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TGM Classic | Angelo Poli | Unraveling the Mysteries of Metabolism and How to Hit Your Body Transformation Goals

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 28, 2022 /

On today’s show, we interview international body transformation expert Angelo Poli, who unravels the mysteries of metabolism and data-driven weight loss. At the age of 38, Darius was tipping the scale at 363 pounds and was grappling with multiple health problems as a result. This was when he ran into Angelo, who helped him get…

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161 | Ron Bauer | Making Big Happen: From Failure to 10-Figure IPO; How to Raise Big Money for Your Business; Why the Metaverse is Real

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 26, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Ron talk about venture capital and how it works, the advantages and disadvantages of a company going public, the realities and future of Metaverse, and what they do at Theseus Capital Ltd. They also discuss what it takes to achieve and appreciate success and the importance of being focused and…

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160 | Mike Ayala | Creating Freedom In Your Life By Design, Bootstrapping, And Investing In Yourself

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 23, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Mike discuss the importance of taking some time off from work, getting clarity on what you want your life to look like, and why it is possible to achieve success in both business and personal life. They also talk about knowing the difference between contentment and satisfaction and what it…

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TGM Classic | Chip Conley | Navigating Change and How to Let Go Of the Things that Are Holding You Back

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 21, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Chip talk about the phases of transition and how to navigate the “messy middle,” why you strive for long-life learning and not life-long learning, and how to deal with identity and self-worth issues while transitioning. In this episode, Chip and I talked about: Meet Chip: New York Times bestselling author…

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159 | Matthew Campbell | Rebuilding Public Trust In Media In The Age Of Misinformation and Disinformation

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 20, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Matthew talk about writing and journalism and the challenges that go with them. They also discuss the influence of the media and how the public perceives the industry amidst the spread of misinformation and disinformation. In this episode, Matthew and I talked about: Meet Matthew: Matthew Campbell is an award-winning…

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158 | Steven Kotler | Gnar Country: Finding State Of Flow To Achieve Peak Performance

158 | Steven Kotler | Gnar Country: Finding State Of Flow To Achieve Peak Performance

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 16, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Steven talk about park skiing, the psychology behind flow state and its benefits, and how to reach peak performance. They also tackle how having a positive aging mindset can slow down the effects of getting older. In this episode, Steven and I talked about: Meet Steven: Steven Kotler is a…

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157 | Fred Reichheld | Bain’s High Priest of Customer Loyalty Teaches the Secret to Winning on Purpose in Business

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 13, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Fred discuss what great leadership looks like, the key driver of customer loyalty, and the ways to enrich the lives of other people. They also talk about NPS and eNPS and how these things work and help businesses measure the quality of their customer service. In this episode, Fred and…

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156 | Christopher Ryan | Going From Success To Significance

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 9, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Chris discuss the importance of knowing your vocation and what it feels like to move from success to significance. They also talk about the value of family and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy. In this episode, Chris and I talked about: Meet Chris: With a focus…

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155 | Gabrielle “Gabby” Reece | How to Leverage Adaptability to Become A World-Class Sports Icon, Super Model, and Fitness Thought Leader

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 7, 2022 /

In this episode, Darius and Gabby talk about the ways to get better at working under pressure, how to deal with online criticisms, the importance of adaptability, and why it matters to connect with people. In this episode, Gabby and I talked about: How to thrive under pressure How Gabby got into volleyball during the…

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154 | How I Went From HATING Meditation To Becoming Its Biggest Fan

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 2, 2022 /

In this episode, I will talk about how I went from disliking the practice of meditation to realizing its positive effects on my life. I will also discuss the effects of meditation on my mental health, decision-making, emotional reactions, and awareness of myself and others.  In this episode, I talked about: How meditation helps ease…

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