Best Ron Yap Podcasts (2025)

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The Psychology Of Connecting To Your Authentic Self w/ American Psychological Association President Dr Thema Bryant 1:00:59

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Who is the authentic you? Some people feel like they remember being an authentic self at some point, and I feel many never experienced it. But I feel we all long to just be comfortable being us. What does that look like? How does it feel? Following is a conversation I had with Dr Thema Bryant. Thema is a clinical psychologist and professor of psych…

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Darius Classic | Success and Failure Aren’t Loyal 26:22

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Do you define yourself by your successes or your failures? Many of us tie our self-worth to our accomplishments or setbacks, but what happens when success fades or failure strikes? The truth is, neither defines who we are. Today, I am flying solo to talk about why you should not be attached to success or failure. Through personal stories from my en…

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Embracing Confidence and Visibility in Leadership with Sheena Yap Chan 54:19

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From immigrant to bestselling author and global keynote speaker, Sheena Yap Chan shares her journey of reclaiming identity, building confidence, and amplifying Asian women’s voices through media, leadership, and visibility. Growing up Chinese-Filipino and moving to Toronto at just seven years old, Sheena faced cultural shame and a painful lack of r…

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381 | Sam Goodner | Like Clockwork: Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision 1:06:22

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What separates companies that stall from those that scale? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Sam Goodner, entrepreneur, author of “Like Clockwork: Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision,” and former CEO of Catapult Systems, one of the fastest growing tech consulting firms in the U.S. Sam shares decades of wisdom f…

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The Force Continuum of Believing In Yourself w/ Texas A&M Prof Wendi Zimmer 1:13:03

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I feel we are experiencing a schizophrenic time in our culture where we adamantly believe in our opinions and perspectives, but we have very little true belief in ourselves. We are increasingly insecure and fragile and thus offended and threatened by everything. People seem scared of other people and I’m concerned it belies an innate fear of themse…

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TGM Classic | Michael Easter | The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self 1:08:45

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What if discomfort was the key to unlocking your full potential? This thought-provoking question challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to reconsider our relationship with discomfort. While discomfort is often seen as something to avoid, discomfort can be the catalyst for achieving new heights of personal growth and achievement. Michael East…

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How You Act Trumps All - At Least At First w/ Andy Andrews 1:05:45

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As you know I seldom talk about current events on this podcast. But a few years ago I did address one. It was the 2022 Oscars where actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock. I did not see it and didn’t pay much attention, but then I saw a public statement made by Andy Andrews that caught my attention. I’ve known Andy for some time and had him o…

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380 | What Do You Want Out of Life (Part 2) 30:41

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What do you really want from life and how do you define the criteria for your next big move? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius takes us deeper into his journey of clarity and alignment, sharing how he’s mapping out the values and principles that guide his next chapter. From choosing freedom and connection over energy-draining re…

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379 | Shadé Zahrai | How Reframing Challenges Can Change the Way You Lead and Live 1:07:18

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What if the setbacks in your life were actually the secret fuel for your success? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Shadé Zahrai, award-winning leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Influenceo Global. Shadé shares her journey from law and corporate consulting to entrepreneurship, revealing how resilien…

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Just Breathe - Can We Really Alter Our Physical & Mental States By Doing Breathwork w/ Francesca Sipma 1:10:45

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I breathe just to live. I walk to live. I eat, drink, and sleep to live. Is there a benefit to breathing more or differently than necessary? I walk more than necessary for my health and fitness and go so far as to run quite a bit. I don’t eat and drink more for my health but I eat better and drink better. I definitely sleep more than necessary for …

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TGM Classic | Robin Sharma | The Wealth Money Can’t Buy:The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life 1:02:00

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What makes you wealthy? In a world where success often takes center stage, we tend to equate wealth solely with the size of our bank account. But what if true wealth transcends monetary success? What if it encompasses something much deeper and more fulfilling? Robin Sharma, renowned author and leadership expert, challenges us to redefine our unders…

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The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It w/ Professor Ethan Kross 1:08:51

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We all know we have an inner voice, whether it speaks out loud, you write letters in your head like I do, or it’s just the constant stream of thoughts and feelings running amok at all times. A frequent directive is to shut the voice up or ignore it. One this is impossible, and two, that voice is there for a reason and the opportunity we all have is…

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378 | What Do You Want Out of Life (Part 1) 26:13

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What if the key to clarity was just five minutes of stillness? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh reflects on purpose, priorities, and the practices that help him gain direction during life transitions. Inspired by a workshop with his friend and spiritual teacher Dandapani, Darius shares a simple but powerful exercis…

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377 | Amy Purdy | How to Rebuild Your Life When Everything Changes Overnight 1:11:40

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How do you keep moving forward when life changes in an instant? Joining us on The Greatness Machine, Amy Purdy shares how she’s faced more than her share of challenges, losing both legs at 19, battling a life-threatening infection, and navigating the emotional aftermath. But instead of letting adversity define her, Amy used it as fuel to dream bigg…

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Fawning: Our Appeasing & “Protecting” Others Is Hurting Us All w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton 1:15:22

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We all have a primary pattern of dealing with relational conflict. There are a scant few, in my experience, who do it with health and peace. The rest tend to fall into what psychologists have labeled, Fight, Flight, or Freeze tendencies. I’m not a fighter, and viewed myself as generally freezing in the moment of conflict, masked by thinking I was j…

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TGM Classic | Jen Gottlieb | BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. 1:01:36

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Have you ever felt like you're hiding behind a facade of expectations and perceptions, concealing your true identity? Jen Gottlieb knows that feeling all too well. From being a gym trainer to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, she has lived the transformation of shedding societal masks and embracing authenticity. Drawing from her personal experien…

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Getting What We Expect From Ourselves & How To Expect More w/ Anthony Trucks 1:08:38

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The self-help and personal development world gives primary focus to increasing our performance so we can achieve greater successes in our lives. And it’s true we all are capable of more. Nobody is performing at their max capacity. But we won’t outperform the level of ability we believe about ourselves and all we have to go on is the proof of what w…

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Darius Classic | Things Are Never as Good or as Bad as They Seem 17:49

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When life’s highs feel incredible and the lows feel unbearable, how can we stay grounded and keep perspective? It is easy to get swept away by the extremes of life. When things are going well, everything feels incredible; when they are tough, it can feel like they will never improve. But what if there is a way to find balance, staying steady throug…

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376 | Jaspreet Singh | How to Rewire Your Thinking for Financial Freedom 56:01

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Money isn’t just about math, it’s about mindset. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Jaspreet Singh, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Minority Mindset, to break down the rules of money, investing, and wealth-building. Jaspreet shares why the wealthy treat taxes as a playbook, how to prepare for recessions and infla…

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Considering We Are The Matrix & It Is All A Mind Game To Generate A Feeling 40:17

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A few nights ago I watched The Matrix with four of my younger kids after one said she didn’t remember ever seeing it. A group of my older kids had gotten together to watch it recently as well. I’m talking the 1999 movie starring Keanu Reeves. It depicts a concept where most humans are inert and simply plugged into a computer program living pretend …

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TGM Classic | Warren Rustand | The Leader Within Us: Mindset, Principles, and Tools for a Life By Design 1:15:31

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How can we tap into the latent leadership qualities that reside within us, waiting to be cultivated and utilized to their fullest extent? As leadership is viewed as a rare quality possessed by only a select few, it's easy to overlook each individual's potential for leadership. Leadership, however, is not exclusively a skill that a privileged few po…

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Rejecting “No Regrets” & Embracing Life Lessons w/ Dan Pink 50:09

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“No regrets” is an American slogan along with “No Fear” and “Just Do It.” Yet more often than not we don’t “just do it,” having no fear is psychopathic, and having no regrets means you have no sorrow for ever hurting anyone or making a mistake. Regret is simply recognizing sadness or disappointment about something we did we wish we hadn’t, or we di…

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Darius Classic | Power vs. Influence 18:21

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Life and business are shaped by power and influence. They are essential forces that drive decision-making, build connections, and create lasting impact. Understanding how to wield these forces effectively can be the key to unlocking opportunities and driving meaningful change. Today, I am flying solo to talk about the dynamics of power and influenc…

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375 | Michelle Argyris | The Power of Listening to Your Inner Voice and Following Where It Leads 1:13:39

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What does it take to reinvent yourself while staying true to who you are? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, actress, writer, and entrepreneur Michelle Argyris opens up about her extraordinary path, from the world of acting to launching Windtuition Wellness. She shares how her experiences in the entertainment industry shaped her perspective …

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Can You Sell Happiness, Peace & Purpose If People Really Do Not Want It 35:18

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I’ve spent a lifetime doing. Achieving and building and creating and adding. And now I find that what I most want is peace. I’m 54 and I’m tired. Not physically tired. But emotionally. The past four years have been a time of deconstructing and dismantling and letting go of most everything I held dear. I have encountered the most difficult time of m…

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TGM Classic | Patricia Wallwork | How To Build A Cult Following For Your Brand 53:31

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How do you build a devoted following for your brand? This question lies at the heart of every successful business endeavor, and Patricia Wallwork, the award-winning CEO of Milo’s Tea Company, shares compelling insights into exactly how to accomplish this goal. Her leadership has not only allowed the family-owned business to thrive, but also cultiva…

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Your Calling Is Not One Role & What Is A Calling w/ Career Expert Dan Miller 58:34

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I have done a number of podcasts on calling, but as I don’t believe anyone has the definitive definition of what a calling is and what your’s might be, I am a fan of a continued discussion with various experts. I spent many years talking about calling and purpose as some holy grail discovery. Even as I did so many different things vocationally and …

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TGM Classic | Amanda Knox | Fighting For Your Life Against A Trial By Media 1:03:40

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How do you free yourself from the prison of your past? How do you get up after being dragged down? Joining us today to talk about the 2007 murder case that shocked the world, Amanda Knox recalls her wrongful conviction for the death of Meredith Kercher. Fifteen years after the gruesome incident that attracted huge media attention, Amanda gets real …

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374 | Nathanael Chawkin (Part 2) | AI, Consciousness, and the Future of Spiritual Leadership 1:53:59

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What happens when leadership, plant medicine, and AI collide? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius reconnects with Nathanael Chawkin, executive coach, former cage fighter, and founder of Awakened Leadership, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about transformation, consciousness, and purpose. They dive into what it means to le…

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Who Is Creative (Some More Than Others) & How To Go From Creativity To Delivering A Performance Or Product w/ Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 1:18:23

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Do we all have some creative ability in us? Yes. Can we learn and grow to be more creative? Yes. Should we all be living as “creatives?” I question this. But what creativity we have, whether it’s art, ideas, businesses, innovations, or solutions to problems, how can we best go from the idea or concept, to actually doing and delivering something? I …

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TGM Classic | Clay Martin (Part 1) | Heroes in the Making: How Childhood Influences Shape Military Paths 1:23:22

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How do childhood influences shape the mindset and motivations of those who serve in the military? From early exposure to media depicting heroic military figures to the weight of familial legacies, past experiences intricately shape career decisions in the armed forces. These influences, whether based on action-packed films or the proud lineage of a…

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Use Your Platform For Influence & Express Your Authentic Self w/ Outer Banks Actress Brianna Brown Keen 1:05:15

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In my experience almost everyone has a platform that provide the possibility and opportunity of influence. As a parent, as a spouse, if you work with other people, if you are involved in athletics or go to church, if you’re in school and more. Basically with anyone you are in consistent communication and/or proximity. Though to have influence you m…

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Darius Classic | How to Live a Worry Free Life 17:32

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Are you letting your anxiety and worries shape your reality and limit your potential? Today, I am flying solo to talk about a topic that resonates with many of us: the impact of anxiety and worry on our lives. We often find ourselves in a constant battle with these emotions, and it can feel overwhelming when they start to dictate our decisions and …

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373 | Nathanael Chawkin (Part 1) | Awakened Leadership: Doing Deep Work 58:14

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What if the real work of leadership wasn’t about climbing higher, but going deeper into the soul, the body, and the sacred responsibility of showing up fully alive? In this soul-stirring conversation on The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Nathanael Chawkin for a deep dive into the sacred masculine, conscious leadership, and the power of in…

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How To Transition Through The Most Difficult Endings Of Your Life 52:32

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I’m tempted to start by saying, “If you’ve ever gone through a significant transition…” but I’m not going to. I bet everyone listening has had something end that they didn’t choose, and chances are 99.9% that you didn’t come through unscathed. In this episode I’m going to share a message that has been a guiding light to me in recent, difficult time…

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TGM Classic | Guy Kawasaki | Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference 1:03:26

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What sets remarkable individuals apart from the rest? Dive into the heart of this question with Guy Kawasaki, a trailblazer in the realms of entrepreneurship and innovation, as he talks about his newest book Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference. Combining his 40 years of experience with the wisdom from 200 notewort…

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Harnessing The Past, The Present, & What Is Going Right In Our World w/ Positive Psychologist Niyc Pidgeon 1:04:37

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Therapy gives much focus to our past, where modern day success coaching is focused primarily on the future. I advocated coaching and had no interest in the past. That is, until I realized I wanted to understand why I kept repeating the same patterns. Today I feel both are needed in order to better understand ourselves. In the field of positive psyc…

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Darius Classic | The 10-Second Rule 15:43

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Are you living in the present, or are you buried in the past and the future? It is easy to lose sight of the present as we dwell on past mistakes or dream of future achievements. But what if the key to fulfillment lies in mastering each moment as it comes? Today, I am flying solo to talk about a concept I call the 10-second rule–a simple yet powerf…

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TGM Classic | Pamela Cantor, M.D. | Realizing Your Fullest Potential 1:04:26

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Do you ever pause to consider the extraordinary capacity that lies within you to transcend adversity and unlock your fullest potential? Realizing your human potential is a profound journey of self-discovery and growth, transcending mere achievement to encompass the fullest expression of who you are. It is fueled by passion, determination, and a bel…

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Will A Better World Really Benefit Us & If Not - What Actually Will w/ Soren Gordhamer 1:22:18

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Welcome. I'm Kevin Miller and this is a podcast for your personal evolution. In this episode Will A Better World Really Benefit Us & If Not - What Actually Will I’ve struggled with technology and conveniences and efficiency for a long time. All our human advancements with tech and now AI and such are promoted as if they will finally make everything…

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TGM Classic | Rebecca Homkes | Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times 1:02:09

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What can businesses do to not just survive, but thrive in today’s volatile market? Today’s market is highly volatile, and the winning formula is having not just staying afloat but rather growing in uncertain times. Businesses can achieve this by adopting a proactive and adaptable mindset. Rather than seeking stability in an inherently unpredictable…

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The Strategy That Outperforms Talent Or Hard Work w/ Psychologist Ron Friedman 57:33

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The two primary ingredients we think of in regards to success is talent and hard work. We tend to believe greatness comes from having above average talent and putting in your 10,000 hours. Yet if we audit everyone who has achieved relative success, we find many, maybe even most, do not have either of these. So what did they do? They just figured ou…

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372 | Comparing Your Life Against the Bottom Billion in the World 23:47

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In this special solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh opens up about a powerful, soul-stirring experience during his sabbatical in Tanzania. Broadcasting from Arusha, he reflects on his family’s two-week volunteer mission in the remote village of Ipalamwa with Global Volunteers. From building chicken coops and earth boxes to vi…

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371 | Mohnish Pabrai | The Surprising Truth About Doing Less and Achieving More 59:25

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What if the secret to success isn’t doing more, but focusing on less? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with legendary investor and entrepreneur Mohnish Pabrai to talk about building businesses, spotting hidden opportunities, and why focus is the ultimate superpower. From failed startups to scaling a $20M company, Mohnish s…

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Try Replacing All Your “Goals” With “Experiments” To Make Real Progress w/ Anne-Laure Le Cunff 1:09:37

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We as humans tend to look at most everything with a linear perspective. Like every day and our lives are a straight trajectory that is either getting better or worse, depending on the day. We look at our desires as goals and work towards them sequentially, expecting to get closer every day on this so-called, straight line. My guest in this episode …

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TGM Classic | Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi | COO of Pepsi and Nike President of Retail Tell Us How to Succeed 55:00

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How do successful people navigate their careers, overcome barriers, and strategically position themselves for success? It is often challenging to navigate the complexities of professional growth when embarking on a successful career path. From shifting industry landscapes to personal and social expectations, professionals face numerous challenges a…

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What Type Of Work Truly Inspires You w/ Jonathan Fields 1:15:03

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This is not about working at your passions, or as my Dad, Dan Miller was famous for, finding the work you love. This is more about the tasks and activities you are engaging with in whatever work you are doing. Think about it like a football team. They are all playing football but they aren’t all playing the same position. So in the daily work you d…

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Darius Classic | How to Pick a Wealth Manager 19:23

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Is your financial advisor helping you build wealth or just selling you products? Today, I am flying solo to dive deep into the crucial process of selecting the right financial advisor, sharing valuable insights from my own experiences. Whether you are an entrepreneur preparing for a business exit or an individual with a growing nest egg, finding th…

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370 | Scott Donnell | The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture and How to Build a Family That Lasts 1:08:53

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What if the hustle isn’t the way forward, but the thing holding you back? In this powerful episode of The Greatness Machine, Scott Donnell, founder of Fig & Eagle, shares his transformation from a high-achieving, hustle-driven entrepreneur to a fully surrendered husband, father, and leader. He and Darius unpack the deeper meaning of faith, family, …

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Understanding What The Extraordinary Relational Tool Of Validation Is & Is Not w/ Caroline Fleck 1:17:39

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As you may have heard on previous episodes here, I’ve grown a distaste for the concept of validation. It seems everyone wants to talk about their feelings and perspectives and then claim their right to be validated, even if their feelings and perspectives are incredibly misguided and harming themselves and others. I began putting my focus on self-v…