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Smoothies are one of the most delicious types of food/drink in the world. But are they healthy? It all depends on how you’re making them, and Bradley Jarryd is on the show today to tell you exactly how they should be made to fit your dietary and fitness goals perfectly!

Plus, we dig into several recipes that will make you drool when you hear them. Take notes on this one if you want to make delicious smoothies that line up with your dietary goals.

But as Brad says, always be very careful to measure everything. Smoothies can be perfect for your dietary goals, but they can also easily get way off, as it’s easy to accidentally double something like peanut butter, and all the sudden you have an extra 200 calories!

So be careful, measure everything carefully, don’t use too much fruits, always include protein, and watch your dietary goals come closer and closer into view with the help of the delicious smoothies in this episode!

Key Takeaways

• Fruit sugar is not always healthy, especially when you have a lot of it
• Include protein in your shake
• Naked juice is terrible for you, even if it’s green

Pina Colada Smoothie

• Coconut/almond milk
• Frozen pineapple
• Unsweetened dehydrated unsweetened coconut flakes
• Protein
• Stevia
• Ice

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothies

• Unsweetened almond milk
• Almond butter or peanut butter
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Protein
• Vanilla extract
• Cottage cheese
• Ice cubes

3 Rules for Making Healthy Smoothies

1. Don’t make it too fruity or sugary. Try stevia instead if you need it sweetened
2. Always have a protein source
3. Measure your amounts. It’s easy to have too much of an ingredient or too little, depending on your goal

Resources

TheBradAss.com

Instagram: @the_bradass

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/188

Smoothies are one of the most delicious types of food/drink in the world. But are they healthy? It all depends on how you’re making them, and Bradley Jarryd is on the show today to tell you exactly how they should be made to fit your dietary and fitness goals perfectly!

Plus, we dig into several recipes that will make you drool when you hear them. Take notes on this one if you want to make delicious smoothies that line up with your dietary goals.

But as Brad says, always be very careful to measure everything. Smoothies can be perfect for your dietary goals, but they can also easily get way off, as it’s easy to accidentally double something like peanut butter, and all the sudden you have an extra 200 calories!

So be careful, measure everything carefully, don’t use too much fruits, always include protein, and watch your dietary goals come closer and closer into view with the help of the delicious smoothies in this episode!

Key Takeaways

• Fruit sugar is not always healthy, especially when you have a lot of it
• Include protein in your shake
• Naked juice is terrible for you, even if it’s green

Pina Colada Smoothie

• Coconut/almond milk
• Frozen pineapple
• Unsweetened dehydrated unsweetened coconut flakes
• Protein
• Stevia
• Ice

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothies

• Unsweetened almond milk
• Almond butter or peanut butter
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Protein
• Vanilla extract
• Cottage cheese
• Ice cubes

3 Rules for Making Healthy Smoothies

1. Don’t make it too fruity or sugary. Try stevia instead if you need it sweetened
2. Always have a protein source
3. Measure your amounts. It’s easy to have too much of an ingredient or too little, depending on your goal

Resources

TheBradAss.com

Instagram: @the_bradass

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How many chances do you think you will get to live this life? A lot of people live their lives as if they are going to get multiple shots at it, to do other things and exploring other options. But, as far as we know, this is the one shot we get at creating the life we want on this earth.

This episode is a review of an article titled “37 Things You will Regret When You are Old,” and I’m walking through them all. There’s simply nothing worse than seeing regret in the eyes of the elderly, because at that stage there’s very little you can do to rectify the situation.

But most of the people listening to this podcast have a huge amount of time left, and it’s essential that you quit doing the things you will regret! That’s why this episode is so important. Please listen, and if you have any of the below in your life, cut it out before you grow old and regret not cutting it out sooner!

Key Takeaways:

1. Not travelling when you had the chance
2. Not learning another language
3. Staying in a bad relationship
4. Forgoing sunscreen
5. Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians
6. Being scared to do things
7. Failing to make physical fitness a priority
8. Letting yourself be defined by gender roles
9. Not quitting a terrible job
10. Not trying harder in school
11. Not realizing how beautiful you were
12. Being afraid to say I love you
13. Not listening to your parents advice
14. Spending your youth self-absorbed
15. Caring too much about what other people think
16. Supporting other’s dream over your own
17. Not moving on fast enough
18. Holding grudges especially with those you love
19. Not standing up for yourself
20. Not volunteering enough
21. Neglecting your teeth
22. Missing the chance to ask your grandparents questions before they die
23. Working too much
24. Not learning how to cook one awesome meal
25. Not stopping to appreciate the moment
26. Failing to finish what you start
27. Never mastering one awesome party trick
28. Letting yourself be defined by culture expectations
29. Refusing to let friendships run their course
30. Not playing with your kids enough
31. Never taking a big risk
32. Not taking the time to develop contacts and networks
33. Worrying too much
34. Getting caught up in needless drama
35. Not spending enough time with loved ones
36. Never performing in front of others
37. Not being grateful sooner

Resources:

The original article

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How many chances do you think you will get to live this life? A lot of people live their lives as if they are going to get multiple shots at it, to do other things and exploring other options. But, as far as we know, this is the one shot we get at creating the life we want on this earth.

This episode is a review of an article titled “37 Things You will Regret When You are Old,” and I’m walking through them all. There’s simply nothing worse than seeing regret in the eyes of the elderly, because at that stage there’s very little you can do to rectify the situation.

But most of the people listening to this podcast have a huge amount of time left, and it’s essential that you quit doing the things you will regret! That’s why this episode is so important. Please listen, and if you have any of the below in your life, cut it out before you grow old and regret not cutting it out sooner!

Key Takeaways:

1. Not travelling when you had the chance
2. Not learning another language
3. Staying in a bad relationship
4. Forgoing sunscreen
5. Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians
6. Being scared to do things
7. Failing to make physical fitness a priority
8. Letting yourself be defined by gender roles
9. Not quitting a terrible job
10. Not trying harder in school
11. Not realizing how beautiful you were
12. Being afraid to say I love you
13. Not listening to your parents advice
14. Spending your youth self-absorbed
15. Caring too much about what other people think
16. Supporting other’s dream over your own
17. Not moving on fast enough
18. Holding grudges especially with those you love
19. Not standing up for yourself
20. Not volunteering enough
21. Neglecting your teeth
22. Missing the chance to ask your grandparents questions before they die
23. Working too much
24. Not learning how to cook one awesome meal
25. Not stopping to appreciate the moment
26. Failing to finish what you start
27. Never mastering one awesome party trick
28. Letting yourself be defined by culture expectations
29. Refusing to let friendships run their course
30. Not playing with your kids enough
31. Never taking a big risk
32. Not taking the time to develop contacts and networks
33. Worrying too much
34. Getting caught up in needless drama
35. Not spending enough time with loved ones
36. Never performing in front of others
37. Not being grateful sooner

Resources:

The original article

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/187

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“Perfection is the enemy of productivity.” - James Swanwick

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Most people think of the process of writing a book as some almost insurmountable mountain of work. Authors often glamorize the idea of closing themselves away for a year to write, wrestling the words onto the page. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

In fact, I’m writing a book right now about how reduce or quit alcohol, using the process outlined in the book “Publish and Profit” by Mike Koenigs. The process is to mind-dump every topic in your area of expertise that you can, to eventually turn into chapters in your book. Then, simply turn on a recording device and simply talk about the subject for a bit! Then, get it transcribed, clean up the transcription and move things around if need be, and you have a chapter!

Writing a book has a huge range of benefits for the author, and instantly turns the author into a perceived expert on the topic. But most people don’t write books, for any number of reasons. But using the specific steps outlined in this episode, you can get the bulk of the work done in a single weekend. So what are you waiting for? Write your book!

Key Takeaways

• A lot of people think you need a year to write a book, but you can actually do it in a weekend
• Perfection is the enemy of productivity
• Write down tons of topics on a subject, and don’t sensor yourself. This will help you come up with chapters
• Start the actual writing process in the medium that is easiest for you. For lots of people (like myself), simply speaking it and recording it will be the easiest
• Get your recording transcribed
• Revise the transcription, shape it, and then the chapter is done!
• Consider using old blog posts if you have posts that are applicable
• Writing a book gives you instant authority and status
• Books give you a deeper relationship with your followers

Resources

“Publish and Profit” by Mike Koenigs

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“Hustle can make up for lack of natural gifting, and is the one thing you control.” - Dan Ilic

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Do you take time to look back and reflect on your success along the way? A lot of us, especially the type-A personalities, have a hard time dwelling on past success. Instead, who hone in on the failures, or the things that didn’t go the way we planned. We think that it’s helping us turn into more successful people by beating ourselves up for past failures, when in reality reviewing our success and where we’ve come from would be much better for our health and well-being!

Today is a conversation with comic Dan Ilic, while we take a hike on Runyon Canyon, and the conversation hits on a lot of points. We talk about the importance of daily gratitude and the practicality of using a gratitude journal, about how when we hope for something and it doesn’t happen we feel like we’ve lost something when in reality we never had it, and so have lost nothing, and much more.

This is a deep one, so make sure to listen carefully. It’s easy to get frustrated when you feel like you haven’t made the kind of progress you would like to. But it’s important to keep in mind where you’ve come from, and stay continually thankful for what you have in your life, to continue on the journey to where you want to be.

“Go out of your way to prove that you’re valuable in your niche. Do whatever it takes to demonstrate it.” - Dan Ilic

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Key Takeaways

• Hustle can make up for lack of natural gifting

• Go out of your way to prove that you’re valuable in your niche. Do whatever it takes to demonstrate it
• Don’t forget the wins in your past. It’s easier to remember the losses than the wins
• A lot of times when you want something and it doesn’t happen, you feel a sense of loss, but it’s not real, because you never had any of it!
• There will always be people better and worse off than you. What’s essential is that each human finds out how to get the most joy and fulfillment out of their life, regardless of how the world judges their success
• Use a gratitude journal to rewire your brain for gratefulness
• You’re always your own harshest critic. Often, it’s the hardest to see your own success, but you must to feel fulfillment!

Resources

“I’m a Client Scientist” Youtube Video

Dan Ilic: FaceBook

Fusion Comedy: FaceBook

Fusion Comedy: YouTube

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“Success loves speed.” - James Swanwick

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Have you ever wondered what the process looks like to crank out a podcast like the James Swanwick Show? On this episode, I’m detailing each step of the way, so that you can understand how an efficient team runs, how we communicate with each other, what I outsource and what I don’t, and much more.

The goal is that by hearing this you will be able to apply it to your own endeavors, whatever they may be. In whatever you’re doing, I believe you should simply do it now whenever possible. Too many people put things off until later, and then often completely forget them! There’s no time like the present to really get stuff done, and time kills momentum.

So listen carefully to this episode to understand how to build and manage an efficient team, get more done and up your productivity in whatever you’re doing. All that and more on the James Swanwick Show!

“Do things NOW whenever you can. Now is almost always better than later.” - James Swanwick

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Key Takeaways

• Dedicate a block of time to one subject matter to get momentum and get so much more done than if you were jumping around
• Be as efficient with your time as you possibly can
• Do things NOW whenever you can. Now is almost always better than later
• Time kills momentum

• Success loves speed

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  Outsource as much as you can

• If you have a team - communicate as much as possible

Resources

Schedule Once

WhatsApp

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“Yesterday’s truth is today’s bullshit.” – Brad Blanton

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What is radical honesty? You probably consider yourself to be a decently honest person. You don’t really lie. Well, maybe a little white lie here and there. But nothing serious, right?

Brad Blanton’s contention is that any type of dishonesty, from the smallest white lie to even the withholding of any information is detrimental to us as humans, and causes us stress. When we withhold the way that we truly feel from anyone, we bear the brunt of that withholding, and is doing us harm.

The solution he outlines in his book “Radical Honesty” is to be extreme in your honesty. To not withhold ANYTHING, no matter how graphic, or how small, or how you think it may make the other person feel. He believes that by doing this, you are freeing yourself of the heavy weight of withholding information, and will be a far freer and happier person for it.

What do you think?

"It is common for people to ruin their lives and kill themselves through withholding.” – Brad Blanton

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Key Takeaways

• Withholding information, not telling people exactly how we feel and think, keeps us in jail
• Tell the truth to get rid of the stress caused by lying
• A lot of times after you reveal the facts, the anticipated catastrophe doesn’t even happen
• Telling the truth means truly expressing all
• It’s not normal to be honest, but the honest person who tells the truth is most free and alive kind of adult human being you will ever see
• Whenever possible talk face to face with a person you are upset with

Layers of Telling the Truth

1. Reveal the facts
2. Honestly express current feelings and thoughts
3. Expose the fiction that you have devised to represent yourself and your history

Resource

"Radical Honesty" by Brad Blanton

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“Yesterday’s truth is today’s bullshit.” – Brad Blanton

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What is radical honesty? You probably consider yourself to be a decently honest person. You don’t really lie. Well, maybe a little white lie here and there. But nothing serious, right?

Brad Blanton’s contention is that any type of dishonesty, from the smallest white lie to even the withholding of any information is detrimental to us as humans, and causes us stress. When we withhold the way that we truly feel from anyone, we bear the brunt of that withholding, and is doing us harm.

The solution he outlines in his book “Radical Honesty” is to be extreme in your honesty. To not withhold ANYTHING, no matter how graphic, or how small, or how you think it may make the other person feel. He believes that by doing this, you are freeing yourself of the heavy weight of withholding information, and will be a far freer and happier person for it.

What do you think?

"It is common for people to ruin their lives and kill themselves through withholding.” – Brad Blanton

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Key Takeaways

• Withholding information, not telling people exactly how we feel and think, keeps us in jail
• Tell the truth to get rid of the stress caused by lying
• A lot of times after you reveal the facts, the anticipated catastrophe doesn’t even happen
• Telling the truth means truly expressing all
• It’s not normal to be honest, but the honest person who tells the truth is most free and alive kind of adult human being you will ever see
• Whenever possible talk face to face with a person you are upset with

Layers of Telling the Truth

1. Reveal the facts
2. Honestly express current feelings and thoughts
3. Expose the fiction that you have devised to represent yourself and your history

Resource

"Radical Honesty" by Brad Blanton

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“Instead of having an internet of knowledge, the shift is toward an internet of experiences and emotions and feeling.” - Kevin Kelly

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What will the future look like? Will we experience the dystopian type of future that is so popular in films and books these days, or will it perhaps be a bit brighter than that? Will we lose jobs en masse? Will enough new jobs be created by technology to deal with all the ones that are lost?

These are just a few of the fascinating questions my guest today, Kevin Kelly, and I get into on today’s episode. Kevin’s new book, “The Inevitable” details the ways in which technology will change life as we know it on earth. His insight is fascinating, and the discussion of where all of this is heading is extremely educational.

If you’ve ever been curious about the future, about where technology is headed, about if humans are going to be able to handle the onslaught of new technologies, this interview is for you!

“In the future, society will shift from one where we own assets to one where we have access to assets.” - Kevin Kelly

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Key Takeaways

• Some things are inevitable, like the internet. Things like AI are inevitable, but what gets done with AI is not
• Even with the extremeness of what will change, there will still be a lot of sameness in your life, especially in the near future
• The future of technology can be thought of as a GPS for your life
• Instead of having an internet of knowledge, the shift is toward an internet of experiences and emotions and feeling
• Anything learned through the future of an internet of experiences will be learned in a more visceral, stronger way
• The number one most common occupation is drivers, whether Uber, Taxi, or truck, and those jobs will be going away eventually
• But, having AI drive the car will in fact spark a many of other jobs, because what you will be doing in the car will be work, entertainment, or in general experiencing things
• Anything repetitive and monotonous will go to the AI
• Humans will move more and more toward jobs that are not defined by productivity, but by creativity and creative decision making
• Society will shift from one where we own assets to one where we have access to assets
• In the future, people will own less and less over time, and instead simply have access to everything. People will only own things that they care deeply about or make a living with

Resources

“The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future” by Kevin Kelly

Twitter: @Kevin2Kelly

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“Instead of having an internet of knowledge, the shift is toward an internet of experiences and emotions and feeling.” - Kevin Kelly

(click to tweet)

What will the future look like? Will we experience the dystopian type of future that is so popular in films and books these days, or will it perhaps be a bit brighter than that? Will we lose jobs en masse? Will enough new jobs be created by technology to deal with all the ones that are lost?

These are just a few of the fascinating questions my guest today, Kevin Kelly, and I get into on today’s episode. Kevin’s new book, “The Inevitable” details the ways in which technology will change life as we know it on earth. His insight is fascinating, and the discussion of where all of this is heading is extremely educational.

If you’ve ever been curious about the future, about where technology is headed, about if humans are going to be able to handle the onslaught of new technologies, this interview is for you!

“In the future, society will shift from one where we own assets to one where we have access to assets.” - Kevin Kelly

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Key Takeaways

• Some things are inevitable, like the internet. Things like AI are inevitable, but what gets done with AI is not
• Even with the extremeness of what will change, there will still be a lot of sameness in your life, especially in the near future
• The future of technology can be thought of as a GPS for your life
• Instead of having an internet of knowledge, the shift is toward an internet of experiences and emotions and feeling
• Anything learned through the future of an internet of experiences will be learned in a more visceral, stronger way
• The number one most common occupation is drivers, whether Uber, Taxi, or truck, and those jobs will be going away eventually
• But, having AI drive the car will in fact spark a many of other jobs, because what you will be doing in the car will be work, entertainment, or in general experiencing things
• Anything repetitive and monotonous will go to the AI
• Humans will move more and more toward jobs that are not defined by productivity, but by creativity and creative decision making
• Society will shift from one where we own assets to one where we have access to assets
• In the future, people will own less and less over time, and instead simply have access to everything. People will only own things that they care deeply about or make a living with

Resources

“The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future” by Kevin Kelly

Twitter: @Kevin2Kelly

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Getting a response from someone is going to be key to your accomplishing almost anything that you may want to accomplish in life. And often, the person that want to respond to you the most will be someone that everyone else wants a response from as well. They’re far too busy for you, right?

As it turns out, there are some simple principles to keep in mind when reaching out to someone, if you want to really stand out enough to get a response, and that is what this episode is all about! Giving you the tactics that are going to make you stand out, and get the response that is so essential to what you’re trying to accomplish.

So whether you’re pitching a venture capitalist, trying to get a date, reaching out to a potential mentor, or any other number of goals, contacting people and getting them to respond to you is going to be essential, and you’ll learn exactly how on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t just shoot an email and hope they respond. That almost never works
• Try sending video text message. You will get a high rate of reply on that, because very few people do it
• Try actually giving people a call. Very few people do that these days. If they don’t pick up, send a text right after (maybe video)
• Try unusual channels for outreach, such as snapchat and others
• Always be very friendly in your persistence, so that you don’t come across as pushy
• Find any way you can to stand out from the crowd

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“The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of the things we don’t.” - Marie Kondo

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Most people complain about the amount of clutter they have in their house. When guests come over, it’s a quick scramble to make everything neat and tidy, and give the impression that everything is under control, and that the the host lives a perfectly organized, neat, and tidy life.

But what if that were more than a facade? What if that neat and tidy, pure, focused presentation that you try to make on others was the truth of your life?

Today I’m reviewing “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” by Marie Kondo. This book delves into the practical process of cleaning up your life, and how it can lead to a more focused, peaceful, and productive you.

If you’ve ever thought you could use a more focused, tidy, clean house, this episode is for you! Learn the steps you need to take to live a more peaceful and productive life through the magic of tidiness!

“For each item, ask “does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If it doesn’t, throw it out.” - Marie Kondo

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Key Takeaways

• Start by discarding: Throw stuff out!
• Don’t do little bits at a time. Just do one big de-clutter
• The reason people have a hard time tidying is often because there is too much stuff. So start by getting rid of stuff!
• For each item, ask “does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If it doesn’t, throw it out
• Before starting to get rid of things, organize everything into categories, and then go through each category getting rid of things
• Sequence: Clothes, books, papers, misc. items, sentimental items
• Create a quiet space in which to evaluate the things in your life
• Only begin folding clothes when you have a mental image of what the inside of your drawer should look like in the end
• Designate a spot for everything, and then never waver from that designation
• The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of the things we don’t

Resources

“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” by Marie Kondo

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“We have to work on ourselves and our minds every day. When we stop, that’s when things can get out of control.” - Jon Mills

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Watch: Peak Physique Documentary

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the physique of a bodybuilder? What do the workouts look like? What is the schedule like? How much pain do you have to endure? How much sleep? What kind of food? The questions are endless, and a lot of people have a lot of curiosity around this. This sort of physique seems so far away from what most of us are able to achieve that there’s this aura around people who are able to accomplish things like this, and we wonder how it’s possible.

Jon Mills set out to find out exactly how, by putting himself through the process of becoming a bodybuilder, and he’s here to tell the story about it! The intensity required to compete that the professional level is extreme, and this was no small undertaking.

Learn how he was able to accomplish incredible gains in his physique, in his mentality, in his performance, and in his life, through this incredibly difficult process of becoming a professional bodybuilder.

“Be careful about the rebound effect of too strict a diet. Go with a diet that you can keep up over the long run.” - Jon Mills

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Key Takeaways

• The more people share their stories and are open about it, the more they can help others work through similar difficult circumstances
• Work on yourself and on your mentality constantly to stay on top of it
• Rest and breaks are extremely important building muscle
• It is very important that your specific workout routine fits your specific workout goals
• Nutrition also has to be specific to you, including your specific macro goals, etc
• Be careful about the rebound effect of too strict a diet. Go with a diet that you can keep up over the long run
• Know what motivates you, and feed off that
• Surround yourself with like-minded people that will bring you up

The Macro Goals for the Average Person Trying to Lean Down

40% protein

40% carbs

20% fat

Resources:

PeakPhysiqueFilm.com

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“The fitter that I am physically, the fitter that I am mentally.” - James Swanwick

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It’s time to get a behind-the-scenes look at your host, James Swanwick, and what he’s all about. Today, the tables are being turned, and Thai Neave is interviewing James to try to understand the man behind the Swannies.

A lot of ground is covered in this episode, so get ready to take in a lot of information. Thai and James go over things like getting a mentor, the coming disruptions in job markets, how artists can make a living, why helping is selfish (but not bad), how to have a willingness and the guts to jump into the deep end in life, and why James spent $25k on mentorship.

If you’re someone who is always looking for ways to get more out of life, this is the episode for you. This is applicable to people in any industry who are simply attempting to live the best life that they can. Get some insight, encouragement, and advice for your life on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“Don’t wait to do stuff. Do it now!” - James Swanwick

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Key Takeaways

• A lot of different industries are going through huge changes, and when it comes to jobs it’s really going to be survival of the fittest
• The world is tricky, but all you can do is arm yourself as well as you can to prepare for what is happening
• A lot of artists don’t want to take the time to learn how to sell their art
• Helping is actually selfish because it makes you feel so good when you do it
• Align your entire life (including the car you drive) with your brand
• In sales, there’s a lot of perception. The perception that you give to the people you sell to is so important
• Having the willingness and the guts to jump into the deep end of situations is very important to success
• If you’re nervous about something, ask yourself “what’s the worst thing that could happen?” Chances are, it will not be as bad as you’re imagining
• Mentors are essential. Whether paid or not, find a mentor
• Don’t wait to do stuff. Do it now!

Three Top Takeaways from $25k spent in coaching with Tai Lopez

1. How to read a book a day
2. Think big. Multiply by 10. Surround yourself with people who think big
3. The science of human nature, and getting to the truth/data. Maybe an ugly website actually sells more than a pretty website. Try to understand why, and get at the data. Force yourself to always questions what is, and understand how people can be persuaded

Resources

Tai Lopez

How to Read a Book a Day

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“Sustained alcohol drinking over many years may be considered normal in society, but is very unhealthy.” - James Swanwick

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Society has ingrained upon us the idea that alcohol is a completely normal part of many everyday interactions. Think about it: If you’re celebrating a birthday, you drink. If you’re on a date, you drink. If you just had a promotion, you drink. Society has made us believe that we need to drink under so many circumstances, but the truth is that it’s not the case!

Today I’m talking with Shakira Elliot, a graduate of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, about the changes quitting alcohol had on her life, and believe me they are significant. In fact, most things are simply better without alcohol! You sleep better, you skin is better, you get in better shape, you look better, you feel better, you’re more productive… Pretty much everything is better!

This isn’t to say that need to quit. You don’t. But maybe you should look into giving it up just for a bit. Try 30 days. You may find, like Shakira did, that the benefits just far outweigh the upsides of drinking. If you want more out of your life then you owe it to yourself to try taking a break! Learn more at 30DayNoAlcoholChallenge.com

“You’re less YOU when you’re drinking.” - James Swanwick

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Key Takeaways

• You don’t have to be an alcoholic to feel the negative effects of it. Even just a few drinks a week socially is enough to affect most areas of your life
• Sustained alcohol drinking over many years may be considered normal in society, but is very unhealthy
• A lot of people drink for social reasons, not because they really enjoy the taste or even the feeling
• You’re less you when you’re drinking
• Quitting alcohol will often have the unexpected effect of bringing higher quality relationships into your life
• Take your weekends back!
• A lot of people drink to fit in, but the truth is that people usually completely accept the idea that you don’t drink, and it actually may bring you closer to them
• Society gives us all of these ideas that we need alcohol for a variety of activities that actually have nothing to do with alcohol
• Not everyone will understand why you don’t drink, and that’s completely ok! They don’t need to
• You don’t have to quit forever. Just try it for 30 days!

Resources

30 Day No Alcohol Challenge

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/177

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“Anyone who really wants to get to know you is not going to reject the idea of a date without alcohol.” - Caitlin Padgett

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There is no place where alcohol is more of an assumed part of life than the dating world. Whether you’re going out to the bar, or to dinner, or really any date you can imagine, most people will assume that alcohol is included.

But it doesn’t have to be, and Caitlin Padgett, author of the book “Drink Less Be More” is talking today about how we can still through inhibitions aside and really go for it in dating, without the crutch of alcohol that most people rely on.

And, most importantly, sex is better! Not only do you feel better, you look far better, more fit, with better definition and skin tone. You even feel more without alcohol, which makes the sex better as well.

Listen to this episode to give important tips about how to up your dating game by quitting alcohol on the James Swanwick Show today!

“Anyone who really wants to get to know you is not going to reject the idea of a date without alcohol.” - Caitlin Padgett

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Key Takeaways

• Most people assume alcohol when it comes to dating. It’s standard
• Daytime dates are a great alternative to traditional dates, with absolutely no pressure to drink. Daytime dates give the strong impression that you want to get to know them as a person
• Anyone who really wants to get to know you is not going to reject the idea of a date without alcohol
• Come up with new pregaming that doesn’t include alcohol to get you into the right mood before a date
• Have “dance parties of one” to get you into the mood
• Instead of getting nervous and thinking about what could go wrong on a date, flip the script: Imagine everything go right, and working out in your favor
• Figure out what your drink is, something interesting and cool that is non-alcoholic, and make it your go-to thing
• Just be honest about why you’re choosing to not drink alcohol. Own it
• No alcohol makes sex so much better! You look better, and you feel more

Resources:

30 Day No Alcohol Challenge

CaitlinPadgett.com

“Drink Less Be More” by Caitlin Padgett

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/176

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“Anyone who really wants to get to know you is not going to reject the idea of a date without alcohol.” - Caitlin Padgett

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There is no place where alcohol is more of an assumed part of life than the dating world. Whether you’re going out to the bar, or to dinner, or really any date you can imagine, most people will assume that alcohol is included.

But it doesn’t have to be, and Caitlin Padgett, author of the book “Drink Less Be More” is talking today about how we can still through inhibitions aside and really go for it in dating, without the crutch of alcohol that most people rely on.

And, most importantly, sex is better! Not only do you feel better, you look far better, more fit, with better definition and skin tone. You even feel more without alcohol, which makes the sex better as well.

Listen to this episode to give important tips about how to up your dating game by quitting alcohol on the James Swanwick Show today!

“Anyone who really wants to get to know you is not going to reject the idea of a date without alcohol.” - Caitlin Padgett

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Key Takeaways

• Most people assume alcohol when it comes to dating. It’s standard
• Daytime dates are a great alternative to traditional dates, with absolutely no pressure to drink. Daytime dates give the strong impression that you want to get to know them as a person
• Anyone who really wants to get to know you is not going to reject the idea of a date without alcohol
• Come up with new pregaming that doesn’t include alcohol to get you into the right mood before a date
• Have “dance parties of one” to get you into the mood
• Instead of getting nervous and thinking about what could go wrong on a date, flip the script: Imagine everything go right, and working out in your favor
• Figure out what your drink is, something interesting and cool that is non-alcoholic, and make it your go-to thing
• Just be honest about why you’re choosing to not drink alcohol. Own it
• No alcohol makes sex so much better! You look better, and you feel more

Resources:

30 Day No Alcohol Challenge

CaitlinPadgett.com

“Drink Less Be More” by Caitlin Padgett

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/176

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“Life is competition. Life progresses, and if you don’t progress you get slaughtered.” - James Swanwick

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I was recently abused by a London taxi driver. Taking an Uber across London, I was verbally abused by a taxi driver. Listen to the episode to get the full scoop on the story...

But what do you think about whol taxis versus Uber battle? It’s been heating up in a big way for a while, and I experienced it first hand recently in London.

The bigger issue here is the idea that technology is slowly and steadily replacing jobs, and displacing people who used to be comfortable with what they did. The world is becoming progressively trickier to navigate, especially for those unwilling to change.

This is the key takeaway of this episode: Continually educate yourself and up your game in terms of your skills and abilities, so that you don’t get stuck out of a job that’s been replaced by the fast march of new technology, with no good options. Plan for that time now!

Listen to the story of what happened with the London taxi driver on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

• Life is competition from the day you are born. If you don’t progress you get slaughtered
• Don’t whine about how times are changing. Change with the times
• Educate yourself to always stay ahead of the curb
• Creative and ingenuitive humans will always be needed in the world, so prove that you are that kind of person!

Resources:

Get My Book Notes on 3 Life-Changing books!

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