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414 | Brandon Epstein | The Success Code: The High Performance Playbook for Eliminating Mental Barriers and Scaling Your Career, Relationships, and Health

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 25, 2026 /

What if the thing holding you back isn’t effort, talent, or discipline, but what’s happening inside your mind and body? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with high-performance coach and author Brandon Epstein to unpack the hidden inner work behind elite performance. Brandon shares his journey from riding the bench…

TGM Classic | Leonard Brody | The Grit Gap: Bridging Generational Differences in a Changing World

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 23, 2026 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Leonard Brody to talk about the modern entrepreneurial landscape and the importance of bridging the gap between economic realities and personal resilience. The conversation touches on the role of entrepreneurs in addressing societal challenges and mitigating the risks of radicalization and economic disenfranchisement. In…

413 | The World Has Changed As We Know It

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 20, 2026 /

What if months of work could be done in a single day? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh delivers a blunt, eye-opening reality check on how AI is permanently reshaping work and business. Darius shares how tools like Claude.ai helped him unlock what he estimates as 80x productivity, collapsing months…

412 | Sahil Bloom | The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 18, 2026 /

What if the life you’re chasing isn’t actually the one you want? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with New York Times bestselling author and investor Sahil Bloom to challenge traditional definitions of success and wealth. Sahil shares the mindset behind “chop wood, carry water,” why small daily actions matter…

TGM Classic | David Galbenski | Save A Life by Becoming a Living Donor

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 16, 2026 /

In this episode, David takes us through his transformative journey from a successful entrepreneur to a passionate advocate for liver donation. He shares his personal story of becoming a living liver donor, the challenges he faced, and the profound impact it had on his life. We delve into the mission of the Living Liver Foundation,…

411 | The New AI World – An AI Public Service Announcement

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 13, 2026 /

Is AI just a buzzword, or are we witnessing an electricity-level shift in how the world works? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh shares a passionate public service announcement for business owners, leaders, and operators: the AI moment is here, and it is bigger than most people realize. Drawing on his…

410 | Jason Redman | The Challenges Veterans Face When the Uniform Comes Off

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 11, 2026 /

What does real leadership look like when the uniform comes off? Jason Redman returns to The Greatness Machine for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, entrepreneurship, and our responsibility to those who serve our country. A retired Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, and entrepreneur, Jason joins Darius Mirshahzadeh to reflect on three decades…

TGM Classic | Shahira Marei | The Recipe for Success: How a Mindset of Abundance Baked Dirty Cookie’s Success

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 9, 2026 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Shahira Marei to explore her fascinating journey of transforming her mindset and achieving remarkable success with her innovative business, Dirty Cookie. Shahira also explores how a shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and positivity has played a pivotal role in her…

Darius Classic | How I Became a Happy Person (Part 2)

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 6, 2026 /

What does true happiness look like when you’re at the top of your game? In this powerful solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh picks up where he left off in Part 1, sharing the next chapter of his journey to becoming a happier person. From a transformative week in Oaxaca, Mexico, to discovering…

409 | Jesse Elder (Part 2 ) |  The Work Beneath the Work: How Anger, Sadness, and Abandonment Shape Leadership and Life

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / February 4, 2026 /

What happens when you stop numbing, stop performing, and finally face what’s been running the show beneath the surface? In this powerful episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh reconnects with Jesse Elder for a raw conversation about sovereignty, emotional excavation, and becoming a whole human being. Jesse shares what led him to step away…