Artificial intelligence researcher and author Kenneth Stanley has argued that “as soon as you create an objective, you ruin your ability to reach it.” So what should you consider when thinking about your objectives, and what will set you up for success? On this episode Stanley discusses how to set the right objectives for your life, why we’re too tied to acc ... Show More
Jul 7
The Mindset That Unlocks Your Full Potential | Dr. Gio Valiante
Steve Cohen and Jack Nicklaus shared the same performance coach. For the next hour, he’s yours too. Dr. Gio Valiante is the world’s leading performance psychologist. We discuss why most people never reach their potential, how confidence and fear shape performance, and what separa ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2022
Kenneth Stanley - Greatness Without Goals - [Invest Like the Best, EP.283]
My guest today is Ken Stanley. Ken is a Professor in Computer Science and a pioneer in the field of neuroevolution. He is also the co-author of a book called, Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned, which details a provocative idea that setting big, audacious goals can reduce the odds o ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2021
Steps to Achieving the Impossible with Steven Kotler
What does it mean to be doing the impossible? If you're looking to push the limits of your capacity to do what others perceive to be impossible, then this one is for you. I'm thrilled to welcome back our exceptional guest, Steven Kotler, to the show to discuss his new book, The A ... Show More
19m 45s
Oct 2023
Create the OUTCOME You Want | A Conversation with Shane Parrish | Art of Charm
In today’s episode, we cover the art of decision making with Shane Parrish. Shane is an expert on mental models and frameworks for effective decision-making, a former intelligence officer, founder of Farnam Street (the world’s most read blog on clear thinking), and the author of ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2025
The Complexity of Purpose — From the Vault
Most leaders want to lead with purpose. But there’s a reason many don’t. In this episode from 2017, Andy Stanley explains why purpose is more complex than we realize. It’s not just a motivational idea, it’s a mindset shift that comes with a cost. However, when you embrace it, you ... Show More
25m 5s
Sep 2024
Adam Grant on Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, New York Times bestseller, Adam Grant and I discuss how developing character skills, seeking advice, and aiming for excellence over perfection can unlock our hidden p ... Show More
42m 14s
May 2016
How You Are Sabotaging Yourself By Setting The Wrong Goals - And What To Do About It - With Emmy Winner & Bestselling Author Scott Halford
In this episode we dive into how to activate your brain, create and sustain momentum to make your goals a reality, how goals can often be self-sabotaging, and the neurochemistry behind how and why all of this happens with our guest Scott Halford. If you are feeling stuck or want ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
#258: Goals, KPIs, and Targets, Oh My! with Tim Wilson
<p><yawn>KPIs? Really? It's 2024. Can't we just ask Claude to generate those for us? We say… no. There are lots and lots of things that AI can take on or streamline, but getting meaningful, outcome-oriented alignment within a set of business partners as they plan a campaign, proj ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2022
3 Ways to Effortlessly Push Through to Reach Your Goals | Steve Magness
In today’s episode, we cover peak performance with Steve Magness. Steve was two seconds away from breaking the 4 minute mile, he is a world-renowned expert on performance, coauthor of Peak Performance, and the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong.
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1h 8m