Greatness Machine

Darius Classic | How To Get Off The Hedonic Treadmill

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 26, 2024 /

In this episode, I will share some tips on how to avoid getting stuck on the hedonic treadmill, the benefits of building habits and rituals to achieve success, and the importance of celebrating achievements. In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist,…

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289 | Shirl Penney | Living the American Dream

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 24, 2024 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Shirl Penney to share his compelling journey from the financial struggles of his upbringing in rural Maine to building a financial empire managing nearly $100 billion in assets. The conversation delves into the challenges he faced, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and…

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TGM Classic | Sarah Edmondson | NXIVM Cult Whistleblower Teaches Us How To Take Down A Cult And Reclaim Your Life!

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 22, 2024 /

In this episode, Darius and Sarah dive deep into the effects of cult manipulation and how cults rewire the brain of their members. Now a cult recovery advocate, Sarah also shares her story of being a member of NXIVM, which she later exposed for their abusive practices.  In this episode, Sarah and I talked about:…

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Darius Classic | How to Build Your Reading Superpower (Part 3) – Set and Hit Your Annual Reading Goal

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 19, 2024 /

In this episode, I will share why it is important to go deep and understand the books better if you want to improve your reading superpower. I will also reveal some tips on how to get through books a little faster. In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The…

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288 | Darius Foroux | The Stoic Path to Wealth: Ancient Wisdom for Enduring Prosperity

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 17, 2024 /

This episode of The Greatness Machine features Darius Foroux to give a sneak peek into his new book, The Stoic Path to Wealth: Ancient Wisdom for Enduring Prosperity, and to delve into the transformation power of stoicism in the pursuit of wealth, emphasizing the emotional resilience and mastery as foundational to financial success. This conversation…

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TGM Classic | Robert Glazer | Elevate Your Team: How To Build A High-Performance Team

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 15, 2024 /

In this episode, Robert and I discuss the four areas of the “Capacity-Building” framework which are spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional capacities. We also dive deep into the challenge of having difficult conversations at work and how new managers often fail at handling such situations.  In this episode, Robert and I talked about: Meet Robert:…

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Darius Classic l How to Build Your Reading Superpower (Part 2) – Diversify Your Reading Choices

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 12, 2024 /

Today, I am flying solo for part two of this series on How to Build Your Reading Superpower. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to finish every book you have started. That is what I learned from reading tons of books in the past. So in this episode, I will explain this helpful…

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287 | Oz Pearlman | America’s Got Talent Finalist Reveals the Real Magic Behind Mentalism

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 10, 2024 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Oz to talk about his early fascination with magic to becoming a renowned mentalist. They will also delve into the intricacies of this unique career path, discussing the challenges, strategies, and mindsets that have propelled Oz to success.  In this episode, Oz and I…

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TGM Classic | BJ Fogg | The Power Of Tiny Habits: How Small Changes Can Lead To Huge Results

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 8, 2024 /

In this episode, Darius and BJ talk about habit formation and how to create big changes by starting small. They also discuss the various applications of Tiny Habits in areas such as personal development, health, and business. In this episode, BJ and I talked about: Meet BJ: BJ is a behavior scientist, with deep experience…

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Darius Classic | How to Build Your Reading Superpower (Part 1) – Read 1 Book Per Week

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 5, 2024 /

Today, I am flying solo to kick off the series How to Build Your Reading Superpower. In this episode, I will share a few tips on how I manage to read books despite my busy schedule. I will also talk about some of the books that helped me improve my mindset and lifestyle.  In this…

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