Best Rob Maxwell Podcasts (2025)

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Jobs #738 1:59

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Lin Hao, a nine-year-old boy from Sichuan, China, rescued two classmates after their school collapse during the 2008 earthquake. His bravery and leadership made him a national hero, and he carried the Chinese flag during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.

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Rummage #737 3:21

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The devil, at a rummage sale, reveals his most valuable tool: discouragement. It can make people lose hope and abandon their dreams. Robert Biswas-Diener’s research on courage, as outlined in “the courage quotient,“ suggest that courage is determined by the ratio of action to fear. To increase courage, one should align their actions with their iden…

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Problems #736 2:23

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Life is full of problems, but they are opportunities for growth and purpose. Victor Frankel, a holocaust survivor, encourage individuals to view challenges, ask tasks, demanding, tailored responses, asking “what is life asking of me?” This mindset, exemplified by Frankel survival in concentration camps, helps reframe suffering as a call to problem …

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You'll lift 40% more weight when someone has your back 19:05

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Send us a textBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Emerge #735 3:00

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Melia, a Pakistani girl, faced adversity under Taliban rule, but channeled it into advocacy for girls’ education. Her story serves as a reminder that challenges present opportunities for growth and positive change.

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Leading in Ways No One Expects | Dustin Tavella, America’s Got Talent Winner 1:01:09

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What if the key to your leadership isn’t what you achieve, but how you connect? In this episode, America’s Got Talent winner Dustin Tavella shares why putting people first leads to greater impact—and how to build connections that last. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-in-ways-no-one-expect…

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Circles #734 1:52

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The most important story you hear is the one you tell yourself. Simon scenic Golden Circle model emphasizes the importance of purpose, but I believe the place to start with is “who“ – identity – as an ontological anchor in a rapidly changing world.

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Strength Training Frequency: The Foundation of Results 19:54

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Send us a textBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Ghosts #733 1:58

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Denzel Washington used a metaphor of ghosts representing unfulfilled potential to illustrate that humans, unlike nature, can choose to underperform. The better story to tell yourself is that you can become more.

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Magic #732 2:30

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We live in the most amazing time in human history, with conveniences and opportunities that our ancestors could only dream of. Despite this, many people are unhappy. The key to finding peace and contentment is to focus on internal factors and choose to be happy, regardless of external circumstances.

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Garbage #731 3:11

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Jerry Seinfeld believes that every day is special and that there is no such thing as “quality time.“ He prefers “garbage time,” the ordinary moments like driving in the car or watching TV, as these are the moments that make up life. Seinfeld emphasizes the importance of cherishing these moments and finding joy in the mundane.…

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Opportunities #730 2:34

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Steve Jobs’ return to Apple in 1997 and subsequent streamlining of the product line from 40 to 4 exemplifies the power of saying no. Every commitment carries an opportunity cost, and saying no allows for greater focus on the best opportunities.

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Progress Over Perfection: Breaking the Workout Paralysis 25:44

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Ripples #729 2:55

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Les Schwab, founder of Les Schwab, tires, instilled, an owner’s mindset and his employees by sharing 50% of the profits. This incentivized employees to work hard and report theft, as it impacted their own earnings. The story highlights, the ripple effect of individual actions. Consider how your habits contribute to larger systems.…

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Imperceptibly #728 2:31

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Change, positive or negative, often occurs gradually before reaching a sudden tipping point. Daily habits, whether positive or negative, compound overtime and lead to inevitable results. Focus on building positive habits and avoiding -ones to achieve your desired outcomes.

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Solitude #727 2:19

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Joe McCormack, founder of The Brief Lab, emphasizes the importance of silence and quiet for clear thinking and effective communication. He highlights the need for self-confidence and poise, which can be developed through self reflection in silence.

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Beat the Heat: The Hydration Blueprint 27:21

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Momentum #726 1:32

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Charlie Munger‘s “granny‘s rule” in Brian Tracy‘s “eat that frog” our productivity concepts that emphasize tackling the most challenging or important tasks first. Doing the worst first is a short way to build momentum.

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Incentives #725 2:56

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Incentives, as highlighted by Charlie Munger, are a powerful driver of behavior in both business and personal life. FedEx’s night shift, for example, improved performance when they paid per shift instead of hourly. Whether designing compensation systems or changing habits, understanding, and leveraging incentives is crucial for success.…

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Torture #724 3:29

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Holding onto offenses is torture. John Bevere emphasizes forgiveness as a necessity to avoid Satan‘s trap of bitterness and division. The fable of “the two monks and the woman “illustrates the importance of recognizing offense as a trap that leads to torture.

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Levels #723 2:10

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New levels, bring new devils. But you’re built for both. If it’s getting harder that means you’re going higher.

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Train Smarter, Not Random: System-Specific Adaptations. Part 2 28:34

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Sacrifices #722 3:00

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James Lee Harrington, who died on D-Day, will be buried today in Iowa after his remains where identified through DNA analysis. His burial, alongside his mother honors the sacrifices made by many on D-Day, including over 10,000 who lost their lives in the first hour of the invasion.

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Train Smarter, Not Random: System-Specific Adaptations 26:53

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Pause #721 2:46

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One of Stephen Covey’s seven disciplines of highly effective people self-renewal. He calls it sharpening the saw. Rest and renewal is not apart from our work but part of it.

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Body Language Expert: This Is Why People Don’t Take You Seriously | Vanessa Van Edwards 55:06

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What if one sentence could make someone instantly feel valued? In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards shares how you can develop everyday charisma and how small shifts in language build powerful leadership influence. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/body-language-expert-this-is-why-people-dont-take-…

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Scorecards #720 2:53

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Warren Buffett’s concept of the “inner and outer scorecard” highlights the importance of living authentically versus seeking external validation. It involves self judgment in following one’s instincts.

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Spreadsheets #719 2:09

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Companies often lose sight of customer value by becoming obsessed with optimizing internal processes. This “process trap” leads to pour outcomes and a lack of innovation, successful companies, prioritize, customer, centricity, and product quality over cost cutting and metrics.

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Breaking the Morning Myth 16:31

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Send us a textBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Conduits #718 3:29

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Once upon a Time lived a jar and a stream…

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Cave #717 2:02

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Most people never attempt to start a new habit or pursue a goal, giving up before making any real effort. Brian Tracy emphasizes the importance of starting, highlighting that transformation happens in the present, not the past or future. He encourages taking small, consistent actions, building confidence through small wins, and clarifying goals to …

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Blueprint #716 2:09

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Success is not based on luck, but on a proven plan and consistent execution. Instead of relying on chance, create a blueprint for your journey by following a proven framework.

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The Science Behind Exercise Thresholds: What Actually Works and Why 33:46

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Today #715 3:10

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A reflection on life’s fleeting nature, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present.

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Sigh #714 2:49

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“ Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…”

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Non-conformists #713 3:26

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Is your tendency to “go along to get along” a survival instinct? Maybe your frustration with the status quo as a show of creativity and leadership. Turning this outward, that teammate or employee who can’t seem to get with the program might have some ideas worth listening to. A better story to tell yourself is non-conformity creates change and lord…

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Audience #712 1:51

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The “Audience Effect” shows that who watches us influences our performance, whether positively or negatively. Being prepared is crucial, as jumping into unprepared situations can lead to negative outcomes. Surrounding ourselves with positive influences brings out the best of us.

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You Have to Put in the Reps 21:38

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Send us a textBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Bargain #711 2:47

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Embrace the magic of books. Tell yourself a better story today by reading better stories. When you hold a book in your hand, you are holding magic.

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Passion #710 3:26

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The whole nation thought he was a crazy old man to undertake an almost impossible feat. Most feared that he would die trying. But this humble old man proved all the critics wrong.

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Become #709 2:52

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Identity isn’t claim. It’s done. Actions shape identity. Want to be that person? Do the things that type of person does.

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Pennies #708 3:03

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The power of incremental, patient growth is illustrated through the story of a penny doubling daily for 31 days, ultimately resulting in over $10 million. This concept applies to various aspects of life, such as money, relationships, and health, emphasizing the importance of consistency and long-term investment.…

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The Method Behind Managing Menopause 30:52

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Compounding #707 3:47

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Changes don’t have to be colossal, just consistent. The better story you can tell yourself is small, smart choices, consistently applied overtime, leads to radical changes.

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Flight #706 3:07

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Clara the caterpillar was captivated by the butterflies she saw floating through the forest, not knowing the fight ahead of her that would lead to a transformation she never dreamed of.

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People Need People: The Irreplaceable Value of Human Connection in Fitness 27:03

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Reverse #705 3:08

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Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, embrace technological constraints to create innovative, video games. By challenging his team to make the worst ideas work, he shifted their thinking from critical to creative, fostering innovation. This approach highlights the power of constraints in driving creativity.…

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Specificity: The Blueprint for Targeted Fitness Results 25:00

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Impediments #704 2:59

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“The impediment to the way is the way,” wrote Marcus Aurelius. Perhaps the problem you’re facing isn’t working against you, but has been provided for you.

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Edges #703 3:18

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Constraints can fuel creativity. Limitations can be a blessing in disguise.