Greatness Machine

188 | Rick Sapio | The Art of the Exit: Balancing Vision, Opportunity, and Practicality

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 5, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Rick discuss the importance of building core values and business exit reasons and strategies. Rick also talks about the Exit Concierge Service and what they do to help privately-owned & PE-backed companies through the often grueling and difficult Exit Process. In this episode, Rick and I talked about: Meet Rick:…

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TGM Classic | Brian Scudamore | Why You Need to Surround Yourself with the Best People

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 3, 2023 /

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Brian Scudamore, a serial entrepreneur probably best known for pioneering the professional junk hauling industry through 1-800-GOT-JUNK.  In this episode, Brian and I talked about: Meet Brian: Brian is a serial entrepreneur, known for pioneering the professional junk hauling industry with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Since conquering that…

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187 | The World’s Most Important Superpower You Can Get RIGHT NOW!

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 3, 2023 /

Today, I am flying solo to talk about what I learned from reading James Altucher’s Skip the Line and how that book made me realize the life-changing benefits of reading. I will also discuss what motivated me to read more and how I actually find time for reading.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet…

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186 | James Altucher | Skip the Line: Why the 10,000 Hours Rule is a Myth and How You Can Get Ahead Sooner

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 29, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and James dive deep into the pros and cons of having multiple interests and hobbies, the meaning of Idea Sex and how it can be used in all areas of life, and the interesting concept of using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea.  In this episode, James and I talked…

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TGM Classic | Monique Rhodes | Want A Happier Life? Perhaps It‘s Time To Change Your Mind

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 27, 2023 /

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Monique Rhodes, singer/songwriter and mindfulness meditation expert with The 10-minute Mind. She brings her unique insights, calm, cool demeanor and infectiously positive outlook on the world to this discussion.  In this episode, Monique and I talked about: Meet Monique: Monique is the founder of The…

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185 | Amy Morin | 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 24, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Amy talk about the importance of building mental strength to help manage our thoughts and emotions. Amy explains the difference between knowing and doing, and why people often fear solitude and silence. In this episode, Amy and I talked about: Meet Amy: Amy Morin is the editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind,…

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184 | Giovanni Marsico | Living The Dream: Turning Your Talents And Gifts Into Your Life’s Work

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 22, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Giovanni talk about overcoming the challenges of chasing your dreams, combating imposter syndrome, and the benefits of stepping outside of your comfort zone. Giovanni also reveals the inspiration behind the “Dreamer” documentary, where they tell the story of entrepreneurs who never gave up on their dreams despite the hurdles. In…

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TGM Classic | Ville and Kristen Jokinen | One Epic Journey, A Lifetime of Experiences

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 20, 2023 /

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Ville and Kristen Jokinen, a dynamic traveling duo who have made the conscious choice to travel. They’ve just completed a 20-month, 18,000-mile cycling odyssey from Alaska to Argentina – with zero experience.  You’ll learn what sparked the decision to give up their traditional lifestyles and…

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183 | How to Show Up to Become The Best Version of YOU

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 17, 2023 /

In this episode, I will share a few tips I learned on how to become the best version of yourself and why it matters to show up and take action. I will also discuss the things I learned from two books I recently read, Atomic Habits by James Clear and The Miracle Morning by Hal…

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

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / March 15, 2023 /

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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