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I think it's safe to say we all want to burn fat, increase our energy, sleep like babies, and eat good food. Right?But for many people this may not seem possible despite their best efforts.Even if you are in great shape and workout every day, you probably deal with injuries, burn out, and low sleep.That's why I was so excited to talk to today's guest on The School of Greatness, Mark Sisson.At age 62, he is one of the leanest men I've seen and has incredible energy.Mark is a decorated endurance athlete who used to race competitively in triathlon and qualified for the Olympic marathon team.He has decades of experience in what works and what doesn't when it comes to diet and workouts for optimal performance.His bestselling books, The Primal Blueprint, are centered on the idea that when we get our bodies to burn fat instead of sugar or carbs, we function the way we were built to.In our interview, Mark gave tons of great, actionable tips and explanations of how to train your body to do just this.I loved his perspective and by the end of the interview I felt energized myself.Listen up and take notes on how to make this simple but powerful shift in your body in Episode 314 with Mark Sisson.Some questions I ask:What's the most effective way to burn fat and still be strong? (7:40)Why does looking good naked motivate you? (15:47)What does a typical eating day look like for you? (17:00)Why don't you need to drink a protein shake right after working out? (18:15)When do you know you're over training? (48:02)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why you crave sugar so much (and what is happening in your body) (12:02)The truth about whether diet or exercise is more important when burning fat (13:40)The magic of eating collagen for athletic performance (24:24)Why "sleep when you're dead" is such faulty logic (29:00)Mark's nighttime routine that makes him sleep like a baby (30:07)Why it's better to take a rest day than to push through a workout when you're not feeling it (33:00)The reason to slow down in your aerobic training if you're an endurance athlete (39:30)Plus much more...

5 Apr 201958min

There's a slight chance you haven't heard of today's guest on The School of Greatness.However, even if you aren't into popular music from the past twenty years, you've probably still heard of Alanis Morissette.That's because she is an incredible human being, beyond being an incredible musician and artist.When her first major album came out in 1995, she couldn't have known that it would go on to sell 30 million copies or that she would eventually win multiple major awards for her work.Whether or not she wanted to however, Alanis had to ride the wave of fame, including the dark side of it, for the next couple of decades.What she has learned from that journey, along with her own education in emotional healing, multiple intelligences, finding her way through relationships, and her work, has shaped her into one of the most beautiful souls I have ever met.I had the privilege of meeting up with her in her studio (she's a new podcast host as well!), and it was a delight to hear her perspective and stories on her findings along the way.We connected on a lot of levels, including relationships, struggling in school, and feeling unnoticed. But by the end of our conversation, we connected more than anything on the importance of each person finding their unique purpose and following it relentlessly.It is my honor to share this deep and inspiring conversation with the lovely and talented Alanis Morissette on Episode 266.Some questions I ask:Who was the most influential person in your life before you were 22?What does "unschooling" mean?What was your biggest heartbreak from your teen years?Why were you pursuing over-achievement in your teens?How do you heal in relationship?What is a love addict?How do you emotionally deal with the idea of the best results from your music being behind you?How important is it to you to be relevant and known?In This Episode, You Will Learn:The importance of physical touch (and the lack of it in the U.S.)The idea of multiple intelligences and how the education system doesn't make room for thoseAlanis started a record company when she was 10 years oldWhat it was like to live a double life as a teenager going to school during the day and recording music at nightAlanis was also a competitive swimmer in school (the beginnings of work addiction)The basic stages of development (and how significant it is if they are missed)How Western society has allowed for men and women to have both beta and alpha roles in recent yearsThe difference between catharsis and healing in musicWhat Alanis learned from the success of Jagged Little Pill (30 million albums sold!)Alanis' advice to young artists who are trying to make it big todayThe difference between being in macro service and in micro serviceAlanis' mission now versus 20 years agoAlani's definition of love (it's a drawing)Plus much more...

27 Mar 20191h 16min

If you've been a fan of The School of Greatness, you're probably also a huge fan of Transformation Coach Chris Lee - the most popular repeat guest on the show.So in honor of his new book release, Transform Your Life: 10 Principles of Abundance and Prosperity, we are doing our first repeat episode, which originally aired 2 years ago.I figured a lot of the newer listeners may not have heard Episode 54, where Chris came on and talked about this exact topic, and it's a gold mine.Chris covers the 10 principles that create an abundance mindset, which in turn creates prosperity.Get ready to take notes (or buy the book) in Episode 320.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The Key to an Abundant Life and How to Cultivate That MindsetHow to Shift ConsciousnessAbundance isn’t about what you have, but Who You AreBeing abundant is about having a state of consciousness and gratefulnessA simple abundance practice to start every single dayLearn the 10 Principles of AbundanceOutflowingClearingIntegrityVisualizationAffirmationDeclarationPersistenceSurrenderingSourcingSurround Yourself with Inspiring PeopleTo Find Your Principles for AbundanceThe difference between taking a stand and holding a positionHow Jim Carrey used these principals to achieve his dreamsPlus much more…

27 Mar 20191h 6min

Jordan Harbinger has been running his wildly popular podcast, The Art of Charm, for 10 years - you read that right.He's also the founder of a training company that teaches people how to build their confidence, social skills, self-esteem, and career progression.So when he first came on the show in Episode 73, we talked all about tips and tricks to build those skills and get dates.When he was in town recently and we had a chance to sit down and record a second episode, I wanted to go deeper.I wanted to understand the core truths Jordan has learned from decades of studying people, success, influence, and social capital.And he delivered (along with several awesome stories).This time we went into the emotional and psychological reasons behind what we do and how we can build awareness to change.I'm stoked to bring you a second dose of my brilliant friend Jordan Harbinger in Episode 439. Some questions I asked:What would make this the most powerful podcast episode you’ve ever done? (3:59)What got you so interested in human social dynamics? (17:45)How can you create a positive perception in the minds of everyone you come in contact with? (34:57)What is social capital and why is it so important? (1:00:45)In this episode you will learn:The story of how Jordan got kidnapped twice in his twenties (5:01)Why non-verbal communication always trumps verbal communication (24:11)How our defense mechanisms actually work (31:33)When first impressions are really made (35:16)The drill that Jordan suggests anyone can do to boost their confidence and social perception (41:40)How to shift out of a negative mood quickly (56:23)Plus much more…

22 Mar 20191h 27min