:47] Raging Bull [26:33] The Right Stuff [26:39] Goodfellas [26:46] All the President’s Men [26:54] Network [26:55] Taxi Driver [26:56] The Irishman [33:44]

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This week’s guest on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu is Meagan Good. She is an American actress who has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and music videos as both a child and an adult. She is also the author of “The Wait” which she co-authored with her husband. In this episode, she talks about how she navigated her acting career, how to achieve your goals, and how she supports other women.   This episode is sponsored by: Timeular: Get 10% off your order by visiting: www.timeular.com/impact; or use discount code 'IMPACT' Wix: For 10% off your order please visit: wix.com/impact   Audible: Try Audible Free here: audible.com/impact ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Fundrise: Get your first 3 months of fees waived by going to fundrise.com/impact   SHOWNOTES How Meagan Good overcame racism and discrimination [3:04]   Why so many people get lost on their journey and the daily practice you can do to make sure you stay the course [4:49]   Why Meagan Good works with young women and how to shift your perspective toward success [5:49]   Why Meagan Good focuses on improvement and persistence [7:36]   Meagan Good’s process for learning [8:30]   How she processes through rejection [10:25]   Why her Mom is her hero and what she taught her about faith [12:19]   How she learned the importance of work ethic and why she says success isn’t sustainable without it [15:21]   Why she values mental toughness in the gym as well as in life [17:45]   How to push yourself further than you ever thought possible [20:36]   How to stay hungry even after you’ve succeeded [22:26]   Meagan Good’s process for keeping things fresh in her career [24:00]   What excited her about her recent role in the movie, “Intruder” [26:05]   Her insights on marriage, love and relationships [26:53]   Where you can find Meagan Good and see her movie [34:49]   The impact Meagan Good wants to have in the world [35:22]   PEOPLE MENTIONED   Martin Luther King Jr.  [14:27]   David Goggins http://bit.ly/2WhKZLW [19:06]   Dennis Quaid [23:48]   BOOKS MENTIONED   The Wait https://amzn.to/2GQdsDk  [32:02]   QUOTES:   “Some women are lost in the fire, and some women are built from it.” [3:04]   “Faith is stepping on the first step when you can’t see the rest of the staircase.” [14:27]

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This week’s guest on Health Theory is Jillian Teta.  She is an author, a doctor of integrative medicine and the creator of Fix Your Digestion.  In this episode, she talks about how to heal your digestive system, the truth about integrative medicine, and the importance of nutrition.   This show is brought to you by Primal Kitchen: "Visit primalkitchen.com/impacttheory today to get a free bottle of their amazing Organic Unsweetened Ketchup when you order a Keto Kit."   SHOW NOTES A grounded way to approach figure competitions [01:44] How to learn to trust yourself [05:01] Tips for getting in tune with your body’s signals [06:28] What it takes to develop a figure competitor physique [09:35] How Jillian approaches new patients [11:11] Does digestive distress start in the brain? [12:39] How to de-stress your gut  [18:40] Why you should care about blue light [24:50] The importance of owning your story [27:28] Why you need to set boundaries [29:32] How to feed your microbiome [32:58] What to look for in a probiotic [37:00] The efficacy of Fecal Microbial Transplants [40:08] How to boost your digestive fire naturally [42:24] The most exciting thing coming in the health space [45:47]   FOLLOW JILLIAN WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2W6KofR INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2IGNQei TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2PxM6EQ FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Vr7Zem

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This episode of AMA is brought to you by Butcherbox.  Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON   SHOWNOTES Advice on how to combine passion and knowledge to create new business ideas [2:12] What to do if your job is toxic and affecting your mental health [5:52] How to identify patterns in your life [13:29] How to raise your children so they have a growth mindset [16:42] What to do if you feel like you’re being taken advantage of at work [22:11] Tom’s “risky” business advice & why momentum matters [26:22] How to feel more comfortable in front of the camera [30:52] How to prepare for sleep deprivation [32:44] BOOKS MENTIONED GRIT by Angela Duckworth [14:52] Mindset by Carol Dweck [17:01]

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