The Antony Gordon Show | Lessons for life I did not learn at Harvard

I'm excited to share with you today my interview with my friend and kindred spirit, Rabbi Shmuel Reichman, who is an author, educator, and speaker who has lectured internationally on topics of Torah thought, Jewish medical ethics, psychology, and leadership. His new bestselling book, The Journey to Your Ultimate Self, serves as an inspiring gateway into deeper Jewish thought. He is the founder and CEO of Self-Mastery Academy, the transformative online self-development course based on the principles of Torah, high-performance psychology, and leadership. “What social media does is it creates an identity that is a mirror of something outside of yourself. So you become something other than you are because your sense of identity is harnessed from something outside of yourself.” When Shmuel started gaining more clarity of his journey 2:32What's unique about what Shmuel is saying 10:43What transformative experience Shmuel hopes his students gain 19:00How technology and social media has influenced his business 26:29 Success is often defined in financial terms 39:42The greatest gift you can give to your children 51:56“So many people, their worst nightmare is being alone in a room by themselves because they can't stand themselves. It's the emptiness within themselves because they're not fully alive. When you are fully alive, you love it. Great people love being by themselves. They love people too, but they love being by themselves. Why? Because they're full. There is just so much content, and thought, and vibrancy within them because they've invested.” 20:21www.shmuelreichman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I have a very special guest on the podcast, Rabbi Reuven Epstein, who is known and respected as an authority on building great marriages. Backed by rabbis worldwide, he and his wife, Gitty, have helped hundreds of individuals and couples create mutual understanding, healthy communication, deep connection, and growing intimacy in their marriage. Many couples are in a state of coexistence where they are both living together, but are in their own worlds and are often out of sync with the individual needs of one another. Marriage is where you’re not only doing the day to day things to keep things function, but you’re tuning into the other person, their needs, wants, and desires, and you’re giving it to them without expecting anything in return, but it’s a direct giving, meaning you’re there by their side and spending your own time with them and for them. The main themes and problems Reuven sees today 5:46 The 5 Love Languages and achieving a good marriage 14:56 Where to start 17:21 Using I language 27:00 The difference of men and women with role play 29:16 What most people do in a relationship 36:09 How he wants to be remembered 45:07 Learn more about Reuven 51:51 “It’s them vs you, or you vs them and as long as it’s 2 units, the marriage has not yet fulfilled its potential. So just with that basic understanding, most couples start to realize, ‘Oh wow, I never really understood what marriage is.’ Marriage is a lifelong journey of two people slowly meshing and becoming a totally new unit. So when you recognize that, now you at least have your goal, and then you need the steps to make it happen.” 10:05https://marriagepro.co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest, Sean Callagy, is not only a phenomenal warrior entrepreneur, who speaks on stage with Tony Robbins and got his own massive law firm, but he’s also legally blind as well. This is a guy with tremendous perspective energy. Sean Callagy grew up with the idea that ordinary people could do remarkable things. He hoped to be a professional athlete, but his eye condition degenerated to the point that when he graduated college, it hampered him from getting drafted to play professionally. Today, Sean is an entrepreneur, national speaker, philanthropist, one of America’s top trial attorneys, online personality, and the creator of various peak performance technologies. He’s a legally blind warrior and adventurer. He joins me to talk about his passion and share his journey to creating the UNBLINDED Mastery Program, a multi-month professional development process that transforms clients’ lives and businesses in ways beyond their imagination. Sean Callagy is the Founder and President of the 100 Plus Team of Callagy Law, which is now in 4 states. He is one of only 2 attorneys in America to have Two Top 100 National Jury Verdicts between 2014-2016. Sean is the leader of a medical revenue recovery team that has recovered over 50 million dollars in 2017 and more than 300 million dollars for healthcare providers in unpaid and underpaid claims from insurance carriers. Some context into Sean’s life and business journey 5:21The content that will help you navigate through the landmines of life 18:10A role play of influencing President Putin 24:45Doing a role play with Sean and Antony modeling a conversation with Putin 40:44If Putin were dismissive and didn’t care about nuclear war 54:45Role playing as MrBeast 73:48“What I did is shift the vibrational energy from drinking, women, drugs–not perfectly, but created an accessible road with a path so they didn’t think that drinking, women, and drugs was super fun. But climbing mountains, skiing, chasing dolphins in the ocean. There was a pattern break where they still felt adventurous, testosterone filled, and super cool, but it created their pathway from negative vibrational entertainment to higher vibrational entertainment, and they never knew it happened … never, EVER, do you say what not to do. You just create the power of choice.” 84:17https://callagylaw.com/Twitter: @SeanRCallagySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I had the privilege to speak with my friend and minimalist speaker, coach, author, mentor, and now a fellow TEDx talker, Chris Lovett. Coming from a background of accumulating stuff and living life with the purpose of acquiring more “things,” Chris found himself lacking in meaning and purpose. He began learning to let go, creating a new path and direction in life to actually do the things he wanted to do, and now Chris helps support individuals, families, and teams to be more successful with less, providing them with inspiration so they can unlock their potential by ditching the stuff. “That coziness is amazing, but nothing really grows there. To step away from the comfort is when you’re gonna get the most growth and the magic will happen.”His journey and what it means to be minimalist 5:03Providing tools for people 14:37Why are most folks miserable? 18:57Phrases to live by 28:21Working less but doing more 36:51What Chris wants people to say about him 47:33“I kind of feel content in where I am now, but not comfortable, whereas before I was super comfortable, but not very content. I don’t really need to go out and buy another suit, I’ve got a couple and that’s fine. I don’t need any more. I think where people kind of get caught up is the bombardment of information, of advertisements, and comparisonitis, which I don’t think is a word, but I think it should be.” 22:04Visit his website to learn more:https://www.lessisprogress.com/@ChristoLovettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I got to speak with Jillian Richardson, who is a loneliness expert, professional facilitator, and bestselling author. She’s also the founder of The Joy List, a weekly newsletter of community-centered events in NYC. Jillian helps people learn the skills to connect more deeply to themselves and others, and has inspired thousands through her workshops, interviews, and public speaking engagements. She’s presented at global conferences like Startup Grind and CMX Summit, as well as hosted workshops for names like Meetup and Original Thinkers. Throughout her career, Jillian has advised evangelical pastors, summer camp leaders, and tech founders about fostering community in an era of disconnection. Join us for some great insights into loneliness and how Jillian is helping many people overcome the isolation they experience in life. Becoming a loneliness expert 2:03Helping people connect more deeply 9:48When people are self conscious 19:45Eating disorders and people who could use advice 25:37Some life lessons 34:05“I also have the gift of every day, one, ironically on social media, but also by email and in coaching conversations with people hearing like, this is a real need. People need to be seen. People need to know that it’s possible to have a deeper connection with themselves and other people and that they’re not broken for feeling like they want something more.” 14:00https://www.thatjillian.com/@thatjillianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had the privilege of speaking with special guest Darren Margolias, the Executive Director of Beast Philanthropy, the prominent YouTube channel known for its charitable donations and generosity. Darren tells of his path from big business and money to trying to find more meaning in life and purpose in what he was doing, finally landing himself in a position at Beast Philanthropy and dedicating himself to helping others and doing what he can to better the lives of those who don’t have much. “Is not the fear of thirst, when your well is full, a thirst that is unquenchable?” 9:50. Darren has been a part of some amazing experiences and has helped many people through the YouTube channel and has learned that even though it’s all blasted across the internet, there truly is a desire to help and improve the lives of those in need. This has changed Darren’s life and brought him immense joy that he never thought he would experience previously. Darren’s history 4:18The fallout and the next pieces of the puzzle 12:48 Joining MrBeast 17:29Is giving and donating to charity a sacrifice? 20:48Influencing the younger generation 26:48Inspiring and changing others’ desires 36:03“Another brilliant way that I’ve heard it said before is, a wealthy man is not a man who has a lot. He is a man that needs little, because the man who has a lot doesn’t necessarily ever have enough, but that man who has little will always have enough.” 10:17See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I speak with Joel Wolh who is the co-founder of Bizfluence, an alternative business networking platform to Linkedin that has a greater focus on small businesses and the little guy. He noticed that small businesses do not have the same results as the large fortune 500 companies, and he will post something on Twitter, for example, that gets no traction, but then he’ll comment on someone else’s post and it’ll get 10,000 likes, but he gets almost no new following or traction from that comment. So he wanted to create a space where the little guy could thrive and succeed. Sometimes the greatest impact we can have is not when we’re going around and yelling it from the rooftops, but instead by positively affecting people’s lives quietly and sincerely. Joel’s entrepreneurial journey 4:06Bizfluence and why it’s gathering traction 12:07Ensuring all roads lead to value 18:33Legacy and being authentic 26:06Merging both worlds of humility and success 35:18“They’re out there telling you, like Gary Vaynerchuck, who is a genius, but he’s out there telling you, you gotta be posting 218 times a day, and it’s like, ‘I’m a plumber, dude. That’s what I do. I’m really good at plumbing. I’m not really good at posting content and I’m not interested in learning.’ So we’re providing that platform for the average Joe, and really we should just call it averagejoe.com.” 13:55Instagram@jw_amazonkingTwitter@joelwolh@BizfluenceAppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Naveen K. Jain, who is an Indian-American business executive, entrepreneur, and the founder and former CEO of InfoSpace. We had an amazing conversation about dreaming big and going after that dream no matter how crazy it may seem. So many people, especially young people, are afraid of failing, but failing is just part of the process and is just part of finding that one way that does work. Naveen tells me all about the amazing things he’s been doing in the business world and how he’s influencing the innovations in health and many other areas of people’s lives. “Your self worth doesn’t come from what you own. Your self worth comes from what you create and if you haven’t created anything of your own, you’re still a parasite on humanity. So just do me a favor and don’t be a parasite. Go out and do something amazing.” 5:14 Having self love 6:39 Does Naveen learn more from his successes or failures? 8:48 What limits people from achieving greatness 11:38 Diagnosing disease/cancer with saliva. Curing disease 22:02 What is a Moon Shot? 27:30 Why people struggle to be happy about others’ success 34:04 “I think you and I have always talked about that. Our success is never going to be measured by how much money we have in the bank. It will always be measured by how many people’s lives you actually improve, and that is a sign of success.” 4:48See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ambassador of Joy, Barry Shore, is a mental health activist, change maker, and life transformer whose profound message of joy is being embraced globally. He has experienced various setbacks in life such as a nasty car crash from which he had to take 2 years to recover, and then was completely paralyzed overnight from a rare disease that still affects him today, but he went on to build a system to enable people around the world to live in joy daily. “Choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” 9:27 We talk about the importance of expressing gratitude and approaching life, seeing the positive side of difficult situations and how it can change your life. You get to choose whether you see the good in life or if you want to be unhappy. Barry gives 3 tools to experience a shift in your life, which he calls breathe, appreciation, and dog poop. Understanding that things can change 5:13 3 principles to be happier, healthier, and wealthier 10:16 What about those for whom things just won’t go right? 15:33 3 tips and tools to experience “shift” in your life 20:06 Focusing on others 29:43 Check out Barry 34:16 “I was asking, “OK God, I’m a regular guy. What do you want? I’m not superman. What am I supposed to do?” And Antony, at that moment I was 55 years on this planet. At that moment, I had the most calm, aware, mind that I’ve experienced in decades.” 13:59 https://www.barryshore.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode it is my pleasure to speak with and introduce to you Joe Cohen. Joe provides human capital consulting and leadership coaching. He has worked with leaders at various companies, including Microsoft, Boeing, Navy Seals, AT&T, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, All State, Ulta Beauty, Paul Weiss LLP, Fidelity and Google. As a leadership coach, Joe draws upon over a decade of training in various leadership development and personal growth strategies, including seminars with Tony Robbins and Landmark as well as coursework in Internal Family Systems and Conflict Resolution and Mediation. Joe received his coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation and a J.D. from Hofstra School of Law. He has spoken on emotional intelligence and leadership development in a variety of forums, including as an instructor for the World Coaching Institute and as a guest lecturer at Touro University. Joe had a rough childhood and talks about how he was able to deal with the pain that came with that rough upbringing, and then shares a story of when things began to turn around for him, taking the things he had learned from his past and building upon them instead of blaming his failures on those experiences and excusing himself from coming out on top. Some context into Joe’s life 4:18How he dealt with his pain 11:17The situation that changed Joe’s life 21:38Some wisdom and life tools to navigate through tough times 28:38You have to have a vision 37:57What keeps him going 39:52Story of doing the right thing 50:57Sharing hope 58:54“One of the things I learned when I was in Beit T'Shuvah was, I read a phrase by King Solomon, and it said, ‘This too shall pass.’ Also the idea that ‘Gam zu L’tova,’ this too is for the best. So I looked at all these situations as I made meaning out of it.” 29:11You can get in touch with Joe at his website:https://www.40pillars.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Caldwell AKA Dac, is an American football safety who is currently a free agent, He played college football at William & Mary. He grew up in a home with a mom and a dad who took care of him and taught him respect, and he always saw and respected his dad as his hero. We discuss the importance of parenting and establishing respect in the parent-child relationship rather than this friendly relationship that doesn’t always command respect. We discuss the importance of mindset and how much your expectations will set the stage for how happy you will be through your own goals and achievements. The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people will really determine where you end up, which is something you have to put effort into because those people won’t just show up out of nowhere. Dac’s early journey and the importance of parents 2:56 The problem with parents today 8:03 Happiness 14:34 Don’t let football define you 21:26 Advice for kids wanting to follow a similar route 24:36 What Dac wants to be in 5-7 years 28:20 Surround yourself with people who have your best interests at heart 33:45 Learn the rules 40:56 NOGAS 45:36 Meeting the younger versions of his parents 53:09 “My parents never tried to be my friends. My parents were my parents and now they’re my best friends, now that I’m an adult. So I feel like too many times parents try to be friends to their kids when you just need to be a parent.” 7:0 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solly Krok is arguably one of South Africa’s greatest and most colorful entrepreneurs. He founded Twins Pharmaceuticals and Gold Reef City Resorts amongst many other great businesses. His philanthropic actions helped transform the Jewish community and South Africa, but he didn’t start out with money. In fact, he started out quite poor and had to work hard with his brother to build the wealth and prosperity that he has now. He has seen it all, done it all, and today we discuss his life and listen to him share some valuable wisdom that many in our day could use. A bit about Solly 3:49 The black population trying to be lighter 12:21 Trying to beat the competition 13:51 Learning from failure 22:39 Finalizing the auction 35:44 Losing focus 39:00 The apartheid museum 42:00 Living a long life and making a difference 45:06 How we can help 49:45 “There are so many people that have made a fortune of money from cell phones. They make add-ons, or other things. They don’t own the cell phone, but they’re piggybacking, so my lesson to people that are listening to me is piggyback on a successful product, find an angle, and create your own version.” 17:28 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The misuse of and addiction to opioids--including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl -- is the worst public health disaster in American history. My guest, Harry Nelson, author of the much acclaimed book “The United States of Opioids: A Prescription For Liberating A Nation In Pain” explores the deeper root causes that provide fertile ground for the worst public health crisis in our nation’s history and suggests some solutions. https://harrynelson.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NSCZRVX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 https://twitter.com/nelsonh?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk with filmmaker, Disney animation artist, and voice actor, Saul Blinkoff, who tells us his story of how he discovered his dream of working in the entertainment industry and the many roadblocks he ran into on his journey to achieving his dream. He worked extremely hard to become a Disney animator, but when it came time for recruitment, he was not selected. Little did he know though, he was only 3 spots away out of three thousand portfolios to being picked. Saul attributes much of his success to a friend he made named Andy who had an amazing work ethic, which influenced Saul’s own work ethic. “Who we choose to be friends with actually affects who we become.” 15:23 “If nobody really wakes up great at anything, why would you not try for everything?” 34:01Saul Intro 3:36Work ethic and peer group 14:36Profound lesson in perseverance 21:01Michael Jordan story 23:54Recipe for greatness 34:01Two movies of hope Saul recommends 37:26What greatness is 42:57“This piece of paper was a list of 8 schools. 8 art schools that Disney recruits their artists from. She says, ‘If you want to be a Disney animator, you need to go to one of these schools.’ Well in my hand was the recipe and I saw it as an equation. Saul plus one of these schools will equal dream of becoming a Disney animator. That was the moment where I figured out ‘oh this is what I want, now this is the how,’ and that’s something I urge your listeners to keep in mind. Whatever your goal is in life, it’s so important to figure out the how.” 10:12 Life of Awesomehttp://www.saulblinkoff.com/Find his podcast on his website, or listen on Streaming platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLife of Awesomehttp://www.saulblinkoff.com/Find his podcast on his website, or listen on Streaming platforms, such as Apple Podcasts and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I speak to Jeffrey Flamm, the CEO of Infinite Mind, and we discuss the concept of success, which is much broader than just the financial side of things. We discuss the moment when Jeff saw a very large sum of money come into his life and how that affected it, especially in ways some might not think. A lot of people that come into big money forget about the things that matter and often will start focusing on temporal pursuits, causing a string of unhappiness in their lives. We talk about finding the greater meaning in life and how to achieve more happiness, whether you have money or not, and the benefits and lessons learned in Jeff’s mastermind group.Jeff’s history 4:06How money and liquidity affected Jeff’s life 8:25Zenith mastermind group 15:12Faith questions 28:51Zenith Mastermind details 44:39“When I share this with some folks, the reason why there was a tremendous response is that I think deep down, as you said, clearly folks realize that financial success is terrific, but it’s a little bit of a hollow victory if you have no one to share it with and if you squander your life, and there’s no meaning and purpose of it.” 19:43https://infinitemind.io/zenithmastermind.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I meet with the founder of marijuanadoctors.com, a company focused and dedicated to legitimizing the process for the booking and selection of medical marijuana doctors by standardizing the criteria and selection process for doctors allowed to join their trusted network of quality physicians. We discuss the benefits and controversies of the uses of cannabis in today’s society and touch on why and how this medicine can be of use to many people struggling with various illnesses. One of the hurdles Jason’s company runs into are pharmaceutical companies, who have blocks in place to keep cannabis from coming to light or being prescribed in the medical world. We discuss how Jason is working with these issues, and then get into his goals and what he plans to do in the future. Where it all started 2:11Is Cannabis a gateway drug? 4:57Correlation between pandemic and people turning to cannabis 13:49Why Jason got involved in this business 16:57What keeps Jason going 28:41If Jason had to give a TED Talk 36:30Personal questions for Jason 44:25“Now the most interesting thing is the highest marijuana consumers in general are 18 to 21 and recreational weed doesn’t start until over the age of 21, so for that reason again we find that even a place like Colorado the largest consumers aren’t medical consumers with purple cards because they’re 18 to 21 years old.” 24:52https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondraizin/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I meet with American professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model and actress, Gabby Reece, and we talk about her career and the life lessons she has learned throughout her career. Gabby tells about her upbringing and the opportunities that came to her having the height and athleticism that she did, and then we go into how things have translated into parenting. “Success is when your external life reflects who you are internally” Arnold Schwarzenegger, 17:17. We discuss where younger people are at these days with their values and the different approaches we of an older generation might have compared to those of the modern generation. Gabby tells me about her diet and what she believes has helped her in success, and then we discuss having a dream, which goes together with developing a skill. Gabby’s beginning 1:43How height impacted her 7:24Parenting 10:25Definition of success 19:21How she would help her children become professional athletes 29:08How Gabby wants to give back 33:01The family unit 36:12Her food/diet 48:11Having a dream 54:14“I’m Gabby and one of the things I have done is I was a volleyball player. I’m not a volleyball player, right? And I think it’s important for all people to be like, ‘Oh I used to run that company and now I do this.’ And I tell athletes that all the time, I say, ‘Listen, you’re a loaded gun. What’s your next target?’” 33:24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode I have on the show Rabbi Frankfurter, the Editor in Chief of Ami Magazine, one of the leading publications, which is focused primarily on the orthodox Jewish community. We discuss a bit about the current state of our society and how its values have evolved, which in some ways has been a good thing, but in others not so good. We talk about how recent changes in society have influenced people to either grow closer to religion and religious morals while at the same time driving others further away. The importance of dialogue is seemingly uncomprehended today and when you shut down the other voice, the dialogue becomes monologue and you cease to learn because you’re only hearing what you’ve already heard. Yitzchok’s background 2:42Ami Magazine’s mission 11:38Have these times caused more or less soul searching? 20:42The importance of dialogue 24:10The degradation of morality 27:00His proudest achievements 39:54What he wants people to be saying about him 45:57“Debate runs in our blood, and to suppress debate, to suppress the other vote is not only something that I find against the United States Constitution, but against my own constitution. What I’m made of is to have debates and if you disagree with me, hey you know what? You may disagree with me, but don’t try to silence me. That’s one thing that drives me crazy is someone that tries to silence the other person.” 23:32https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbi-yitzchok-frankfurter-8a283a8a/Share-ables: 6:52-7:52; 19:56-20:41; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk with host Joe Ryan of the “It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma” podcast about life and the various things people have to deal with that they tend not to talk about. Joe tells about trauma he experienced in his own life and what his unmatured brain at the time did to deal with it, which subconsciously he has spent years trying to suppress, and then finally was able to bring back to memory and resolve that conflict. Welcome to Joe 3:41Trauma recall 5:50Start facing your trauma 12:00Victimhood 21:42Why he does the podcast 35:52How Joe’s kids view him 42:32What his Ted Talk would be 49:40What he wants people to say about him when he’s gone 54:07“We’re all taught that if we obtain this, whatever this picture, social media is telling us what we should become, if we fall short of that we’re a failure, and it kept me running towards something for so long. My business was successful. I made a lot of money at one point. I wasn’t happy because it wasn’t enough.” 23:34Listen to Joe’s show:“It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-you-its-your-trauma-trauma-ptsd-abuse-anxiety/id1493141613See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I speak with president of the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, podcast and talk show host, Jesse Lee Peterson. We discuss the large issue of today being that many people are claiming to be a victim of what has happened to them and have turned away from God, causing them to have a very selfish view of the world and those around them. Jesse grew up working on a plantation during the Jim Crow laws, but his parents and grandparents never taught him to see himself as a victim, but to work hard and believe in God. The main thing being pushed under the rug is the family, which is being attacked at every angle and is the major cause of problems in our society today. Overcoming fear and putting God first is the one way to fix what is happening right now. Jesse’s mission statement 3:41What has happened to Millennials 6:18The pushback Jesse receives 9:51Being alone in your beliefs 13:25The big problem today 15:00Jesse’s solution 18:21“We have been speaking to different young people around the world really, pointing them back to the fathers, teaching them to forgive their mothers and fathers for not guiding them in the right way and turning them back to morality, because once you return to morality, you can be guided.” 6:44https://rebuildingtheman.com/https://jesseleepeterson.com/https://thefallenstate.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I interview love and life coach Terri Cole, whose mission and dharma is teaching women how to attract and sustain healthy, vibrant, Real Love into their lives and how to establish and maintain effective boundaries with ease and grace. We discuss relationships and how Terri has got to where she is in life, what she has learned, and life lessons we can all apply into our own lives. When she was young, she was skeptical about getting help with her alcohol problem until a woman from the 12 step program told her the reasons he was there, which was because she killed a 6 year old boy in a drunk driving accident. We discuss therapy and the benefits it provides for anyone struggling in life and that often people hold themselves back by denying the positive benefits it can produce. Terri’s journey and how she got to where she is 3:15The turning point/when she decided to change 12:26About Boundary Boss and how it can also apply to men 23:54Double standards about sex 30:03Present moment consciousness and the negative effects of being observed online 37:22Meditation 44:54Pearls of wisdom from Terri 56:18“We have such a fear of being rejected. I mean the highest value for women, some of them, ‘I just don’t wanna have a hard conversation. I just don’t wanna have conflict. I just don’t want someone to be mad.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, you’re not that fragile, and neither are the people in your life.’” 29:31https://www.terricole.com/terricole.com/bossHer book: Boundary BossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I meet with prolific attorney, Harry Rothenberg, who has reached multiple seven to eight million dollar verdicts and settlements for his firm’s clients, and we discuss being Jewish and religion. We discuss life and the various experiences and lessons we’ve garnered throughout, and Harry tells various stories of his own life and things he’s learned from his own family and the clients with whom he has worked. Harry tells a couple of stories that illustrate how vital it is to make sure you’re being kind and loving to those around you because you never know how your actions are going to affect people, or how much longer people you love will be around.Reaching a tipping point in life 4:09Trying to reach a balance between professional life and who Harry is 7:32Remaining grounded 13:57A rough story from his practice 22:37Story #2 28:30Seeing things that affect Harry 33:46Life lessons from the Bible 41:44“So you’re gonna hit traffic. You’re gonna hit speed bumps in your relationship, but it’s in your relationships and it’s so important to make sure that if that ever happens, even if it means you being the big person, you know, you’re 100% right, reach out. Reach out, apologize, reach across the divide because just stop and think. Imagine if I don’t get the chance. So that’s a constant reminder.” 25:43https://injurylawyer.com/attorneys/harry-rothenberg-esq/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my great South African friend, Larry Linton, someone I’ve worked with and known throughout my career and also who has suffered from Parkinson’s Disease. The typical diagnosis age for PD is 65 years old, but Larry was diagnosed at 49 and explains what he experiences, and then how he has approached this disease with life. Coming to accept the disease instead of trying to hide it has helped him feel much more free and we discuss how his positivity and sense of humor has sustained him throughout this journey. Some advice Larry likes to give people is not to wait for a diagnosis before living your life. Everybody should live their life like they just received bad news. A little bit about Larry’s journey 3:56 Handling Parkinson’s Disease with work and family 10:52 Approaching the disease in a positive light 15:15 What he would do if money wasn’t every an issue 21:30 Medication 29:51 Stats and information on PD 31:25 How his role as a father changed 34:27 How you should handle hardship 37:58 What Larry would like people to say about him at the end of his life 42:42 Learn more about Larry 45:27 “As soon as I was in a good position where my symptoms were under control, where I could function, and maintain my job, was at the time that I started talking about it. And when I started talking about it my thought process became a lot more positive. I was no longer living in denial. I could live with the condition and my career progressed.” 11:58 https://www.parkinson.org/get-involved/my-pd-story/Larry-Linton Book: SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED: Living with Parkinson’s Disease larry.linton5@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I meet with the host of the Adult Child Podcast, Andrea Ashley, who has taken a very courageous journey and will be telling us her story. She learned a family secret at a young age that her mom was an alcoholic, which had a large impact on her, and then affected her development as she grew up. She got into alcoholism and struggled with being an alcoholic from middle school until she was 19 years old when she was finally able to break free from the addiction. Honestly what I really feel like it boils down to is really not a disease of alcoholism, it’s really not the disease of addiction, but I truly believe that it’s the disease of family dysfunction, and that this stuff gets passed from generation to generation and it manifests in different ways.” 24:39 A context of Andrea’s journey and Adult Child 2:39 How her journey can provide life tools for you 8:59 Trying to get away with narcotics 17:42 The underlying issue 24:34 Avoiding blame 31:03 The main goal of her podcast 39:54 What her TED Talk would be 48:45 “So I think in a way that with those personality traits coming out, and that’s what I’m talking about with the toxic shame, I think a lot of it was, I’m going to lean into this role. I’m the girl that nobody likes, and also as a protective measure of like, ‘I’m gonna make you not like me so that you can’t then decide that you don’t like me. Just kind of leaning into that role.” 19:48 https://www.adultchildpodcast.com/episodes @adultchildpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I had the opportunity to speak with podcast host, life coach, writer, and musician, Simon Drew. Our culture is heavily influenced by the various voices which dominate social and mainstream media, and when someone like Jordan Peterson speaks or says something that questions or even goes against the mainstream “gospel” so to speak, people lose their minds and all hell breaks loose. “You should conceptualize the highest possible good that you can conceive of that would be good for you, your family, your community, your country, your world. And then you should aim at that highest possible good because what have you got to do that’s better than that?” 14:44. We talk about why someone might still choose to do good even after leaving religion or the idea of God/an afterlife. Looking at Simon’s journey 5:07 The great thing about this culture 10:42 Something Jordan Peterson said that set Simon on a different course 14:44 Purpose 20:21 What keeps people good 34:46 Being at peace 39:23 Helping people to pay attention and ask the right questions 45:58 What Simon wants people to remember about him 51:31 Simon’s podcast 56:20 “I find it very comforting to constantly have that reassurance that I might also be on the wrong path and am likely on the wrong path, but that’s OK because the wrong path becomes the right path as long as we persist in seeking whatever is best.” 11:41 https://dailystoic.com/ https://www.simonjedrew.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with transformational teacher Kute Blackson, the author of New York Times Best Seller “You. Are. The. One.” Kute had a lot of expectations he was “supposed” to live up to, but when he looked at his future, seeing himself becoming successful while doing something that wasn’t true to who he was, he only saw unhappiness, so that’s when he had to make a change. He helps people understand where they stand with themselves and in life by recognizing their own pain, where it’s coming from, and how to deal with it in order to become free from this pain. People stay in relationships, jobs, or other situations out of fear and because they don’t want to experience pain. Some people might blame outside factors, but we have to get people to look at the reality of life because life doesn’t lie. The truth will set you free. One trick to start on the path to more happiness is just allowing yourself to recognize the truth without having to take action. Just accept the truth and stop trying to run away from it and that will be the beginning of breaking out of this unhappy state. Why Kute does what he does 3:30 Helping people understand why they don’t feel fully alive or are in pain 11:37 Start by radically telling the truth to yourself 19:59 Gaining the desire to help people 25:15 Realizing your true self and purpose 35:10 Staying on the same message with success 44:38 His greatest desire 56:41 “The degree to which we are conditioned is the degree to which we are not free. And the degree to which we are conditioned is which we are not free to choose, that we’re not free to be aware, we’re not free to truly meet the moment and be present, and so what I help people do is become aware of their conditioning and live from the freedom of their essence and their true self, and their authenticity.” 6:58 @kuteblackson https://kuteblackson.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sit down with photographer Andrew Bernstein and sportscaster James Walker, both successful in their careers, and we discuss the world of sports and where they see it going from here as we get through the pandemic. You would think viewership and ratings would go up for sports as people are stuck at home and have extra time to be watching TV, but the opposite has proven true. James and Andrew give their opinions on why this has happened, such as people setting their priorities straight and spending less time in front of the TV. We discuss where the sports industry has gone and how much it has changed not just with the pandemic, but with technology and people’s interests as well.James’ view on where sports are headed now 3:03The new normal 7:02Starting a career in the sports industry 13:24How have consumer habits changed in photography 20:24James’ mentor story 35:13James’ TED talk subject 39:17Andrew’s TED talk subject 41:17“You gotta have thick skin. There’s gonna be criticism that’s gonna come from your readers, the public, maybe your coworkers. There’s gonna be criticism from all over the place. This is the time, if you don’t have it already, that you need to have thick skin.” 36:42See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I wanted to talk about the trajectory of this podcast and my new book, which has the working title ‘There’s More to Life,’ which means there’s more to life than just Facebook likes, Instagram follows, or social media clout. According to studies I cite here in this episode, social media elicits a similar response of dopamine trigger and reward as drugs do. This is creating an emptiness in the lives of so many millennials I speak to today who find themselves wandering through life with little to no purpose. When asking people who are more God centered, or family centered, what they want out of life, the responses I get are typically a lot more purposeful and meaningful as opposed to those who do not value these things as much. I want to provide some answers and solutions to how you can figure out who you are, what you stand for, and what your mission statement is in this world. Understand the show 1:11 Living in quiet desperation 3:42 Research done at Harvard on dopamine 7:19 Hollow response to what people want out of life 13:21 Helping you develop your purpose 15:06 What, what, why, why? 18:27 “The ideas, the content, the value system that pop culture has a certain vested interest in us entertaining, internalizing, and harboring has basically become part and parcel of the psyche of the average American.” 6:52 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I meet with elite gymnast, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor, Lisa Carmen Wang. We talk about self worth and how she has developed her own worth and came to the realization that she can only control herself, but outside of that there’s really not much else you can control when talking about other people’s actions and decisions. “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything” (Alexander Hamilton) 16:46. We talk about the privileges everyone has living in this country and the amazing opportunities we’re all given being in the United States. Lisa tells about when she realized there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of in life once you overcome the fear of death, causing you to be truly free. Lisa’s intro 3:00How people can separate their external achievements from their self worth 8:09Lessons learned in 2020 20:13What Lisa wants her legacy to be 30:38“There’s always 2 choices when you fail or when you face tragedy, or pain, and that’s you either choose to become a victim and blame other people. You blame the external world. Or you find something within yourself that says “Here’s an opportunity to turn pain into power.” 4:40https://www.lisawang.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacarmenwang/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk to the CEO and founder of Advanced Integrated Medicine and Surgery (AIMS), Asher Milgrom. There are many remedies for ailments out there that have a much more natural approach and Dr. Milgrom states that the 2nd leading cause of death in the US comes from medical treatments. These deaths otherwise could have been avoided if people never got the treatment in the first place. He explains why non-conventional medicine is seen as taboo and held back from being recommended by the grand majority of doctors. There are countless ailments and illnesses out there that could be prevented if the modern medical world would be willing to talk about it. Unfortunately most people aren’t educated about these things and just do what their doctor is telling them to do, which is the thing that will make their doctor the most money. Asher intro 4:48 Before Conventional Medicine and why it’s held back 19:13Does Western culture teach that we can’t survive without modern medicine? 30:48The regulatory environment keeps alternative medicine from moving forward 40:59 “So rather than doing invasive procedures can you work with the body to augment and support its natural regenerative and healing capacity. Our bodies are engineered to heal and we’re not focused on that oftentimes. Oftentimes Western medicine is simply focused on managing the disease rather than actually curing and healing it.” 29:11https://www.linkedin.com/in/asher-milgrom-3047a726/https://www.amaskincare.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk to the Director COVID 19 Emergency Task Force at DeSales Media Group, Vincent LeVien. Vinnie’s father was in the police force and worked to take down the mafia. He had a reputation of not being able to be bought, unlike some other police officers, and instilled respect in what he did, which has greatly influenced Vinnie. He tells about how he got involved with the White House and had to work directly with the secret service and organize the logistics of everything. We discuss the polarization of America today and how this election has been one of the most polarized in history. Social media has greatly influenced how people communicate today and even how people think. We talk about the Coronavirus, the pandemic, and how it has affected so many people, including their jobs as the economy took a hit. Vinnie’s history 3:53How he got involved with the White House 12:58His opinion on the polarization in America right now 23:47Emergency task force 36:48“A lot of those people that are down on their luck that don’t have the means, that don’t have a paycheck, they just lost their job again. As you know in LA and in New York all these restaurants and everything shut down. So all those people that had a job, they’re hurting. And my thing is to you, just to make yourself feel better go out and volunteer. I mean you could volunteer in 20 different things you could do and you would have some self gratification. At the very least you’ll feel good about yourself.” 49:45https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-levien-a7335a4/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I have with me crypto currency investor and millionaire, Jeremy Gardner. We start off with Jeremy telling us the story of where he came to learn about crypto currency, drop out of college, and then eventually acquire Bitcoin. Unable to get funding or loans from firms or investors, he eventually had to resort to liquidating all of his own assets to fund Augur, which in the end turned out to be a good decision. He gives some advice on what people should do to become more comfortable with themselves and be more true to themselves. These include meditation, cardiovascular exercise, and diet, and then he recommends you don’t spend a lot of time on social media and on your computer, but to read books, expand your opportunities, and learn how to learn. “Reading stoicism is just the best way to overcome obstacles in your life, to diminish the ego, to be the best person you can be. I cannot recommend a better school of thought.” 32:53. We talk about spirituality and Jeremy tells about some of his beliefs that have influenced him, including serendipity, or serendipitous situations in life. Jeremy’s story 2:30Augur 13:59Jeremy recommends this book 27:34How to get to the point where you’re comfortable with and true to yourself 29:42His spiritual side 36:46“It’s finding that balance. Whatever your indulgence is, and it’s great if it can be reading or writing, or jogging, or just listening to music. But for some people we’ve got a more hedonistic side and indulging in that is OK, but it’s finding your limits and never exceeding them.” 34:14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I speak with the CEO of the Live Limitless Author's Academy and author of To Dance in the Rain, Sierra Rainge. She tells us about some of the challenges she had to face through her formative years and what she did to overcome some of those challenges. She tells about what has given her the drive to push forward in what she does and how that has greatly influenced her life. She mentions some things from her book such as how life is going to bring us storms and we need to learn how to see the positive side of the storms. Storms bring water, which nutrify the seeds in the ground and therefore provide us with sustenance. We discuss the millennial generation and how their approach has changed so much from the previous generations. The previous generation kind of just settles for one job and gets stuck there, whereas millennials tend to not be satisfied with the mediocre, but shoot higher and dream bigger than previous generations. Challenges Sierra had to navigate through in her journey 3:57Sierra’s favorite personal development tool 10:50Are most people happy or unhappy? 21:42Theses of her other books 27:18What does Sierra want her friends and family to say about her? 41:12Where to find Sierra 43:51“I was lucky, or blessed enough to see outside of my situation and I think that’s the thing that pushes humanity forward. Just having a vision for the future, I saw myself successful. I saw myself overcoming generational bondage. I refused to settle for what I saw in front of me and I believed that there was more to life.” 7:38@sierraraingewww.livelimitless.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Jen Adams, who was involved in the crisis management of the Miracle On The Hudson and in 2014 she was promoted to the Lead Global Integrated Marketing for American AirLines. In 2019 Jen was further elevated to Vice President of Marketing. She tells about her own upbringing and her working journey from 16 years old, and then the hard trials she had to face on her journey to success. She had a spiritual awakening when she participated in a program called the Hoffman Process, which felt like 10 years of therapy compacted into 6 days and changed her outlook on life. We talk about success and failure and the importance of taking risks, but also the lessons learned along the way in life such as those that failure brings. Failure is an important part of life and shouldn’t always be avoided. Jen tells how she was affected by the incident of the Miracle on the Hudson and what she was able to learn from crisis professionals. She also talks about how she deals with clients and the challenges they face, such as work life balance and stabilizing those situations with the pandemic happening this year.Jen’s aviation career 1:15When her life started to turn around 9:01Why do so few people take the road that she has? 14:32Why is it such a challenge for people to be authentic? 20:25How the Miracle on the Hudson affected Jen 35:12“I think when we let that ego drive the bus is when I know I’ve laid up at night and couldn’t sleep because I knew it wasn’t who I truly was. And I knew that those things and the external showcase of how great life is really didn’t matter at the end of the day.” 16:23https://goldlightleadership.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Jen Adams, who was involved in the crisis management of the Miracle On The Hudson and in 2014 she was promoted to the Lead Global Integrated Marketing for American AirLines. In 2019 Jen was further elevated to Vice President of Marketing. She tells about her own upbringing and her working journey from 16 years old, and then the hard trials she had to face on her journey to success. She had a spiritual awakening when she participated in a program called the Hoffman Process, which felt like 10 years of therapy compacted into 6 days and changed her outlook on life. We talk about success and failure and the importance of taking risks, but also the lessons learned along the way in life such as those that failure brings. Failure is an important part of life and shouldn’t always be avoided. Jen tells how she was affected by the incident of the Miracle on the Hudson and what she was able to learn from crisis professionals. She also talks about how she deals with clients and the challenges they face, such as work life balance and stabilizing those situations with the pandemic happening this year. Jen’s aviation career 1:15When her life started to turn around 9:01Why do so few people take the road that she has? 14:32Why is it such a challenge for people to be authentic? 20:25How the Miracle on the Hudson affected Jen 35:12“I think when we let that ego drive the bus is when I know I’ve laid up at night and couldn’t sleep because I knew it wasn’t who I truly was. And I knew that those things and the external showcase of how great life is really didn’t matter at the end of the day.” 16:23https://goldlightleadership.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk with Tamir Goodman, the “Jewish Michael Jordan,” a former American-Israeli basketball player. He talks about his beginning years playing basketball and how important the game was to him and his dream of becoming the greatest. “I could never be satisfied because playing basketball wasn’t just about me playing, it was about a greater mission so instead of taking the day off the next day, I’d say ‘I can’t be satisfied with this. I gotta push myself more there’s so much more to accomplish. This isn’t just about me and my own ego. There’s a bigger journey here.’ And then when I messed up or didn’t play well and I was off track, I couldn’t get too down. I couldn’t feel bad for myself. I had to pick myself back up and get back on track because it wasn’t just about me or my ego, so it gave me a higher sense of purpose, higher motivation, a better work ethic, a better drive. Things that really block other players’ success” 7:41. Tamir tells a story of when he was 16 and played against college players, got super frustrated, and then wanted to quit, but his coach gave him a talk and motivated him to continue on. We talk about his career and how he progressed from one step to the next, and then the greater purpose of why Tamir worked so hard and what motivated him to become the best he could. He gives us some of the principles that he instills in his kids and how he has been raising them.Growing up 3:32When Tamir played against college players at 16 years old 10:48When great shooters struggle 22:26How Tamir educates his kids 32:30The ultimate compliment 41:17“Ultimately it’s about combining something physical with something spiritual and trying to better the world through that. It’s not enough just to love something, or just to do something to please our own ego. There’s gotta be a higher level, a higher dimension, a higher purpose, and by doing that, that’s the key to a happier and more meaningful life. My parents infused me with that at a young age, so I was able to combine the love of the game with the spirituality and hopefully a higher mission and a higher purpose.” 6:04See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk to Eric Greenspan, graduate of Le Cordon Bleu culinary school and trained with many celebrated chefs, appeared on multiple TV shows, and is the Executive Chef and owner of Greenspan's Grilled Cheese. He tells about how he got started and how he discovered a passion in working in the culinary arts and just in working in general, developing a desire to work for himself. We talk about Antony’s son and how he was someone who had a passion for this profession as well and who Eric found was very teachable. Eric tells about what he is most proud of including the great influence he has had on many other chefs and people in his own life, and being able to have gotten through so many hard things in life and pushed through to success. We talk about the great people in his life that have influenced him in positive ways, such as Chef David Bouley who is one of the best chefs in all of New york City. Eric talks about his ghost kitchens he has started and how well that’s been going during this pandemic, but he believes it’s a temporary thing. He recounts his weight loss journey and how he’s been able to lose a large amount of weight and influence a lot of people, inspiring people to do the same.How Eric influenced Antony’s son 9:57What Eric is most proud of 14:02Someone Eric looks up to 20:14What is a ghost kitchen? 24:39Eric’s kids 33:18“If you would have told me two and a half years ago ‘Eric Greenspan you’re going to inspire people through your wellness journey.’ I would have said, ‘You’re a crazy person. Uh, wellness isn’t really my thing.’ I remember I was 311 pounds when I started talking to people at Weight Watchers and said, ‘Hey I wanna change my life and I want you guys to help me with it, but I also want you to come along for the ride and show people that even for a guy like me it’s possible to turn that around.’ And it’s been an amazing part of my life journey.” 38:48See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with Dominique Wilkins, a nine time NBA all star, about Dominique’s life journey and how he has gotten to where he is now. We talk about his upbringing and journey from France to America, and his commitment to his mother to never have to want. We learn about Dominique’s start of his basketball career at 16 years old and the great opportunities he received and pursued from then. One of his greatest motivations was his family and doing what he could to get them out of their bad situation. He tells about the people who affected his life and influenced him forward. “Stop using being a product of your environment as an excuse to fail” (Dominique’s mom). We talk about His dunk contest and injury, and how he was able to come back full force afterward and do even better than he had previously done professionally. Dominique tells us about his rivalry with Michael Jordan and how competitive they were with each other. We discuss his ability to balance his life on and off the court and how he set his priorities, and then how he got his nickname. Dominique tells about his relationship with Kobe Bryant and how he affected his life. We talk about his son and his trajectory, walking in his father’s footsteps and determined to become even greater than him. Life lessons Dominique has learned: 1) Educate yourself. Education is what will give you opportunities to get indoors that you wouldn’t have otherwise. 2) Be willing to be humble and appreciate others who are trying to give you organic advice. Work on the things you’re weakest at and have a good attitude. 3) Continue to build relationships, but they gotta be real and organic. 4) Keep yourself away from things that won’t bring value into your life. He tells about his legacy and that he wants people to remember how hard he worked, but also he wants to have helped a lot of people along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I discuss with Dennis about how there are millions of people drinking the kool aid of a message imparted by proverbial pop culture, in the secular media, which has caused millions of people to live lives of quiet desperation. There is a narrative today that pain and hardship should be avoided and people should be focusing all their energies and efforts on immediate happiness. The Declaration of Independence states that men have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Dennis states happiness must be pursued and poses the question, “What good thing in life doesn’t have to be pursued?” You don’t have to pursue video games, or sleeping in late every day. “We are as happy as we decide to be” (Abraham Lincoln). You become the person like whom you act. If you act happy, and do happy things, you will become happier. “Unhappy people don’t want to be around unhappy people. That’s the joke! ‘You should want to be around me, but I would not want to be around me.’ It’s so selfish that it’s angering actually” (12:12). Young people crave older people to give them wisdom, and the notion that young people only want to hear from other young people is false. The moment you say anything, one sentence, in order to be liked, you are no longer authentic. You must answer to no one, but God, if you believe in him. Your children should respect you, but they don’t have to like you. Never do anything just to get them to like you. Your biggest struggle in life is not with America, or your parents, but with you and your own nature. The sickness of our time is people walking around seeking to blame outsiders for their sadness, or misery, or failure. In secular education you learn that your biggest problem is society and America. In religious education your biggest problem is you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we talk with Alan Dershowitz, renowned lawyer, professor, and scholar of U.S. constitutional and criminal law. We talk about his childhood and upbringing, and how this influenced his decision to become a lawyer. We discuss the beginnings of his career, including how he became the youngest professor to ever teach at Harvard. We then discuss the change in the dynamic of the college classroom and the entitled behavior of the newest generation. We discuss the importance of free speech, due process, education, and conflicting points of view. We talk about the loss of fundamental principles that led to our living in a “post-factual” society, and how, in the light of Alan’s recent accusation, the facts and evidence aren’t enough to clear his name. He suggests a special legal procedure and court that can handle accusations related to the MeToo movement, which allow both the accuser and the accused to be equally tried. He talks about his book, Guilt by Accusation, and how you cannot assume all accusations are true just because most are true. He talks about how the major media corporations are only out for money and don’t run the facts and the evidence he gives them. He gives an open invitation to Netflix to come on this show and have an open discussion about why they won’t run Alan’s evidence against the credibility of his accuser and the accuser of. He compares today’s reactions to sexual accusations to McCarthyism. We talk about similar sentiments and attitudes towards “white privilege,” and the Israleli-Palistenian conflict. We finish our discussion with Alan reaffirming his determination to demand justice and retribution from the defamation he has received at the hands of Netflix. We invite those at Netflix who are responsible for this defamation to have an open discussion with Prof Dershowitz on the show. We invite the listeners of our podcast to download and read Prof. Dershowtiz’s book, “Guilt by Accusation” for free on KindleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with Ami Horowitz, documentary filmmaker, educator, and conservative activist. He co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in U.N. Me, a 2009 documentary film that launched his career, and explains how the U.N has “failed to live up to its founding principles in a very significant and a profound way.” He states his commitment to adding to the national conversation to help change the “dangerous course” the world is heading in. He explains how he transitioned from feature films to short documentaries and stunts on YouTube and Facebook to be able to reach more people and cover more topics. He shares how his influence has grown, and shares an experience filming anti-Semitic messages shared at a confernce at Duke and UNC, sponsored by the U.S. governement. The release of the film led to the lawsuit of Duke and UNC and ultimately to the creation of and executive order by the president to change Title IX of the Civil Rights Act to cover anti-Semitism. We talk about what Ami would do with $100 million, explaining how money is required to reach greater audiences, especially when working against recent pushes by Facebook and YouTube to “deflate the numbers of conservatives.” He explains the important role of the press in getting your voice heard, and says that his goal is to reach liberal audiences to “substantially change their perspective and viewpoints” on important issues. He shares his experience filming the “orgy of violence” in the recent Minneapolis riots, as well as joining Syrian refugees as they crossed the Aegean Ocean from Turkey to Greece. He also recounts his experience getting beaten while filming “Stockholm Syndrome” to highlight the dangers of open Islaamic immigration into Sweden. We discuss his production expenses and budget. We finish with Ami explaining what he wants his legacy to be, and what he defines as success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with Marshall Newhouse, veteran NFL free agent offensive tackle, Super Bowl winner, and outspoken advocate of financial literacy among players. We begin our conversation with Marshall recounting his incredible journey with professional American football, sharing how he was able to sustain a 10 year career in the NFL. He talks about the critical importance of work ethic, addressing the hard competitiveness of the NFL. We discuss the importance of being secure in yourself as the best way of balancing competition with other players with working together with them. We then talk about the many factors in balancing a career in football with family and personal life. Marshall shares his opinion on balancing health and safety in children’s mental and physical development with playing football, advocating putting off the impact and violence as long as possible. He also recounts his experience winning the Super Bowl, as well as working with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. We then discuss helping athletes make a transition between their career and the rest of their life, and Marshall’s efforts in this endeavor, both for himself and for others. He described how the influence of his parents and his own natural curiosity has given him an advantage in planning the next stage of his life. We talk about where Marshall sees himself in the next 10 years, mentioning his networking with wealth managers and financial advisors, as well as MBA preparation, and his efforts in narrowing down his focus and desire for a wife and family. We ask Marshall who he would like to sit down to dinner with, dead or alive, and he gives his answer. He also gives his answer to what he wants others to say about him at the end of his life, making the case for the importance of positivity and empathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.