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“Shared interests go a very long way in developing a friendship.” - James Swanwick

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A lot of people spend time sitting around complaining about how their friend group isn’t what they would want it to be. They pretend like there’s nothing they can do about it. We often hear about how one of the most important aspects of being successful is surrounding yourself with successful people. But how do you do that in a very practical way?

That’s what this episode is about, and the truth that you are about to find out is that it’s ridiculously easy. It’s so easy, in fact, that’s it’s a wonder that so many people simply choose to stay in their friend group that they are unhappy with. There’s so much more! Using tools like MeetUp.com and others, you have no excuse for not leveling up your circle of friends.

So if you’re one of those people who wishes your friend group were better, more aligned with your goals, and more in tune with what you are all about, get off your ass and get out there! It’s extremely easy right now to improve your friend group, so take advantage of that and make sure that you are surrounded by friends who make you better every time you hang out.

“Put yourself in environments where you will meet the people you want to be friends with.“ - James Swanwick

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Key Takeaways:

  • Put yourself in environments where you will meet the people you want to be friends with. You can’t help but meet the people you want to be around
  • Look for groups of people that are interested in the same things you are interested in
  • Find way to do things with other people. Doing things brings a deeper bond
  • Shared interests go a very long way in developing a friendship
  • Once you put yourself in those environments, make sure to be very friendly and involved

Resources:

MeetUp.com

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/193

Direct download: EP_193_FINAL_MP3.mp3
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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/193

 

“Shared interests go a very long way in developing a friendship.” - James Swanwick

(click to tweet)

 

A lot of people spend time sitting around complaining about how their friend group isn’t what they would want it to be. They pretend like there’s nothing they can do about it. We often hear about how one of the most important aspects of being successful is surrounding yourself with successful people. But how do you do that in a very practical way?

That’s what this episode is about, and the truth that you are about to find out is that it’s ridiculously easy. It’s so easy, in fact, that’s it’s a wonder that so many people simply choose to stay in their friend group that they are unhappy with. There’s so much more! Using tools like MeetUp.com and others, you have no excuse for not leveling up your circle of friends.

So if you’re one of those people who wishes your friend group were better, more aligned with your goals, and more in tune with what you are all about, get off your ass and get out there! It’s extremely easy right now to improve your friend group, so take advantage of that and make sure that you are surrounded by friends who make you better every time you hang out.

“Put yourself in environments where you will meet the people you want to be friends with.“ - James Swanwick

(click to tweet)

Key Takeaways:

  • Put yourself in environments where you will meet the people you want to be friends with. You can’t help but meet the people you want to be around
  • Look for groups of people that are interested in the same things you are interested in
  • Find way to do things with other people. Doing things brings a deeper bond
  • Shared interests go a very long way in developing a friendship
  • Once you put yourself in those environments, make sure to be very friendly and involved

Resources:

MeetUp.com

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/193

Direct download: EP_193_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/192

When it comes to relationships, everybody bring a lot of baggage. This is simply the truth. No body, no matter how wonderful their parents or their childhood, brings their past ideas and experiences to the table, and so every relationship is going to be very different. This means that a lot of the traditional “truths” about relationships may not be as hard and fast as we think that they are.

Today’s episode is a book review of “The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships” by Neil Strauss, which is an exploration of relationships, what makes some work and some fail, and what we can learn from that about how to live our lives.

So whether you’re in a relationship or not, you will want to take notes on this one. Relationships are one of the trickiest things to try to figure out in this life, and this episode is going to help you to navigate the tricky waters of being in a relationship. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

  • Every society tells a different story about relationships, and what is right and wrong in relationships
  • Everybody brings baggage and past influences to a relationship. No one comes to any relationship with a past that will affect the relationship
  • Intimacy problems often come from a lack of self-love
  • When a love avoidant and a love addict are in a relationship, a destructive pattern grows out of it

Resources

“The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships” by Neil Strauss

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/192

Direct download: Episode_192_The_Truth_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/192

When it comes to relationships, everybody bring a lot of baggage. This is simply the truth. No body, no matter how wonderful their parents or their childhood, brings their past ideas and experiences to the table, and so every relationship is going to be very different. This means that a lot of the traditional “truths” about relationships may not be as hard and fast as we think that they are.

Today’s episode is a book review of “The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships” by Neil Strauss, which is an exploration of relationships, what makes some work and some fail, and what we can learn from that about how to live our lives.

So whether you’re in a relationship or not, you will want to take notes on this one. Relationships are one of the trickiest things to try to figure out in this life, and this episode is going to help you to navigate the tricky waters of being in a relationship. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

  • Every society tells a different story about relationships, and what is right and wrong in relationships
  • Everybody brings baggage and past influences to a relationship. No one comes to any relationship with a past that will affect the relationship
  • Intimacy problems often come from a lack of self-love
  • When a love avoidant and a love addict are in a relationship, a destructive pattern grows out of it

Resources

“The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships” by Neil Strauss

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/192

Direct download: Episode_192_The_Truth_FINAL_MP3.mp3
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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/191

“Brains are changing everyday, so it’s not a question of it, it’s a question of how your brain is going to change.” - Andrew Hill

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Most people think that if they or someone else is born with a disorder like ADHD, there is nothing that can be done about it. That our brains are unable to be improved from what we were given at birth. But it’s not the case! In fact, there are a lot of things that will play into how well your brain functions, thereby determining how smart and productive you are, and Andrew Hill is talking about them on today’s episode!

One of the major aspects of handling different mental disorders, as well as many psychological problems that many overlook, is getting good and regular sleep. There are many ways to optimize your sleep, and Dr. Andrew Hill and I go over many of them, including getting at least 2-3 minutes of direct sunlight within the first hour of sunrise, blocking out blue light before bed, and many others.

So whether you struggle with keeping your attention focused on one thing, or whether you’re actually quite good at it, there is always room for improvement, and more attention, focus, and productivity is always a good thing! Learn how to optimize your brain on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“Sleep affects almost every aspect of disorders, from ADHD to depression.” - Andrew Hill

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Key Takeaways:

  • Brains are changing everyday, so it’s not a question of it, it’s a question of how your brain is going to change
  • Because of our evolutionary background, we gravitate toward things of high reward, which can get us in trouble with sugar and alcohol, etc
  • Everyone is on a spectrum of difficulty in paying full attention for a long time. The disorder comes when resources are not enough to cope with what’s required of the current situation
  • When you are easily pulled in different directions by incoming stimuli, you have an overabundance of the brainwave frequency theta, which is not as good for focus and concentration
  • You can drop theta through biofeedback or through meditation, just 15 minutes a day
  • The practice of meditation builds brain tissue and helps with the aging process that normal brains go through by building additional brain tissue
  • Your diet has a huge affect on your brain and your brain’s ability to function well
  • ADHD and sleep issues usually go together. They’re connected
  • One of the most powerful things you can do to regulate your sleep is to get sunlight first thing in the morning
  • Sleep affects almost every aspect of disorders, from ADHD to depression
  • No matter what, get 2-3 minutes of sunlight of the first hour of sunlight

Resources:

PeakBrainLA.com

Twitter: @andrewhillphd

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/191

Direct download: Dr._Andrew_Hill_FINAL_MP3.mp3
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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/191

“Brains are changing everyday, so it’s not a question of it, it’s a question of how your brain is going to change.” - Andrew Hill

(click to tweet)

Most people think that if they or someone else is born with a disorder like ADHD, there is nothing that can be done about it. That our brains are unable to be improved from what we were given at birth. But it’s not the case! In fact, there are a lot of things that will play into how well your brain functions, thereby determining how smart and productive you are, and Andrew Hill is talking about them on today’s episode!

One of the major aspects of handling different mental disorders, as well as many psychological problems that many overlook, is getting good and regular sleep. There are many ways to optimize your sleep, and Dr. Andrew Hill and I go over many of them, including getting at least 2-3 minutes of direct sunlight within the first hour of sunrise, blocking out blue light before bed, and many others.

So whether you struggle with keeping your attention focused on one thing, or whether you’re actually quite good at it, there is always room for improvement, and more attention, focus, and productivity is always a good thing! Learn how to optimize your brain on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“Sleep affects almost every aspect of disorders, from ADHD to depression.” - Andrew Hill

(click to tweet)

Key Takeaways:

  • Brains are changing everyday, so it’s not a question of it, it’s a question of how your brain is going to change
  • Because of our evolutionary background, we gravitate toward things of high reward, which can get us in trouble with sugar and alcohol, etc
  • Everyone is on a spectrum of difficulty in paying full attention for a long time. The disorder comes when resources are not enough to cope with what’s required of the current situation
  • When you are easily pulled in different directions by incoming stimuli, you have an overabundance of the brainwave frequency theta, which is not as good for focus and concentration
  • You can drop theta through biofeedback or through meditation, just 15 minutes a day
  • The practice of meditation builds brain tissue and helps with the aging process that normal brains go through by building additional brain tissue
  • Your diet has a huge affect on your brain and your brain’s ability to function well
  • ADHD and sleep issues usually go together. They’re connected
  • One of the most powerful things you can do to regulate your sleep is to get sunlight first thing in the morning
  • Sleep affects almost every aspect of disorders, from ADHD to depression
  • No matter what, get 2-3 minutes of sunlight of the first hour of sunlight

Resources:

PeakBrainLA.com

Twitter: @andrewhillphd

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/191

Direct download: Dr._Andrew_Hill_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/190

Most people think that setting up a business is an expensive endeavor, that is going to require thousands up thousands of dollars, when the reality is that businesses can be setup quickly these days, and often for under $1,000!

Today I’m reviewing the book “How to setup a business for under $1,000” by Dan Fleyshman, and going through the 30 point checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything, and that you don’t spend any additional money unnecessarily.

Very importantly, you must ensure that you have an MVP. This is a minimum viable product, with which you can test assumptions, make sure it works, and find out whether people are actually willing to buy it!

So if you’ve ever wanted to start a business, but thought it would simply cost too much money, this episode is for you! Take notes, and follow the 30 step outlined below to make sure you don’t waste money and have all your bases covered, so that your business can be off to the right start!

The 30 Point Checklist

  1. Have a great idea
  2. Come up with a memorable easy to spell business name
  3. Research the overall industry
  4. Figure out how much it’s going to cost to start and operate
  5. Ask Friends and associates what they think
  6. Determine how you will finance each stage
  7. Write down an executive summary
  8. Write down the business plan
  9. Register your website business domain name
  10. Register the name across all social platforms
  11. Fill out the same bio on all social platforms
  12. File for the correct legal structure
  13. Do your SWAT analysis
  14. Register a business name
  15. Get a tax identification number
  16. Register for state and locals taxes
  17. Open a bank account
  18. Obtain business licenses and permits
  19. Search and apply for trademarks and patents where applicable
  20. Build a website
  21. Make letter heads, etc
  22. Setup payment processor
  23. Setup accounting system
  24. Search for conventions, tradeshows, etc
  25. Find business vendors, suppliers, etc
  26. Look for a business mentor
  27. Refine your pitch
  28. Prepare your marketing plan
  29. Scream from the mountain-tops about your plan to get people to support you
  30. Sell, sell, sell!

Resources

How to Setup Your Business for Under $1,000 Dollars” by Dan Fleyshman

Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/190

Direct download: Episode_190_FINAL_MP3.mp3
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Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/190

Most people think that setting up a business is an expensive endeavor, that is going to require thousands up thousands of dollars, when the reality is that businesses can be setup quickly these days, and often for under $1,000!

Today I’m reviewing the book “How to setup a business for under $1,000” by Dan Fleyshman, and going through the 30 point checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything, and that you don’t spend any additional money unnecessarily.

Very importantly, you must ensure that you have an MVP. This is a minimum viable product, with which you can test assumptions, make sure it works, and find out whether people are actually willing to buy it!

So if you’ve ever wanted to start a business, but thought it would simply cost too much money, this episode is for you! Take notes, and follow the 30 step outlined below to make sure you don’t waste money and have all your bases covered, so that your business can be off to the right start!

The 30 Point Checklist

  1. Have a great idea
  2. Come up with a memorable easy to spell business name
  3. Research the overall industry
  4. Figure out how much it’s going to cost to start and operate
  5. Ask Friends and associates what they think
  6. Determine how you will finance each stage
  7. Write down an executive summary
  8. Write down the business plan
  9. Register your website business domain name
  10. Register the name across all social platforms
  11. Fill out the same bio on all social platforms
  12. File for the correct legal structure
  13. Do your SWAT analysis
  14. Register a business name
  15. Get a tax identification number
  16. Register for state and locals taxes
  17. Open a bank account
  18. Obtain business licenses and permits
  19. Search and apply for trademarks and patents where applicable
  20. Build a website
  21. Make letter heads, etc
  22. Setup payment processor
  23. Setup accounting system
  24. Search for conventions, tradeshows, etc
  25. Find business vendors, suppliers, etc
  26. Look for a business mentor
  27. Refine your pitch
  28. Prepare your marketing plan
  29. Scream from the mountain-tops about your plan to get people to support you
  30. Sell, sell, sell!

Resources

How to Setup Your Business for Under $1,000 Dollars” by Dan Fleyshman

Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/190

Direct download: How_To_Set_Up_Your_Business_For_Under_1000.mp4
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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/189

This episode is a bit different. I’m simply giving you a list of some of the best, most inspiring quotes to live by. It’s a simple premise, so I hope you find this inspiring!

So if any of the below quotes stands out to you specifically, why not share them with the world? Just click on the ones that stand out and mean a lot to you. Enjoy the show!

 

“I am an optimist. There doesn’t seem to be much use in being anything else.” - Winston Churchill

 

“The man who has done his best has done everything.” - Charles Schwab

 

“Give. But give until it hurts.” - Mother Teresa

 

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela

 

“We can achieve what we can conceive and believe.” - Mark Twain

 

“Coming together is beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford

 

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” - T.S. Elliot

 

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” - Michael Jordan

 

“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive, but those who can best manage change.” - Charles Darwin

 

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you!” - Oprah Winfrey

 

“For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.” - Author Unknown

 

“The art of conversation lies in listening.” - Malcolm Forbes

 

“Promise only what you can deliver, then deliver more than you promised.” - Author Unknown

 

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/189

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/189

This episode is a bit different. I’m simply giving you a list of some of the best, most inspiring quotes to live by. It’s a simple premise, so I hope you find this inspiring!

So if any of the below quotes stands out to you specifically, why not share them with the world? Just click on the ones that stand out and mean a lot to you. Enjoy the show!

 

“I am an optimist. There doesn’t seem to be much use in being anything else.” - Winston Churchill

 

“The man who has done his best has done everything.” - Charles Schwab

 

“Give. But give until it hurts.” - Mother Teresa

 

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela

 

“We can achieve what we can conceive and believe.” - Mark Twain

 

“Coming together is beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford

 

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” - T.S. Elliot

 

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” - Michael Jordan

 

“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive, but those who can best manage change.” - Charles Darwin

 

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you!” - Oprah Winfrey

 

“For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.” - Author Unknown

 

“The art of conversation lies in listening.” - Malcolm Forbes

 

“Promise only what you can deliver, then deliver more than you promised.” - Author Unknown

 

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/189

Direct download: A_Great_Thought_Of_The_Day_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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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

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/188

Direct download: Brad_Jarryd_Ep_188_FINAL_MP3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01am PDT

Get your question answered by James on the Podcast! Click here.

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

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/188

Direct download: Brad_Jarryd_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01am PDT

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/187

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

Direct download: 37_Things_You_Will_Regret_When_You_Are_Old_FINAL_MP3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01am PDT

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/187

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

Direct download: 37_Things_You_Will_Regret_When_You_Are_Old.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 12:01am PDT

Get your question answered by James on the Podcast! Click here.

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/186

“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

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/185

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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

  •  

    Outsource as much as you can

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

Resources

Schedule Once

WhatsApp

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/184

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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

 

Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/183

 

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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

 

Show notes: JamesSwanwick.com/183

 

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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

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/182

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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

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/182

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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

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/181

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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

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/180

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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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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

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/179

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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

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/178

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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:

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“A kind word is worth as much to the brain in terms of rewards as a certain amount of money.” - Matthew Lieberman

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Would you consider yourself sociable? Or even a socialite? Do you think you’re an introvert or an extrovert? Are social experiences important to your life?

 

Matthew Lieberman argues that social things are actually the most important aspect of our lives. He says that when we are rejected, we feel actual, real pain. Pain that is just as real as when we experience physical pain. In fact, he claims that the pain of heartbreak can be just as intense as the pain of breaking a leg.

 

All humans are wired to be social. But why? What does this do for us? And how can we take this knowledge and use it to help us succeed at greater and greater levels? Learn more on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

 

“Bullying is so painful to humans not just because of what the bully thinks, but because we think that others must think what the bully is thinking.” - Matthew Lieberman

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Key Takeaways

  • Connection is the foundation on which our social lives are founded
  • Humans naturally want to be around people, a team
  • A kind word is worth as much to the brain in terms of rewards as a certain amount of money
  • All humans have a need to belong, and to know that others like, admire and love them
  • Bullying is so painful to humans not just because of what the bully thinks, but because we think that others must think what the bully is thinking
  • Social pain is real pain. Sometimes these are the absolute most painful experiences of our lives, i.e., a loved one’s death, a breakup, etc

 

Resources

“Social” by Matthew Lieberman

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“A kind word is worth as much to the brain in terms of rewards as a certain amount of money.” - Matthew Lieberman

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Would you consider yourself sociable? Or even a socialite? Do you think you’re an introvert or an extrovert? Are social experiences important to your life?

 

Matthew Lieberman argues that social things are actually the most important aspect of our lives. He says that when we are rejected, we feel actual, real pain. Pain that is just as real as when we experience physical pain. In fact, he claims that the pain of heartbreak can be just as intense as the pain of breaking a leg.

 

All humans are wired to be social. But why? What does this do for us? And how can we take this knowledge and use it to help us succeed at greater and greater levels? Learn more on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

 

“Bullying is so painful to humans not just because of what the bully thinks, but because we think that others must think what the bully is thinking.” - Matthew Lieberman

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Key Takeaways

  • Connection is the foundation on which our social lives are founded
  • Humans naturally want to be around people, a team
  • A kind word is worth as much to the brain in terms of rewards as a certain amount of money
  • All humans have a need to belong, and to know that others like, admire and love them
  • Bullying is so painful to humans not just because of what the bully thinks, but because we think that others must think what the bully is thinking
  • Social pain is real pain. Sometimes these are the absolute most painful experiences of our lives, i.e., a loved one’s death, a breakup, etc

 

Resources

“Social” by Matthew Lieberman

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/174

Direct download: Social_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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“Make sure that you’re following a balanced diet with enough protein to keep you from feeling like you need to binge on sweets.” - Crosby Tailor

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Do you have a sweet tooth? Most people in the world do. Some are worse than others, but this sweet tooth will often interfere with our dietary goals. How can you eat your sweets and still stay healthy?

As it turns out, there is a way to eat delicious desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth, and keep up your healthy diet, and Crosby Tailor is here to tell us how! Crosby’s speciality is making desserts that are incredibly tasty, and yet still incredibly healthy!

We dig into a lot of ingredient details on this episode, so make sure to take notes! If you’ve ever wondered if it was possible to have six pack abs and still eat dessert, this episode is for you! Take notes, checkout the recipes on Crosby’s website, and listen and learn to this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“You should be very untrusting of desserts you are offered anywhere, even if they’re ‘healthy.’ Best to make your own.” - Crosby Tailor

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Key Takeaways

  • You should be untrusting of most desserts you are offered anywhere. Even healthy desserts are often not in line with your diet goals
  • Look into Erythritol as a healthy sweetener. Use as powder to blend it consistently into your baking
  • Use coconut flour instead of white flower
  • Be careful of using too much stevia, as a lot of people have a strong sensitivity to the flavor profile of stevia
  • Even eating healthily, don’t overeat. But when you’re eating healthy, you’ll tend to be full and less likely to overeat

DIY Healthy Cookies

  1. Flour base: Try a substitute for white flour like coconut, quinoa, or almond flour
  2. Eggs: Look for pasture-raised, cage-free, etc
  3. Butter: Try substituting Ghee to avoid lactose
  4. Baking powder: Look for aluminum-free
  5. Sweetener: Try stevia, erythritol. Use some chocolate or cocoa
  6. Liquid: Coconut milk

Other Ingredients Mentioned

  1. Pink salt
  2. Grass fed whey protein
  3. Bone broth based powder
  4. Cacao nibs
  5. MCT oil
  6. Mint

Resources

EatDessertBurnFat.com

Lakanto.com - Place to by Erythritol sweetener

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/173

Direct download: How_To_Eat_Dessert_And_Burn_Fat_FINAL_MIX.mp3
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“Make sure that you’re following a balanced diet with enough protein to keep you from feeling like you need to binge on sweets.” - Crosby Tailor

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Do you have a sweet tooth? Most people in the world do. Some are worse than others, but this sweet tooth will often interfere with our dietary goals. How can you eat your sweets and still stay healthy?

As it turns out, there is a way to eat delicious desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth, and keep up your healthy diet, and Crosby Tailor is here to tell us how! Crosby’s speciality is making desserts that are incredibly tasty, and yet still incredibly healthy!

We dig into a lot of ingredient details on this episode, so make sure to take notes! If you’ve ever wondered if it was possible to have six pack abs and still eat dessert, this episode is for you! Take notes, checkout the recipes on Crosby’s website, and listen and learn to this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“You should be very untrusting of desserts you are offered anywhere, even if they’re ‘healthy.’ Best to make your own.” - Crosby Tailor

(click to tweet)

Key Takeaways

  • You should be untrusting of most desserts you are offered anywhere. Even healthy desserts are often not in line with your diet goals
  • Look into Erythritol as a healthy sweetener. Use as powder to blend it consistently into your baking
  • Use coconut flour instead of white flower
  • Be careful of using too much stevia, as a lot of people have a strong sensitivity to the flavor profile of stevia
  • Even eating healthily, don’t overeat. But when you’re eating healthy, you’ll tend to be full and less likely to overeat

DIY Healthy Cookies

  1. Flour base: Try a substitute for white flour like coconut, quinoa, or almond flour
  2. Eggs: Look for pasture-raised, cage-free, etc
  3. Butter: Try substituting Ghee to avoid lactose
  4. Baking powder: Look for aluminum-free
  5. Sweetener: Try stevia, erythritol. Use some chocolate or cocoa
  6. Liquid: Coconut milk

Other Ingredients Mentioned

  1. Pink salt
  2. Grass fed whey protein
  3. Bone broth based powder
  4. Cacao nibs
  5. MCT oil
  6. Mint

Resources

EatDessertBurnFat.com

Lakanto.com - Place to by Erythritol sweetener

Get My Books Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/173

Direct download: How_To_Eat_Dessert_And_Burn_Fat_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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This episode is a recording of a meetup in London. I go around the gathering, and ask a variety of people what their story is. The answers are fascinating!

If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that this is my favorite conversation starter: “What is your story?” This opens up a whole world of possible responses from the person you are talking to, and allows them to get into far more detail about what they’re passionate about than if you simply asked them where they’re from, or what their job is.

I also dig a bit into how I was able to interview Jack Nicholson as my first ever celebrity interview, land a job hosting ESPN Sports Center, build a PR company, and much more! Listen up and please enjoy this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • Surround yourself with people you aren’t negative, and have similar goals to you
  • Notice the conversation starter: “What’s your story?” This opener opens the door for a huge variety of different conversations

 

  • Fearlessly approach people and try to learn whatever you can about them, their life, and their story

 

  • Be tenacious in asking people for what you want. Just ask!

 

Resources

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What is your one thing? What is the single thing that you most want to be known for? What is the single thing that you have to get done today?

This show is a book review of “The One Thing” by Gary Kelly. The book speaks to the ways that it is easy to get distracted by competing interests and attention-grabbers, and that if we want to attain success, we need unwavering focus, for lengthy periods, on one single thing.

Many people keep to-do lists for their day. They carefully plot out the 7-8 or more things that they must get done that day, and then they work through them. Kelly tells us that this is actually an extremely inefficient way of going about the day. Instead, we should define the one single thing that would go a long way in getting us ahead in the areas we want to get ahead in, and go all out on that one thing.

So listen up to learn how to up your productivity on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • Don’t create a checklist. Ask yourself, “what is the one thing you can do today that will move your life ahead?”
  • The worst thing you can do is constantly jump between jobs. When you switch jobs you are wasting effort on the switch, and it’s extremely inefficient
  • Chunk your work into single things that you can put all of your attention and focus on
  • Put all of your focus on what you want to be doing. Don’t waste time on other things, but put all of your attention into whatever your one thing is

Resources:

“The One Things” by Kevin Kelly

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“Ask yourself where you would be in a year if you ate perfectly.” - Dr. Glenn Livingston

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Are you a binge-eater? Do you chronically over-eat? Maybe you’re just aware of the guilty pleasures that you let creep into your life habitually, and that you would be better off without them. Dr. Glenn Livingston is on the show today to help you learn how you can take control, eat the way you really want to, and thereby live the life you know you want to live!

Everyone has an inner-monster, and labeling it as such can go a long way towards helping you live the life you want to. Livingston calls his the “inner-pig,” but there are a variety of things you could call it, and allocating it to something different than you gives you additional willpower in your fight against the urges. You  can either do what you want to do, or acquiesce to the wishes of your inner monster. It’s your choice.

Understanding that eating the right way is actually what you want, and that you don’t want to continue the bad eating habits of your past is just the tip of the iceberg here, and Dr. Glenn Livingston has a lot to say about how to define what binge-eating is for you, how to craft the statement of what your perfect eating habits would look like, and why eating mindfully is so important to healthy eating. Listen up and learn on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“Mindfully eat your food, aware of each bite, to avoid eating more than you really need/want.” - Dr. Glenn Livingston

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Key Takeaways:

  • Everyone needs to define for themselves what binge eating is, and what is not binge eating
  • Understand your inner monster, and label it to help you confine it
  • Regardless of your upbringing, your decisions are still your decisions and no one else’s. This doesn't discount the amount of work you may have to do to overcome your specific difficulties, but it is important that you understand that it is your decisions alone
  • Allocate the urges you want to avoid (binge-eating, etc) to your “inner- (monster pig, slacker)
  • Make sure you mindfully eat your food, aware of each bite, to avoid eating more than you really need/want
  • Create a definitive and declarative statement of what you want your eating habits to look like habitually
  • Ask yourself where you would be in a year if you followed your declarative statement perfectly
  • You must be confident that you are 100% sure in what you want, and that your inner-monster is the one trying to sneak ideas of cheating past you

Resources

NeverBingeAgain.com

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/171

Direct download: Stop_Binge-Eating_-_Dr._Glenn_Livingston_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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“Ask yourself where you would be in a year if you ate perfectly.” - Dr. Glenn Livingston

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Are you a binge-eater? Do you chronically over-eat? Maybe you’re just aware of the guilty pleasures that you let creep into your life habitually, and that you would be better off without them. Dr. Glenn Livingston is on the show today to help you learn how you can take control, eat the way you really want to, and thereby live the life you know you want to live!

Everyone has an inner-monster, and labeling it as such can go a long way towards helping you live the life you want to. Livingston calls his the “inner-pig,” but there are a variety of things you could call it, and allocating it to something different than you gives you additional willpower in your fight against the urges. You  can either do what you want to do, or acquiesce to the wishes of your inner monster. It’s your choice.

Understanding that eating the right way is actually what you want, and that you don’t want to continue the bad eating habits of your past is just the tip of the iceberg here, and Dr. Glenn Livingston has a lot to say about how to define what binge-eating is for you, how to craft the statement of what your perfect eating habits would look like, and why eating mindfully is so important to healthy eating. Listen up and learn on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

“Mindfully eat your food, aware of each bite, to avoid eating more than you really need/want.” - Dr. Glenn Livingston

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Key Takeaways:

  • Everyone needs to define for themselves what binge eating is, and what is not binge eating
  • Understand your inner monster, and label it to help you confine it
  • Regardless of your upbringing, your decisions are still your decisions and no one else’s. This doesn't discount the amount of work you may have to do to overcome your specific difficulties, but it is important that you understand that it is your decisions alone
  • Allocate the urges you want to avoid (binge-eating, etc) to your “inner- (monster pig, slacker)
  • Make sure you mindfully eat your food, aware of each bite, to avoid eating more than you really need/want
  • Create a definitive and declarative statement of what you want your eating habits to look like habitually
  • Ask yourself where you would be in a year if you followed your declarative statement perfectly
  • You must be confident that you are 100% sure in what you want, and that your inner-monster is the one trying to sneak ideas of cheating past you

Resources

NeverBingeAgain.com

Get My Book Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/171

 

Direct download: Stop_Binge-Eating_-_Dr._Glenn_Livingston_FINAL_MP3.mp3
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“People say you can never look back. I like to look backwards, forward, and also live in the moment.” - James Swanwick

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We constantly hear the phrase “you can never look back.” Whether in song, in advice, or any other form, it seems like people are opposed to the idea of “looking back,” or of nostalgically exploring your past, as if it will have some negative effect on your progress toward the future, will slow you down, or will make you try to go back to that time in your life.

In my opinion, there is a lot of positives that can come from looking back. In fact, I think that there are positives to looking backwards and forwards, and that this practice can, surprisingly, help you live more in the moment!

This may be a surprising idea to many. The advice of “never look back,” or “live in the future” is often given as a means of helping you live more in the moment. But I find clarity in where I’ve come by looking back, which helps me learn to always live in the moment and appreciate every second of every day.

Listen to this episode of the James Swanwick Show to learn what I think about living in the moment, why looking back, or times of nostalgia, can actually help you live in the moment, and why not every interaction needs to be about business. All that and more on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • People say you can’t look back, but there’s value in the enrichment of nostalgia, and what you can learn from it
  • But never let your past define or limit you
  • Looking back can give you clarity towards where you want to go in the future
  • Thinking over your life, and what you’ve done, can fuel you toward the future, and even help you live more in the moment now
  • As long as you can simultaneously live in the moment, letting your thoughts wander toward the past or future can enrich you
  • Having goals but also being content in the moment is the sweet spot.
  • Try to make decisions to hang out with people that you don’t have a clear vision of how it can help you. These interactions will enrich your life

 

“Having goals but also being content in the moment is the sweet spot.” - James Swanwick

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Resources

Get My Books Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books

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Do you know what your love style is? Are you anxious? Are you secure? Are you avoidant?How about your partner? Do you understand the ways that your two love style compliment, or may indeed clash with each other? By understanding this, you can go a long way in understanding a lot of the conflict in your life!

Today I’m reviewing “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love” by Amir Levine. Paying attention to the ways you express love, whether you tend to get jealous easily, if you need alone time, or if you're secure in the other person’s love for you, will help you have the best relationship possible.

So listen up carefully to this episode if you want a better love life, and want to further deepen your relationships! Don’t miss it, take notes, subscribe and rate and review the podcast!

Key Takeaways

  • Secure, avoidant or anxious are different types of love styles you might encounter
  • Once you understand these three types, you might be able to understand why your expectations of your partner may be off
  • Anxious: Craves assurance that you will be there for them
  • Secure: You are secure in the idea that your lover loves you and will be true to you
  • Avoidant: Really enjoys their time alone, or perhaps short term relationships or single. They can have long-term relationships, but they enjoy their time alone
  • Understanding the style that you are, and the style that your partner is, will go a long way in helping you to understand each other and each other’s actions

Resources

“Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love” by Amir Levine

QuitToBegin.com

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“None of your technical skills will amount to anything if you don’t have social skills.” - Robert Greene

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Do you understand the laws of human nature? Do you know why you do what you do? Why humans make the decisions that they make? And do you know how to leverage social skills to accomplish what you want to in life?

Today’s guest is Robert Greene, the bestselling author of such books as “The 48 Laws of Power,” “The Art of Seduction,” “Mastery” and more. He’s here to discuss his upcoming book “The Laws of Human Nature,” where he explores what makes humans tick, and what that means for the person who wants to succeed in this life.

As we discuss in the interview, a lot of social success comes down to one’s ability to develop empathy for other people. To really step inside of their body and understand what they’re thinking, why they’re thinking, what they think about themselves and the story they tell about themselves, and then to affirm these things. If you want to be likeable, that’s the formula!

But there’s  lot more to dig into with Robert Greene, and we talk about many aspects of social awkwardness and how to avoid it, how to practice and improve one’s ability to socialize effectively, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this episode of the James Swanwick Show with Robert Greene!


“The key to social skills is empathy. Can you think inside someone else's skin?” - Robert Greene

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Key Takeaways

  • None of your technical skills will amount to anything if you don’t have social skills
  • Everyone is born with a certain amount of people skills and social intelligence, but everyone can improve
  • The key to social skills is empathy. Can you think inside someone else's skin?
  • We’re born with all the tools to be incredibly social animals, but some people develop the skills, and some let the, stay dormant
  • Whatever state you’re in at the moment is only a starting point, and you can learn and improve greatly
  • Social interaction is essential to our health and well-being. People who live alone do not live as long and do not have as happy a life
  • Consider optimizing your facebook feed to make you happy and fulfilled
  • It’s built into us to always think that what we don’t have is better than what we do have
  • Avoid taking everything personally. That will prevent you from really listening to people and developing empathy with everyone. Take nothing personally
  • Always try to understand the perception of other people to empathise with them
  • We don’t really see the world how it is. We interpret it through a lens. The way you interpret the world affects the way people respond to you. You create the responses you get by the attitude you take
  • Remember that we are not rational animals, but rather emotional animals. Understand that to develop real empathy with people. If you want to influence people, you have to understand them on an emotional level
  • Find out what people think about themselves, and then confirm what they think if you want to make a powerful impression on people
  • Until you can speak the language of the person you are trying to persuade, you won’t get anywhere

 

 

Resources

PowerSeductionAndWar.com

Twitter: @RobertGreene

My Book Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/167


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“None of your technical skills will amount to anything if you don’t have social skills.” - Robert Greene

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Do you understand the laws of human nature? Do you know why you do what you do? Why humans make the decisions that they make? And do you know how to leverage social skills to accomplish what you want to in life?

Today’s guest is Robert Greene, the bestselling author of such books as “The 48 Laws of Power,” “The Art of Seduction,” “Mastery” and more. He’s here to discuss his upcoming book “The Laws of Human Nature,” where he explores what makes humans tick, and what that means for the person who wants to succeed in this life.

As we discuss in the interview, a lot of social success comes down to one’s ability to develop empathy for other people. To really step inside of their body and understand what they’re thinking, why they’re thinking, what they think about themselves and the story they tell about themselves, and then to affirm these things. If you want to be likeable, that’s the formula!

But there’s  lot more to dig into with Robert Greene, and we talk about many aspects of social awkwardness and how to avoid it, how to practice and improve one’s ability to socialize effectively, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this episode of the James Swanwick Show with Robert Greene!


“The key to social skills is empathy. Can you think inside someone else's skin?” - Robert Greene

(click to tweet)

Key Takeaways

  • None of your technical skills will amount to anything if you don’t have social skills
  • Everyone is born with a certain amount of people skills and social intelligence, but everyone can improve
  • The key to social skills is empathy. Can you think inside someone else's skin?
  • We’re born with all the tools to be incredibly social animals, but some people develop the skills, and some let the, stay dormant
  • Whatever state you’re in at the moment is only a starting point, and you can learn and improve greatly
  • Social interaction is essential to our health and well-being. People who live alone do not live as long and do not have as happy a life
  • Consider optimizing your facebook feed to make you happy and fulfilled
  • It’s built into us to always think that what we don’t have is better than what we do have
  • Avoid taking everything personally. That will prevent you from really listening to people and developing empathy with everyone. Take nothing personally
  • Always try to understand the perception of other people to empathise with them
  • We don’t really see the world how it is. We interpret it through a lens. The way you interpret the world affects the way people respond to you. You create the responses you get by the attitude you take
  • Remember that we are not rational animals, but rather emotional animals. Understand that to develop real empathy with people. If you want to influence people, you have to understand them on an emotional level
  • Find out what people think about themselves, and then confirm what they think if you want to make a powerful impression on people
  • Until you can speak the language of the person you are trying to persuade, you won’t get anywhere

 

 

Resources

PowerSeductionAndWar.com

Twitter: @RobertGreene

My Book Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/167

Direct download: Robert_Greene_-_How_to_overcome_social_awkwardness_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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Do you think marriage is necessary to have a happy, fulfilled life? Do you think it’s necessary for effectively raising children? Do you consider it a moral responsibility? What do you think?

Today, I’m bringing Dina back on the show to talk about whether or not marriage is really necessary. We’re digging into two opposing views that people take, and trying to understand the right answer.

For some, marriage is a confining thing. It ties you down, keeps you from doing what you really want, and makes you feel trapped. But for others, it is an incredibly freeing thing, where you are now completely free to do what you want without the pressure of continually finding new people to date, with increased security, and sharing a life with someone we cares deeply about you.

Listen to this conversation to get the ins and outs of where we stand on the issue, and then please let us know your thoughts! Tweet @JamesSwanwick and start a discussion! See you over there!

Key Takeaways

  • Marriage should not be a confining thing, it should be freeing. It should support you and give you freedom, not tie you down
  • Marriage difficulties, or lack of any marriage with those raising children, can often contribute to psychological issues a child will have to deal with later on in life. Some would say that marriage is a solution, others would say that better relationships are the only answer and that the decision to marry or not to plays no role in it
  • Most marriages that last long-term tend to have people involved who talk about things like “marrying your best friend,” not necessarily the person that you fall madly in love with
  • Be careful not to make any big decisions during the first approximately 3-month “infatuation phase.”
  • But also be careful about long periods of infatuation. It can be dangerous
  • Pay attention to what other people are saying about your relationships. Don’t let them define you, but also listen carefully to what they say
  • It’s easy to get “addicted” to the first infatuation phase of relationships, and not ever being able to get past that and into the deeper phase
  • Make sure you don’t settle for a marriage, for reasons like getting older, etc. But rather because you are confident in the decision

 

Resources

“Project Everlasting” by Matthew Boggs

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“No commitment means no results.” - Grant Cardone

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Do you know how to sell? The truth is that selling is for more than just salespeople. It’s for everyone who wants to see success in their life. Everyone is selling something, whether that is a product, their idea of the world, or just where they want to eat tonight. You are selling every single day.

Today I am reviewing “Sell or be Sold” by Grant Cardone. The book is focused on salespeople, but has a ton of incredible advice for anyone who wants to live the best life possible! Learn how to sell to see your success and your happiness increase.

This episode is hard hitting, fast, and we get right into the education, so make sure to have a pen and paper ready to take notes, listen up and pay attention, because this skill could change your life!

Key Takeaways

 

  • You have to WANT it
  • If you know how to sell, you’ll never be without work and people needing you
  • Sales people make the world go ‘round
  • You can’t earn any real stature or financial success without the ability to persuade others
  • Commitment is required before results can start to happen
  • The most important sale is to yourself. You cannot sell anything until you are utterly and completely convinced that what you’re selling is the best thing in the world
  • Focus on winning whatever game you’re playing in life
  • Price is almost never the real objection. Move past that to find out what the real objection is. The real issue is love and confidence
  • When you get a price objection, try to move the customer to a more expensive product instead of a cheaper one
  • Selling is 80% people and 20% product
  • Become genuinely interested in finding the right product for the person rather than making the sale
  • Always agree with the customer. ALWAYS. There’s no easier way to end an argument than by agreeing with the opposition

 

“The difference between mediocrity and greatness lies in commitment” - Grant Cardone

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Resources

“Sell or be Sold” by Grant Cardone

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“No commitment means no results.” - Grant Cardone

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Do you know how to sell? The truth is that selling is for more than just salespeople. It’s for everyone who wants to see success in their life. Everyone is selling something, whether that is a product, their idea of the world, or just where they want to eat tonight. You are selling every single day.

Today I am reviewing “Sell or be Sold” by Grant Cardone. The book is focused on salespeople, but has a ton of incredible advice for anyone who wants to live the best life possible! Learn how to sell to see your success and your happiness increase.

This episode is hard hitting, fast, and we get right into the education, so make sure to have a pen and paper ready to take notes, listen up and pay attention, because this skill could change your life!

Key Takeaways

 

  • You have to WANT it
  • If you know how to sell, you’ll never be without work and people needing you
  • Sales people make the world go ‘round
  • You can’t earn any real stature or financial success without the ability to persuade others
  • Commitment is required before results can start to happen
  • The most important sale is to yourself. You cannot sell anything until you are utterly and completely convinced that what you’re selling is the best thing in the world
  • Focus on winning whatever game you’re playing in life
  • Price is almost never the real objection. Move past that to find out what the real objection is. The real issue is love and confidence
  • When you get a price objection, try to move the customer to a more expensive product instead of a cheaper one
  • Selling is 80% people and 20% product
  • Become genuinely interested in finding the right product for the person rather than making the sale
  • Always agree with the customer. ALWAYS. There’s no easier way to end an argument than by agreeing with the opposition

 

“The difference between mediocrity and greatness lies in commitment” - Grant Cardone

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Resources

“Sell or be Sold” by Grant Cardone

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“Rather than live in a narrow, flatlined life, why not climb the peaks and fall in the troughs of extraordinary life.” - Peter Sage

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Are you focused enough on leveling up yourself? Most business owners, or people who want to do more in life, think that they need to acquire new skill sets, when in reality they need to acquire new mindsets. New skills will only allow entrepreneurs to make the same amount of money different ways, but a new mindset will allow the an entrepreneur to make more money, and do more good in the world.

Peter Sage is my guest today. As a serial entrepreneur (he’s started approximately 23 companies)  he understand what leads to success in business, as well as what leads to failure, and he has experienced both. Today, he’s sharing 7 ways to reinvent yourself to really level-up in business and life in a big way!

If you’ve ever wanted to get more out of your life, to increase both your income and the level of happiness and fulfillment in your life, this episode is for you! Listen up, take notes, and implement these mindset changes today on the James Swanwick Show!

 

“You cannot reinvent a business without reinventing the person who is leading that business.” - Peter Sage

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Key Takeaways

  • A business is an expression of the business owner. Most business owners are looking for ways to up their technical skills, when they really need to up their mindset
  • Outer world ALWAYS follows inner world. If you think your life is too hectic, take a look at your mind, and your inner world
  • Understand the difference between advice and opinion. If someone is giving you advice on a skill set, that’s important to heed. But if you’re too concerned about other people’s opinion, it’s a waste of energy
  • Understand that everyone is the star of their own movie. That’s why it’s such a waste to modify your behavior based on what other people think. You’re only supporting cast at most, and often just extras. So modifying your behavior for them is a waste of time
  • If you feel depressed, go help other people
  • Write down what you’re grateful for to help make it less about you
  • Don’t be distracted by news that doesn’t affect you. Focus  on your life. Try giving up news for 30 days, and see if you’re any worse off. You’ll probably be better off
  • Practice over-delivering in whatever you’re doing.  The best job security is to do more than you get paid for
  • The brain doesn’t process negation. Don’t focus on the negative, focus on the positive

The 7 steps

  1. Stop swimming in GOOP: Good Opinion of Other People
  2. Stop making it about you. Create something that brings other people massive amounts of value to be successful
  3. Upgrade your environment. You will conform to those that are around you, so surround yourself with people who are what you want to be
  4. Raise your level of consciousness. Understand that life happens by you, not to you. You are responsible for everything that happens in your life
  5. Understand what money is. Your financial bank account should not lead your emotional bank account. The emotional bank account actually leads the financial bank account. Money is nothing more than perception of abundance, triggered by gratitude. Money in the bank account is nothing more than a by-product of the value you can add
  6. Check your identity. Identity governs over 90% of what you do. Ask, who am I? Your labels limit you, so carefully define and understand your identity. Decide who you are consciously, and live that life
  7. Give your gift. Everyone has a unique gift to give, so focus on yours and give it

Resources

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PeterSage.com

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“Rather than live in a narrow, flatlined life, why not climb the peaks and fall in the troughs of extraordinary life.” - Peter Sage

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Are you focused enough on leveling up yourself? Most business owners, or people who want to do more in life, think that they need to acquire new skill sets, when in reality they need to acquire new mindsets. New skills will only allow entrepreneurs to make the same amount of money different ways, but a new mindset will allow the an entrepreneur to make more money, and do more good in the world.

Peter Sage is my guest today. As a serial entrepreneur (he’s started approximately 23 companies)  he understand what leads to success in business, as well as what leads to failure, and he has experienced both. Today, he’s sharing 7 ways to reinvent yourself to really level-up in business and life in a big way!

If you’ve ever wanted to get more out of your life, to increase both your income and the level of happiness and fulfillment in your life, this episode is for you! Listen up, take notes, and implement these mindset changes today on the James Swanwick Show!

 

“You cannot reinvent a business without reinventing the person who is leading that business.” - Peter Sage

(click to tweet)

 

Key Takeaways

  • A business is an expression of the business owner. Most business owners are looking for ways to up their technical skills, when they really need to up their mindset
  • Outer world ALWAYS follows inner world. If you think your life is too hectic, take a look at your mind, and your inner world
  • Understand the difference between advice and opinion. If someone is giving you advice on a skill set, that’s important to heed. But if you’re too concerned about other people’s opinion, it’s a waste of energy
  • Understand that everyone is the star of their own movie. That’s why it’s such a waste to modify your behavior based on what other people think. You’re only supporting cast at most, and often just extras. So modifying your behavior for them is a waste of time
  • If you feel depressed, go help other people
  • Write down what you’re grateful for to help make it less about you
  • Don’t be distracted by news that doesn’t affect you. Focus  on your life. Try giving up news for 30 days, and see if you’re any worse off. You’ll probably be better off
  • Practice over-delivering in whatever you’re doing.  The best job security is to do more than you get paid for
  • The brain doesn’t process negation. Don’t focus on the negative, focus on the positive

The 7 steps

  1. Stop swimming in GOOP: Good Opinion of Other People
  2. Stop making it about you. Create something that brings other people massive amounts of value to be successful
  3. Upgrade your environment. You will conform to those that are around you, so surround yourself with people who are what you want to be
  4. Raise your level of consciousness. Understand that life happens by you, not to you. You are responsible for everything that happens in your life
  5. Understand what money is. Your financial bank account should not lead your emotional bank account. The emotional bank account actually leads the financial bank account. Money is nothing more than perception of abundance, triggered by gratitude. Money in the bank account is nothing more than a by-product of the value you can add
  6. Check your identity. Identity governs over 90% of what you do. Ask, who am I? Your labels limit you, so carefully define and understand your identity. Decide who you are consciously, and live that life
  7. Give your gift. Everyone has a unique gift to give, so focus on yours and give it

Resources

Get My Book Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books

PeterSage.com

Peter Sage on Youtube

 

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How are you going to propose? What makes for a good proposal? And what larger advice for relationships can we learn from the way proposals are handled can we learn?

Today I’m talking with Dina Mary Zaky who, as it turns out, has been proposed to 3 times! (?!?) Find out how guys get it right, how they get it wrong, and where we disagree about all of this. Everyone has different opinions about the way relationships, and defining moments in relationships, should be handled, and that’s what this episode is all about.

So if you want some insight into what Dina and I think are the right and wrong ways to go about it, listen on, and learn, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • Girlfriends/wives will judge your actions based on the thought they can tell you put into it
  • The more specific your actions towards the individual, the more meaningful they are
  • Grand gestures can work… but can also backfire in a BIG way
  • Be completely honest about where you are in any relationship to avoid hurting people worse than you have to

Resources:

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A lot of us find ourselves in frustrating situations, with people who routinely frustrate us, much of the time. Often, we imagine that it is completely out of our control to feel frustrated, as it is somebody else who is frustrating us, right? Maybe not…

As it turns out, there is a simple exercise, outlined in the book “Loving What Is” by Byron Katie, and I’m reviewing that book on this episode of The James Swanwick Show.

When you put negative and frustrating aspects of your life through the 4 question test, and really devote and give yourself over entirely to the process, you will find that you have a lot more control over how you feel about your situation than you think! Learn how, on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • Whenever you’re frustrated about anything, put it through those 4 questions
  • Whenever you think something, turn it around, and find 3 different examples of where that turnaround is true
  • Question anything that you think or feel
  • Whenever you have a negative thought, imagine yourself completely without the thought, and imagine what that reality is like
  • Apply all of these questions and exercises to anything negative in your life

There are 4 questions that we can ask ourselves to completely change our life

  1. Is it true?
  2. Can you absolutely know that it is true?
  3. How do you react when you think that thought?
  4. Who would you be without that thought?

Resources:

“Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life” by Byron Katie

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“You keep on trying different approaches, but the biggest gain comes from the experience of even trying” - Daniel Hayes

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Do you know what it takes to be truly tough? To not take no for an answer, and to go and do battle in life? Daniel Hayes does. As a Middleweight Champion boxer, he’s seen his fair share of bruises and bumps. He’s come out on top, and he’s on the James Swanwick Show to talk about what it takes be a champion.

One of the most important takeaways is that failure can actually be a positive thing. While we often regret the loss of time, what we learn about ourselves, and who we become in the process, is usually worth so much more than the time invested. So don’t fear failure! Embrace it as a necessary part of the process to becoming the person that you want to be!

Learn how to be more persistent at life, how to not take no for an answer, how to be tenacious, and why you should continually throw yourself into uncomfortable situations on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

 

“Goals are powerful because even if you don’t achieve the goal, the person you become is so worth it.” - Daniel Hayes

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Key Takeaways:

  • Failures can be net positives in your life if you take the right lessons away from it
  • When you start a process, you must trust that it will work over time
  • Understand that if you want something that other people don’t have, you must live a life that is different from them
  • Persistence must be in the area of continually trying new things. Not consistently and persistently trying the same thing over and over if it doesn’t work
  • Continually throw yourself into uncomfortable situations to learn how to deal with them
  • The traumas that you go through will shape who you are

 

Resources:

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“You keep on trying different approaches, but the biggest gain comes from the experience of even trying” - Daniel Hayes

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Do you know what it takes to be truly tough? To not take no for an answer, and to go and do battle in life? Daniel Hayes does. As a Middleweight Champion boxer, he’s seen his fair share of bruises and bumps. He’s come out on top, and he’s on the James Swanwick Show to talk about what it takes be a champion.

One of the most important takeaways is that failure can actually be a positive thing. While we often regret the loss of time, what we learn about ourselves, and who we become in the process, is usually worth so much more than the time invested. So don’t fear failure! Embrace it as a necessary part of the process to becoming the person that you want to be!

Learn how to be more persistent at life, how to not take no for an answer, how to be tenacious, and why you should continually throw yourself into uncomfortable situations on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

 

“Goals are powerful because even if you don’t achieve the goal, the person you become is so worth it.” - Daniel Hayes

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Key Takeaways:

  • Failures can be net positives in your life if you take the right lessons away from it
  • When you start a process, you must trust that it will work over time
  • Understand that if you want something that other people don’t have, you must live a life that is different from them
  • Persistence must be in the area of continually trying new things. Not consistently and persistently trying the same thing over and over if it doesn’t work
  • Continually throw yourself into uncomfortable situations to learn how to deal with them
  • The traumas that you go through will shape who you are

 

Resources:

Daniel-Hayes.com

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Do you feel like you’ve been stuck for forever? Like you’ve been trying to make progress for so long, and things are just taking forever? Like you’ve been stuck in the same place for FAR too long?

This episode outlines a simple exercise to go through to get you unstuck FAST! The good news is that there are simple steps to go through to get you headed the right direction, where you ultimately want to go, but they may be a bit different than you expect!

For example, I recommend outlining what you DON’T want, and who you DON’T want to be. After this, outline what you do want and who you do want to be, and the path from one to the other becomes much clearer.

Learn the exact steps to get unstuck on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • Instead of figuring out what you want, find out what you definitely do not want, and it will bring clarity about what you do want
  • Make a whiteboard of the things that you definitely do NOT want
  • Then, work through what you DO want
  • After this exercise, the path from what you don’t want to what you do want will become much clearer

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Do you have business aspirations but struggle to come up with the right idea? Do you have awesome business ideas but aren’t sure how to know which are good and which are bad? Would you like to build a million dollar business?

If you answered yes to any of those, this episode is for you! These are my in-depth notes that I took from the 2013 Gorilla Business School Conference that I attended, and they are jam-packed with a ton of useful business ideas. They’re so packed, in fact, that I decided to split them into 2 parts, and this is the first.

Whether you’re already running a business, just have the idea for a business, or are looking for the right idea, this episode will give you the toolset that you need to be successful in business! This is a fast, hard-hitting episode with a ton of information packed into a short amount of time, so definitely take notes so you can implement in them in your business life! Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

  • This essence of business is buying something for one price and selling it for a higher one. Business is simple
  • Be a good networker with successful people
  • Double the price of your product
  • Focus on getting customers first and foremost
  • Cashflow is King
  • Focus most of your business on marketing and sales
  • Only 20% of your time should be in administration. Any time you’re handling administration in your business you are losing money
  • Negotiate with the objective as a win-win for both parties. State a win-win intention at the outset of any negotiation
  • Create competition and you will get a better price. Price matching, etc
  • Never negotiate with anyone who doesn’t have authority to give you what you want
  • Always go into every negotiation knowing your have to haves, and your want to haves
  • Business is about building long-term relationships
  • Find the pain in the marketplace
  • Absorb change, don’t be resistant. The only constant in business is change
  • Be a great story-teller to connect with people. See my interview with Bo Eason here.
  • What gets measured get done. Measure everything

5 Steps to Come Up with Million Dollar Ideas in 60 Seconds

  1. Solve pain for others
  2. Solve problems for people for profit
  3. Look for problems and solve problems
  4. Don’t look for opportunities, look for problems
  5. After problems come - no problems

Questions to ask to drive the price down

  1. What’s the price if I pick it up?
  2. When is the sale/what’s the sale price? Can I get the sale price?
  3. Why are you penalizing me for paying now?

Resources:

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Do you have business aspirations but struggle to come up with the right idea? Do you have awesome business ideas but aren’t sure how to know which are good and which are bad? Would you like to build a million dollar business?

If you answered yes to any of those, this episode is for you! These are my in-depth notes that I took from the 2013 Gorilla Business School Conference that I attended, and they are jam-packed with a ton of useful business ideas. They’re so packed, in fact, that I decided to split them into 2 parts, and this is the first.

Whether you’re already running a business, just have the idea for a business, or are looking for the right idea, this episode will give you the toolset that you need to be successful in business! This is a fast, hard-hitting episode with a ton of information packed into a short amount of time, so definitely take notes so you can implement in them in your business life! Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

  • This essence of business is buying something for one price and selling it for a higher one. Business is simple
  • Be a good networker with successful people
  • Double the price of your product
  • Focus on getting customers first and foremost
  • Cashflow is King
  • Focus most of your business on marketing and sales
  • Only 20% of your time should be in administration. Any time you’re handling administration in your business you are losing money
  • Negotiate with the objective as a win-win for both parties. State a win-win intention at the outset of any negotiation
  • Create competition and you will get a better price. Price matching, etc
  • Never negotiate with anyone who doesn’t have authority to give you what you want
  • Always go into every negotiation knowing your have to haves, and your want to haves
  • Business is about building long-term relationships
  • Find the pain in the marketplace
  • Absorb change, don’t be resistant. The only constant in business is change
  • Be a great story-teller to connect with people. See my interview with Bo Eason here.
  • What gets measured get done. Measure everything

5 Steps to Come Up with Million Dollar Ideas in 60 Seconds

  1. Solve pain for others
  2. Solve problems for people for profit
  3. Look for problems and solve problems
  4. Don’t look for opportunities, look for problems
  5. After problems come - no problems

Questions to ask to drive the price down

  1. What’s the price if I pick it up?
  2. When is the sale/what’s the sale price? Can I get the sale price?
  3. Why are you penalizing me for paying now?

Resources:

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Do you find that it’s easy for you to fall into the ego trap? Entrepreneurs often find it easy, because they usually find themselves living such a different life and in such different circumstances from everyone else. Observing that, it’s extremely easy to start to think that you’re different from everyone else, and allow that to drive your ego.

Ryan Holiday, author of “Ego is the Enemy,” understands the ego, how to hold it in check, and why you must. Success comes when you understand your role, and hold your ego in place. For instance, when you are trying to build a business, ego will keep you from giving up control, and drive you to over-management, thereby holding you back.

While we admire a lot of people with large egos, Ryan makes the case that those people have such a large ego because of their uncompromising work ethic and skill set, and that they actually would have been able to accomplish more without their tremendous ego. Listen up and learn how to live a more successful and happier life with less ego on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • When ego for us means that we’re better than the rest of the world, it gets in our own way
  • Thinking that you’re better than everyone else is setting yourself up for failure
  • Sometimes ego can get you places. But it’s important to consider the consequences, often in relationships, and the fact that it actually won’t work for most people without the incredible skill sets of the people we admire who have big egos
  • Ego become a huge issue when you can’t appreciate others for who they are and what they bring
  • The ego trap is especially easy for entrepreneurs, because they find themselves in such a different life situation than others
  • When you think that you’re very different from other people, you end up becoming a jerk to other people
  • Ego will hold you back as your company grows because you will have such a hard time delegating
  • Awareness is the first step to fixing ego
  • While ego can drive you to success, you are not going to be good at everything. That’s why you must hold your ego in check so that you can get the right people on your team to help you succeed
  • In a social media world, everyone is a performer, but people don’t know how to balance a performance lifestyle, and the ego that comes from it
  • Have a mindset of gratefulness. Doing this continually will keep your ego in check

3 Steps to Keep Ego in Check

  1. Constantly pick up the mantle and mindset of a student/learner
  2. Fight the disease of me, the selfishness, and desire for attention
  3. Put effort into getting the most alive time you can out of every moment of your life

 

Resources:

“Ego is the Enemy” by Ryan Holiday

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Do you find that it’s easy for you to fall into the ego trap? Entrepreneurs often find it easy, because they usually find themselves living such a different life and in such different circumstances from everyone else. Observing that, it’s extremely easy to start to think that you’re different from everyone else, and allow that to drive your ego.

Ryan Holiday, author of “Ego is the Enemy,” understands the ego, how to hold it in check, and why you must. Success comes when you understand your role, and hold your ego in place. For instance, when you are trying to build a business, ego will keep you from giving up control, and drive you to over-management, thereby holding you back.

While we admire a lot of people with large egos, Ryan makes the case that those people have such a large ego because of their uncompromising work ethic and skill set, and that they actually would have been able to accomplish more without their tremendous ego. Listen up and learn how to live a more successful and happier life with less ego on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • When ego for us means that we’re better than the rest of the world, it gets in our own way
  • Thinking that you’re better than everyone else is setting yourself up for failure
  • Sometimes ego can get you places. But it’s important to consider the consequences, often in relationships, and the fact that it actually won’t work for most people without the incredible skill sets of the people we admire who have big egos
  • Ego become a huge issue when you can’t appreciate others for who they are and what they bring
  • The ego trap is especially easy for entrepreneurs, because they find themselves in such a different life situation than others
  • When you think that you’re very different from other people, you end up becoming a jerk to other people
  • Ego will hold you back as your company grows because you will have such a hard time delegating
  • Awareness is the first step to fixing ego
  • While ego can drive you to success, you are not going to be good at everything. That’s why you must hold your ego in check so that you can get the right people on your team to help you succeed
  • In a social media world, everyone is a performer, but people don’t know how to balance a performance lifestyle, and the ego that comes from it
  • Have a mindset of gratefulness. Doing this continually will keep your ego in check

3 Steps to Keep Ego in Check

  1. Constantly pick up the mantle and mindset of a student/learner
  2. Fight the disease of me, the selfishness, and desire for attention
  3. Put effort into getting the most alive time you can out of every moment of your life

 

Resources:

“Ego is the Enemy” by Ryan Holiday

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When was the last time that you took the time to sit down and write a handwritten letter to someone? Not very many people do it these days, and because of this, it makes a huge impression on anyone who receives it.

The impact of receiving a handwritten letter is immense, and disproportionate compared to the amount of effort it takes to write it. Because of this, it is one of the best ways to make a tremendous impression on someone. While you shouldn’t do it for this reason, the effect of the letter will be one of raising you greatly in the eyes of the receiver.

But the reason you should do this is because you care. Take the time to write down how you genuinely feel about someone, and send it to them. You will feel good about it, they will, and it can only help you, probably in a way that is disproportionate to the amount of effort it took to write it. Do it!

Key Takeaways:

  • Hand-written letters are extremely rare these days. It shows that you truly care, and put more work into the communication than most people will
  • You never know where doing something like this could lead, and what it could do for you in the future
  • Take the time to communicate what you genuinely feel in a way that will make an impression
  • When you take this step, the person you send it to will remember you


Resources:

Swannies Blue-Blocking Glasses: SwanwickSleep.com

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/157

 

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Do you know how to win with people? Are you a people person? Do you often dislike people? John C. Maxwell has a lot of very poignant points about people, how you should interact with them, and why interacting with them should be so important to you.

As John C Maxwell says, everyone but you is someone else, so understanding how to interact with other people and make a good impression on them should occupy most of your energy. It’s the difference-maker in how happy, fulfilled, and successful you will be in life. Ultimately, the things that bring fulfillment include others. The person who is entirely self-focused will feel restless and unfulfilled.

These are my book notes on the book “Winning with People” by John C. Maxwell. Listen to this episode to understand how to win more and better with people, enjoy your life more, see more success in your endeavors, and leave a positive imprint on the world, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • One of the most important thing you will do is choose your friends
  • The difference between who you are now and who you are in 5 years will be the people you’re with and the books you read
  • If you don’t like people, that’s a statement about you and your viewpoint. You are the problem
  • If someone lashes out at you, the best thing to do is forgive and move on
  • In our relationships, we can either lift people up or bring them down. It takes no skill to tear down, but careful work to bring people up
  • Each person you meet has the potential to teach you something
  • Believing the best about people brings out the best in people
  • Make giving to others you goal
  • Ultimately, the things that bring fulfillment include others. The person who is entirely self-focused will feel restless and unfulfilled
  • If people made the effort to see things from other people’s point of view, 80% of our problems would be resolved
  • Are you willing to change? No one is too old, smart, or experienced to not need any more change and improvement
  • Avoid people who belittle your ambitions
  • Conflicts turn out well if you enter them with the mindset of caring about the other person and trying to help them. Make it a win for both parties
  • Never confront someone via email
  • If you are not honest with yourself, you will not be capable about being honest with other people
  • Try to see the positive in every situation
  • Let friends and family members know how much you care as often as you can
  • You may be able to impress people with your success, but if you want to connect with them, share your failures
  • Invest in people first and often. Focus on the investment, not the return
  • The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up

Resources:

Book: “Winning with People” by John C. Maxwell

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/156

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Do you know how to win with people? Are you a people person? Do you often dislike people? John C. Maxwell has a lot of very poignant points about people, how you should interact with them, and why interacting with them should be so important to you.

As John C Maxwell says, everyone but you is someone else, so understanding how to interact with other people and make a good impression on them should occupy most of your energy. It’s the difference-maker in how happy, fulfilled, and successful you will be in life. Ultimately, the things that bring fulfillment include others. The person who is entirely self-focused will feel restless and unfulfilled.

These are my book notes on the book “Winning with People” by John C. Maxwell. Listen to this episode to understand how to win more and better with people, enjoy your life more, see more success in your endeavors, and leave a positive imprint on the world, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • One of the most important thing you will do is choose your friends
  • The difference between who you are now and who you are in 5 years will be the people you’re with and the books you read
  • If you don’t like people, that’s a statement about you and your viewpoint. You are the problem
  • If someone lashes out at you, the best thing to do is forgive and move on
  • In our relationships, we can either lift people up or bring them down. It takes no skill to tear down, but careful work to bring people up
  • Each person you meet has the potential to teach you something
  • Believing the best about people brings out the best in people
  • Make giving to others you goal
  • Ultimately, the things that bring fulfillment include others. The person who is entirely self-focused will feel restless and unfulfilled
  • If people made the effort to see things from other people’s point of view, 80% of our problems would be resolved
  • Are you willing to change? No one is too old, smart, or experienced to not need any more change and improvement
  • Avoid people who belittle your ambitions
  • Conflicts turn out well if you enter them with the mindset of caring about the other person and trying to help them. Make it a win for both parties
  • Never confront someone via email
  • If you are not honest with yourself, you will not be capable about being honest with other people
  • Try to see the positive in every situation
  • Let friends and family members know how much you care as often as you can
  • You may be able to impress people with your success, but if you want to connect with them, share your failures
  • Invest in people first and often. Focus on the investment, not the return
  • The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up

Resources:

Book: “Winning with People” by John C. Maxwell

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/156

Direct download: Winning_With_People_-_John_C_Maxwell_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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“You want to really understand deeply the obstacles that are getting in your way so that you know how to defeat them.” – Alan Belcher

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No matter how hard you train, how in shape you are, or how ready you are for your defining moment, if your mindset isn’t right, it’s all for nothing. That’s why getting your mindset in order is one of the most important things to focus on, and today I have former UFC fighter Alan Belcher talking about exactly how you can do that!

As Alan explains, it’s all about remembering the 4 P’s of mindset: Present, Positive, don’t be a Pussy, and Process. We dive deeply into each of these on this episode, and when put together as a whole they combine to give you an unstoppable mindset!

So grab a pen and take notes so that you can make sure your mind is in the right spot next time it really counts! When everything is on the line, you MUST have your mindset straight, and that’s what you’re learning to do on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • Tactics and skills are important. But if you have all that but not the mindset, it doesn’t matter
  • Don’t be out of shape
  • Don’t give up
  • Every level that you attain, you will always be searching for the next level. This is human nature, and if you understand it, you can use it to your advantage
  • Have motivational triggers that get you into the right mindset
  • When you’re in a bad place, don’t think about the possible bad outcomes, but focus on the processes that will get you where you want to go

 

“You have to realize that the negative thoughts in your head is you self-sabotaging yourself.” – Alan Belcher

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Four Magic Mantras to Get Your Mindset Right. Four P’s

  1. Present: This takes place before the moment you want to quit. Understand what can hold you back and be prepared
  2. Positive: Realize that negative thoughts in your head are you self-sabotaging yourself
  3. Don’t be a pussy: Become the person who will talk straight to yourself, and give it to yourself straight
  4. Process: Don’t get too caught up in the end-goal. Focus on the process, one step at a time

Resources:

Twitter: @AlanBelcherUFC

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/155

 

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“You want to really understand deeply the obstacles that are getting in your way so that you know how to defeat them.” – Alan Belcher

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No matter how hard you train, how in shape you are, or how ready you are for your defining moment, if your mindset isn’t right, it’s all for nothing. That’s why getting your mindset in order is one of the most important things to focus on, and today I have former UFC fighter Alan Belcher talking about exactly how you can do that!

As Alan explains, it’s all about remembering the 4 P’s of mindset: Present, Positive, don’t be a Pussy, and Process. We dive deeply into each of these on this episode, and when put together as a whole they combine to give you an unstoppable mindset!

So grab a pen and take notes so that you can make sure your mind is in the right spot next time it really counts! When everything is on the line, you MUST have your mindset straight, and that’s what you’re learning to do on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • Tactics and skills are important. But if you have all that but not the mindset, it doesn’t matter
  • Don’t be out of shape
  • Don’t give up
  • Every level that you attain, you will always be searching for the next level. This is human nature, and if you understand it, you can use it to your advantage
  • Have motivational triggers that get you into the right mindset
  • When you’re in a bad place, don’t think about the possible bad outcomes, but focus on the processes that will get you where you want to go

 

“You have to realize that the negative thoughts in your head is you self-sabotaging yourself.” – Alan Belcher

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Four Magic Mantras to Get Your Mindset Right. Four P’s

  1. Present: This takes place before the moment you want to quit. Understand what can hold you back and be prepared
  2. Positive: Realize that negative thoughts in your head are you self-sabotaging yourself
  3. Don’t be a pussy: Become the person who will talk straight to yourself, and give it to yourself straight
  4. Process: Don’t get too caught up in the end-goal. Focus on the process, one step at a time

Resources:

Twitter: @AlanBelcherUFC

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/155

 

Direct download: Alan_Belcher_video_FINAL_EXPORT.mp4
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Would you be tenacious enough to go straight up to Arnold Schwarzenegger and ask him for what you wanted? I wasn’t at first…

I recently had the opportunity to spend some time hanging out at an event with Arnold Schwarzenegger. From the beginning, I knew that the ideal outcome would be that I would get a picture and maybe a video clip with Arnold wearing Swannies Blue Blocking Glasses.

Unfortunately, I almost completely missed the opportunity because I didn’t want to bother him, and was overall not tenacious enough. At first…

When I finally became tenacious in going after what I wanted, that’s when it all came together for me, as you will hear in this show. There are a lot of life lessons here, so listen to this episode to learn how to be aggressive and tenacious about getting what you want!

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Main Mission: Try to get Arnold to wear Swannies Blue Blocking Glasses
  • When you miss your opportunity with busy, in-demand people, you have to be tenacious to find another opportunity
  • Regardless of how many times it seems like you miss your opportunity, you can still probably get another one if you want it bad enough
  • Just ask for what you really want! Don’t beat around the bush, ask for it!
  • Always think bigger!

Resources:

Swannies Blue Light Blocking Glasses

My Instagram: @JamesSwanwick

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/154

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Do you know how to work a room? When you’re meeting new people, and in an unfamiliar environment, does it just seem like you’re the life of the party, or are you nervous and shy?

 

Today I’m reviewing the book “How to Work a Room” by Susan RoAne. If you’ve ever wondered how to make an awesome impression immediately, this episode is for you! So take notes, and learn how to be the person you want to be on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!


Key Takeaways

  • Be the person who introduces him or herself first. This will give you the power and control in the room
  • Try “what’s your story?” instead of “what do you do?” It opens up more conversational topics than just employment
  • Remember to keep smiling. If you’re smiling the first time someone sees you, they’re far more likely to be attracted to you in a platonic or romantic sense
  • Focus on having good continual posture

Resources:

How to Work a Room by Susan RoAne

 

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Do you know how to work a room? When you’re meeting new people, and in an unfamiliar environment, does it just seem like you’re the life of the party, or are you nervous and shy?

 

Today I’m reviewing the book “How to Work a Room” by Susan RoAne. If you’ve ever wondered how to make an awesome impression immediately, this episode is for you! So take notes, and learn how to be the person you want to be on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!


Key Takeaways

  • Be the person who introduces him or herself first. This will give you the power and control in the room
  • Try “what’s your story?” instead of “what do you do?” It opens up more conversational topics than just employment
  • Remember to keep smiling. If you’re smiling the first time someone sees you, they’re far more likely to be attracted to you in a platonic or romantic sense
  • Focus on having good continual posture

Resources:

How to Work a Room by Susan RoAne

 

Get My Book Notes on 3 Life-Changing Books!


Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/153

Direct download: How_To_Work_A_Room.xml_mixdown_FINAL_MIX.mp3
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“Fundamentally, culture is at war against our nature, and any way that society can, it will suppress expressions of wildness.” - Daniel Vitalis

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Nature and society are at constant war with each other for our way of live. As a species that has evolved from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, our bodies are not adequately equipped to deal with a modern life. While the evolution from hunter-gatherer to farmer is usually seen a positive evolution, we need to understand the ways in which our bodies are designed to function, and how we can use this knowledge to hack our lives.

That’s what Daniel Vitalis is talking about on this episode of the show. As Daniel says, “Fundamentally, the culture is at war against our nature, and any way that society can, it will suppress expressions of wildness.” But this is a war worth fighting, and one that it would actually be deadly not to fight.

Because, as we get into in-depth on the show, there are real dangers to our health and the environment with the systems that have been put in place through our society. Even things as seemingly innocent as the plastic bottles we carry water in could be detrimental. Learn how, and so much more, on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • The hunter/gatherer lifestyle is a much healthier and easier lifestyle than farming. Farming is dawn till dusk, whereas hunter/gatherer was about 15 hours of work per week
  • The reality is that our ancestors who were hunter/gatherers were far more developed as a species than we often give them credit for
  • In modern society, our lifestyles are so far away from that of our ancestors, that everything we do, 24/7 is fitting against our nature
  • The genetics of food matters. That is why when we eat genetically altered and modified fruits and veggies, we still may be doing harm. Look for local food, that hasn’t been shipped as far, and retains more nutrition.
  • Check out farmers markets for this kind of produce, because it will often have been cut that morning, and not be genetically modified
  • Prioritize highly the water you drink. It must be high quality. You’re making 65% of your body out of water, so it’s crucial
  • Reverse Osmosis actually cleans water too much. If you add a pinch of sea salt to a 5 gallon jug of water, it will put some of those minerals back into the water
  • Keep plastic water bottles out of the sun. If they get sun, the plastic will break down in the water, and the plastic will have an estrogen-like effect on the body. Use glass bottles if possible
  • Get a HEPA filter to help with all of the dust in the air
  • Get some Swannies Blue Blocking glasses to protect your eyes from electronics

“How have humans gotten to a place in the last 10,000 years where we could potentially disrupt or destroy all life on this planet in the quest for technology.” - Daniel Vitalis

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Resources:

DanielVitalis.com

Surthrival.com

FindASpring.com

BerkeyWaterUSA.com

HEPA Filter

Swannies Blue Blocking Glasses

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/152

Direct download: Daniel_Vitalis_mixdown_FINAL_MIX.mp3
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Do you use time as an excuse for why you don’t workout? Do you feel like, in order for your workout to be of any value, you need to be able to devote 1-1.5 hours to it? The truth is that you don’t! The health and wellness benefits of working out regularly are far too high for you to use time as an excuse for skipping it, so listen to this episode to learn my 7-minute workout for when you have no time!

In addition I’ll be telling you about why spending time in the sun is so vital to health, and why you should make an effort to spend time barefoot in the grass for a greater sense of well-being and connection with the earth.

If you’re a busy person, and someone who is trying to prioritize health and wellness in your life, then this episode is for you! Learn how I’m able to fit a workout into any day, regardless of how busy the day is, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • A short workout his 100% better than no workout. Even if you have “no time,” you can make 7-minutes for a workout
  • 4 - 5 sets of 20 burpees is enough to get the heart-rate up, and give you the benefits of a workout
  • Burpees are a good choice here because you’re utilizing every part of your body, rather than isolating one area. When you have little time, this is ideal
  • Studies show: Exercise = happiness. Make the time for it
  • Try to get time walking barefoot on grass, for a deeper connection to the earth. The earth has a magnetic pulse, and many think that when we spend time barefoot on the grass, it increases our sense of well-being
  • There’s no excuse for not doing the 7-minute workout. You can make the time

Resources:

Burpee Demonstration Video

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“Don’t think act! We can always revise and revisit once we’ve acted, but we can accomplish nothing until we act.” - Steven Pressfield

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Are you resistant to doing the actual work to get where you want to go? Do you find yourself in a place of continual procrastination on doing the things that you know you should be? You’re definitely not alone! What you’re experiencing is extremely common in the human race, and it’s why I’m reviewing the book “Do The Work” by Steven Pressfield on this episode!

Think about the projects that you have wanted to do in the past, and what may have held you back from them. Do you find yourself having a hard time starting? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of endless research and study on the topic, without actually getting down to the nitty gritty of actually getting it done? Have you experienced friction and difficulty in actually finishing the last bit of the tasks you’ve started?

If you’re familiar with any of this, this episode is for you! But be warned: This advice is not for the faint of heart, or for those who would rather procrastinate and “research” their work. This is specifically designed to SHOCK you out of that mode, and into a mode of intense, unrelenting action toward your goals! So listen up, and get ready to make the progress you want on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • Resistance comes from any act that rejects immediate gratification in favor of long-term gain
  • The more important a call or action is to our goals, the more resistance we will feel in trying to do it
  • Your friends and family tend to be invested in who they know as, which is who you were, not who you are becoming
  • Be clueless and cocky enough to think you can do anything. Don’t think, just believe in what you can do
  • Research can be procrastination. Just do it!
  • Think big. Go for it!
  • Figure out where you want to be, and work backwards from there
  • Record ideas as they come to you, so that you don’t forget them! Then go back and play them later
  • Don’t be ashamed of a crash. They always come, are part of the journey, and are the only way to get where you want to go
  • Finishing is the critical part of any project, and takes more effort than any other part of the process. Finish what you start!

“Research can become resistance. We want to work, not prepare to work.” - Steven Pressfield

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Resources

"Do The Work" by Steven Pressfield

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/150

Direct download: Do_the_work_book_review_mixdown_FINAL_MIX.mp3
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“Don’t think act! We can always revise and revisit once we’ve acted, but we can accomplish nothing until we act.” - Steven Pressfield

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Are you resistant to doing the actual work to get where you want to go? Do you find yourself in a place of continual procrastination on doing the things that you know you should be? You’re definitely not alone! What you’re experiencing is extremely common in the human race, and it’s why I’m reviewing the book “Do The Work” by Steven Pressfield on this episode!

Think about the projects that you have wanted to do in the past, and what may have held you back from them. Do you find yourself having a hard time starting? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of endless research and study on the topic, without actually getting down to the nitty gritty of actually getting it done? Have you experienced friction and difficulty in actually finishing the last bit of the tasks you’ve started?

If you’re familiar with any of this, this episode is for you! But be warned: This advice is not for the faint of heart, or for those who would rather procrastinate and “research” their work. This is specifically designed to SHOCK you out of that mode, and into a mode of intense, unrelenting action toward your goals! So listen up, and get ready to make the progress you want on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways

  • Resistance comes from any act that rejects immediate gratification in favor of long-term gain
  • The more important a call or action is to our goals, the more resistance we will feel in trying to do it
  • Your friends and family tend to be invested in who they know as, which is who you were, not who you are becoming
  • Be clueless and cocky enough to think you can do anything. Don’t think, just believe in what you can do
  • Research can be procrastination. Just do it!
  • Think big. Go for it!
  • Figure out where you want to be, and work backwards from there
  • Record ideas as they come to you, so that you don’t forget them! Then go back and play them later
  • Don’t be ashamed of a crash. They always come, are part of the journey, and are the only way to get where you want to go
  • Finishing is the critical part of any project, and takes more effort than any other part of the process. Finish what you start!

“Research can become resistance. We want to work, not prepare to work.” - Steven Pressfield

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Resources

"Do The Work" by Steven Pressfield

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Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/150

Direct download: Do_the_work_book_review_-_FINAL_VIDEO.mp4
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“Happiness comes from getting the right relationship between yourself and: Others, your work, and something larger than yourself.” - Jonathan Haidt

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What is happiness? How do we achieve it? Are attractive people happier? Are rich people happier? Could plastic surgery make you happier? Should we seek the most momentary happiness possible, or is a happy and fulfilled life one that consists of ups and downs over the course of it? These are just a few of the questions I get to ask Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Happiness Hypothesis” on this episode.

Many people confuse the state of happiness with a mood. The thought is that happiness is this momentary mood of joy that we feel, and often people spend all of their energy attempting to fill their lives with as much of that mood as possible, to attain the most happiness in their life possible. The truth, however, is more complex. As humans, we crave a storyline of attempting, failing, attempting again, and ultimately succeeding. That same storyline of ups and downs is what we crave out of a fulfilled life, and what will bring us the most happiness.

If you’re in search of the best, most fulfilled life possible, this episode is for you! Learn the surprising answer to whether plastic surgery can make you happier, if you should seek passionate love in marriage, why some traumatic experiences make you happier overall, whether your daily commute is making you less happy, and much more on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • The ancients had tons of advice on relationships and how to get along that is applicable to modern life
  • Many people confuse happiness with mood, or current feeling. But happiness in life consists of a story of ups and downs that leads to eventual happiness overall. A life that, at the end, you are proud to have lived
  • At the end of your day, write down three things that went well during the day. This simple exercise will increase your happiness overall
  • Traumatic experiences are essential to increasing our range of experiences, and thereby increasing our life happiness. Humans are just not their best when they haven’t had problems
  • Consider the level of stress that your commute is adding to your life daily, and whether it’s worth the home that you have decided to live in
  • If plastic surgery fixes something that was causing you shame, it increases your happiness levels
  • Relationships are far more important to happiness than any other aspect, including money and level of attractiveness
  • Passionate love tends to not last long. Passionate love evolved to get women pregnant, not to create long-lasting relationships
  • Companionate love is the kind that doesn’t wear off
  • Look for both passionate and companionate love in a marriage

 

“We (humans) are just not at our best until we’ve been challenged, and overcome those challenges.” - Jonathan Haidt

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Resources

HappinessHypothesis.com

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“Happiness comes from getting the right relationship between yourself and: Others, your work, and something larger than yourself.” - Jonathan Haidt

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What is happiness? How do we achieve it? Are attractive people happier? Are rich people happier? Could plastic surgery make you happier? Should we seek the most momentary happiness possible, or is a happy and fulfilled life one that consists of ups and downs over the course of it? These are just a few of the questions I get to ask Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Happiness Hypothesis” on this episode.

Many people confuse the state of happiness with a mood. The thought is that happiness is this momentary mood of joy that we feel, and often people spend all of their energy attempting to fill their lives with as much of that mood as possible, to attain the most happiness in their life possible. The truth, however, is more complex. As humans, we crave a storyline of attempting, failing, attempting again, and ultimately succeeding. That same storyline of ups and downs is what we crave out of a fulfilled life, and what will bring us the most happiness.

If you’re in search of the best, most fulfilled life possible, this episode is for you! Learn the surprising answer to whether plastic surgery can make you happier, if you should seek passionate love in marriage, why some traumatic experiences make you happier overall, whether your daily commute is making you less happy, and much more on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • The ancients had tons of advice on relationships and how to get along that is applicable to modern life
  • Many people confuse happiness with mood, or current feeling. But happiness in life consists of a story of ups and downs that leads to eventual happiness overall. A life that, at the end, you are proud to have lived
  • At the end of your day, write down three things that went well during the day. This simple exercise will increase your happiness overall
  • Traumatic experiences are essential to increasing our range of experiences, and thereby increasing our life happiness. Humans are just not their best when they haven’t had problems
  • Consider the level of stress that your commute is adding to your life daily, and whether it’s worth the home that you have decided to live in
  • If plastic surgery fixes something that was causing you shame, it increases your happiness levels
  • Relationships are far more important to happiness than any other aspect, including money and level of attractiveness
  • Passionate love tends to not last long. Passionate love evolved to get women pregnant, not to create long-lasting relationships
  • Companionate love is the kind that doesn’t wear off
  • Look for both passionate and companionate love in a marriage

“We (humans) are just not at our best until we’ve been challenged, and overcome those challenges.” - Jonathan Haidt

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Resources

HappinessHypothesis.com

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"Most people think you need to lock yourself away for 6 months to write a book. But you can do it in a weekend!" - James Swanwick

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Think you need to go away and lock yourself up in a cabin for 6 months to write your book? Think again. I just did it in a weekend, and on this episode I’m teaching you exactly how you can do the same.

Writing a book is, for most, a drawn out, labored process. But the truth is that it doesn’t have to be this way. You can get most of the grunt-work done in a very short amount of time, provided you take time to plan, and you get your hands dirty and just jump straight in!

Most people spend far too much time agonizing over the work, without really getting started! On this episode, I’ll teach you how to outline and plan your book, why this is such an important step, and tips to speed up the actual writing process. Learn how to get that masterpiece that’s inside of you out onto paper and in book format in just a weekend, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • Most people think they need to lock themselves away for 6 months or something. But there’s a more efficient way to do it
  • These tips apply more to nonfiction than fiction
  • Brainstorm chapters and topics - maybe on a whiteboard - move them around, take some time with it. It took me a couple hours
  • Spend considerable time planning, so that your work is all or mostly all focused correctly, and you don’t have to rework things
  • Consider speaking your book out, and getting it professionally  transcribed
  • Get your book professionally edited using a freelance site like Upwork, etc
  • Last step: Polish it all up, work on a cover, etc. This step is not part of the weekend, because you want to take time to let ideas and decisions germinate
  • Topic brainstorming for your book: What are you an expert on?

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/148

Direct download: How_To_Write_A_Book_In_A_Weekend.mp4
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"Most people think you need to lock yourself away for 6 months to write a book. But you can do it in a weekend!" - James Swanwick

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Think you need to go away and lock yourself up in a cabin for 6 months to write your book? Think again. I just did it in a weekend, and on this episode I’m teaching you exactly how you can do the same.

Writing a book is, for most, a drawn out, labored process. But the truth is that it doesn’t have to be this way. You can get most of the grunt-work done in a very short amount of time, provided you take time to plan, and you get your hands dirty and just jump straight in!

Most people spend far too much time agonizing over the work, without really getting started! On this episode, I’ll teach you how to outline and plan your book, why this is such an important step, and tips to speed up the actual writing process. Learn how to get that masterpiece that’s inside of you out onto paper and in book format in just a weekend, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Key Takeaways:

  • Most people think they need to lock themselves away for 6 months or something. But there’s a more efficient way to do it
  • These tips apply more to nonfiction than fiction
  • Brainstorm chapters and topics - maybe on a whiteboard - move them around, take some time with it. It took me a couple hours
  • Spend considerable time planning, so that your work is all or mostly all focused correctly, and you don’t have to rework things
  • Consider speaking your book out, and getting it professionally  transcribed
  • Get your book professionally edited using a freelance site like Upwork, etc
  • Last step: Polish it all up, work on a cover, etc. This step is not part of the weekend, because you want to take time to let ideas and decisions germinate
  • Topic brainstorming for your book: What are you an expert on?

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/148

Direct download: How_To_Write_A_Book_In_A_Weekend_FINAL_MIX.mp3
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Book Notes:

  • The difference between juices and smoothies: Smoothies have fiber, juice does not. Juicing can allow our bodies to more easily absorb the nutrition of the fruit
  • The emphasis should be heavily on vegetable juice, not fruit
  • Get social support of you’re trying to lose weight
  • Eating poorly can negatively affect your sex drive
  • Carefully look at the labels on everything that you get
  • Reduce stress because it will make you eat more
  • Poor sleep will also make you eat more, and thereby gain weight

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Book Notes:

  • The difference between juices and smoothies: Smoothies have fiber, juice does not. Juicing can allow our bodies to more easily absorb the nutrition of the fruit
  • The emphasis should be heavily on vegetable juice, not fruit
  • Get social support of you’re trying to lose weight
  • Eating poorly can negatively affect your sex drive
  • Carefully look at the labels on everything that you get
  • Reduce stress because it will make you eat more
  • Poor sleep will also make you eat more, and thereby gain weight

Purchase the Book

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/147

Direct download: All_Day_Fat-Burning_Diet_mixdown.mp3
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"In diet, you're either screwing up quality, quantity or timing. Find out which it is, and fix it." - Gunnar Peterson

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Do you know what it takes to have the body of Hugh Jackman? What about Sly Stallone? Or Tom Brady? Maybe Bruce Willis? Gunnar Peterson is my guest on the James Swanwick Show today, and he’s bringing you the information you need to know to build a body like a celebrity or sports star.

Gunnar has a ton of value to bring on this show. We’re going over his top 10 tips to get an a-list celebrity body. Not only that, but we’re digging into the ways that you can make these kinds of workouts part of the rest of your life. Which means that you don’t need to spend hours and hours every day in the gym, or build your life around your nutrition plan. You can make it work with your schedule, regardless of how hectic and busy it is!

J-Lo called Gunnar the best trainer she ever had, and I think you’re going to see exactly why! So get excited and pumped to build the best body of your life! Learn how, on this episode of The James Swanwick Show!

10 Tips to Getting an A-List Hollywood Body

  1. Lift weights. Don’t just stick to cardio, even if you think you just want to drop some weight
  2. Do ab and core workout throughout the rest of the workout, don’t save it for the end
  3. Employ multi joint movements in your workout
  4. Mix up what you do first in the gym
  5. Mix up your workouts to keep your mind engaged throughout the workout
  6. Sequence movements from upper to lower, lower to upper, etc
  7. Look for what you’re the worst at in nutrition (quality, quantity, or timing), and focus on fixing that first
  8. Aim for appropriate meal sizes to your energy expenditure. Breakfast should be biggest, then lunch, and dinner should be the smallest. If you’re going to cheat, make it your post workout meal
  9. If you’re looking to lean-out for something specific, try to limit complex carbs (rize, breads, potatoes, pastas, wheat) for 3-7 days, after lunch. This will tighten up your body a lot
  10. Know how to eat defensively. Don’t get caught off guard traveling, at events with finger foods, etc. It’s hard to resist, especially if you’re feeling hungry. Eat defensively!

 

Resources:

GunnarPeterson.com

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/146

 

Direct download: Gunnar_Peterson_mixdown.mp3
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"There's power in doing... nothing." - James Swanwick

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Key Takeaways:

  • Be purposeful about taking time to be alone, to refresh and recharge
  • It is possible to fit in the things that are a priority to you. This is so important that it should be a serious priority for anyone
  • Studies have shown that running can give you “break-throughs” in your life
  • Our lives are full of chaos, and sometimes we don’t even realize it, so we don’t realize how badly we need time to refresh
  • You don’t have to try to turn it into a vacation time, get out of your city or anything like that. Just find calm somehow in your own environment. Create it

Resources:

Tai Lopez 67 Steps

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Direct download: How_To_Destress_mixdown.mp3
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 The Notes:

  • Learn how to read labels, and read them for every food that you buy
  • Juices that are promoted as “no added sugar” does not mean that it is not packed with sugar. Read the label!
  • When you find out how much sugar is in something, imagine literally eating that much sugar, spoonful by spoonful. You may find yourself less hungry for the food…
  • Eat good fats, avoid unhealthy fats
  • Avoid roasted nuts

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/144

Direct download: I_Quit_Sugar.mp4
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 The Notes:

  • Learn how to read labels, and read them for every food that you buy
  • Juices that are promoted as “no added sugar” does not mean that it is not packed with sugar. Read the label!
  • When you find out how much sugar is in something, imagine literally eating that much sugar, spoonful by spoonful. You may find yourself less hungry for the food…
  • Eat good fats, avoid unhealthy fats
  • Avoid roasted nuts. Instead, eat raw, unroasted nuts. They are a good source of healthy fats

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/144

Direct download: I_Quit_Sugar_mixdown.mp3
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“Society has told us being a predator is a bad thing. But a predator is noble, trustworthy, can be lethal, and is impossible to ignore.” - Bo Eason

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Have you ever been to a stand-up comedy show? Watched one on TV? If you have, you’ll know that one of the trademarks of the genre is the performer sharing embarrassing real-life stories with the audience. It’s what makes us laugh! We might not all have the same embarrassing experience as the comedian, but everyone can relate to the feeling of being embarrassed. It’s universal.

 

Today on the James Swanwick Show I’m talking with Bo Eason, former NFL player and current performer, speaker, and storyteller. He’s sharing his experiences and expertise in telling his unique story to engage with an audience. As Bo knows, when you tell your story, the more personal and specific it becomes, the more universal its appeal. It seems counterintuitive, but the details of your story will remind the audience of their own life and then they’ll connect more with yours. So don’t be shy!

 

In performing and telling stories, it’s important to get your audience’s attention right away. You want them to be captivated from the first sentence on. Bo’s advice to draw them in immediately is to put the audience in the middle of the story. Let them know where your story is going, and they’ll be more interested in learning how you got there.

 

You might be thinking, I don’t know what my story is. Bo has tips for that too! Every story starts at the bottom of a mountain, with someone with a dream trying to achieve it. So think about what your mountain is, what moment or decision in your life has defined its course, and then listen to what Bo has to say about sculpting your story.

 

Bo’s got great advice for finding your story, connecting with your audience, and learning how to perform in a way that’s impossible to ignore! You won’t give the same speech after listening to this podcast.

 

Notes on the Show:

  • From the first sentence, put your audience in the middle of a story to draw them in from the beginning
  • The more personal your story is, the more universal it becomes. This is because when you tell your story and get personal, your audience thinks about their own life, and co-creates their own story with you
  • When you find yourself tuning out what people are saying, it’s usually because there’s no personal story being told in what is being said
  • There is NO separating personal from anything else. Telling stories need to be a part of every part of your life and your presentation if you want to connect with people
  • People, and especially men, tend to be very reluctant to share personal information. So when it is shared, it’s powerful. The very reluctance to open up and tell stories makes what you say incredibly attractive to the listener
  • Every great story starts at the bottom of a mountain, about someone with a dream, and the process of achieving that dream
  • Make an effort to express yourself physically. Too often, people are taught to bottle up that type of movement. Use it to express yourself!
  • When someone is at the top of their game, people can’t look away
  • Society has awarded the title “predator” to the worst of society. But that’s not what a predator is! A predator is noble, fierce, aggressive, and impossible to ignore
  • Embrace who you already are as a fierce predator, male or female, and channel that into the stories that you tell
  • When people can’t look away from you, only better things happen in your life and your potential to do incredible things with your life
  • When telling stories, look for your defining moment, and how it shapes who you are now, and consider circling your story around that moment
  • Embarrassing moments are one of the best ways to connect with your audience. Everyone has felt it, but not everyone wants to share it, so people connect strongly with you when you share embarrassing moments with them
  • Most importantly, be true to who you are in your stories!




“The people who are closest to their own nature, and have a relationship with it, warts and all, are going to be the people who will lead.” - Bo Eason

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Resource:

BoEason.com

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/143

Direct download: Bo_Eason_mixdown.mp3
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“Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” - Benjamin Franklin

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Key Takeaways:

 

  • Control your focus on one single activity at a time
  • Give yourself impossible deadlines. Deadlines you think are impossible will give you energy, focus, and motivation to accomplish more than you thought was possible
  • Don’t think about what you have to do, just do it, quickly!
  • When you have to get something done, you find a way
  • Tasks will expand to fill the time you give them, so don’t give them much time!
  • Put a penalty or reward around whether you accomplish the tasks
  • Give yourself a strict, exact deadline for whatever you need to get done



Tai Lopez 67 Steps

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“Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” - Benjamin Franklin

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Key Takeaways:

 

  • Control your focus on one single activity at a time
  • Give yourself impossible deadlines. Deadlines you think are impossible will give you energy, focus, and motivation to accomplish more than you thought was possible
  • Don’t think about what you have to do, just do it, quickly!
  • When you have to get something done, you find a way
  • Tasks will expand to fill the time you give them, so don’t give them much time!
  • Put a penalty or reward around whether you accomplish the tasks
  • Give yourself a strict, exact deadline for whatever you need to get done


Tai Lopez 67 Steps

Get My Book Notes on 3 Life Changing Books

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/142

Direct download: Most_Productive_Day.mp4
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"If what you want doesn't line up equal what you are willing to sacrifice to get it, you don't want it bad enough." - Tim Grover

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Key Takeaways from the Book "Relentless" by Tim Grover:

  • Before you can have you want, you must become who you really are
  • Ask yourself, what you are willing to give up to get what you want?
  • Do the work everyday. Everyday, you have to do something you don't want to do
  • If you want success, you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable
  • If what you want doesn't equal what you are willing to sacrifice to get it, you don't want it badly enough
  • Being great isn't for everyone. It's ok if you're comfortable doing something else. Don't take this on if you aren't willing to put in the effort
  • Ask yourself: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What are you willing to do to get there? Make a plan, and ACT ON IT!
  • Emotions make you weak, except for controlled anger, which can be powerful in the right hands
  • The greats never stop learning
  • People who do not pursue their own dreams probably will not support you in pursuing yours

 

"Being relentless means you're never satisfied." - Tim Grover

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“If we don’t challenge ourselves, in big form and consistently, then we get weaker and weaker until we're afraid to take on challenges.” - Mark Divine

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Could YOU survive Navy Seal hell week? Steve Costello just did. Today, I’m speaking with Mark Divine, the founder of Sealfit Kokoro Camp, about what it takes to steel your mind for something incredibly challenging and difficult, and why you would even do something like that to yourself in the first place!

As Mark told me, “If we don’t challenge ourselves, in big form and consistently, then we get weaker and weaker until we afraid to take on challenges.” The fact of the matter is that most people, especially in modern western societies, do not subject themselves to incredibly stressful and difficult experiences regularly. Whereas these circumstances were a part of normal human life for much of history, they have largely gone away, and the result is that humans are not as well-connected with themselves and their resiliency as they could be. They simply do not know what they are capable of.

Mark Divine is working to help humans realize more fully their potential, the resiliency that they have within, and what they are capable of dealing with and accomplishing. While something like Sealfit Kokoro Camp is an incredibly difficult and trying thing to put yourself through, the rewards are stunning. Learn more about how you can live the most fulfilling life through trying times on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Notes on the Show:

  • Taking control of your own mind, realizing that your life and what you do is entirely up to you, and is the first step toward a more fulfilled life
  • Understand your principles and passions to find what you’re supposed to do in life
  • Understanding your guiding principles makes every other decision you need to make much easier
  • Try focusing on the negatives. Knowing what you do not want to do will lead you to what you should be doing
  • If we do not challenge ourselves, we get weaker and weaker
  • Deeply challenging processes help us live our lives better, and more the way we really wish we did
  • People can find that they are capable of much more than they think when they are put into really difficult situations
  • Seek out challenges for yourself, or else the challenges will come to you. You effectively “burn off karma.”
  • Use challenges to learn, grow, and help unlock your potential
  • Set conditions to win in your mind before you begin. Think through the entirety of the day, with each stage going as you would want it to
  • Say no. When you’re deeply aligned to your mission and your commitments, it becomes easier to say no

 

Resources:

Sealfit Kokoro

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/140

Direct download: Navy_SEAL_Mark_Divine_-_Toughen_Up_mixdown_for_audio_only.mp3
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“If we don’t challenge ourselves, in big form and consistently, then we get weaker and weaker until we're afraid to take on challenges.” - Mark Divine

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Could YOU survive Navy Seal hell week? Steve Costello just did. Today, I’m speaking with Mark Divine, the founder of Sealfit Kokoro Camp, about what it takes to steel your mind for something incredibly challenging and difficult, and why you would even do something like that to yourself in the first place!

As Mark told me, “If we don’t challenge ourselves, in big form and consistently, then we get weaker and weaker until we afraid to take on challenges.” The fact of the matter is that most people, especially in modern western societies, do not subject themselves to incredibly stressful and difficult experiences regularly. Whereas these circumstances were a part of normal human life for much of history, they have largely gone away, and the result is that humans are not as well-connected with themselves and their resiliency as they could be. They simply do not know what they are capable of.

Mark Divine is working to help humans realize more fully their potential, the resiliency that they have within, and what they are capable of dealing with and accomplishing. While something like Sealfit Kokoro Camp is an incredibly difficult and trying thing to put yourself through, the rewards are stunning. Learn more about how you can live the most fulfilling life through trying times on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

Notes on the Show:

  • Taking control of your own mind, realizing that your life and what you do is entirely up to you, and is the first step toward a more fulfilled life
  • Understand your principles and passions to find what you’re supposed to do in life
  • Understanding your guiding principles makes every other decision you need to make much easier
  • Try focusing on the negatives. Knowing what you do not want to do will lead you to what you should be doing
  • If we do not challenge ourselves, we get weaker and weaker
  • Deeply challenging processes help us live our lives better, and more the way we really wish we did
  • People can find that they are capable of much more than they think when they are put into really difficult situations
  • Seek out challenges for yourself, or else the challenges will come to you. You effectively “burn off karma.”
  • Use challenges to learn, grow, and help unlock your potential
  • Set conditions to win in your mind before you begin. Think through the entirety of the day, with each stage going as you would want it to
  • Say no. When you’re deeply aligned to your mission and your commitments, it becomes easier to say no

 

Resources:

Sealfit Kokoro

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/140

Direct download: Navy_SEAL_Mark_Divine_-_Toughen_Up_final_video.mp4
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“Nevermind what they say if you meet with temporary defeat, for they, perhaps, do not know that every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success.” - Napoleon Hill

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Write down your written statement of purpose, including specific numerical amounts and other details
  2. Persistence is what separates those who succeed from those who don’t
  3. Defeat is nothing more that temporary. Don’t throw in the towel
  4. Make your desires clear, and reduce them to writing
  5. Analyze the three enemies that have to be cleared out: Indecisions, doubt and fear
  6. Positive thoughts and emotions attractive other positive thoughts and emotions. Hang out with people who are the way you want to be



Four Steps to Develop Persistence

  1. Definite purpose
  2. Definite plan, expressed through continuous action
  3. A mind closed to negativity and discouraging influences, including friends and family
  4. A friendly alliance with people who are focused on similar things

 

Get My Book Notes on Three Life-Changing Books

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/139

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“Nevermind what they say if you meet with temporary defeat, for they, perhaps, do not know that every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success.” - Napoleon Hill

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Write down your written statement of purpose, including specific numerical amounts and other details
  2. Persistence is what separates those who succeed from those who don’t
  3. Defeat is nothing more that temporary. Don’t throw in the towel
  4. Make your desires clear, and reduce them to writing
  5. Analyze the three enemies that have to be cleared out: Indecisions, doubt and fear
  6. Positive thoughts and emotions attractive other positive thoughts and emotions. Hang out with people who are the way you want to be



Four Steps to Develop Persistence

  1. Definite purpose
  2. Definite plan, expressed through continuous action
  3. A mind closed to negativity and discouraging influences, including friends and family
  4. A friendly alliance with people who are focused on similar things

 

Get My Book Notes on Three Life-Changing Books

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/139

Direct download: Think_and_grow_rich_mixdown.mp3
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Key Takeaways:

  • You discover things about yourself you wouldn't know otherwise when you're put through hell
  • In the modern age, we don't have very much that requires you to reach deeply into yourself to find what you're made of physically
  • When you put a physical challenge in front of yourself that stretches you to the breaking point, you learn more about yourself than you ever knew
  • Putting money into something upfront will force you to see it through
  • Don't focus on looking ahead. It's too much, and can be overwhelming. Focus on the NOW
  • Have a strong why for doing something like this
  • Be deeply committed to the full process
  • Be prepared to fail. It's always possible to fail
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Key Takeaways:

  • You discover things about yourself you wouldn't know otherwise when you're put through hell
  • In the modern age, we don't have very much that requires you to reach deeply into yourself to find what you're made of physically
  • When you put a physical challenge in front of yourself that stretches you to the breaking point, you learn more about yourself than you ever knew
  • Putting money into something upfront will force you to see it through
  • Don't focus on looking ahead. It's too much, and can be overwhelming. Focus on the NOW
  • Have a strong why for doing something like this
  • Be deeply committed to the full process
  • Be prepared to fail. It's always possible to fail
Direct download: steve_mixdown.mp3
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“Love the success while it’s happening, but don’t become too attached to it. Always be appreciative for it, and know that everything changes.” - Roz Savage

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        Roz Savage spent eleven years working in an office cubicle, thinking that success in her field of management consultancy would make her happy. It took all eleven years for her to realize she wasn’t happy, that she was just doing her job so that she could she make money to buy things she didn’t need.  She made a change.

        Today, Roz is the only woman in the world to have traveled across three oceans—the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian—in a rowboat! Between 2005 and 2011, she spent 520 days at sea in her 23 foot rowboat. She rowed 5 million oar strokes and covered over 15,000 miles of ocean.

        On this episode of the James Swanwick Show, I’m talking with Roz about how she went from her office job to spending months alone at sea. It was a huge transition, but one that she chose for herself.

        In her own words, Roz tells me, “There’s a lot to be said for having enough naive optimism to get yourself into something, and then too much stubborn pride to get yourself out of it.” Roz says that the best way to mobilize yourself to take a big action is to commit to a vision. For her, the desire to find out who she really is can be a huge driver of this kind of action. And then, once you have your vision, she says, don’t think about how much you don’t know! Jump into action!  Start putting one foot in front of the other, and don’t look too far down the road, you’ll get lost.

        In this episode, Roz talks more about her habits, the inspiration for her goals, and how she keeps herself motivated. You’ll be inspired by what she has to say about decision making and finding your own vision!

 

“Whatever it is that you want to do in the world, there’s vulnerability in putting yourself out there, and people are not always going to respect that.” - Roz Savage

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Bullet Points:

  • Roz Savage is the only woman in the world to have ridden across three oceans in a row boat
  • She followed the crowd, thinking that success in the field of management consultancy would make her happy, but it didn’t
  • Remember that there are more important things in life than other people’s opinions
  • When you’re first starting out, you don’t know how much you don’t know. But come up with a plan that gives you just the slightest idea that you know what you’re doing, and begin putting one foot in front of the other
  • The motivation to find out who you really could be is a huge driver of action
  • Commit to a vision to really mobilize you and help you take massive action
  • Jump into action, but once you get going don’t look too far down the road. Take one stroke at a time. Just keep going
  • On the other hand, take time to zoom out from your problems, and see the progress that you’re still making in the big picture
  • In bad situations, know that everything changes. Eventually, the wind changes in your favor, and vice versa
  • Practice gratitude. Psychologists have shown that people who believe that they are lucky tend to attract better outcomes

Roz Savage’s Exercise For Finding Passion:

Imagine writing your own obituary or eulogy. Write two versions: The current one if you died today, and the one that you would want if you were really living your life the way you want to. Not about what you do, but about the kind of person you would be.

Resources:

RozSavage.com

RozSavageCoaching.com

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/137

Direct download: Roz_Savage_mixdown.mp3
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“Love the success while it’s happening, but don’t become too attached to it. Always be appreciative for it, and know that everything changes.” - Roz Savage

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        Roz Savage spent eleven years working in an office cubicle, thinking that success in her field of management consultancy would make her happy. It took all eleven years for her to realize she wasn’t happy, that she was just doing her job so that she could she make money to buy things she didn’t need.  She made a change.

        Today, Roz is the only woman in the world to have traveled across three oceans—the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian—in a rowboat! Between 2005 and 2011, she spent 520 days at sea in her 23 foot rowboat. She rowed 5 million oar strokes and covered over 15,000 miles of ocean.

        On this episode of the James Swanwick Show, I’m talking with Roz about how she went from her office job to spending months alone at sea. It was a huge transition, but one that she chose for herself.

        In her own words, Roz tells me, “There’s a lot to be said for having enough naive optimism to get yourself into something, and then too much stubborn pride to get yourself out of it.” Roz says that the best way to mobilize yourself to take a big action is to commit to a vision. For her, the desire to find out who she really is can be a huge driver of this kind of action. And then, once you have your vision, she says, don’t think about how much you don’t know! Jump into action!  Start putting one foot in front of the other, and don’t look too far down the road, you’ll get lost.

        In this episode, Roz talks more about her habits, the inspiration for her goals, and how she keeps herself motivated. You’ll be inspired by what she has to say about decision making and finding your own vision!

 

“Whatever it is that you want to do in the world, there’s vulnerability in putting yourself out there, and people are not always going to respect that.” - Roz Savage

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Bullet Points:

  • Roz Savage is the only woman in the world to have ridden across three oceans in a row boat
  • She followed the crowd, thinking that success in the field of management consultancy would make her happy, but it didn’t
  • Remember that there are more important things in life than other people’s opinions
  • When you’re first starting out, you don’t know how much you don’t know. But come up with a plan that gives you just the slightest idea that you know what you’re doing, and begin putting one foot in front of the other
  • The motivation to find out who you really could be is a huge driver of action
  • Commit to a vision to really mobilize you and help you take massive action
  • Jump into action, but once you get going don’t look too far down the road. Take one stroke at a time. Just keep going
  • On the other hand, take time to zoom out from your problems, and see the progress that you’re still making in the big picture
  • In bad situations, know that everything changes. Eventually, the wind changes in your favor, and vice versa
  • Practice gratitude. Psychologists have shown that people who believe that they are lucky tend to attract better outcomes

Roz Savage’s Exercise For Finding Passion:

Imagine writing your own obituary or eulogy. Write two versions: The current one if you died today, and the one that you would want if you were really living your life the way you want to. Not about what you do, but about the kind of person you would be.

Resources:

RozSavage.com

RozSavageCoaching.com

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/137

Direct download: Roz_Savage_Edit.mp4
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“In dieting, generic programs usually yield generic results. Know your own body!” - Anthony Diclementi

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        Everybody’s got stress in their life. Difficult work situations, finances, relationships, and constantly growing To Do Lists can all add up to a very stressed out and sleep-deprived you. This kind of stress is very bad for you and for your body.

        Stress is a killer, but not all stress is bad. Working out puts physical stress on your muscles but, like many kinds of mental stress, it’s an acute stress that your body can recover from. And, although it’s not ideal for everyone, some people do their best work under pressure. What’s important is to manage and minimize the sources of unhealthy stress in your life.

        Today on The James Swanwick Show, I’m talking about stress and healthy lifestyle choices with  Anthony DiClementi, the highly sought after fat loss expert. Anthony is most known for teaching people to use strategic cheating to accelerate fat loss: dieting while still being able to enjoy “cheat foods”, wine and cocktails.

        Anthony knows that, just like everyone handles stress differently, our bodies also react to foods in different ways. For your diet to be successful and lasting, it needs to take into account the unique ways your body responds to and processes food. As Anthony says it, “In dieting, generic programs usually yield generic results. Know your own body!”

        You won’t want to miss what else he has to say about eating healthy, managing stress, and building healthy habits in this episode!

 

“The right way to do something is a way that you can do every day. Create a plan that you know you can stick to.” - Anthony Diclementi

(click to tweet)

 

Notes on the Show:

  • It’s probably not possible or even healthy to completely get rid of stress. What you should try to do is manage stress
  • There are good kinds of stress, such as the stress that you put on your muscles when you work out to get into better shape
  • There is bad, chronic stress. This is the stress you experience when you hate your job, are unhappy, not sleeping enough, etc
  • Acute stress that doesn’t exceed our body's ability to recover from is good
  • The days of one diet fits all are gone. You need to get tested, or at least pay careful attention to the ways that you personally respond to food
  • Focus on deep breathing, using correct form
  • Pick routines and habits that you can do easily every day. Don’t bite off more than you can chew with new habits
  • Try to eat food in it’s whole form. When you can, it’s better to eat the actual food than a supplement based off of it

 

5 Ways to Handle Your Stress

  1. Diet. Make sure that you are eating food. Paleo is usually a good framework to help stress levels. But make sure that you customize your diet for your specific body. Stay away from problem foods. The ones that bring stress to you personally, and that you have taken note of
  2. Move your body, and sweat every day. Make it a part of your daily routine, and make sure it’s sustainable and fun
  3. Warm / Cold Showers
  4. Connect to the earth. Barefoot in the grass will give you a big boost
  5. Use the right supplements for you. Understand what will help you personally have more energy and less stress, and include those in your diet

 

Resources:

BioHackingSecrets.com: The Biohackers Guide to Upgraded Energy and Focus - book by Anthony DiClementi

The 23AndMe Test

The Wim Hof Breathing Method

Sperti Vitamin D Lamp

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/136

Direct download: anthony_diclementi_video.mp4
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“In dieting, generic programs usually yield generic results. Know your own body!” - Anthony Diclementi

(click to tweet) 

        Everybody’s got stress in their life. Difficult work situations, finances, relationships, and constantly growing To Do Lists can all add up to a very stressed out and sleep-deprived you. This kind of stress is very bad for you and for your body.

        Stress is a killer, but not all stress is bad. Working out puts physical stress on your muscles but, like many kinds of mental stress, it’s an acute stress that your body can recover from. And, although it’s not ideal for everyone, some people do their best work under pressure. What’s important is to manage and minimize the sources of unhealthy stress in your life.

        Today on The James Swanwick Show, I’m talking about stress and healthy lifestyle choices with  Anthony DiClementi, the highly sought after fat loss expert. Anthony is most known for teaching people to use strategic cheating to accelerate fat loss: dieting while still being able to enjoy “cheat foods”, wine and cocktails.

        Anthony knows that, just like everyone handles stress differently, our bodies also react to foods in different ways. For your diet to be successful and lasting, it needs to take into account the unique ways your body responds to and processes food. As Anthony says it, “In dieting, generic programs usually yield generic results. Know your own body!”

        You won’t want to miss what else he has to say about eating healthy, managing stress, and building healthy habits in this episode!

 

“The right way to do something is a way that you can do every day. Create a plan that you know you can stick to.” - Anthony Diclementi

(click to tweet)

 

Notes on the Show:

  • It’s probably not possible or even healthy to completely get rid of stress. What you should try to do is manage stress
  • There are good kinds of stress, such as the stress that you put on your muscles when you work out to get into better shape
  • There is bad, chronic stress. This is the stress you experience when you hate your job, are unhappy, not sleeping enough, etc
  • Acute stress that doesn’t exceed our body's ability to recover from is good
  • The days of one diet fits all are gone. You need to get tested, or at least pay careful attention to the ways that you personally respond to food
  • Focus on deep breathing, using correct form
  • Pick routines and habits that you can do easily every day. Don’t bite off more than you can chew with new habits
  • Try to eat food in it’s whole form. When you can, it’s better to eat the actual food than a supplement based off of it

 

5 Ways to Handle Your Stress

  1. Diet. Make sure that you are eating food. Paleo is usually a good framework to help stress levels. But make sure that you customize your diet for your specific body. Stay away from problem foods. The ones that bring stress to you personally, and that you have taken note of
  2. Move your body, and sweat every day. Make it a part of your daily routine, and make sure it’s sustainable and fun
  3. Warm / Cold Showers
  4. Connect to the earth. Barefoot in the grass will give you a big boost
  5. Use the right supplements for you. Understand what will help you personally have more energy and less stress, and include those in your diet

 

Resources:

BioHackingSecrets.com: The Biohackers Guide to Upgraded Energy and Focus - book by Anthony DiClementi

The 23AndMe Test

The Wim Hof Breathing Method

Sperti Vitamin D Lamp

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/136

Direct download: Anthony_DiClementi_mixdown.mp3
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JamesSwanwick.com/135

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JamesSwanwick.com/135

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The amount of social media in the world can be overwhelming, from a personal point of view and for businesses trying to use social media to promote their brand.

 

           Most people start using social media for fun, posting their thoughts and activities live, to express themselves and connect with friends. But this use of social media can be stressful and ineffective when applied to marketing and a business strategy. It’s intimidating, and you can feel the need to be continually promoting yourself and your business on all platforms, all the time.

 

           Laura Roeder, scalable social media expert and founder of the social media management platform Edgar, says there is another way.  In her words, “People get so caught up in following short term hacks that they forget the long term social media strategy.”

 

           So what is a good long term social media strategy? Don’t post live and don’t be afraid to repeat content! This might seem counterintuitive, but only 5-10% of your audience are likely to see each individual post. It only makes sense that your posts should go out more than once. If you’re stuck creating each piece of content from scratch, your ROI will be much lower than it could be with recycled content.

          

           A good rule of thumb is to have about three months of content in the backlog, so that you can repeat important content at least once a quarter. Edgar built onto this idea, by creating a library of your content to be recycled over time. This way, you can have continual content going out on platforms without needing to be constantly creating it. Edgar allows you to schedule posts in advance, and then save your live engagement for your audience. It’s a win-win!

 

       So take a look at how effective your social media strategy is, and listen to this episode of James Swanwick Show for tips and ideas on how to get more traffic out of your posts.

 

“The idea that you have to create several new pieces of content every day for the rest of your life is what makes social media so overwhelming for entrepreneurs.” - Laura Roeder

(click to tweet)

 

Notes on the Show:

  • The amount of social media in the world, and the seeming requirement to be continually on all platforms promoting yourself and your business, can seem overwhelming
  • The archaic way of managing social media was to do everything live, posting at the moment you write something
  • There is a significant difference in using social media for yourself (personal) and for a business
  • Edgar built on the idea of creating a library of your content, that can be recycled over time, so that you have continual content going out on  platforms without needing to be constantly creating it
  • Most people start on social for fun. Coming from that angle, some people get nervous to move into business/marketing side of social media
  • Understand how your brand comes across, how you want it to come across, and make sure that everything you post lines up with that
  • Don’t be afraid to repeat content! In the context of marketing, you usually will not get a good ROI if you’re creating each new piece of content from scratch
  • 5-10% of your audience will see one single thing that you post, so it only makes sense that it should go out more than once to up that percentage
  • A good rule of thumb is to have about 3 months of content in the backlog, so you’re repeating things once a quarter. Some people succeed with much more frequenting repetition
  • Don’t be posting live. Save that for your engagement with your audience. Schedule posts in advance, and then engage live



“People get so caught up in following short term hacks that they forget the long term social media strategy.” - Laura Roeder

(click to tweet)



Resources:

MeetEdgar.com

LKRSocialMedia.com (Laura’s blog)

Direct download: laura_roeder.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

The amount of social media in the world can be overwhelming, from a personal point of view and for businesses trying to use social media to promote their brand.

 

           Most people start using social media for fun, posting their thoughts and activities live, to express themselves and connect with friends. But this use of social media can be stressful and ineffective when applied to marketing and a business strategy. It’s intimidating, and you can feel the need to be continually promoting yourself and your business on all platforms, all the time.

 

           Laura Roeder, scalable social media expert and founder of the social media management platform Edgar, says there is another way.  In her words, “People get so caught up in following short term hacks that they forget the long term social media strategy.”

 

           So what is a good long term social media strategy? Don’t post live and don’t be afraid to repeat content! This might seem counterintuitive, but only 5-10% of your audience are likely to see each individual post. It only makes sense that your posts should go out more than once. If you’re stuck creating each piece of content from scratch, your ROI will be much lower than it could be with recycled content.

          

           A good rule of thumb is to have about three months of content in the backlog, so that you can repeat important content at least once a quarter. Edgar built onto this idea, by creating a library of your content to be recycled over time. This way, you can have continual content going out on platforms without needing to be constantly creating it. Edgar allows you to schedule posts in advance, and then save your live engagement for your audience. It’s a win-win!

 

       So take a look at how effective your social media strategy is, and listen to this episode of James Swanwick Show for tips and ideas on how to get more traffic out of your posts.

 

“The idea that you have to create several new pieces of content every day for the rest of your life is what makes social media so overwhelming for entrepreneurs.” - Laura Roeder

(click to tweet)

 

Notes on the Show:

  • The amount of social media in the world, and the seeming requirement to be continually on all platforms promoting yourself and your business, can seem overwhelming
  • The archaic way of managing social media was to do everything live, posting at the moment you write something
  • There is a significant difference in using social media for yourself (personal) and for a business
  • Edgar built on the idea of creating a library of your content, that can be recycled over time, so that you have continual content going out on  platforms without needing to be constantly creating it
  • Most people start on social for fun. Coming from that angle, some people get nervous to move into business/marketing side of social media
  • Understand how your brand comes across, how you want it to come across, and make sure that everything you post lines up with that
  • Don’t be afraid to repeat content! In the context of marketing, you usually will not get a good ROI if you’re creating each new piece of content from scratch
  • 5-10% of your audience will see one single thing that you post, so it only makes sense that it should go out more than once to up that percentage
  • A good rule of thumb is to have about 3 months of content in the backlog, so you’re repeating things once a quarter. Some people succeed with much more frequenting repetition
  • Don’t be posting live. Save that for your engagement with your audience. Schedule posts in advance, and then engage live



“People get so caught up in following short term hacks that they forget the long term social media strategy.” - Laura Roeder

(click to tweet)



Resources:

MeetEdgar.com

LKRSocialMedia.com (Laura’s blog)

Direct download: Laura_Roeder_mixdown.mp3
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Most Americans don’t even consider the idea that taking extended periods of time off of work is an option. It’s almost like it would be looked down upon by others. As if you’re not doing your civic duty by living such a luxurious life of pleasure. Where is your work ethic? How can you reasonably expect to get anything done?

Karan Rajaj is here to tell you why the idea of taking 1 out of every 3 years off makes so much sense, gives you time to recoup and reenergize, and actually makes you more productive! Having the constant knowledge in the back of your mind that your break is coming, that your time for recuperation is right around the corner, actually gives you more energy and focus to do the work you need to do!

So the concept is that in every 4 years, you should spend 3 years working, and 1 year traveling the world, specifically not working on your regular job, but putting time and effort into things that are not for the express purpose of making you money. They year off, this time of creativity and putting time and effort into your passions, also often brings the biggest breakthroughs in your life that will end up making you money.

So open up your mind to a schedule that you might not have thought possible! What if this schedule allows you to get more done than you ever could before? What if you creativity, and your career, would soar through this pacing? Learn more about what this concept is all about and how it could help you accomplish your goals in life on this episode of the James Swanwick Show.

 

“When you tie your life to one dimension which you’re working and making money in, you’re not fully understanding who you are and what you’re capable of.” - Karan Bajaj

(click to tweet)



Notes on the Show:

 

  • Taking time off is something that most americans don’t even consider. People think it could be looked down upon
  • Often, when you take an extended period away, you find yourself far more effective and efficient when you come back to your work
  • 3-1-3 model: 3: Working very hard, accumulating wealth very purposeful during that time. 1: year off, spending money. 3: Back to work
  • You will often see a correlation between time off, a sabbatical, and momentous change happening in your life. You just will not know what the change is
  • Often times, your best creativity will come when you are not doing something to make money, but simply doing it because you love it. The need to make money with your work can stifle the creativity of it
  • There are almost unlimited ways that you can choose to live your life. The question is: What will make you personally most happy?
  • There is a societal pressure of social norms that discourages taking large amounts of time off, regardless of how healthy and even productive it is
  • Start building the muscle of taking larger breaks (10 days), really taking full breaks from your work, where you’re so absorbed in what you’re doing (meditation, climbing mountains), that you start to forget the rest of your life
  • The act of creation is powerful for opening up new things in your life and your personality
  • Defining the period of time when you will be completely invested in your work helps you focus and actually get much  more done during that time






“The growth that you have as a person during down time usually returns in a tangible, financial way, because you’ve grown as a person, and that has value in the world.” - Karan Bajaj

(click to tweet)



Resources:

 

KaranBajaj.com

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/132

Direct download: Karan_Bajaj_2_mixdown.mp3
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Most Americans don’t even consider the idea that taking extended periods of time off of work is an option. It’s almost like it would be looked down upon by others. As if you’re not doing your civic duty by living such a luxurious life of pleasure. Where is your work ethic? How can you reasonably expect to get anything done?

Karan Rajaj is here to tell you why the idea of taking 1 out of every 3 years off makes so much sense, gives you time to recoup and reenergize, and actually makes you more productive! Having the constant knowledge in the back of your mind that your break is coming, that your time for recuperation is right around the corner, actually gives you more energy and focus to do the work you need to do!

So the concept is that in every 4 years, you should spend 3 years working, and 1 year traveling the world, specifically not working on your regular job, but putting time and effort into things that are not for the express purpose of making you money. They year off, this time of creativity and putting time and effort into your passions, also often brings the biggest breakthroughs in your life that will end up making you money.

So open up your mind to a schedule that you might not have thought possible! What if this schedule allows you to get more done than you ever could before? What if you creativity, and your career, would soar through this pacing? Learn more about what this concept is all about and how it could help you accomplish your goals in life on this episode of the James Swanwick Show.

 

“When you tie your life to one dimension which you’re working and making money in, you’re not fully understanding who you are and what you’re capable of.” - Karan Bajaj

(click to tweet)



Notes on the Show:

 

  • Taking time off is something that most americans don’t even consider. People think it could be looked down upon
  • Often, when you take an extended period away, you find yourself far more effective and efficient when you come back to your work
  • 3-1-3 model: 3: Working very hard, accumulating wealth very purposeful during that time. 1: year off, spending money. 3: Back to work
  • You will often see a correlation between time off, a sabbatical, and momentous change happening in your life. You just will not know what the change is
  • Often times, your best creativity will come when you are not doing something to make money, but simply doing it because you love it. The need to make money with your work can stifle the creativity of it
  • There are almost unlimited ways that you can choose to live your life. The question is: What will make you personally most happy?
  • There is a societal pressure of social norms that discourages taking large amounts of time off, regardless of how healthy and even productive it is
  • Start building the muscle of taking larger breaks (10 days), really taking full breaks from your work, where you’re so absorbed in what you’re doing (meditation, climbing mountains), that you start to forget the rest of your life
  • The act of creation is powerful for opening up new things in your life and your personality
  • Defining the period of time when you will be completely invested in your work helps you focus and actually get much  more done during that time






“The growth that you have as a person during down time usually returns in a tangible, financial way, because you’ve grown as a person, and that has value in the world.” - Karan Bajaj

(click to tweet)



Resources:

 

KaranBajaj.com

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/132

Direct download: Karan_Bajaj_-_should_we_take_a_year_off_libsyn_export.mp4
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We’ve been made to believe, through clever marketing and brand positioning, that certain brands and juices are good for us. Brands like Naked and Odwalla have done everything in their power to make us believe that they are healthy options, but are we being lead astray? Are the very foods that we’ve been told are healthy, actually keeping us fat, lazy, and unproductive?

Ian Ryan, host of the Fearless and Healthy podcast, is here to talk about the sneaky ways sugar can sneak into a diet and ruin all attempts at weight loss, or just healthy living and eating in general! Some of the worst culprits are the two above mentioned brands, Naked and Odwalla, and the incredible amount of sugar that ends up in a single bottle of their “all-natural” juice does far more harm than good!

The real problem lies in the proportions. Fruits like apples and others can be beneficial in small portions, but often pre-packaged juices contain unreasonable amounts, and the sugar content gets far too high for healthy eating.

On this episode of The James Swanwick Show, Ian Ryan talks about some of the simple ways that we can know that we’re safe and healthy in what we are choosing to eat. Look for items with a very small ingredient list. Shop around the perimeter of the grocery store. Always check the serving size before the nutrition facts. Plus, tons more to help you live the healthiest lifestyle possible, on this episode of the James Swanwick Show!

 

“It doesn’t matter how healthy something is, too much of it is a bad thing.” - Ian Ryan

(click to tweet)

 

Notes on the Show:

  • We make certain assumptions based on the brand or the store that what they sell will be healthy, when that’s often not the case
  • Be aware of the number of servings on the container. A bottle of “healthy” juice could have 25 grams of sugar, but there’s 2.5 servings in the bottle, so a lot of people end up drinking between 50-100 grams of sugar
  • One of the only healthy ways to go is to make your own juice, and understand that you can’t pack it with fruit. More veggies than fruit. Fruit should only be added as a touch of flavor
  • Even sugars from fruit, which most people consider to be healthy, are still going to raise your blood sugar, and if you’re trying to go on a cleanse or lose weight, you need to be very conscious of the sugar levels
  • To be safe, stay away from anything that is bottled
  • Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, not the center aisles
  • Berries are often the healthiest type of fruit
  • Bananas are one of the least healthy type of fruit
  • Always pay attention to serving sizes. Even if something is healthy, too much is still a bad thing
  • Learn how to read labels and understand nutrition and portions
  • Don’t eat things with tons of ingredients
  • Avoid lean fats and fat-free foods
  • Nuts are healthy, but extremely dense in calories, so be careful of servings sizes. Eat them slowly so that they will fill you up
  • Your body is very dehydrated in the morning, so make sure you have water before anything else
  • Try a homemade healthy green smoothie in the morning

 

“Always look for items with a very small ingredient list. Those are healthiest.” - Ian Ryan

(click to tweet)

 

Resources:

FearlessAndHealthy.com

Onnit.com - Super-food green mixes that are very healthy

 

Show Notes: JamesSwanwick.com/131

Direct download: Ian_Ryan_video_1.mp4
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