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Episodes 200+
In this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the groundbreaking self-help method developed by therapists Phil Stutz and Barry Michels in their best-selling book, The Tools. This method offers practical, actionable techniques that help individuals break through limitations, overcome challenges, and unlock personal potential.
In this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark sit down with Dr. Catherine Shanahan and Luke Shanahan to explore their transformative book, “Deep Nutrition.” Dr. Cate, a renowned physician and nutrition expert, challenges the conventional wisdom of modern diets and reveals how ancestral eating patterns can lead to better health and longevity and even affect our genetic inheritance.
Are you ready to supercharge your productivity and eliminate procrastination once and for all? In Episode 268 of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark discuss Brian Tracy's timeless wisdom and best-selling book Eat That Frog!, guiding you through practical and proven techniques to master your time and achieve your goals.
Brian Tracy’s philosophy revolves around tackling your most important and daunting tasks first—what he calls “eating the frog.” This approach builds momentum early in your day and creates a sense of accomplishment that powers you through to even greater success. This episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies you can apply today.
In this captivating episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sarah Blakely, the visionary founder of Spanx. Blakely's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and self-belief. Join us as we explore how her drive and determination transformed a simple idea into a multi-million dollar brand that revolutionized the shapewear industry.
In this captivating episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sarah Blakely, the visionary founder of Spanx. Blakely's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and self-belief. Join us as we explore how her drive and determination transformed a simple idea into a multi-million dollar brand that revolutionized the shapewear industry.
In this captivating episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sarah Blakely, the visionary founder of Spanx. Blakely's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and self-belief. Join us as we explore how her drive and determination transformed a simple idea into a multi-million dollar brand that revolutionized the shapewear industry.
In this captivating episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sarah Blakely, the visionary founder of Spanx. Blakely's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and self-belief. Join us as we explore how her drive and determination transformed a simple idea into a multi-million dollar brand that revolutionized the shapewear industry.
In this captivating episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sarah Blakely, the visionary founder of Spanx. Blakely's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and self-belief. Join us as we explore how her drive and determination transformed a simple idea into a multi-million dollar brand that revolutionized the shapewear industry.
In this compelling episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark delve deep into Ryan Holiday's enlightening book, "Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds." Renowned for his modern take on ancient Stoic wisdom, Holiday offers a roadmap to living a life of integrity, virtue, and purpose. This episode explores the book’s key themes, offering practical insights and real-life applications of Holiday’s teachings.
Join hosts Mike and Mark for a riveting new episode of the Moonshots Podcast, where they delve into the extraordinary leadership journey of Jensen Huang, the visionary co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA. Discover how Huang's innovative thinking and resilience have propelled NVIDIA to the forefront of the technology industry, shaping the future of AI, high-performance computing, and autonomous driving.
Join hosts Mike and Mark on the Moonshots Podcast for an insightful episode focusing on "This Is Marketing" by the influential Seth Godin. In this episode, the duo delves into the core of modern marketing practices, guided by Godin's expertise and complemented by engaging discussions with marketing experts Rick Kettner and Marie Forleo. Through carefully selected clips, listeners will comprehensively understand today's marketing landscape and how to navigate it effectively.
Join hosts Mike and Mark on the Moonshots Podcast for an insightful episode focusing on "This Is Marketing" by the influential Seth Godin. In this episode, the duo delves into the core of modern marketing practices, guided by Godin's expertise and complemented by engaging discussions with marketing experts Rick Kettner and Marie Forleo. Through carefully selected clips, listeners will comprehensively understand today's marketing landscape and how to navigate it effectively.
Join hosts Mike and Mark on the Moonshots Podcast for an insightful episode focusing on "This Is Marketing" by the influential Seth Godin. In this episode, the duo delves into the core of modern marketing practices, guided by Godin's expertise and complemented by engaging discussions with marketing experts Rick Kettner and Marie Forleo. Through carefully selected clips, listeners will comprehensively understand today's marketing landscape and how to navigate it effectively.
Join your ever-curious hosts Mike and Mark on a thought-provoking journey in this latest episode of the Moonshots Podcast, titled "Cal Newport - Slow Productivity." Diving deep into the essence of Cal Newport's newest literary exploration, the duo uncovers the revolutionary concept of "Slow Productivity" through engaging discussions and insightful interviews.
In this thought-provoking episode of the Moonshots Podcast, join our hosts, Mike and Mark, as they dive deep into Brené Brown's impactful work, Dare to Lead. This episode promises to enlighten and inspire. It is structured around four captivating clips that bring Brené Brown's insights directly to you.
In this thought-provoking episode of the Moonshots Podcast, join our hosts, Mike and Mark, as they dive deep into Brené Brown's impactful work, Dare to Lead. This episode promises to enlighten and inspire. It is structured around four captivating clips that bring Brené Brown's insights directly to you.
In this compelling episode of the Moonshots Podcast, join your favorite hosts, Mike and Mark, as they unravel the incredible underdog story of Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback, whose journey to the Super Bowl captivates and inspires. This episode is a tribute to resilience, hard work, and the power of believing in oneself against all odds.
Join hosts Mike and Mark in this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the world of legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson through his book "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success." This episode offers a deep dive into Jackson's unique leadership style and journey in the NBA, featuring engaging audio clips and insightful discussions.
Join hosts Mike and Mark on the latest episode of Moonshots Podcast as they dive into the transformative insights of Adam Grant's groundbreaking book, "Hidden Potential." This episode explores the profound impact of character traits, character skills development, and the transformative Coach Effect.
Join hosts Mike and Mark on a new enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the fascinating world of NBA legend Steve Kerr. This episode centers around the insightful biography "Steve Kerr: A Life" by Scott Howard-Cooper. This book captures the essence of Kerr's journey from a childhood influenced by academic pursuits in the Middle East to becoming one of the most respected figures in the NBA.
Join hosts Mike and Mark in this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the world of legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson through his book "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success." This episode offers a deep dive into Jackson's unique leadership style and journey in the NBA, featuring engaging audio clips and insightful discussions.
In this thought-provoking episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark embark on an exploratory journey into the life and mindset of the late Kobe Bryant, as revealed in his book, "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play." This episode promises to explore the principles of Kobe's legendary mindset and how it can be applied in various facets of life beyond basketball.
In this thought-provoking episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark embark on an exploratory journey into the life and mindset of the late Kobe Bryant, as revealed in his book, "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play." This episode promises to explore the principles of Kobe's legendary mindset and how it can be applied in various facets of life beyond basketball.
Welcome to a transformative episode of the Moonshots Masterseries! In this episode, we're delving deep into cultivating solid and authentic relationships that can profoundly impact your personal and professional life. Get ready for actionable insights and practical takeaways from some of the most influential thought leaders in psychology and personal development.
In this episode of Moonshots Podcast, we dive deep into mastering crucial conversations.Delve into the key concepts from the book "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Emily Gregory. By the end, you'll have practical insights and tools to confidently tackle even the most challenging conversations.
In this thought-provoking episode of the Moonshots Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative insights of renowned researcher and author Brené Brown as she unpacks the profound wisdom within her groundbreaking book, "The Power of Vulnerability." Join us as we explore the depths of human connection, resilience, and the courage it takes to embrace vulnerability.
In Episode 235 of the Moonshots Podcast, we dive deep into Emotional Intelligence with renowned author and psychologist Daniel Goleman. Join us as we explore the key concepts from his groundbreaking book "Emotional Intelligence" through four captivating clips that will transform how you perceive and harness your emotions.
Welcome to a transformative episode of the Moonshots Masterseries! In this episode, we're delving deep into cultivating solid and authentic relationships that can profoundly impact your personal and professional life. Get ready for actionable insights and practical takeaways from some of the most influential thought leaders in psychology and personal development.
Introducing "The High 5 Habit" by Mel Robbins. Embrace a life of celebration, self-acceptance, and unstoppable optimism with "The High 5 Habit." It's not just a gesture; it's a powerful journey of self-validation and transformation that starts with YOU. Imagine a world where you cheer for yourself and see and appreciate your worth every day. Because here's the truth: if you don't uplift your dreams, who else will?
Are you ready to unlock your full potential and achieve success in your physical and mental pursuits? Join us on this captivating episode of the Moonshots Master Series as we delve into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Andrew D. Huberman, an esteemed neuroscientist, and visionary in human performance. Dr. Huberman shares invaluable knowledge on optimizing your body and mind to reach new heights in this insightful podcast.
Introducing "The High 5 Habit" by Mel Robbins. Embrace a life of celebration, self-acceptance, and unstoppable optimism with "The High 5 Habit." It's not just a gesture; it's a powerful journey of self-validation and transformation that starts with YOU. Imagine a world where you cheer for yourself and see and appreciate your worth every day. Because here's the truth: if you don't uplift your dreams, who else will?
"The 5 Second Rule" by Mel Robbins is a self-help book that presents a simple but powerful technique to overcome procrastination, hesitation, and self-doubt. The core idea behind the rule is that by counting backward from five to one, you can push yourself to take immediate action and disrupt negative thought patterns.
"Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness" is a self-help book by Vex King. It explores themes related to self-love, positivity, personal growth, and unlocking one's potential. The book aims to inspire readers to cultivate a positive mindset, develop self-acceptance, and embrace their authentic selves.
Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can bring immense positive change to our lives. By cultivating a present-moment awareness and a non-judgmental attitude, mindfulness allows us to fully engage with our experiences and find inner peace. Here is an outline of how to practice mindfulness, inspiring you to embark on this transformative journey.
"The Millionaire Fastlane" by MJ DeMarco is a book about creating wealth through entrepreneurship and unconventional thinking. The book presents a different perspective on wealth creation than the traditional approach of saving, investing, and working for decades to build wealth. Instead, DeMarco presents the idea of creating value for others and building scalable systems that can generate significant wealth quickly.
Product discovery is the process of discovering, defining, and validating a new product idea or an enhancement to an existing product. It's a critical phase for entrepreneurs because it helps them identify and understand the problems and needs of their target customers, enabling them to build products that solve those problems effectively.
"Designing your life" intentionally uses design thinking principles to create a fulfilling and meaningful life. The idea is to approach life as a design problem and use the same tools and techniques designers use to create products or services to create a life well-suited to your goals, interests, and values.
"Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon" is a book that provides insights into Amazon's history, culture, and business practices. It covers topics such as Amazon's customer-centric approach, innovative spirit, leadership and management practices, and provides examples of how Amazon creates new products and services. The book is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs who want to learn from Amazon's successes and apply those lessons to their own businesses.
Product designers often look for guidance on how to create successful products that solve real user problems, and that's where the book Inspired by Marty Cagan comes in. This book is considered a must-read for product designers and entrepreneurs because it offers valuable insights into product development, strategy, and leadership. Marty Cagan is a seasoned product leader who has worked with some of the biggest names in the tech industry, and his experience shines through in the book.
Creating wealth can improve personal freedom in several ways, ultimately leading to a higher quality of life. Financial independence is crucial in achieving personal freedom, as it allows individuals to choose based on their desires and goals rather than being limited by their financial situation. With more incredible wealth, people have more options and can pursue their passions, travel, or invest in experiences that enhance their well-being.
Creating wealth can improve personal freedom in several ways, ultimately leading to a higher quality of life. Financial independence is crucial in achieving personal freedom, as it allows individuals to choose based on their desires and goals rather than being limited by their financial situation. With more incredible wealth, people have more options and can pursue their passions, travel, or invest in experiences that enhance their well-being.
Take a practical journey into the simple, yet powerful practice of Ikigai to unlock your purpose. Ikigai, a Japanese concept popularized by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles in their book "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life," is a philosophical approach to finding one's purpose and fulfilment in life.
Marie Kondo's first book is "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing". It was published in 2011 and has become a best-seller. Kondo shares her unique KonMari method for decluttering and organizing in the book.
The technique uses the idea that you should only keep items in your home that bring you joy and let go of things that do not. The book has inspired a decluttering movement and is the perfect way to start our Japan Series
Do you want to sleep better, reduce stress and build a tremendous workout program? Yes! Then this is the episode for you. We dive into the universe of Andrew Huberman, PhD from Standford University. We will break down the practical science of living healthily.
Let's dig into mental toughness. In this episode, we study the brand-new book Never Finished by David Goggins. Goggins shares the philosophy, psychology, and strategies that enabled him to learn that what he thought was his limit was only his beginning and that the quest for greatness is unending.
Our final step in the wisdom series is here with a bang! One of the most influential books ever written is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival.
Join us for another instalment of our wisdom series, where we delve into "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Joseph Murphy. Murphy suggests that the human mind has enormous power and that we can use this power to achieve our goals and improve our lives
Our Wisdom series continues with a modern masterpiece: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. In the show, we dig into some classic Moonshots themes: purpose, goals, overcoming fear, resilience and more.
In THE FOUR AGREEMENTS, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Casandra Brené Brown is an American professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. Brown is known in particular for her research on shame, vulnerability, and leadership, and for her widely viewed TEDx talk in 2010.
To master anything, one must first master themselves–one’s emotions, one’s thoughts, one’s actions. In Ryan Holidays: Discipline is Destiny, Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius, and writer Toni Morrison, as well as the cautionary tales of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Babe Ruth.
Darren Hardy does it again in his book: The Compound Effect. Based on the principle that decisions shape your destiny. Little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. A compilation of the fundamental principles that have guided the most phenomenal achievements in business, relationships, and beyond.
Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly. When you challenge without caring it's obnoxious aggression; when you care without challenging it's ruinous empathy. When you do neither it's manipulative insincerity.
Transitions are a critical time for leaders at all levels. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize your success. In his book, The First 90 Days; Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of taking on a new role — no matter where you are in your career.
Radical Focus tackles the OKR movement and better goal setting through the powerful story of Hanna and Jack’s struggling tea startup. When the two receive an ultimatum from their only investor, they must learn how to employ Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with radical focus to get the right things done
Is your company focused on the right things? Do you understand what goals will move your company forward, and how to measure them? OKRs can help. Measure What Matters shows you how to use the OKR management system to identify your priorities, set ambitious goals, clearly measure and track them, and motivate and align everyone on your team.
