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In this episode we dive deep into the five toxic habits that are silently sabotaging your mindset and holding you back from achieving extraordinary success. Discover how these detrimental behaviors creep into your daily life and learn actionable strategies to eliminate them for good. By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to protect and enhance your mindset, paving the way for a more resilient, positive, and unstoppable you.

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The world is extremely distracting, in a world brimming with distractions, staying focused can feel like an uphill battle. In this episode, we dive deep into practical strategies to reclaim your attention and boost your productivity. From leveraging technology to creating a distraction-free environment, we cover seven actionable tips that can transform your focus and help you thrive. Whether you’re working from home, studying for exams, or simply trying to navigate daily life, these insights will empower you to cut through the noise and achieve your goals. Tune in and take the first step towards mastering your focus!

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Stoicism has helped me become the person I am today, striving, but content. Calm in the present, and not anxious about the future. Noticing anger in others is a flaw within themselves as opposed to a disservice you did. Stoicism encourages people to focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot. In this episode I talk about how to apply it to the 21st century.

Nowadays, you meet more negative people than you do positive people. The world is becoming pessimistic and cynical. Here are 7 ways you cant stand out and be positive in a world full of pessimists

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:26 Method 1

03:36 Method 2

5:59 Method 3

10:42 Method 4

13:17 Method 5

16:51 Method 6

18:38 Method 7

Today we have Chris Voss, Chris is a former FBI hostage negotiator. He is the Co-Author of the best-selling book Never split the difference. Chris has been featured on many prominent podcasts including: Lex Fridmans, Jay Shettys, Andrew Hubermans, Jocko Willinks, Dax Shepards, Chris Williamson and Jordan Petersons just to name a few. Chris is a Negotiation whizz and provides invaluable knowledge on the art of negotiation. He is an adjunct Professor at Harvard Law School, Georgetowns School of Business, and a lecturer at the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California. He is also the CEO of the black swan group. Today I am fortunate enough to have a conversation with him. In this episode you will learn “why you shouldn’t start a sentence with why”, How you can listen better, the best mindset for heading into a negotiation, how to bend someone's reality… and much much more.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) 2 Systems of Thinking

(03:39) Labels

(08:45) Calibrated Questions

(11:28) Reasons not to start a sentence with "Why"

(16:00) How to Bend a Person's Reality

(19:35) How can People Listen Better?

(25:07) How you can Learn to Stay Calm in Emotional Moments

(28:09) What's the best mindset when heading into a negotiation?

(32:24) How to retain people skills

(35:37) Is there anything Chris wishes he added to the book?

(36:52) How to get a "That's Right" Statement

(40:56) How to get people to talk more

(41:43) Do these practices work worldwide?

(44:36) How can people succeed in Business?

(50:06) Outro and Shoutouts

AT 64: Rare Opportunities aren't as rare as you might think... let me explain. Under the right circumstances you can speed up the amount of "Once in a lifetime opportunities". Listen to this episode to find out more and see for yourself how you can create the right circumstances for yourself.

AT 63: In this episode I dive into a principle I’ve personally practiced for years: not speaking on your wins until they’ve truly happened. It’s about staying humble, keeping focus, and not letting the excitement of potential success derail the journey toward actual achievement. I share why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and how this mindset has helped me stay grounded, avoid distractions, and reach my goals. Tune in to hear my thoughts and how you can apply this strategy to your life to elevate your focus and results.

AT 62: In todays episode we talk about asymmetry, lining yourself up with the person you want to be. If you can act in accordance with who you want to be, you will get there.