Core Values

164 | The Greatest Lesson I Ever Learned; How I Discovered The Gift Of Gratitude

By tiffany / January 10, 2023 /

In this episode, I will talk about how I managed to fight the voice of discontent in my head, how I turned from being ungrateful to realizing all the good things in my life, and all the lessons I learned from living an ungrateful life for so long. In this episode, I talked about: Meet…

TGM Classic | Andre Norman | Solitary Confinement to Ambassador of Hope

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / January 10, 2023 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with the “Ambassador of Hope,” Andre Norman, to discuss his incredible and inspiring journey, as well as the circumstances that shaped his decisions at a young age. In this episode, Andre and I talked about: Meet Andre: Known to many as “The Ambassador Of Hope,”…

163 | Dane Espegard | The Dream Machine: A Leader’s Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / January 2, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Dane discuss why dreams matter, the benefits of having a dream list, how having a “dream culture” can improve the performance of a team, and how leaders can help their members achieve their dreams. They also touch on the topic of best practices for making dreams a reality. In this…

162 | Top 5 For 2022 And 2023: What Are You Proud Of From 2022 And What Are Your Goals For 2023?

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / December 30, 2022 /

In this episode, I will talk about my personal goals this year and the things I look forward to next year. I will also share some tips on how I manage to make time for self-care, spend quality time with my family, and do fun things outside of work. In this episode, I talked about:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…