Greatness Machine

221 | Jack Daly | Designing Your Life: A Blueprint for Personal Fulfillment

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 9, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Jack dive deep into a captivating conversation that spans various aspects of personal and professional growth. They explore Jack’s early passion for sales, which ignited during his formative years and paved the way for his entrepreneurial endeavors. They discuss the transformative power of setting goals and the significance of writing…

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TGM Classic | Jason Feifer | Getting Excited for the Future

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 7, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, host of the Build for Tomorrow and Problem Solvers podcasts, and the author of Mr. Nice Guy and Build for Tomorrow. He’s also worked as Editor of Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim, and Boston Magazine, and has…

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Darius Classic | How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 4, 2023 /

On today’s show, Darius talks about enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the end results.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine LIVE. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to…

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220 | Moby and Lindsay Hicks | Rock Legend on How to Create Your Best Work/ Consciousness/Taming the Hungry Ghost

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 2, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius, Moby, and Lindsay engage in a candid conversation, delving into Moby’s decision to pursue music over becoming a philosophy professor. They explore the concept of the “hungry ghost” and achieve true fulfillment, touching upon the pursuit of happiness in entrepreneurial endeavors. Together, they discuss the role of ego in their lives,…

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TGM Classic | Cat Hoke | The Life-Changing Power of Hope and Second Chances

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 31, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Cat Hoke, founder of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Defy Ventures, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, Cat mastered the art of “breakfall”: how to prevent injury when you get taken down. Cat works with gang leaders in the most notorious prisons,…

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219 | Peter Atwater | The Confidence Map: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 28, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Peter discuss the vital role of confidence in decision-making and behavior across various aspects of life. Peter shares the journey behind his book, The Confidence Map: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity, emphasizing resilience in facing uncertainty and embracing growth from failure. They explore making financial decisions with uncertainty,…

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218 | Bruce Buffer | The Voice of the UFC, Building a Larger-than-Life Brand, and Living Your Best Life

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 26, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Bruce dive into various intriguing topics, starting with Bruce’s journey of how he began managing his half-brother, Michael Buffer, and the lessons he learned along the way. They also explore the future of personal branding, emphasizing the significance of values and purpose in establishing a strong personal brand. Bruce shares…

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TGM Classic | Sam Penny | Swimming the English Channel and Crushing the Cheese Game

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 24, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Sam Penny, who with his wife operates Artisans Bend (Cheese Therapy), Australia’s largest artisan cheese retailer. Sam is passionate about strategy, marketing, and the pursuit of the perfect cheese. In this episode, Sam and I talked about: Meet Sam: Sam has done some pretty cool…

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Darius Classic | Getting Ahead By Cultivating An Ownership Mind

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 21, 2023 /

In today’s show, Darius shares how the Core Equation Value Equation Process can help you cultivate this much-prized mindset which will have your employees treating your business as if it was theirs. In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine LIVE. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth…

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217 | Katy Milkman | How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 19, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Katy engage in a captivating conversation covering a range of topics. They explore how Katy’s passion for research ignited during her undergraduate studies and delve into the motivations behind her pursuit of behavioral economics. Katy opens up about her purpose in writing her book, How to Change: The Science of…

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