Identity as discussed in How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority by Clay Scroggins I'm not religious but I read a book about leadership written by the lead pastor of North Point Community Church (NPCC) in Alpharetta, GA. I have to admit I like what he says about [...]
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink * Opening story The year was 1915, Captain William Thomas Turner, a seasoned 58 year old captain heard that U-boats were in the area. He didn't perform evasive maneuvers or use top speed when approaching port. The Lusitania was struck by a U-boat torpedo [...]
Today's guest Jason Treu talks about: 1) Team building 2) Growing your self-awareness through understanding your historical patterns and aligning them with your current challenges. 1) How to Build a High Performing Culture in 45 Minutes The premise of Jason's TEDx talk, "How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other" is that any organization can [...]
Do you pay attention to how you look? You don't get a second chance to make a first impression. -How to find and develop your own style and personal brand. -Why it's important to have a "sense of occasion" in the world now. -How to structure your online presence. -First Impressions and what they mean [...]
In the light of recent events I felt compelled to discuss the subject of Facebook. I don't meant to single out Facebook specifically. However this is the right time to talk about how great power in technology can influence our lives. I read the book: The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and [...]
Should you trust your gut? The short answer is yes and no. It depends. Google search "trust your gut" vs. "don't trust your gut" A gut reaction is your subconscious mind pattern matching. The problem is that you can't control what your subconscious absorbs. Often as we read fiction and watch movies and TV, we [...]
The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage by Daymond John and Daniel Paisner When I started reading this book I didn't know Daymond John was on Shark Tank. I've seen the show before but only a couple times. I am not [...]
In the news: The Stock markets tank. Amazon is using masterful methods in habit and momentum to keep you coming back. Coming soon, book reviews: Win Bigly by Scott Adams, When by Daniel Pink, and The Power of Broke by Daymond John.
Many people attempt new years resolutions. The vast majority of these fail in just a few weeks. For behavior to be permanent it must be sustainable. How do we make behavior sustainable? Use autopilot. Make behavior automatic and instinctual without having to exert effort or think about it. Here are 2 podcast episodes where I [...]
Examples of negative behavior are: Overeating, excessive TV/gaming/Web surfing/alcohol/smoking. Use all resources available to help you. Mini habits - walk 5 minutes a day Curate your environment - throw out snacks, booze. Put away video games, TV remotes. Stock cupboard with healthy snacks like fruit and nuts. Create autopilot habits that need little effort and [...]
I was impressed by the following article about how memories are processed. Real life events, factual data learned, and fictional data imagined or seen in a movie are processed the same way. Similar memories are grouped together regardless if they were real or imagined. This is how a distorted perspective can be created. http://theweek.com/articles/680378/science-why-experience-false-memories Dr. [...]
Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker, The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong Recommended book for beginner/intermediate. The first half of the book introduced me to some new information and the second half was a review of what I've already known. Still good stuff though. Givers, takers, [...]
Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 1 - Be Proactive You choose your life Take responsibility in your life Circle of Influence and Circle of Concern proactive vs. reactive Own it, then you can change it. No excuses allowed! Between the stimulus and the response is your greatest power--you have the [...]
The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life by Chris Guillebeau The book is not about happiness or how to become so. It's about the ambition of the pursuit and the desire to do whatever it took to keep going. Some quests take years or even decades to complete. [...]
I have been obsessed with predicting the behavior of other drivers on the road. Call it a hobby when I am bored driving. It's actually a lot of fun and I have become fairly good with determining what other drivers will do next based on their current behavior and past behavior of other drivers. These [...]
Jen Sincero writes in her book You are a Badass about tips on how to be successful in life. Comparing this book to Subtle art of Not Giving a F*ck, I would say that Badass has less actionable advice for the advanced personal developer. However Badass is still a great book for the beginner, and [...]
Last minute pro tips: 1. 5 gallon buckets (available at Lowes and Home Depot for example) are great for use in storing water, food, or used as a latrine. A potty seat is available at camping stores that fit on top of the bucket. Lids are available that make the buckets pretty much waterproof. You [...]
Skim the material beforehand If you are familiar with the subject, or have prior knowledge that can be associated with the new knowledge, the new material will be retained more effectively. immerse yourself in the material. Don't read with the TV on. Read with deliberate practice. Take notes repeat the material to remember better teach [...]
The title of the book sounds like the author, Mark Manson, will teach you not to care. In fact the book is all about learning how to care in the right way. The author wants you to care about things that serve you, that are truly important in life. we sweat the small stuff and [...]
Pontifications More apologies for lateness, I've been sick lately. Also I've been working on my other podcasts: The Confirmation Bias podcast www.confirmationbiaspodcast.com and Every Day Prepper www.supersmartprepper.com. New car fiasco - I bought a new Honda Accord V6 Touring just to find that it makes some whining/ringing noise at highway speeds. The dealer heard the [...]
Originally it was thought that the predictor of a person being successful was IQ. Traditional intelligence is a critical factor to being successful, however there are some attributes to intelligence that can lead to ones downfall. One is ego. Ego is the enemy. Also Tetlock in Superforecasting determined that the most intelligent forecasters were not [...]
The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - But Some Don't by Nate Silver Nate silver writes on his blog http://fivethirtyeight.com/ about sports and political forecasting. Most economists try to predict too accurately and are too confident about their skills. Every prediction always needs the proper assessment of a human being. You can use [...]
This episode is part of the Systems engineering for non-systems people series. Make vs. buy is a frequently encountered paradigm. It starts out with a need for a product (or service). A customer has a need and they must decide to buy something off the shelf and customize it to fit their needs or to [...]
Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction by Derek Thompson discusses why and how things become popular. He has thoroughly researched his material and the book is written in a storytelling manner which lends itself fantastically to audio. I highly recommend this book for its educational value as well as how [...]
Tips for using personal time to become more productive. Learning time - when I run I listen to audio books or podcasts. Also take time out to read. Meditation time - bike riding or walks are meditation time for me. Exercise gets the heart pumping which also stimulates the brain. Sitting is the new smoking. [...]
Human limits are arbitrary. There are many levels of capability, most people are not aware of. When you think you can't, you probably can. When I use to play racquetball there were people I could easily defeat, and those who could easily defeat me. None of which were considered professional. There are many levels of [...]
I have seen many people go on a diet. They looked great as a result of their weight loss. They worked hard and achieved their goals through exercise and diet. The problem is pretty much all of them went right back to their original weight and fitness levels a year or less after achieving their [...]
Quick note on self development. Don't call it self help. People who are immature or have a fixed mindset will ridicule you for it. They will get the impression you are a loser in life looking to self medicate with books. The fact that anyone wants to become a better person is commendable. Also, development [...]
Welcome to episode 101. Next week we will return to NLP with more advanced discussions on the subject. But today I want to talk about a recent discovery. Today we talk about Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. I just finished reading this and I highly recommend it. This book will not tell you how Knight [...]
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Super Smart Guy Podcast! Today I am kicking off a mini-series of episodes on the art of NLP. Some may be skeptical about what NLP is and what it can do, others are totally sold on the amazing powers of the human language and brain. Wherever you stand, [...]
Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results by Stephen Guise How to engage in an endeavor, tackle a project - take little steps at first. Grow the steps. Make your new habits "Stupid Small" Newtons first law An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed [...]
K Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. “The reason that most people don’t possess these extraordinary physical capabilities isn’t because they don’t have the capacity for them, but rather because they’re satisfied to live in the comfortable rut of homeostasis and never do the work that is required [...]
The 4 Disciplines of Execution The Whirlwind (urgent) vs. the Goals (important) 1. Focus on the Wildly Important Goal which is 1 or 2 things. Similar to Gary Keller's The One Thing. Say no to everything else. JFK NASA goal. 2. Act on Lead Measures - leading indicators/measures (current) can affect the present vs lagging [...]
Being well versed in a diversity of useful skills is a good thing. Not only can this save you money, it also makes you more resilient as well as helpful to your friends and family. Over the holidays I changed the spark plugs in my car, replaced a blown out speaker (what a pain in [...]
I am experimenting with a new way of podcasting. Rather than create single topic episodes such as a book review, I will structure it in a way that will make it resemble more like a blog, but in audio format. Whatever I am reading and researching will be discussed. This will allow me to deliver [...]
Simon Sinek is one of my favorite consultants and performance coaches. Simon Sinek's Top 10 Rules For Success. Please comment and let me know what you think. Simon Sinek's Top 10 Rules For Success
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington The thesis of this book is to plan your work and work your plan in 12 week rather than 12 month cycles. The "period of performance" is often a 1 year stretch. If we collapse this period from 1 year into 12 weeks, we [...]
The Godfather is the king of cognitive dissonance and compartmentalizing. Cognitive dissonance - the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change Compartmentalization - unconscious psychological defense mechanism used to avoid cognitive dissonance, or the mental discomfort and anxiety caused by a person's having conflicting values, [...]
Book discussion: Switch! How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, by Chip and Dan Heath Overall I highly recommend this book. The points made in the book are backed up by stories and there are several examples supporting each one. The book is easy to follow and highly engaging so I was motivated to [...]
My friend Manny Wolfe was talking to me about his cool new speaking program and I said hey let me record you for a podcast episode. You can talk about it and share some speaking tips with the audience. It's great that he is as enthusiastic about public speaking and wants to share his skills [...]
You don't think it will happen to you, until it does. Why do today when you can put it off till tomorrow. Don't wait until you are thirsty to dig a well. If you are not prepared then you are part of the problem. And you can't help others. But I won't go down without [...]
I originally planned to record a review of the Tony Robbins movie I Am Not Your Guru. Then I got the idea to have my friend Nida on the show to talk about her experience with the Tony Robbins seminars. We talked for long enough about it so the entire show is my discussion with [...]
Book discussion: Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, overall highly recommended. Here I will discuss my ideas about the book, overall impression, and I reference a lot of related material that is not in the book. Whenever I read something my mind likes to make connections with related material I have read. I will [...]
Who Is Ross Jeffries? Ross Jeffries™ is the founder, creator and Master Teacher of the worldwide seduction community. Featured as the mentor to Neil Strauss in the best-selling book, “The Game”, RJ has taught, coached, and mentored thousands of men around the world, since 1991, guiding them to the success with women they truly desire [...]
Juan Sepulveda has dedicated his life to helping others take steps towards becoming the best version possible of themselves. For over a decade, he has been using his words and his paint brushes to share stories that can inspire people to live a life worth emulating. As an award-winning speaker, Juan Sepulveda is regularly invited [...]
I am happy to have Manny Wolfe on the show today to talk about his new book, The Tao of the Unbreakable Man! The Art Of Charismatic Communication is the answer to the question of why we are all feeling so disconnected from each other? In today’s fast-paced, “Tips, Tricks, and Hacks” world, where everyone [...]
This is part 2 of our awesome conversation. We get right into body language, dating, how a man can project his masculine presence in an interaction and more. Orion talks (from personal experience) about what a woman wants from the woman's perspective. She goes on to talk about how to have a healthy relationship, and [...]
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Orion Talmay is a Life Transformation Coach, Fitness Expert and a Professional Speaker. She works with fun, smart, successful women and helps them live the life they deserve in a body they love and awaken their feminine genius. Her mission is to light people up and empower them to empower the world. She is the founder [...]
Ellory Wells is a personal business coach [https://www.ellorywells.com/coach] and consultant who helps entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses. He is the go-to expert for busy professionals who want time-saving and time-proven business strategies. Ellory's latest book, "Exit Strategy", is the perfect book for frustrated professionals who knows climbing the corporate ladder is a myth, [...]
Phillip Carson, President of Carson Natural Health, LLC is a Pharmacist who thinks outside the box of traditional medicine. He believes in helping people find natural alternatives and integrative nutritional solutions to their health problems. He is committed to leading people to finding the root cause of their health problems and not just treating the [...]
Thursday night was a hit. We taught a beginner and intermediate level Salsa class at 7pm. Then at 8pm we did a Rueda for over an hour. Good times for all! Tell all your friends, we will see you next class. Thursday at 7pm.
Obstacle, obstruction, barrier. List all of the obstacles in the path of your success. What I'd like to do is start defining listing and talking about all of the various obstacles. I will use kayaking as a metaphor When I first started kayaking I was very enthusiastic about it I didn't mind the work getting [...]
The first Salsa Thursday night was a smashing success! We packed the house. Thank you all for coming and supporting Brevard Dance and Salsa in central Florida. I got a lot of great feedback and I will make a couple changes. First, we will extend the beginner class to 45 minutes, from 7pm to 7:45. [...]
I attended Podcast Movement 2016 in Chicago last week. It's good to network. Sunday on my bike ride I saw lots of people playing Pokemon Go in the park. Pokemon Go added over $7 billion in value to Nintendo, stock is up 36%. There is a lot of talk about it in the news lately, [...]
I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend Jeff Brown. I was inspired to have him tell his story on the show after I read an inspiring post he has in his social media. Jeff worked a day job like many of us, but he took it to the next level and how he is [...]
Here is a corny but fun little performance I did with my friend Vivi at the Melbourne Yacht Club way back in 2006. I like to refer friends to this video who are not familiar with Salsa.
The first dance class at our new location will be 14 July 2016. A beginner class will start at 7pm. Please arrive early so you can get your dance shows on and be ready for class. We have only a half hour to teach the basics. You will want to understand the basics so you [...]
Mark the day, Thursday July 14th we will have our first Salsa and Casino de Rueda class at our new location. Beginner class starts at 7 o'clock sharp. Intermediate classes at 7:30. This is a good dance floor so expect a lot of Awesome turn patterns and spinning. The new venue is the Springs of [...]
I was going to do a review of Aaron's new book then I thought, wait a sec - let's get him on the show and do the review with him. We had a great time recording the show and he dropped even more knowledge bombs as we discussed his latest book, The Voice of Your [...]
How much do you read I don't believe it when someone says they read a book a day They could skim books and read reviews but even then I doubt they do it every day When I read a book I read it cover-to-cover and it takes me two weeks on average Most of my [...]
The Monte Hall problem is from the TV show Let's Make a Deal. Monte, the show's host, offers you 3 doors to choose from. Behind one of them is a new car. Behind the other 2 doors are goats. You pick one door. Monte then opens one of the other doors to reveal a goat. [...]
Today's podcast is a book review: Eat Move Sleep, How small Choices Lead to Big Changes. By Tom Rath. In this book Tom has aggregated a large quantity of knowledge into one location. He does not do a deep dive on any particular subject. To make this book useful you must trust what he says. [...]
I like to engage in social media because it keeps me in touch with a lot of different people from all around the world. Be careful because social media can be like TV, sucking all your time into void. I don't watch TV because I'd rather spend my time reading or watching something educational. I [...]
Aaron Anastasi is a Southern California native who graduated with a master’s degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he studied philosophy, psychology, and theology. He’s also a serial entrepreneur with online businesses such as Superior Songwriting Method, Signing Success, and the internationally recognized, Superior Singing Method, an online singing lesson program that grosses seven-figures annually. [...]
Today's guest is Ryan Ayres. You can find his web site at: http://www.focus53.com Ryan Ayres tell us about yourself: Business comes really easy to me and is something I really enjoy. By business, I mean understanding how a business should be run, identifying opportunities for improvement, asking the right questions, finding the root cause of issues [...]
Book review: Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E.Tetlock and Dan Gardner I listened to the audiobook while driving interstate Phil Tetlock is a professor of psychology and political science at the University of Pennsylvania spent decades studying the predictions of experts He did a study of 284 experts 27,000 predictions on [...]
I drove to Alabama. Listened to audio books and podcasts. Make use of this kind of time to self educate. This time I listened to the audio book Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner. Great book, review coming soon. Biking, kayaking and running is a form of [...]
Super Smart Guy news update. Fitness and nutrition affects work and personal performance. You don't need a complicated diet or exercise routine to get healthy and optimize your performance. Develop some simple but consistent habits. Most people know why they are overweight or out of shape. For those who don't I recommend journaling everything you [...]
Stand up comedian on Political correctness. I shared a video of a stand up comedian talking about political correctness. It got lots of "likes", but it also got a few dissenting comments about disenfranchising people. I saw this vid as a joke, but not everyone found it funny. Some saw it as being pro-discrimination, [...]
There are many forces in the world that are out of our control, and that affect the outcome of our endeavors. This will leave some life coaches and self help authors with an uncomfortable feeling. I believe that to be successful one must accept reality as it is, not how we wish it to be. [...]
Most successful people attribute hard work and determination to their success. But let's be honest, a certain percentage of luck factors in as well. Nassim Taleb in his book, Fooled by Randomness, discusses how many successful people attribute their success to their skills. However when further analyzed it is revealed that more often than not [...]
Gratitude vs. drive. I posted a YouTube video on Facebook about regrets. They put a chalkboard in NYC and it said "What is your biggest regret?" There was a common theme, the word "Not" started most sentences. The biggest regrets were that most people did not take some action in life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R45HcYA8uRA I got some [...]
It's possible to make bad decisions and still survive, even thrive, in modernity. If you live in a modern industrialized nation you can get by ok even when you make bad decisions as long as they are small. Making big bad decisions isn't so good, like jumping off the roof of a building or crossing [...]
A simple way to break a bad habit | Judson Brewer TED Talk Be mindful when you execute the behavior of the bad habit. Smoking example. A facebook interaction inspired this one. Russell Brand talking about how we need to stop criminalizing drug addiction and treat it like a disease, and help the people rather [...]
What is holding you back in life? We will discuss 2 methods to overcome anxiety and fear. How riding a roller-coaster can set you free? The anticipation is worse than the thing itself The anxiety of anticipation is paralyzing This prevents us from doing many things in life Get more reference experiences under your belt This isn't so bad [...]
Why do you want to be a podcaster? Why did I become A PODCASTER? Simon Sinek says to know your why. BTW this works for any given pursuit, we will focus on podcasting. Podcaster was not my first idea.. I wanted to participate in a mastermind group.. Looking for like-minded people. The whole is greater [...]
Critical components to success: skills, have a plan, gear Situations include: Everyday needs, sudden needs, emergencies, and disasters (natural and man-made) People who travel a lot or go hiking/camping are often more well prepared than the average person because they have experience. The hunters and the minimalist campers will be best equipped to handle disasters. They have built [...]
Along with interviews and co-hosts, we will try some Quick Tips episodes blog style. Sometimes you get stuck, give yourself a kick. Best is the enemy of good enough. Try not to follow the next shiny object until you have buttoned up your current project! Before you argue a point, try to argue it from [...]
This episode my good friend and podcaster Paul Kirch co-hosts with me as we discuss how adversity builds character. We talk about how people who win the lottery end up dead in a dumpster a year later because the money doesn't help people live a better life. If you are thrown into sudden fame and [...]
We bond with the contemporary music, movies, pop culture, and other things when we are in our prime - usually teens or early 20's. As we get older we find it more difficult to associate with new things. Technology gets harder to operate. Have you ever seen grandpa try to program the DVR? Well, I [...]
I went to a restaurant over the weekend, An Irish pub that I like and go to often. I ordered mashed potatoes with my entrée, and asked for gravy to go with. When I got the bill I discovered that I was charged 75 cents for the gravy. My reaction was, Really? OMG are you [...]
Favorite podcasts: TED Radio Hour The Overwhelmed Brain The Public Speaker, Quick and Dirty Tips You Are Not So Smart Freakonomics Radio How To Talk To Girls Legendary Life Knowledge For Men Hidden Brain The Tim Ferriss Show We Study Billionaires The Read To Lead Podcast Startup Podcast and Reply All The New Man Podcast Favorite books: [...]
Call Us Today! (850) 359-1090 Or email at: keith@supersmartguy.com Remove the obstacle from your path to your goal. (strategy) Root cause analysis, ask why each time to dig deeper into the reason why something is what it is. (a tool to help) Make the behavior habitual. (BJ Fogg) Like what you do. (motivation) [...]
Visiting guest co-host Kevin and I talk about why we need to avoid being judgmental and how this can help you live a better life.
Hello! My name is Harneet Bhalla and I am a digital marketing strategic consultant. It would be really difficult for me to state a definitive moment at which digital marketing got my attention. As long as I can remember digital marketing always captivated me. While still in school I got my hands on my [...]
Jaime is a big hockey fan and he loves incorporating the sport into his business. He specializes in WordPress development and enjoys teaching podcasting and produces two podcast shows. One show is called http://podcastprofessors.com/itunes and the other is called http://stopridingthepine.com/itunes. He is also the founder of http://done4youwp.com. Jaime has established a staff of WordPress developers [...]
Last Thursday episode for a while. I want to focus on getting YouTube videos out. Will work on the web site over the holidays. The focus of the podcast always was on self improvement and education. I want to take the branding of the podcast into this direction: Invest in yourself. Always be improving. Be your best [...]
I interview Jill Neuharth on how she became successful with her online business. Jill is the largest online re-seller of Bath & Body Works and The Body Shop on both Amazon and Ebay. She has been in online business for over 20 years. Before her online business she was involved with professional sports and ESPN. [...]
People who practice gratitude have less heart disease. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/23/456656055/gratitude-is-good-for-the-soul-and-it-helps-the-heart-too Gratitude reduces depression, anxiety, anger and sadness. After eating a large Thanksgiving dinner, rather than taking a nap, go for a walk. Walk with other people where you can keep each other company and connect. If walking alone, listen to podcasts and audio books. Load the apps on [...]
Today Travis and I discuss how to optimize your performance through fitness and habit. Travis Dillard is a body transformation specialist for entrepreneurs. After a dramatic transformation of his own, Travis spends his time getting busy entrepreneurs the bodies they want, the mental clarity they need and the confidence they deserve to thrive in business, [...]
The attacks on Paris Friday, November 14, 2015, were terrible tragedies that will be remembered in history. They are eerily reminiscent of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. There are 2 natural reactions to such horrific incidents, the first being a deep sense of empathy for those lost, and their survivors. The [...]
I had the opportunity to interview Manny Wolfe, and you get to hear him in this episode talk about how impactful storytelling can be in communicating your message. For more information and to reach Manny, visit his web site: http://thesteepside.com/ Here's a few words from Manny about him and his business: My name is Emmanuel [...]
I do not deal well with chaos, I create systems and patterns to avoid the chaos, because chaos causes me anxiety. It is stressful for the brain to have to remember a new place each time I put down my keys. I use systems to avoid the chaos and be more efficient. Knowing where my [...]
I had the opportunity to interview Aaron Marino, celebrity behind the Alpha M brand. Aaron makes videos around men's style and fitness. Find out more about Aaron and his work at: http://www.iamalpham.com IAmAlphaM is the brain child of male image consultant and men's style expert, Aaron Marino. In 2006, Aaron Marino started a men’s image [...]
Are you an artist? I hope this story reaches you because everyone can be whatever they want to be given hard work perseverance and a little luck.We don't always get what we want in life. So then what do we do about it? That is the space that you own and you can choose whatever [...]
James Tew On Building Relationships and Standing Out in a Crowd Using Video I first discovered James and his work on Facebook. We connected immediately and clicked as like-minded people both searching for excellence and our purpose in life. James is a video genius. Go check out his videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theSMrevolution James Tew is [...]
6 REASONS WHY PEOPLE BECOME SUCCESSFUL You can find this article on the Good Men Project at: http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/6-reasons-people-become-successful-h2l/ Talent - Have you ever wondered what it takes to become truly successful? Do you think that some people are born to be great, while others just don’t have it in them to amount to anything? I’m [...]
I had the delightful opportunity to interview the charming and talented, Jessica Taylor - my long-time improv comedy instructor. I strongly encourage everyone I meet to take an improv comedy class, wherever they live. Look it up in the classifieds, at any civic theater or community center. Learning to act in improv comedy will help you [...]
Read this article on The Good Men Project (my first published article on their site) http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/9-strategies-for-overcoming-our-need-for-approval-h2l/ What will other people think? This holds a lot of people back. First it doesn't matter what others think Since the beginning of socially organized Homo sapiens we have an instinctive drive to care about what others think [...]
The Super Smart Guy makes some super awesome mocha! Watch as I show you my secret technique for making a killer mocha with frothed organic milk, hot chocolate, and espresso.
Laura Lawson is The founder and CEO of Eatology. You can find her web site at: http://www.eatology.co/ I am excited to have her on the show because her passion is about helping people eat healthy. Her philosophy is to use the highest quality whole foods, moderate portion size, and make the food delicious so you [...]
This presentation compares Atkins to low carb diet, and 2 others. I found the results absolutely fascinating. You need to be a geek and watch the whole thing to watch this. To sum things up: Net flux is the universal rule, calories in equals calories out. Eat more than you burn and you will gain [...]
Automate your daily prep - Automate your life. Systematize repetitive and mundane tasks. Save your will power for the important stuff. Eliminate electronic (smart phone) notifications except for the most urgent ones. Prioritize notifications and only let people use those (like phoen call or text) when it is an emergency. Batching similar tasks. Take all [...]
As the Conversion Educator at LeadPages™, Tim Paige spends his days helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers utilize the billions of data points from LeadPages™ so they can increase revenue, grow their lists, and further scale up their businesses. You’ve likely heard his voice as the host of LeadPages™ official podcast, ConversionCast, on stage at [...]
I struggle sometimes with the show because I want to deliver the best content possible to you. It's hard because occasionally I see that others have said the same thing before, so why bother. It's very rare that anyone says something for the first time. But just because someone said it doesn't mean that you [...]
Jason Treu is a business and executive coach and is a guest on this episode of The Super Smart Guy Podcast. Jason believes that what got you here won't get you there. He will teach you how to take your success and relationships to the highest levels. On today's show Jason give some awesome tips [...]
Quick tips Thursday. I discuss what's new in the Super Smart Guy. The Updesk came in. I assembled it and put the computer on it. I need to find a way to manage the wires.
Paul Kirch, host of BOSS Academy Radio (BOSSAcademy.com), is passionate about helping entrepreneurs. After all, knows what it’s like to be in the shoes of a “want to be” entrepreneur; he has lived it. He spent many years wanting to be a business owner; but he let fear hold him back from pursuing his dreams. That is until he [...]
This podcast episode is more of an commentary than instructional. I discuss how our ancestors had a much healthier lifestyle when it came to diet and exercise. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle is at an all-time high. Modernity has stripped exercise from our daily routine. Diet has suffered as now we are faced with a predominance [...]
Today we have special guest Shawn Rafferty. Shawn is a personal protection specialist with over 20 years of experience in the security sector. He has served in the Marines, worked as a corrections officer, police officer, security contractor in the Middle East and federal agent. He now specializes in teaching people how to be safer [...]
Super Smart Guys Podcast news. More awesome interviews coming up in the future The podcast will focus on optimal performance. A general, neutral performance that can apply to health (fitness and nutrition), relationships (dating and friendships), and wealth (career and finance). Youtube channel will be getting more videos. More to come with the web site - [...]
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School – by John Medina See all the videos and much more on his web site-> www.brainrules.net :arrow: Get the book on Amazon. Online brain-booster games: I've tried lumosity, it's a pay service but you can try it for free. I didn't try [...]
Some helpful ideas from Neural Lingusitic Programming (NLP) The map is not the territory means that our perception of something (map) is not 100% accurate. The real thing is he territory. We try to make maps of things in our head so we understand them. A limiting belief is an idea that holds us back. [...]
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School – by John Medina www.brainrules.net Get the book now: http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rules-Updated-Expanded-Principles/dp/098326337X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441769376&sr=8-1&keywords=brain+rules Exercise - Rule #1: Exercise boosts brain power. Our ancestors waked an average of 12 miles a day. We evolved to think while on the move. We went from climbing trees to [...]
At the grocery store I was accosted by the smarmy box wine lady and I lost my cool. Maintaining your internal locus of control can be a challenge at times. When you have a bad day, your defenses are battered, and a missile can sneak through. Try to resist. But if you lose your cool, [...]
In today's episode I interview sharing economy entrepreneur and angel investor Ivan Raiklin. Ivan Raiklin is a voracious learner and executor. After finishing his law degree he served in the military as an Army Attache (diplomat) in Eastern Europe, became a Green Beret serving in Central and South America and when he completed his time [...]
Guest speaker Theo Goodman Discusses recent stock market events. The market has been a real roller-coaster lately. Find out why as well as how the market moves based on human psychology. We live in a world of global markets. A downturn in one country has a ripple effect on all other nations. Have you heard [...]
Here is the full-length audio of my guest speaker Theo Goodman discussing recent events related to the Chinese stock market drop. We also discuss some market info for beginners. It's about an hour and twenty minutes. The Super Smart Guy Podcast episode 21 has highlights taken from the full length audio. You can get a [...]
Jason Treu is a business and executive coach and is a guest on this episode of The Super Smart Guy Podcast. Jason believes that what got you here won't get you there. He will teach you how to take your success and relationships to the highest levels. On today's show Jason give some awesome tips [...]
Are you a producer or a consumer? In this video I discuss that both are necessary for the ecosystem to exist. Imagine an artist as the producer, creating amazing works of art. There needs to be consumers that appreciate the artists' efforts, otherwise you have a poor staving artist that can't make a living doing [...]
Emotional State * Examples: approaching women at the bar, getting up to speak in public, getting ready to make a big business deal, performing in public * Some call this getting "pumped up" but this is a fake, temporary elevated state. It's not sustainable because it is not grounded. * Change your physiology. Stand upright, [...]
In this part 2 of the Numbers episode with my guest and bro Kevin Ledig, we discuss statistics in sports and the stock market. Numbers is the key. Kevin comes to visit the Super Smart Guy in Florida with a surprise podcast topic and I improvise as we flow with the topic. Any acoustic guitar [...]
At one extreme you can dive in head first. Spend a lot of money, get the wrong stuff. Maybe lose interest in it quickly. The other extreme is to have analysis paralysis. Research it forever. And become a lurker or wallflower. Some people buy tons of books and videos, courses and seminars, but never take [...]
In this episode of the podcast I have a guest, my brother Kevin. He came up with this idea and it was a free flow format to the show. The theme is Numbers. We can describe many things in life as numbers. Kevin uses sports statistics as an example. The predictions of how a season [...]
I went to Podcast Movement 2015 this past weekend in Ft. Worth, TX. They had experts talking about all aspects of podcasting such as content creation, technically how to produce podcasts, marketing, and monetization among many others. Traveling is a good thing, it gives you new experiences and perspective on life. Participate in events that [...]
Trombone Player Wanted - Marcus Buckingham’s 6 DVD Series on Strengths Go to www.marcusbuckingham.com to learn about ordering the video series. Here: https://www.tmbc.com/store/ Premise - a kid is told to learn trombone, but he actually has a love for drums Video 1: So, What's Stopping You? Only 2 out of 10 people use their strengths [...]
Rookie dating mistakes Don't use always or never: This always works, this will never work. Depends on the circumstances. However there are general rules. First date can be when you first met her and got the number. Next date should be simple and casual - coffee or a drink. Never do dinner and a movie [...]
While discussing the Greek financial crisis on FaceBook with some friends, I got to thinking about debt and how it can be used and abused. If you read Dave Ramsey, he dislikes almost all debt. But there is good debt and there is bad debt. Sometimes you can't avoid debt. For example it's really difficult [...]
This is a bonus episode where Kevin Ledig and I discuss some points I made in prior podcasts. Kevin is an attorney and big fan of the show. He's also my brother. He has some ideas, and we discuss them on this show. If you like this show format and want to see more editorials [...]
Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? Today we discuss the differences between the two and how having a growth mindset will help you succeed in life. A great reference for this is Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Paperback by Carol Dweck.
Yesterday a nice lady at the grocer offers me a tasty sample. I ask how did you make this? Where is the shrimp from? Read about Catfish from Vietnam and you will understand the horrors of farm raised seafood from Asian countries. http://supersmartguy.com/index.php/2015/06/19/catfish-from-vietnam/ Total lack of regulation, polluted waters, fish swimming in sewage. You get [...]
This episode I take you with me on my journey of learning and teaching dance. I share with you the lessons I learned so that you can apply them to your journey. I hope this helps. Lesson 1 - Life as an experiment, try new things Lesson 2 - Pick one thing and focus on [...]
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In this episode of the podcast we explore how the traditional office environment is bringing harm to you. The office chair is the devil because we sit way too much. It's not healthy to do that. We need to move around, change positions, definitely not sit all day long in front of a computer. When [...]
Think about when was the last time you ate catfish at a restaurant, the cafeteria at work, or bought some for dinner from your local grocery store. Watch this video about catfish production along the polluted Mekong River and you will understand why I am concerned about our health. So little food that is imported [...]
The first YouTube video post! Just do it. Imperfect action is better than no action. Get started now! You will have plenty of time to refine and perfect your work. Don't suffer from analysis paralysis. I also discuss an intro to the Indigenous Lifestyle Program. Please leave comments and get involved. The YouTube channel is [...]
In the latest project, The Indigenous Lifestyle Program, I am working to bring back the lost tribal wisdom of our ancestors. Back in the day life was simpler, people were healthier, and much happier. Everyone knew their place in society, and was successful at it through mentoring of young people and full inclusion of everyone [...]
We changed the name of the web site to The Super Smart Guy Podcast. The web site has changed to supersmartguy.com We are launching the Indigenous Lifestyle Project. You can find this at the web site supersmartguy.com or indigenouslifestyle.com With the Indigenous Lifestyle we will cover diet, exercise, and lifestyle. The key to the Indigenous [...]
Goals are a metaphor for everything you do in life. To be a good goal achiever is like being successful with everything in life. You will see the occasional article on goals - Top 10 reasons people fail to achieve their goals or 7 funky tips to reach your goals. The truth is there are [...]
Quick Tips are short podcast episodes that will be released once a week in addition to the full length feature episodes which are also released weekly. In quick tips I will answer listener questions and discuss short topics of interest. In today's quick tip we answer a question about Aesop's fable the Fox and the [...]
How Money can buy you happiness – producer vs a consumer - how to live amazing without winning the lottery This is part one of how to achieve your goals. We dispel the myth that money can't buy happiness. What gets you happiness is the right mindset. Money is a tool, use it wisely. Like [...]
Introduction Who is the mid life crisis guy? Why am I doing a podcast? How it will help you. What is mid-life? It's the point in life where we are old enough to take our future seriously and yet young enough to still do something about it. The crisis happens when it just hits us [...]
What ISIS Really Wants The Islamic State is no mere collection of psychopaths. It is a religious group with carefully considered beliefs, among them that it is a key agent of the coming apocalypse. Here’s what that means for its strategy—and for how to stop it. By Graeme Wood, March 2015What ISIS Really Wants. Great [...]
I just read Ramit Sethi's book I WILL TEACH YOU TO BE RICH. This book is very similar to Tony Robbins book MONEY, MASTER THE GAME. The difference is Ramit says about the same thing in 260 pages vs. Tony's 700 pages. I highly recommend both books. However if you are in a rush, get [...]
Finished reading The One Thing by Gary Keller. Great book about how to focus on the one thing that will help you achieve your goal no matter what that goal is. Quick bits from the book: he talk about the 80/20 principle where 80% of your results comes from 20% of the work, prioritize your [...]
I finished reading When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man, the autobiography of Jerry Weintraub. He basically tells his story of going from obscurity to fame and success. You can read a brief synopsis on the book at Amazon. What I will say about it is that it [...]
The human brain appears to have been designed to solve problems related to surviving in an unstable outdoor environment, in a variety of weather conditions and to do so in near constant motion. Read the book. But good news, if you are busy you can watch the included DVD and get the idea. Best 10 [...]
Finished reading BOLD. It has 3 main parts. The first talks about exponential opportunities based on advancement of technology. This was a great read for me because I have held the exponential theory for a long time, but I don't limit it to modern technology. My exponential theory goes back to the big bang. More [...]
Great TED talk about habit. The rat in the maze is a great example of how we learn a skill and make it automatic. We go into autopilot when we engage in habit. This frees up our brain power to focus on other things. Great athletes learn sports skills and then go into automatic mode [...]
After watching this video, it dawned on me that police "brutality" is as likely to happen to you as being killed in an airplane accident (figuratively speaking). Notice how any incident of airline tragedy is completely blown out of proportion? However you are MUCH more likely to die in an automobile accident. But do we [...]
This episode I discuss a couple different things: It's good to meet up with other like minded people. The smart phone is the great equalizer. What is the difference between a strategist and a tactician, and which one are you? The difference between having fun and being driven. I mentioned how William Kamkwamba built his [...]
Welcome to this episode of the Super Smart Guy podcast where we go unscripted. I will discuss various topics based on health, wealth, and relationships. Were you able to name that tune? Find out next mid-life unscripted what that tune was, and hear another you can guess at. Has your life turned out the way [...]
What is holding you back in life? We will discuss 2 methods to overcome anxiety and fear. How riding a roller-coaster can set you free? The anticipation is worse than the thing itself The anxiety of anticipation is paralyzing This prevents us from doing many things in life Get more reference experiences under your belt This isn't so [...]
In this podcast I will introduce you to the Super Smart Guy! :-) Episode 0 – Introduction Who is the Super Smart Guy? Why am I doing a podcast? How it will help you. What is mid-life? It’s the point in life where we are old enough to take our future seriously and yet young [...]
I love the vlogbrothers, smart dudes. This is a great basic explanation as to why we don't manage healthcare as well as most other industrialized nations. I think we can learn a lot by watching how others do things. Saying USA rules! will blind us to the idea that sometimes, just sometimes, others may be [...]
This is a reality TV series short pilot (sizzle reel) filmed in Melbourne FL around the 2010 time frame. I just resurrected the video and converted it / uploaded to YouTube for the first time. We had a great idea but unfortunately we got scooped, Nat Geo's Rocket City Rednecks looks suspiciously similar, I mean [...]
Just finished reading the Everything Store about how Jeff Bezos created and ran Amazon. What an amazing story. He struggled all along the way, and used a lot of predatory practices like how Walmart uses. He worked his employees hard. He believed that he could innovate his way out of any problem. He loves technology [...]
