Core Values

In this episode, I will reflect on my own goals, including journaling, running, dietary restrictions, reading, and meditation. I will also talk about my decision to pivot, narrowing down my goals into three key objectives that complement each other.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine.…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Garrett joins Darius to reflect on his venture into comedy and to talk about the motivation behind his book Money Unmasked, explaining the concept of money personas and shadow personas, and exploring the intricate relationship between money and happiness. The discussion will also touch upon the struggle to…

In this episode, Darius and Matt discuss the types of communication, the ways to become a great communicator, the challenges of public speaking and how to overcome them, the importance of structuring communication plans, and how to leverage and manage public speaking anxiety. In this episode, Matt and I talked about: Meet Matt: Matt Abrahams…

In this episode, I will embark on a personal narrative, recounting the highs and lows of starting a mortgage lending business at a young age, the emotional rollercoaster, the attachment to success, and what I have come to realize after facing a severe setback during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. In this episode, I talked about:…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Giles to shed light on the importance of food quality, nutrient partitioning, and the role of genetics in our individual responses to diet and exercise. His perspective invites us to reevaluate our approach to nutrition, weight loss, considering a more holistic view of health…

Today I’m talking with Michael Arrieta, who currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Garden City, a purpose-driven holding company that buys, grows, and permanently holds family-owned companies.  In this episode, Michael and I talked about: Meet Michael: Michael Arrieta, Founder & CEO of Garden City Equity, is a seasoned entrepreneur known for his…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, I embark on a soul-searching journey to encapsulate the essence of the transformative year that was 2023. I will also share some personal insights, scoring myself on affirmations, from being a loving father to the audacious goal of growing a private equity business.  In this episode, I talked…

During the conversation, Darius and Matt explore the transformative concepts from Burn the Boats, discussing how these principles can reshape one’s approach to challenges, turning them into stepping stones for unprecedented success. They also delve into the intricate dynamics of co-founder relationships, shedding light on both the challenges and strategies in navigating this crucial aspect…

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Matthew Stewart, co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. From a small Southern California company, NSG has grown into an international company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.…

In this episode, I will discuss the benefits of having a no-constraints mindset and how it taught me to raise the bar higher every time I reach a goal without beating myself up.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth…