Inspiring Lives

The Inspiring Lives Podcast looks inside the minds of some of the world’s foremost thought leaders. We interview top health experts, nutritionists, entrepreneurs, athletes and professionals who are pushing their personal boundaries and living truly inspired lives. Learn how their struggles, successes and failures have helped to shaped their own views and discover key insights that can help you live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life today.

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Identity-based Habit Creation, Removing Friction and Mastering the Art of Showing Up

James Clear (@JamesClear) is an expert on creating habits and committed to researching science-based ideas on, “How can we live better.” He is an author, entrepreneur, a photographer and the guy behind JamesClear.com, where he shares his findings on human potential to 480,000 subscribers each week.

We chat to James about a unique method in creating and fueling sustainable habits. He shares real stories and practical steps to help anyone remove friction in their life and build positive habits that can lead you to a more fulfilling life.

His work has been covered in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, TIME and CBS This Morning and his new book Atomic Habits has a 4.9 star rating on Amazon.

In this episode we cover

Who is James Clear? [1:38]
The best fuel for habits: identity-based vs outcome-focused habit formation [03:39]
How one guy lost 100 pounds by mastering the art of showing up for only 2 minutes every day [07:47]
Are goals a useful tool to form habits? [11:45]
Re-designing your space to facilitate positive behaviors [15:10]
Sparking joy Marie Kondo style to your iPhone [18:50]
How to successfully sustain and create habits by breaking down them into a chain of behaviors and removing friction [19:31]
Living life in seasons, how to say 'no' and living minimally vs optimally [22:30]
Using mental models and habits in decision-making to help with analysis paralysis [25:43]
James' approach to obtaining and recalling knowledge across numerous sources [31:36]
How to overcome the resistance in forming habits [39:29]
The impact of rituals and routines on willpower and getting in the zone [44:30]
How James' view on habits evolved as he pieced the book together [48:35]
The difference between being an amateur and being a professional [50:32]
What's the biggest compliment that some would could give you? [52:26]
Who and what has had a profound impact on James' life? [53:37]

Selected Links And Books From The Episode

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Gym: Des Gym in California
Link: Choice Architecture
Link: Mental Models
Link: Mental Models: Inversion
Link: Feynman Technique
Book: The Art Of War by Steven Pressfield
Link: Nerd Fitness
Link: Four Laws of Behavior Change

People Mentioned

Where to find James

Twitter: @JamesClear
Instagram: @james_clear
Facebook: @jamesclear
Website: https://jamesclear.com/

Other Links

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enFebruary 25, 2019

Ryan Holiday - Mastering Ego, Modern Stoicism and Leveraging Mentors

"To accept it without arrogance and to let it go with indifference." - Marcus Aurelius

Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday) is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying, Conspiracy, Ego is the Enemy & The Obstacle Is The Way and the creator of @DailyStoic. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and has appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Fast Company.

His company Brass Check, has advised companies such as Google, Quest Nutrition and Complex, as well as multi-platinum musicians and some of the biggest authors in the world including Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins and Arianna Huffington.

With Ryan we cover becoming an author, perils of ego, modern stoicism, leveraging mentors and much more.

In this episode we cover

The beginning of Ryan's writing career and when he finally felt like he became an author [00:17]
Looking into the purpose of education and asking how do you want to live your life [02:44]
How ego is translated in the modern world, it's various stages and it's impact on one's identity [06:12]
'Oceanic Feeling' - a potential antidote to ego [13:05]
Mastering 'Total Recall' - Ryan's process to learning and remembering [15:29]
Moving stoicism from thinking to an action-oriented practice [19:15]
The value of indifference, not taking yourself to seriously and not tying your self-worth to a specific need, want or event [23:00]
Scaling pocket change - leveraging tangible artifacts to inspire intentional action [25:10]
Mentors - leveraging principles from ancient wisdom vs the specific advice from living mentors [26:36]
Discussing the power of indifference during suffering and managing expectations [29:52]
One book Ryan would save from a fire [34:23]
Ryan's approach to essentialism and only doing what's necessary [36:36]
The moment Ryan understood the value he was bringing to the world [37:36]
The difference between somebody who wrote something and an author [38:35]

Selected Links And Books From The Episode

Book: The Odyssey by Homer
Link: Article on the concept of 'Oceanic Feeling'
Link: What is stoicism?
Book: The Daily Stoic Journal by Ryan Holiday
Link: The concept of 'memento mori' written on Ryan's coin
Link: The concept of 'amor fati' written on Ryan's coin
Book: 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Link: The concept of 'essentialism'
Book: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday

People Mentioned

Where to find Ryan

Twitter: @RyanHoliday & @dailystoic
Instagram: @ryanholiday
Website: https://ryanholiday.net/ & https://dailystoic.com/
Company: Brasscheck

Other Links

If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on iTunes. Happy listening!

enFebruary 11, 2019

Chris "Kiwi" Ashenden - From Health Issues and Depression, to Simple Steps to Health and Happiness

Chris “The Kiwi” Ashenden (@christhekiwi) is an entrepreneur, a world class relationship builder, health expert and Founder and Chairman of [Athletic Greens](athleticgreens.com?utm_source=ep-1&utm_medium=show notes&utm_campaign=inspiring-lives), a company whose mission is to inspire fulfilling lives starting with a focus on health.

We dive into Chris’ health issues and struggles with depression, and how with the help of his sisters and integrating practical steps to health and happiness, Chris was able to climb out of it and embark on a mission to inspire happiness in others.

In this episode we cover:

Chris' battle with illness and how it lead to the inception of Athletic Greens [00:10]
The importance of sleep, recovery, micro-nutrients and food quailty in overall health and well-being [04:29]
The extent Athletic Greens goes into testing ensuring the highest quality ingredients and finished product [07:25]
How an innate generosity led to a life of building relationships, focusing on people and customers [10:49]
Moving towards happiness and away from interactions that don't leave the 'warm and fuzzies' [13:41]
What is 'The Kiwi' and what being a New Zealander means to Chris' identity [15:51]
The perspective Chris gained about health and fitness after falling sick - having empathy for all [17:59]
The impact of stress and cortisol and what you should do if your running at full steam to manage the impact [23:13]
Chris' battle with depression and how it drove him to find happiness in life and as an entrepreneur [26:16]
Practical and simple steps and routines Chris utilizes to live a healthier life (checklist below show notes) [32:16]
After failing as an entrepreneur and going to a Keith Cunningham business course - Chris discusses extreme ownership and how it empowers people to own their work, their life and relationships [36:48]
Chris' definition of 'entrepreneur' and how non-confirming can lead to creating something special and valuable [41:36]

Selected Links And Books From The Episode

Link: What are cGMP standards?
Link: The 75 ingredients in Athletic Greens
Restaurant: Michel Roux 3 Michelin Star restaurant in London - Le Gavroche
Link: Articles on Cortisol cumulated by Rhonda Patrick
Book The Business of Happiness by Ted Leonsis
Book Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
Course Keith Cunningham's courses and books

People Mentioned

Chris' Checklist To A Healthier Life [32:16]

Wearing blue light blocking glasses, particularly if you're looking at a screen after 6 p.m.
Try to go to bed at the same time every night
Getting cold to ensure sleep efficiency
30 minutes of fiction reading in bed before sleeping
Aim to drink less fluids two hours before bed to avoid having to go to the bathroom during the night
Getting in front of natural light as soon as possible after waking
Managing body temperature by jumping in cold water or into a sauna

Other Links

If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on iTunes. Happy listening!

enFebruary 11, 2019

Welcome To The Inspiring Lives Podcast

The Inspiring Lives podcast, hosted by Gary Bertwistle, interviews top health experts, nutritionists, entrepreneurs, athletes and professionals who are pushing their personal boundaries and living truly inspired lives.

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enFebruary 02, 2019

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