Episodes
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Avi Loeb is an astrophysicist, a Harvard professor, and a man who has been called “the world's leading alien hunter.” TIME has recognized Avi as one of the most influential people in space. He’s advised the White House on science and technology and is the founder of The Galileo Project, a research project searching for evidence of extraterrestrial technological artifacts.
Avi is pushing the boundaries of science, technology, and human awareness. Today, we discuss what he’s found in his search for alien “trash”, why he thinks looking for aliens is like trying to find a dating partner, his take on alien intelligence and human consciousness, and so much more. Enjoy!
Key Moments:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Meet Avi Loeb
3:20 The Most Romantic Question - Are We Alone?
7:00 Why Everything Changed in 2017
10:09 - What Happened to the Oumuamua interstellar object?
11:38 Interstellar Discoveries in the Ocean
14:30 AI’s Role in the Search for Alien Life and Artifacts
19:00 Aliens as the Connector Between Science and Religion
21:53 Why Humans Need to Regain a Sense of Humility
25:35 Two Ways to Think Differently and Get Out of Your Current Reality
30:35 Why the Source of All Evil is Human Ego (and How to Change That)
33:10 General Opinions of The Scientific Community vs The General Public
38:30 Why Asking BIG Questions Will Accelerate Science (and Humanity)
43:08 Why Tombstones are an Antiquated Way to Honor People
45:55 New Projects Avi is Working On, including an Introduction to his Netflix Series
51:15 Lightening Round Questions
Mentions:
Jean Paul Sartre: Existentialism
Avi’s Medium Blog
Avi’s Website
Interstellar Book
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The top truth to remember about retirement: "You are not that far away."
In today’s episode, we dive into the surprisingly straightforward path to becoming a multi-millionaire before you retire. We break down the steps and strategies that anyone can implement to ensure a financially secure future, including: the power of compounding, the importance of disciplined saving and investing, and a spreadsheet you can use to calculate your retirement savings.
This episode serves as a great reminder for those already saving for retirement and an easy-to-understand crash course for those just starting.
Link to our Retirement Planning Spreadsheet: https://shorturl.at/KJqKu
Key Moments:
0:00 Introduction
0:33 The Power of Compounding
05:07 Overcoming Barriers to Saving
09:20 Calculate Retirement Savings with This Spreadsheet
17:23 Real-life Scenarios: Visualizing Your Financial Future
21:01 Step-By-Step Retirement Planning Process
25:15 Creating a Life You Want
31:41 Investing in Yourself and Future-Proofing Your Finances
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Shannon Graham is a leadership coach and true visionary. He’s a master at unlocking human potential, challenging the status quo, and pushing the boundaries of what we believe is possible.
Shannon joins me to discuss why he is bringing entrepreneurs to space, how he thinks about civilization design, and ways we can elevate collective consciousness. We discuss everything from AI and creating a Type 1 civilization to Indigo Children and why being a psychopath is okay. Enjoy!
Key Moments
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Who is Shannon?
2:27 - How Shannon Helped Increase the GDP of a Country
5:41 - The Roger Bannister Effect
10:05 - Why Shannon Only Does 36+ Month Contracts
12:50 - What Does it Actually Mean to Have a Big Vision
15:26 - What is the Kardashev Scale?
18:48 - Elevating Consciousness Through Technology
22:20 - The Power of Democratized Access to Information
24:25 - Why Bring Entrepreneurs to Space
27:40 - A Practice to Help Clear Your Mind
29:47 - What is the Overview Effect?
32:52 - How Shannon Plans to Go to Space
35:50 - Why Start a Space Company?
43:47 - Understanding the Dark Triad (why it’s okay to be a psychopath)
49:00 - What is an Empath?
50:20 - Lessons in Parenting and Star Children
MENTIONS
Follow Shannon on Instagram
Astranaut
HEXACO Personality Test -
Laughter is the #1 trust-building tool. It literally changes your biology, impacts how you show up in the world and transforms your business and personal relationships.
Today, Steph and Albert discuss:
- The Science Behind Humor
- The Psychology Behind Humor
- Why Humor Builds Trusts
- Tips for Using Humor in Sales and Business
- Why comedy is the highest form of intelligence
- How to use Humor to attract a community
- How to tap into humor even if you aren’t funny
Email us -> [email protected]!
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Follow Albert -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/choualbert/
Key Moments:
0:00 The Power of Comedy
3:50 The Science of Laughter
5:24 Laughter as a Tool for Sales
7:40 Funny Marketing Builds Brand Trust and Loyalty
10:05 Why People Don’t Trust Their Bosses
14:30 How to Use Humor to Build Trust with Employees
18:12 Why Comedy is the Highest Form of Intelligence
23:34 Examples from Movies and Shows
28:59 Hidden Messaging in Humor
33:11 How to Be Funny: One Daily Practice
38:28 Recap -
Nature can inspire and guide us to better leadership and business practices. Albert and Stephanie discuss the powerful lessons they've learned by observing the natural world -- from the story of Velcro's invention to the strategic organization of ants.
Discover how the principles of biomimicry, ecosystem interdependence, and crisis management in nature can transform your approach to business and life.
Key Moments:
0:00 Intro
01:43 What is Biometric Design?
04:19 Why turn to nature for inspiration?
07:33 Lessons from Ants: How to Build Something Great
10:22 Creating Success Ecosystems in Business
16:56 Lessons in Longevity from Alligators
24:10 Facing Crisis: How to Weather the Storm
33:09 How to be Present in Nature
39:22 Physical Habits to Copy from Animals (Screaming, shaking, and more)
41:17 Outro -
This IS legal... at least Adam Robinson says it is. In this episode, Adam Robinson, founder of Retention.com, shares his groundbreaking approach to email marketing.
Discover how Adam went from a high-stakes career at Lehman Brothers to building successful tech companies by embracing transparency and giving away valuable products for free. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced in scaling his first company, and his innovative strategies at Retention.com that keep him ahead in the competitive SaaS landscape.
Key Moments:
00:00 Intro
01:20 How Would Adam's Audience Describe Him?
02:50 The Lehman Brothers Chapter: From Finance to Tech
04:50 The Birth of Vimeo: Witnessing a Startup’s Growth
06:12 Business Lessons from Working a 9-5
10:00 From Credit Default Swaps to Startup Dreams
17:10 The Birth of Retention.com: Revolutionizing Email Marketing
20:40 Launching a New Product: R2B2 Vision and Strategy
23:40 Giving Away Value for Free: The Freemium Model
28:50 Building a Loyal Customer Base: The Power of Authentic Content
42:10 How Adam Thinks Differently About Brand Building
48:40 Overcoming Operational Challenges with Executive Coaching
54:00 Downfalls of Executive Coaching
01:01:00 Always Be Ready for a Lawsuit
01:03:30 Top Non-Work Habits
01:09:48 Outro
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Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
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Why are children more anxious and unhappy than ever? Leila Centner believes the cause lies in environmental, social, and medical practices that are harming our youth and leading to generations of unhealthy and unhappy adults.
Leila is the co-founder and CEO of Centner Academy, called “America’s Happiest School.” Center Academy is a private school in Miami founded in 2019 that focuses on happiness and holistic education. Center Academy emphasizes emotional intelligence, mindfulness, healthy eating, as well as a rigorous curriculum.
The episode explores Leila’s personal experiences, her motivation for founding Centner Academy, and her broader vision for education and wellness. She shares insights on effective and ineffective medical practices, how to begin with holistic medicine, three immediate actions you can take at home to improve your health and well-being, and so much more!
Key Moments
00:00 Intro
01:20 Why The World Wanted To Cancel Leila
07:21 How To Build A Community Of Critical Thinkers
10:21 The Power Of Intuition (Leila’s Backstory)
14:55 How To Teach Kids Manifestation And Trusting Intuition
17:12 Why Start A School
20:49 The Importance Of Good Water
22:01 Leila’s Ultimate Vision For The School
23:05 Introduction To Centner Wellness
27:48 Why You Need To Detox Detox Detox
33:49 Three Things You Can Do At Home To Detox
39:17 Getting Started With Supplements
43:22 Leila’s Thoughts On Childhood Vaccines
51:43 Question Everything (Especially When It Comes To Your Kids)
55:46 Outro
Mentions
Dr. Larry Palevsky
Bobby Kennedy
Bubble Breathing
Tony Robbins’ Body Scan
Teri Cochrane
Step by Step Coffee Enema Guide
Cellcore Phase 1
Therasage (Use code “CENTNER” for a discount)
Higherdose Infared Sauna Blanket
Dr. Lee Merritt
Dr. Group’s Supplements
Vaccine Friendly Plan by Dr. Paul Thomas
Dissolving Illusions Book
Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
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What does it take to stay creative and sharp as an adult? Steph and Albert start part 1 of their discussion about creativity and what they do to think differently.
Steph talks about how she looks across industries for lessons she can apply in her life and business. Plus, she and Albert go down an investing and finance rabbit hole.
Mentions:
Adult Neurogenesis
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Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
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P.S. - This is a re-run episode from last year. We hope you love it as much as we did when we recorded it! -
Delegating. Outsourcing. Reprioritizing. To the average person, these terms might give off a sense of passivity and lackluster effort. But in reality, business success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your freedom. Instead, successful entrepreneurs know how to pass along work that doesn’t inspire them, so they can focus on work that does.
This week’s episode tackles the question, “Does free time have more impact on professional success than time spent working?” According to Wall Street Journal best-selling author Dan Martell, the answer is a resounding “yes.” According to Albert and Stephanie, there’s way more to this topic than meets the eye.
Tune in to hear a spirited discussion about how our hosts view this concept, how they create separation between their work and personal lives, and what things they value most from their own free time. (Spoiler: There may be a middle ground for some people, but Albert and Stephanie are definitely sitting on different sides of this debate.)
Links/Mentions:
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell
The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Prime
Wordpress
YouTube
Fight Club
Netflix
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Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
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Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves
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P.S. - This is a re-run episode from last year. We hope you love it as much as we did when we recorded it! -
This week, Steph heads into the studio for an amazing 1:1 with a guest many of you probably know. To Steph, Liv Boeree is a good friend and conversation partner. To the rest of the world, Liv is a renowned model, science communicator, philanthropist, public speaker, television personality, heavy metal guitarist, and World Series of Poker bracelet winner. And that’s only scratching the surface.
In this highly entertaining hour, Liv and Steph dive into a wide range of topics, covering everything from focused altruism, poker theory, competitive spirit, AI, among many others.
When you finish we just know you’ll have questions and/or comments. Reach out to [email protected].
Mentions:
Raising for Effective Giving
World Series of Poker
Tinder
Slate Star Codex
The Brothers Karamazov
Isabel Boka
HP Lovecraft
Stephen King
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Everyone is talking about hitting a “flow” state. But what does this actually mean? How does one enter a flow state? And how do I know if I'm in it or not?
Today, I share what it means to be in flow, how to live in flow, and my THREE daily practices to co-collaborate and flow with the universe.
Key Moments:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - What is a Flow State?
2:13 - How to live in a Flow State
5:55 - Aligning your life with the universe's plan
8:49 - How does a Flow State work?
10:55 - The Neuroscience behind the Flow State
15:00 - Getting into Flow starts with Passion
18:00 - Have Grace with Yourself
18:50 - Vision vs Plan
20:20 - Chakra Breathing -
What do ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the Bible, the Quran, the Upanishads, and the Vedas all have in common? They depict or discuss using hands for healing. This method of healing, whether physical or psychological, appears again and again across histories and cultures. With such a storied background, I was compelled to dive into the world of Energy Healing.
In this episode, I decided to experience energy healing firsthand. I invited an energy healer to guide me through the process. Tune in as I explore the basics of the 7 Chakras, describe my session with the energy healer, and share the mantras she taught me to help open my chakras.
Plus, I’ll share a story that completely changed how I view life’s experiences. It’s a shift in perspective that has allowed me to let go of regret, fear, pain, and anger, and it has been nothing short of eye-opening.
Key Moments
0:00 Intro
1:51 What is Energy Healing
2:29 What are the 7 Chakras
4:27 What to expect when meeting with an Energy Healer
8:12 What to do if a Chakra is blocked
13:13 BONUS! The Cosmic Bus Stop Analogy
18:48 Recap
Mentions
The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life
Mantras Prompt for ChatGPT: “My *insert chakra* chakra needs activation and opening. Give me some well-founded mantras that come from different spiritual teachers and yoga teachers. What kind of mantras would they recommend for me to say morning and night every single day?” -
We share our top takeaways from "Same as Ever" by Morgan Housel. This book dives into the things in business and life that never change - core concepts that will help you prepare for any number of uncertain futures.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:32 What makes this book different
06:10 We often confuse consensus with expertise
12:41 You can't predict catastrophe
17:28 Why you should be optimistic about the future
23:34 Negative attracts Negative
26:52 The best story always wins
32:02 Time is your greatest asset
34:21 Expect a miracle once a month
36:12 Life is supposed to be hard
39:08 Outro -
Discover the #1 strategy that experts swear by for releasing mental load and embracing a lighter, more harmonious life. Learn one technique you can (and should!) do every day to release the stress that is holding you back. Plus, stay tuned until the end, where I'll share my top book recommendation for those looking to explore further.
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Albert recounts the top mistakes he made in his recent insurance claim with Liberty Mutual. Plus, he shares his take on why insurance rates are on the rise.
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What mental frameworks does Elon Musk employ to achieve the success he has? How has he shaken off failures, moved quickly, and been able to build businesses that operate so differently?
Here are three lessons you can (and should) apply from Elon Musk.
Key Moments:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Lesson One: Occam's Razor
13:15 - Lesson Two: Sunk Costs
20:50 - Lesson Three: Fail Fast and Fail Publicly
Mentions
Jensen Huang's Talk -
Why are we telling little boys to be “less aggressive”? Why are we encouraging young women to “not need a man”? And how as a parent can you navigate through these shifting gender norms?
In today’s episode, Albert and I explore the dynamics of masculinity and femininity, particularly in the context of parenting. We discuss how societal expectations for boys to be less assertive and for young women to assume multiple roles, including provider and protector, are shaping childhood development and adult relationships. We delve into the implications of these shifting gender norms, including the rise in adult loneliness and the challenges of navigating less defined relationships.
Key Moments
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Defining masculine and feminine
4:43 - Thoughts on raising boys
7:45 - Why are we teaching boys to be less competitive, aggressive, or assertive?
15:20 - Adult loneliness is on the rise
17:30 - Rejection and chase are core components in relationship-building
22:50 - How you talk about your partner matters
25:02 - Advice for women who want a partner more successful than them
28:00 - What agreement are you in with your partner?
30:35 - Trust your gut and don’t let in the noise
38:14 - #1 Advice: Teach your kids not to fear losing -
I just wrapped up Tony Robbins' latest book, "The Holy Grail of Investing." On today's show, I'm diving into my top takeaways and points of contention. Plus, Albert and I break down our core investment principles and criteria for portfolio additions in 2024.
Key Moments:
0:00 - Introduction to Tony Robbins’ new book
3:09 - The importance of uncorrelated investments
6:01 - Concerns about Robbins’ potential conflicts of interest
8:37 - Alternative investments and strategies
14:22 - Do you need to have sector mastery?
24:53 - Real estate and cash flow generating investments
30:33 - Why we love crypto and blockchain
38:21 - Lessons from FICO’s insane growth
Mentions:
The Holy Grail of Investing by Tony Robbins
FICO
The Lifestyle Investor by Justin Donald -
Is hunger beneficial for your body? Can grip strength predict your lifespan? Which health tests are worth the investment?
In this episode, Albert delves into Dr. Peter Attia's book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, extracting key insights. This book is long and technical - and it certainly isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, Albert did the heavy lifting so you don't have to.
These are his top lessons (and criticisms) of the book. Learn how he has already applied these to his life and what basic preventive measures you can start taking today.
Key Moments
(00:00) - Introduction to Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia
(02:47) - Healthspan vs Lifespan
(05:45) - Grip strength as a predictor of lifespan
(9:24) - Why it’s GOOD to feel hungry
(14:05) - The power of time restricted eating
(16:01) - Albert’s results from testing out time restricted eating
(17:25) Reframing your mindset on hunger and fullness
(23:05) - The importance of personalized nutrition
(30:19) - Understanding how your body stores fat
(32:40) - Modern tests for preventing and predicting disease
(40:40) - Why you shouldn’t eat before bed
(43:12) - Outro
Mentions
Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia -
How can you transform your home to promote creativity, productivity, and happiness?
In today's episode, I reveal the secrets behind crafting a harmonious living space that not only complements my work and lifestyle but also nurtures my family's well-being. This guide is especially valuable for those of us embracing the work-from-home lifestyle.
I discuss natural light, the benefits of having plants in your home, what types of plants are best, and how I incorporate the ancient wisdom of feng shui into my home's design.
What unique touches have you added to your living spaces? Share your personal tips by emailing [email protected].
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction
3:55 - Why I open the blinds in every room
6:29 - What plants I keep in my house and why
9:59 - Why you should always remove dead plants or leaves
11:04 - How to use Feng Shui to create energy flow in your home
16:43 - Choose yellow lights in your home
18:00 - The Feng Shui Baga Map (or Nine Palace Grid)
23:29 - Declutter to improve mental and energetic clarity
Mentions
9 Palace Grid
The Benefits of Walking Barefoot | Grounding Techniques
When Routine Becomes Your Worst Enemy - Show more
