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#1: Ask Me Anything: This is a special episode -- not just because it’s the first but because my wife and business partner, Vanessa is my co-host! I wanted to introduce her to you all from the very beginning because I’ll likely reference her from time to time and she... by The Think Grow Podcast

51 min listen

#4: Donald Hoffman - Rethinking Reality: Donald Hoffman is a cognitive scientist at the University of California, Irvine. He has been studying visual perception for over 40 years. His research has led him to some intriguing and compelling theories about our ability (or inability)... by The Think Grow Podcast

63 min listen

#17: Personality 101: Understanding Others and Yourself Better: I discuss the Big Five personality model and how it can improve your life and relationships with my wife and business partner Vanessa. For books and other resources related to this topic, visit my blog http://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog. Article I wrote... by The Think Grow Podcast

69 min listen

#11: Ryan Holiday - Practical Philosophy, Career Advice, and Tools for Better Learning: Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist. He is the author of seven books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and his newest book, Conspiracy. I've admired Ryan's work for a long time and I was super... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#14: Jim Kwik - Learning How to Learn: Jim Kwik is a celebrity brain & memory coach. He is the founder of Kwik Learning, with online students in over 150 countries. He is a world-renowned expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For over... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#6: Skills For Success They Don't Teach You In School -- with Lawyer and Serial Entrepreneur Steve Mehr: Steve Mehr is the chairman of Jacoby & Meyers, one of the largest consumer law firms in the U.S. He is also the CEO of WebShark 360, a full-service media agency that caters to professionals. If that’s not enough, Steve is also an avid real... by The Think Grow Podcast

64 min listen

#3: Mari Andrew - The Art of Self-Expression: I speak with author & illustrator Mari Andrew. If you are an artist or creator of any kind, today’s episode is for you. Mari Andrew (@bymariandrew) has built a massive and loyal following by sharing refreshingly honest illustrations about life,... by The Think Grow Podcast

65 min listen

#8: Jonathan Fields - Doing Meaningful Work and Understanding Yourself Better: In today's episode I talk with Jonathan Fields about his philosophy on doing meaningful work, bridging the gap between science and spirituality, the value of psychological frameworks, and other topics. Jonathan Fields (@jonathanfields) is an... by The Think Grow Podcast

56 min listen

#2: Daniel DiPiazza - Using Meta-Habits & Foundational Principles to Improve Your Life: Daniel DiPiazza is the founder of Rich20Something, where he teaches young people how to start businesses they care about and live happier lives. He's also the author of the book Rich20Something: Ditch Your Average Job, Start an Epic Business, and... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#5: Your Focus Creates Your Reality (The Science Behind The Saying): I love quotes but I also love figuring out what makes them true. Part of that has to do with applying them to my life but the other part is learning how they hold up against one of the most powerful truth detectors we have -- science. Whenever... by The Think Grow Podcast

11 min listen

#12: Ask Me Anything 2: QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Is it necessary to do something great and earn fame? Can't I just live a normal life and make my family and people around me happy? (7:35) How do you deal with difficult people (13:00) How do you read so much without... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#16: Act Like The Person You Want to Become: In this mini-episode, I analyze the old adage, "Fake it 'til you make it" from a different angle. You've probably heard this phrase hundreds if not thousands of times. But what does it really mean? Is there any truth to it? And how can you use it in... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#10: 5 Ways to Increase Your Intelligence: I'm obsessed with the human brain. I'm especially interested in how to make it work better — how to think better, how to learn better and how to maximize my overall cognitive potential. Books like Brain Rules and audio courses like "Your Best Brain"... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#13: Yung Pueblo - Cultivating Inner Peace: Today I talk with Yung Pueblo about emotional history -- what it is and how it relates to cultivating inner peace. I ask him what it was like to go on a 45-day silent meditation retreat, what his meditative practice looks like, what other resources he... by The Think Grow Podcast

77 min listen

#9: Markus Almond - Cultivating Creativity: Markus (@MarkusAlmond) is a writer and creative mentor. If you're a writer, musician, or other creative person -- OR, if you would like tips on how to become more creative -- I think you'll find a lot value in this episode. I’ve shared... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#7: Practical Strategies for Dealing With Overthinking: In this episode, I explore overthinking (and it's close cousin, anxiety) from an evolutionary perspective and then offer some practical strategies you can apply immediately to help you overcome repetitive, obsessive, non-productive thoughts. ... by The Think Grow Podcast

27 min listen

#21: 4 Keys to Remembering What You Learn: In today's episode, I show you how to remember more of what you learn. In today’s age of information overload, it’s easy to consume tons of information and feel like we’re informed. Ironically, we understand less than ever. There’s too much... by The Think Grow Podcast

24 min listen

#22: Think Grow Together: A Conversation With My Wife, Vanessa: I speak with my wife, Vanessa about a variety of topics including our upcoming transition into parenthood, our mental health, thoughts on creativity, and more. by The Think Grow Podcast

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#20: How To Be Resilient With Walking Paraplegic Janine Shepherd: Janine Shepherd was a cross-country skier training for the Olympics when a utility truck ran her over and crushed her body along with her dreams. She was not expected to live, let alone walk but she did both. Not only did she learn how to walk again,... by The Think Grow Podcast

49 min listen

#23: How to Disagree Constructively: Disagreeing can be frustrating but there can also be great value in it. When you disagree with someone -- whether it be in a relationship or political discussion -- instead of digging in your heels and blindly defending your position, you can use it... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#15: Gretchen Rubin - Four Tendencies That Shape Your Life: Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author who writes about happiness and human nature. In this episode, we talk about a personality framework she created called The Four Tendencies, which describes how you respond to inner and outer... by The Think Grow Podcast

54 min listen

#18: Idil Ahmed - Keys to Manifesting Your Vision: In this episode, I speak with author, speaker, and self-described science enthusiast Idil Ahmed about consciously creating your reality. Idil has written a new and long-awaited book called Manifest Now, which is all about guiding you... by The Think Grow Podcast

59 min listen

#27: Ask Me Anything 3: My wife, Vanessa and I recorded this episode just hours before she went into labor with our first child. So if it sounds like we are a bit distracted it’s because we are. I will be doing more Q&A episodes in the future where I cover more ground.... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#24: Neil Pasricha - How (And Why) To Read More Books: I speak with positive psychology researcher and author Neil Pasricha (neil@globalhappiness.org) about how (and why) to read more books. Some topics we cover include: The main difference between reading and other forms of media The importance of... by The Think Grow Podcast

68 min listen

#26: Adam J. Kurtz - Overcoming Perfectionism: I speak with artist, author & speaker Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk) about overcoming perfectionism, being an online creative, and what goes into making good art/content. Adam’s work is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. His latest... by The Think Grow Podcast

58 min listen

#19: 5 Success Principles Drake Uses: This episode is the audio version of my original blog post: 5 Self-Development Principles Drake Uses. As someone who has studied personal development principles for over a decade, I take notice when I see celebrities and public figures applying... by The Think Grow Podcast

15 min listen

34: Daniel DiPiazza - Let Go Of What's Holding You Back: Daniel DiPiazza is the founder of Alpha Mentorship, an immersive training and investment platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creators and leaders. He also is the best-selling author of the book Rich20Something. Since we met and became... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#28: Sean McCabe - From Passion Project to Sustainable Business: Sean McCabe (@seanwes) is an entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses in different niches. He is also the author of Overlap: Start a Business While Working Full Time. In this episode, we talk about the practical path to... by The Think Grow Podcast

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37: Dr. Dan Siegel - The Science and Practice of Presence: I speak with Dr. Dan Siegel. He is a clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Dr. Siegel has written 16 books and multiple New York Times best sellers, including Mindsight:... by The Think Grow Podcast

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#31: Austin Kleon - The Art of Being Productively Lazy: Austin Kleon is the New York Times best-selling author of Steal Like An Artist and Show Your Work! -- two of my favorite books on creativity and getting discovered. His new book is Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad. In this... by The Think Grow Podcast

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