Greatness Machine
160 | Mike Ayala | Creating Freedom In Your Life By Design, Bootstrapping, And Investing In Yourself
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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreIn this episode, Darius and Sam talk about finding purpose, taking risks, living a life with no regrets, building wealth through well-being, and a lot more. In this episode, Sam and I talked about: Sam explains the definition of the Japanese concept of “Ikigai” Difference between shareholder and stakeholder Living with regrets and how to…
Read MoreIn this episode, I will talk about the most important questions to ask your internal and external customers. I will also discuss how I have been using Net Promoter Score (NPS) to measure customers’ experience. In this episode, I talked about: Differences between an internal and an external customer What is Net Promoter Score (NPS)…
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