Podcasts about self development

Stop the excuses and release the rationalizations. Sometimes—in the hardest and darkest of times—what helps you survive and then thrive and then fly is putting one foot after another foot, after another foot. Small baby steps that eventually get us running again.I've created a powerful completely new online program called The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a proven system to help you constantly make your days productive, healthy and happy in 2026. Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

The harder the project you commit to (and deliver on) the greater the payoff in terms of your personal growth, your professional mastery and your internal self-respect.I've created a powerful completely new online program called The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a proven system to help you constantly make your days productive, healthy and happy in 2026. Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Being laughed at or criticized or misunderstood is the price of leaving the herd and producing your magic.Aside from the mastery on the canvas and the genius of the brushstrokes, what makes a work of art by Jean Michel Basquiat worth hundreds of millions and this rough-edges piece worth so little is the signature at the bottom. Through his prowess, Basquiat made his name worth something. And then he protected his good name so that his greatness would stand the test of time. As all great masters do.I've created a powerful completely new online program called The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a proven system to help you constantly make your days productive, healthy and happy in 2026. Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Dempsey-Blakely to talk about building authority while running multiple businesses across hospitality, short-term rentals, and experiential brands.Jennifer is a lifelong entrepreneur and Hazelwood Central graduate who built her education through hands-on experience, conventions, and continuous learning. With 30 years in management and merchandising at Marshalls, a decade running a commercial cleaning company, and extensive experience in short-term rentals, she and her husband Shane combined their expertise to create The Landing Hub, a unique hospitality concept that blends the best of hotels, Airbnbs, and large group travel.Designed for independent travelers, families, and groups, The Landing Hub was built to be a clean, safe, and community-focused space where guests can connect, relax, and truly feel at home.What we cover in this episode:Running multiple businesses without chaosDividing responsibilities and staying in your laneBranding unique experiences people talk aboutWhy community beats traditional marketingBuilding businesses that do not fit into one boxKnowing when to jump on opportunities and when to waitDelegation, systems, and freeing up mental bandwidthLong-term authority versus short-term tacticsConnect with The Landing HubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandinghub/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandinghubWebsite: https://landinghub.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelandinghub7605Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@landinghubConnect with Builders of AuthorityWebsite: https://buildauthority.comFREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermindGoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

Send us a textIn this Fusion Hack, Kerryne Henich shares three high-impact self-development books that can reshape how you build habits, set goals, and navigate relationships.Kerryne breaks down why real habit formation takes longer than most people expect (and how to stay consistent when progress feels slow). She also introduces a more sustainable approach to growth: finding “stepping stones” instead of fixating on one massive end goal—so you can build momentum without burning out.From there, the conversation expands into how The Litman Theory applies beyond one area of life, offering a lens for personal accountability, decision-making, and the ripple effects of everyday choices. The episode closes with a grounded discussion on mindset and communication—especially why it can be hard to compromise with other viewpoints, and how self-awareness plays a role in staying open, calm, and intentional as you grow.Kerryne Henich is an accomplished IFBB Bikini Professional, Olympian, and dedicated Fitbody Fusion Coach. Her competition journey began in 2008 in the Figure division, but after transitioning to Bikini in 2011, she earned her pro card at the 2015 NPC Jr National Championships and qualified for the Olympia in 2018. In 2023, Kerryne competed in the inaugural Masters Olympia in Romania, placing 4th, and is thrilled to be invited back for the 2025 Masters Olympia in Japan. As a wife, mom, bonus mom, and dog mom, Kerryne balances family life with her passion for coaching, inspiring athletes to reach their fullest potential through Fitbody Fusion. Her journey is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the power of chasing your dreams—both on and off the stage. 

Why do we procrastinate, overspend, or neglect habits we know matter? In this episode, UCLA professor Hal Hershfield reveals how our connection (or lack of connection) to our future selves shapes everything from health and finances to ethics and life satisfaction. Drawing on decades of research, Hal introduces practical tools—including reverse time travel, temptation bundling, and vivid imagination exercises—that help close the gap between intention and action. This conversation is equal parts science, story, and strategy for anyone who wants to live with more agency and hope.Memorable Quotes“It involves thinking about trade-offs between now and later, and thinking about sort of balancing out our happiness and our satisfaction over time between the version of us who exists right now and the version of us who exist in the future.”“People change, and we change much more than we expect to. And the reason I think that that's not something to fear is because it means that we have some control over our lives. It means that we can become different versions of us, we can change aspects of ourselves.”“It may be scary at first to recognize that my life could look different in 10 years than I expect it to be. But the reality that we know from decades of research is that as a human being, we're quite good with grappling with change. We're quite resilient. We have a healthy, what's called ‘psychological immune system,' which basically means we can sort of fend off the changes that we don't want and sort of learn to live with the way that life has become.”“What the research has found is that if we make the process of achieving a goal more fun, more enjoyable, more pleasurable, we're just—and this shouldn't surprise anybody—we're a lot more likely to stick it out.”“If we want to spur action, if we wanna take some agency, we not only need to think about the way that we want things to look differently, but we also need to figure out what's the contrast between now and later? And what are the—and this is really important—what are the overcomeable obstacles?”“There's lots of little things where we can cut corners and, you know, we get some gain in the present, but we might get punished in the future. And what we've found in several papers is that the people who feel connected to their future selves are actually more likely to, to take this sort of more difficult but ethical path.”“That's the irony of procrastination. It hurts while we're procrastinating. It hurts after we procrastinated too…[We can instead think] ‘I don't wanna do it now. There's a good chance I'm not gonna wanna do it in the future, so I might as well just do it now.' Just do it and eliminate all that feeling of negativity along the way.”“We can take anything that feels like it's painful, unpleasant, et cetera, and pair it with something that's a temptation.”Key TakeawaysYou Have Agency. Life will always include uncertainty and unpredictable events, but your responses and daily choices still matter.The Present Is Loud. The Future Is Abstract. Making the future more concrete helps counteract our tendency to overvalue short-term comfort.Three Common Mistakes Sabotage Progress. Getting stuck in the present, under-planning, or projecting today's feelings too far forward can derail growth.Reverse Time Travel Makes Goals Feel Closer. Starting in the future and working backward reveals obstacles—and opportunities—you'd otherwise miss.Temptation Bundling Reduces Friction. Pair necessary habits with enjoyable experiences to increase follow-through without relying on grit alone.Small Choices Compound Into Identity. Your future self isn't created in one moment—but in thousands of ordinary ones.Resourceswww.halhershfield.com Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today (Book)This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Mastery and domain dominance are far less about having natural talent and far more about the work you do each day to improve your craft. Remember that victims love the television and leaders adore the pursuit of education.Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

In Chapter 4, Verse 34, Shri Krishna shares how to attain the fullest knowledge by respecting, loving, and revering those who know Divinity. Through full prostration, inquiry, and service, and by actively practicing disciplines, a true guide helps make the once inaccessible knowledge of the Self accessible to us.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

I just celebrated my 35th birthday, and this year, instead of fearing aging or buying into the narrative that getting older is something to dread, I decided to approach this milestone with gratitude, reflection, and intention.Aging is a privilege denied to many, and at 35, I can honestly say: I've never felt more like myself, and I wouldn't want to go back to who I was at 25.In this deeply personal and reflective episode, I'm sharing the 35 most life-changing lessons I've amassed about everything from confidence, mental health, and communication, to boundaries, purpose, willpower, and courage. Many of these insights were hard-earned over the last decade, and all of them have been shaped by the time I've spent hosting this podcast.This episode is for anyone navigating their 30s, questioning their timeline, rebuilding self-trust, and learning how to live with more intention and alignment instead of fear.Tune in to hear lessons including:Why motivation is a myth and systems matter more than disciplineHow confidence is built by keeping promises to yourselfThe importance of finding your career North StarAn antidote to anxiety, and why communication requires emotional regulationWhy community and relationships are essential to healingUsing boundaries properly, ending people-pleasing, and learning to say yes and no with clarityThe health and wellness changes that moved the needle for meRedefining success and how I use my time and moneyCourage over comfort… and why fear doesn't have to disappearChanging paths, changing your mind, and embracing life in chaptersWhy you are NOT behind in life (there is no correct timeline!)If any of these lessons resonate with you, I'd love to hear which one hit hardest. Comment what you connected with below, or share this episode with someone who's navigating a similar season of life.Thank you for being here, and for the continued gift of getting to grow up with the Teach Me How To Adult community throughout my 30s. I love you, and you've got this! Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In some corners they say that pride is a vice. I guess too much is, as hubris is the starting point of irrelevance. And arrogance is the DNA of closed-mindedness.Yet just the right dosing of pride is pretty perfect. To cause you to be confident. To inspire you to believe in the dreams that the crowd has advised you are impossible. To prompt you to feel very good about being inside your skin.Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

The negative people, the pursuits you dislike and the environments that deplete your joy are costing you fortunes of income and empires of impact.When it comes to Best of Breed Performance, one of the most valuable things I explain to my clients is the imperative of releasing these success bandits from your life.The people who steal your fire, smother your ambitions and laugh at your visions are keeping your prosperity chained and your impact small. [This is an extremely important insight].Having the wisdom and guts to let them go [while still wishing them well on their life's journey] is a total results-changer.Deleting the energy vampires and drama enthusiasts, methodically and swiftly, will lead to your mindset becoming more positive, your bravery becoming more potent, your work becoming more excellent, your personal life becoming more peaceful and your place in the world becoming more unlimited.So you can become the person nature truly wants you to be.Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Send us a textWhat happens when we stop performing for the world—and finally tell the truth about who we are?In this deeply moving and soul-stirring episode of Self Reflection Podcast, hosted by Lira Ndifon, we sit down with artist, filmmaker, and storyteller Bryce Savoy for a raw, honest, and necessary conversation about mental health, grief, fatherhood, identity, and the power of community. This episode doesn't just ask you to listen—it invites you to reflect, feel, and heal.From growing up in Oakland to building a creative life in Los Angeles, Bryce opens up about the importance of male mentorship, emotional validation, and having a present father figure—especially for Black men navigating manhood in a society that often demands silence over vulnerability. Together, Lira and Bryce explore how the absence of emotional nurturing creates invisible wounds, and why healing begins when we allow ourselves to name them.At the heart of this conversation is Bryce's documentary Big Bright Sun, a powerful coming-of-age story that captures the dual reality of losing his father and becoming a father in the same year. Bryce reflects on grief, legacy, and transformation—revealing how loss can become a catalyst for purpose when we choose to confront it rather than suppress it. His story is a reminder that pain does not disqualify us from growth—it often initiates it.The episode also dives into creativity as a form of survival and resistance. From navigating the music and film industries to founding Neighborhood Diamonds, Bryce speaks on staying authentic in spaces driven by competition, ego, and material success. This conversation challenges the idea that worth is measured by numbers, status, or visibility—and instead reframes success as alignment, integrity, and community impact.More than anything, this episode is a meditation on being yourself in a world that profits from conformity. It reminds us that our lived experiences are enough, our stories matter, and healing is not meant to be done alone. Whether you are grieving, rebuilding, questioning your identity, or simply seeking peace—this conversation meets you where you are.This is not just an episode—it's an invitation to slow down, look inward, and remember who you are.If this conversation resonated with you, don't keep it to yourself.Like, follow, and subscribe to Self Reflection Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms. Share this episode with someone who may need these words today. Leave a review and let us know what reflected back to you.Your support helps us continue creating intentional, healing, and thought-provoking conversations for our communities.Support the showCall to Action: Engage with the Self-Reflection Podcast community! Like, follow, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube (Self-Reflection Podcast by Lira Ndifon), and all major podcast platforms. Share your insights and feedback—we value your contributions! Suggest topics you'd like us to explore. Your support amplifies our reach, sharing these vital messages of self-love and empowerment. Until our next conversation, prioritize self-care and embrace your journey. Grab your copy of "Awaken Your True Self" on Amazon. Until next time, be kind to yourself and keep reflecting.

Commit to the right routines, practice them daily and within 66 days they'll wire in as automatic, making them easier to do than not to do. [I call this The 66-Day Minimum Protocol and the research comes from The University College of London].Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

We live in a troubled world. Many people have gone numb. Not so many human beings are ALIVE with creativity, wonder, joy and connection any more. We destroy the environment, start wars and pursue greed.Remember the importance of “keeping the sparkle in your eyes” in a world gone numb and reaccess the awe and wonder you knew so well as a child.Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I sit down with Ashley Fitzgerald of Studio Epik to talk about building authority through branding, leadership, and systems.We break down why most business owners struggle with control, how processes actually create freedom, and why brand consistency matters more than chasing short term leads. Ashley shares lessons from scaling multiple brands, hiring the right team, and creating a client experience that drives referrals and long term growth.If you are an entrepreneur or contractor looking to build a business that lasts, this episode delivers practical insight you can apply immediately.Connect with Studio EpikWebsite: www.studioepik.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/epikdesignandbuildConnect with Builders of AuthorityWebsite: https://buildauthority.comFREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermindGoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

Mastery takes massive practice, unrelenting patience and vast devotion. It's a very difficult obsession. And one of the best commitments you can make.Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Money is the reward rendered for usefulness rendered. Barons pick businesses that raise the lives of billions of human beings. Which, in turn, makes them billions in income.Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube 

In Chapter 4, Verse 13 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna emphasizes the importance of knowing ourselves through Divinity's classification of four personality colors. By aligning our propensity (personality) and projectivity (actions), we move toward Peace and realize the Presence beyond them, while misalignment leads to inefficiency.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

This is an invitation to wholeness in a world that is still healing.Welcome to the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Podcast, a space for embodied emotional mastery, authentic leadership, and radiant joy. In this solo episode, Trish Ahjel Roberts opens Season 6 by exploring Step 1 of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® framework: Healing.At a time when the world feels overwhelmed, polarized, and unsteady, Trish reflects on what it truly means to heal without waiting for everything around us to be healed first. This conversation is a gentle yet grounded invitation to:Reframe healing as an ongoing practice, not a destinationUnderstand why healing is the foundation for joy, leadership, and wholenessExplore how to stay connected to yourself in an unhealed worldEach month this season, we'll explore one step to Mind-Blowing Happiness®, offering reflections, embodiment, and wisdom to support your personal growth and leadership from the inside out.✨ Next episode: Spirituality—why it matters for wholeness and inner peace.Learn more about Trish's coaching, books, workshops, and keynote talks at TrishAhjelRoberts.com. Click “Membership” to join the free Mind-Blowing Happiness® community.Follow @MindBlowingHappiness on Instagram and TikTok and connect with Trish Ahjel Roberts on LinkedIn and Facebook.ep62/s6/ep1

No idea works for someone unwilling to do the work. The billionaires and top leadership teams I mentor are true masters of execution (not meetings!).Kindly note: If you want to make 2026 your most special year, I think you'll love my brand new online course The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's a fantastic, original and highly practical program to help you consistently make your days excellent (rich with strong health, deep joy and tons of smart productivity). Here are the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

You've been graced with 12 pristine months, fresh and available for you to shape into your highest destiny. I know—and trust—you'll apply your genius well, as the months ahead unfold. I encourage you to take some time today to implement this powerful journalling exercise today, so you handcraft a year of exceptional creativity, productivity, prosperity and service to society.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about three decisions that will determine the next decade of your life. It sounds dramatic, right? But what if the decisions you make about the people you're spending time with, the content you're consuming, and the things you're actively building (or not building) are quietly shaping your future in ways you haven't considered? Jenn shares surprising research about how behaviors can spread through social networks like a contagious disease. So should you be evaluating your friendships with the same scrutiny you'd use for a romantic partner? And when it comes to what you're learning and building, are you making conscious choices or just going through the motions? Is there actually science behind the idea that your income reflects the five people you spend the most time with, and if so, what else might be true? Jenn breaks down these three critical decision points and challenges you to get intentional about where you want to be in 2036. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Personal Growth Decisions, Social Environment, Mental Environment, Physical Environment, Intentional Living, Habit Formation, Community Building, Continuous Learning, Goal Setting, Relationship Quality, Social Influence, Health Behaviors, Contagious Behaviors, Friendship Criteria, Time Management, Self Development, Professional Growth, Skill Mastery, Life Design, Conscious Choice, New Year Planning, Long Term Vision, Social Contagion, Behavioral Patterns, Personal Development Strategy, Life Building, Memory Creation, Career Development, Wellness Planning, Friend Evaluation, Learning Investment, Environmental Influence, Decision Making Framework, Future Planning, Relationship Boundaries, Growth Mindset, Intentional Relationships, Life Direction, Personal Evolution, Habit Tracking, Social Circles, How To Choose Friends That Support Your Goals, Three Decisions That Determine Your Future Success

On Essential Love, we're unfolding the 70 core verses of the Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 4, Verse 8 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita focuses on the theme of deservershiplessness, as Shri Krishna shares that the Divine manifests—not through birth, but as needed—to protect the virtuous, correct the vicious, and restore righteousness. By being available to Divinity, just as Divinity is always available to us, we align with the timeless tradition of teachers and students.

Your external prosperity is a reflection of your self-identity. Your relationship with yourself determines your relationship with your spouse, kids, friends, coworkers, customers, neighbors, strangers and the world. Work harder on improving this than on anything else. My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Reinvention changes you if you let it.This conversation is a reminder that growth is rarely loud and almost never linear.I sat down with Aaron Mansfield to talk about rebuilding after disruption, redefining success, and staying disciplined when responsibility gets heavier.We talked about business, but we also talked about life. About building something stable without losing yourself in the process. About being intentional with growth and clear on who you're building for.These are the conversations that shaped this podcast and continue to shape how I think about leadership and long-term success.Connect with The Buzz'd Bee:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebuzzedbeestl/Website: https://www.thebuzzedbeemobilebar.com/stlTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuzzedbeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuzzedbeestlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebuzzedbeestlConnect with Builders of AuthorityWebsite: https://buildauthority.comFREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermindGoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

Why does it feel like everything is falling apart, even as our lives get materially easier in so many ways? Michael Hyatt talks with author and cultural thinker Virginia Postrel about why progress becomes invisible, how nostalgia for the “good old days” distorts reality, and why modern change moves unevenly.They explore why humans crave beauty and meaning (not just function) and how AI is reshaping the future of work. A clear theme emerges throughout the wide-ranging conversation: change is inevitable, and how we respond matters. Resilience, margin, and an entrepreneurial mindset make all the difference.If you've felt powerless against “big systems,” this episode is a reminder that innovation is often personal, practical, and close to home: start where you are, solve what you can, and expect the unexpected.Memorable Quotes“The issues of character never go away. They are eternal human questions, and we forget because we have sort of nostalgic views of the past.”“Even the smartest AI can't figure out what people want—what people are dissatisfied with. And a lot of innovation comes from that. We tend to focus on big technologies. And even big technologies come from a lot of incremental improvements… A lot of improvements come from people saying, ‘I'm dissatisfied with this,' or ‘Here's something I figured out.'”“Human beings don't just value function. They value pleasure, and they value meaning, and pleasure and meaning are things that are very much conveyed through the look and feel of objects or places.”“Agency is problem-solving. It's you solving problems in your life, or whatever that might be—and it's sort of reversed, too, which is that if you assume that it's someone else's job to solve your problem, you sort of give up your sense of agency.” “A lot of leadership is figuring out what gifts individuals have and getting them moving in the right direction… A big part of leadership as problem-solving is people problem-solving—getting people in the right roles and thinking about how those roles mesh.”“Expect that you're going to be in a world that changes, because that's the world we live in. It's the world we've been living in for hundreds of years. The other thing is: understand this didn't start with you. Other people have gone through amazing and scary and terrifying changes, and our civilization has lived to tell the tale.”Key TakeawaysProgress Becomes Invisible Quickly. We normalize improvements fast—and forget what life used to require in drudgery, time, and basic comforts.Change Is Uneven: Bits vs. Atoms. Software accelerates rapidly, while physical-world progress (like housing) can be slowed by policy, cost, and complexity.Dynamism vs. Stasis Shapes How We Face the Future. Some people see change as positive-sum opportunity; others experience it as zero-sum threat.Agency Grows Through Problem-Solving. When we assume “someone else” must fix things, we trade away our sense of control and possibility.Resilience Requires Margin. Financial cushion, emotional bandwidth, and community support help you absorb shocks and adapt.Entrepreneurship Is Bigger Than Business. You can be “entrepreneurial” by starting groups, building community, or solving everyday problems—not just launching companies.Resourcesvpostrel.com (Website)vpostrel.substack.com (Substack Newsletter)The Future and Its Enemies (Book)The Substance of Style (Book)The Power of Glamor (Book)The Fabric of Civilization (Book)Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/yCMHIdYYS-AThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Yes. Last year was full of tumult and turbulence and global troubles.  Having said this, rough seas make great sailors. And challenging times breed true heroes.So dismiss all the fear-mongering, decry all the negativity and delete all apathy and roll up your sleeves to get busy handcrafting a year of exceptional creativity, productivity, prosperity and service to society.On a large piece of paper, record your five priorities for each month in the next year.They can be personal or professional. Just get them down so your best nature can start sensing opportunities to make them happen. [The brain looks for what you train it to search for].You now have a tool you can use for regular review to keep you monomaniacally focused on The Vital Few.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

In this era of hypercompetition, massive marketplace disruption and other forms of deep change that I haven't seen as so intense in my lifetime, I do humbly suggest there is a way to lead your field.I teach the clients I mentor to pay less attention to the swings of the stock market, global economy and geopolitical factors (which we cannot control) and dramatically increase your dedication to one thing you CAN control: the value and innovation you bring to your customers and industry.Yes, I suggest that you create a monopoly born of mastery. Yes, I'm encouraging you (enthusiastically!) to stop following the dreadful news all day and start the studying, training, optimizing and transforming process that will make you a rare-air performer in your field.The marketplace always rewards scarcity. What I mean by this is that when you can do what very few do, you will receive the rewards very few will receive.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Since its first release in 1978, A Manager's Guide to Self-Development has been one of the go-to texts for new and aspiring managers. Now in its seventh edition, authors Mike Pedler and Joan Keevil join Gemma and Ross G to discuss: why self-development is so key to a manager's capabilities what has changed since the first edition of the book as published (hat tip to Michelle Ockers for this question) some of our favorite exercises from the book, to help us develop as managers. A Manager's Guide to Self-Development by Mike Pedler, John Burgoyne, Tom Boydell, Joan Keevill, Kevin Roe, Jean-Anne Stewart is available from Routledge. For more from Mindtools Kineo, visit mindtools.com. There, you'll also find details of our own manager development offerings, including face-to-face and virtual workshops, our Manager Skills Assessment, and off-the-shelf courses. Like the show? You'll LOVE our newsletter! Subscribe to The L&D Dispatch at lddispatch.com Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Ross Garner Gemma Towersey Joan Keevil  

It's never been so easy to win in business because so many people are scared, confused and checked out.I predict the coming 12 months will be full of volatility. If you're unprepared it'll be a hard year yet if you're battleproofed it'll be your best year.Definitely use this year to step into the possibility, bigness and mastery the best within you is craving to see.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube 

In a world that feels uncertain, fast-changing, and sometimes overwhelming, resilience has become one of the most powerful skills we can build. In this episode, Host SB  Favor explores what it truly means to stay grounded, hopeful, and strong when life doesn't go as planned. You'll hear practical ways to bounce back from setbacks, protect your mindset, and grow through challenges  not just survive them. Whether you're facing personal struggles, career uncertainty, or emotional burnout, this episode will remind you that strength is built in the storm, not after it.Cash App $sbfavorPaypal : sblove47@gmail.comVenmo: @sbfavor#Resilience #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #InspirationDaily #EmotionalStrength #SelfDevelopment #RiseStronger #PurposeDriven #GrowthJourney

Too Much Plastic, Too Little (Actual) RecyclingHow often do you buy an item from the store that's packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there's anywhere between 9 to 16 million tons of plastic on the sea floor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful microplastics into every corner of the planet and into our bodies. Two experts on plastic join us this week to shed some light on the problem and how we can each make a difference by changing our consumption habits and demanding improved policies that crack down on single-use plastics.Relearning How To Be Friends As An AdultMaking friends as an adult is harder than it looks, with so many of us trying to juggle busy, demanding schedules, living in new places and dealing with a culture that discourages vulnerability. We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships.Viewpoints Explained: The Dessert Trend That Refuses To FadeOnce a sweet treat mainly found at grocery stores, this dessert has quietly moved into the mainstream, showing as stand-alone chains across the country. We look at why it's stuck around longer than past food fads.Culture Crash: Why We Can't Let Go Of The '90SA look at why the 1990s still loom so large in our collective memory and what our fixation on that decade reveals about the draw of nostalgia.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By healing your hurts and building your strongest self you reap enormous business rewards. Seems strange right?Yet you can be part saint and part CEO and business titan. By learning how to appreciate, respect and honor yourself MUCH more.By growing in self-love you'll:…refuse to accept mediocrity in your work because you know you deserve to push magic into the market.…avoid dealing with people who don't see your greatness and who minimize your magnificence.…be disinterested in accepting a deal that doesn't respect what you're bringing to the table …stand up for yourself when you're not being treated the way you deserve to be treated. …ensure your clients compensate you in kind for the rich value you bring them.That's it for today. Take good care of yourself. Please. Your brilliance—and the rebuilding of a better world—depends upon it.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Brilliant leaders measure their worth not by personal gain, but by the value they deliver to others. They push our civilization forward by creating products, services, and ideas that make life richer, more humane, and more beautiful. They are legacy-driven—leaving behind a world that is better, stronger, and wiser because they lived.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

200 episodes later and the biggest lesson has nothing to do with downloads.This milestone episode goes deeper than a celebration. It's a real look at what 200 episodes have required, what they've created, and why most people never get to experience the best part of podcasting… because they stop before the real impact ever begins.I share what this podcast has done for my life, my business, my network, and my voice, along with the discipline, consistency, and long-game mindset required to get here.If you've ever thought about starting a podcast, restarting a paused one, or simply committing to something meaningful long enough to let it change you… this episode is for you.And sincerely, thank you.To everyone who has listened, shared, supported, commented, reached out, and grown alongside this show… I appreciate you more than you know. None of this happens without you.Connect with Builders of AuthorityWebsite: https://buildauthority.comFREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermindGoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, host Glenn shares a powerful lesson on identity and growth. He explains that people often set goals based on their current identity, but true change requires shifting who they believe they are. Elite performers don't ask what they want to achieve, but who they need to become. This mindset shift is key to lasting change. Glenn shares a simple yet powerful exercise to help listeners build their identity and commit to becoming the person they want to be. Join him as he explores the importance of identity in achieving lasting growth. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 I am most certain that you have a brave visionary within you. It might be fully alive at this moment or the hardships of life may have dimmed this fire.But it's there. Waiting for you to exercise it into greater power, polish it into higher strength and honor the majesty that it certainly holds for you.Your visionary nature does come with a danger, though. And the danger is that you will be misunderstood. …your family won't understand why you dream so big and believe in your ideals so much.  …your friends won't understand why you get up so early, read so deeply and grow so enthusiastically.…your neighbors won't understand why you seek mastery over mediocrity and possibility instead of average. So, they'll question you. Or discourage you. Or even laugh at you. [Laughter is the price ambition pays to make itself real.]My humble and loving suggestion as your mentor from afar? Easy.Continue. At all costs. KMF. Keep moving forward. Take the stones that people may throw at you and make them into monuments of greatness that stand the test of time.Use ridicule as fuel to show the world all you're made of. And what you can accomplish. And the honest nature of your spirit.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Welcome to the Building Better Humans Project podcast. In this first episode of the Kickstart series, host Glenn Azar sets the tone for a transformative 31-day journey. He introduces the concept of ownership and its significance in personal development, leadership, and high performance. Glenn emphasizes that taking ownership means acknowledging responsibility and focusing on what you can control. He shares a powerful micro-task to help listeners take ownership of their goals in 2026. Glenn also announces the upcoming Mastermind program, offering a chance to work with him in a group setting for 12 months. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we all now know that science confirms that gratitude is the antidote to fear.And that one must defend oneself against all the negative information out there, through the regular practice of deliberately recognizing one's blessings. No matter how small. This daily practice ensures you do this daily.My team has just opened access to my completely new and very helpful online program The Amazing Day Blueprint. It's designed with one strong focus: to help you consistently build great days in 2026, that turn into the single greatest year of your life. Here are all of the details.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

In Chapter 3, Verse 37, Shri Krishna explains the nature of sin and the inner forces—like desire and anger—that drive us to act against our will. These vices steal our inner peace and block right action, reminding us that to overcome outer enemies, we must first conquer our inner enemies through self-love.

The great ones in business stay with their high-value targets through the storms of criticism, the attacks of vicious critics and the aching bouts of self-doubt. Much like a dog with a bone, these movement-makers have habituated (by training) the traits of resilience, persistence and the superhuman determination to finish what they start. They are masters of entrepreneurship instead of entitlement, really believing that their creativity, productivity, teamwork and contributions to their industry are exponentially more essential to their success than having a fortunate destiny or getting lucky.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Listen intently. Many of my billionaire-level clients ask their small circle advisors for their input on a deal and then have the humility to listen to them deeply (almost all of them have a ritual of sleeping on the decision). But then, they trust their experience as well as their instincts and do what they wish to do. This makes them leaders (never followers).My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Over my years of mentoring many of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders on the planet, I've discovered that the truly great ones—those who lead not only with brilliance but also with grace and a sense of magic—measure success by their helpfulness.We each have a deep human need to bring value to others—to know that our days meant something. As the poet Tagore wrote, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.” When we lift others, we rise ourselves.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube 

Shri Krishna teaches how to cultivate quietude of mind by offering all actions, thoughts, and even our individuality to the Divine. By letting go of past regrets, calming present excitements, and planning for the future with intention, we align with Divinity and find lasting inner peace. Join us to unlock Essential Verse 9 (Chapter 3, Verse 30)!

Most people think short term rentals are just about listings, bookings, and hoping for great reviews. The truth is, the right strategy, structure, and management can completely change how that investment performs.I sat down with Jeffrey Lage, to talk about how STR owners can think smarter, operate better, and create real returns while protecting their time and sanity. We get into strategy, accountability, performance, and what separates a stressful side project from a real wealth building asset.Jeffrey leads Lage Real Estate Management, helping STR owners nationwide maximize ROI through professional systems, performance accountability, and investment strategy grounded in real world experience.What we talk about in this episode:• Why STR owners burn out• How great management improves profit and peace of mind• What most hosts overlook when trying to scale• The systems and accountability that actually matter• How Jeffrey built a nationwide STR management company• The importance of relationships, integrity, and long-term strategyThis episode is full of clarity, perspective, and real-world strategy for anyone running or thinking about running short term rentals.Connect with Jeffrey Lage:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreylage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreylage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.lage/Connect with Stay Lage:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staylage/Website: https://staylage.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StayLageConnect with Builders of Authority:Website: https://buildauthority.comFREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322BOA Mastermind: https://buildauthority.co/order-form-mastermindGoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

In these interesting times we inhabit, each of us bears the responsibility to do all we can to protect our strength and hope, right? I know this sentiment is unorthodox in a culture that encourages us to blame all outside of us for the way we think, feel and operate.It's ever so easy to blame the labor market and blame the economy and blame adversity for any challenges we face versus remembering that human beings have the power to rise above anything life decides to send us.As you know if you've been following my work these past few years, a fireproofed morning routine is THE golden key to consistently positive, productive and energetic days.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Be an ORIGINAL. Copying what your competition is doing just leads to being second best. I encourage you to measure your success less by how many followers you have, how much money you own and how much power you possess and more by the freedom, joy, great health, love and beauty that fills your days.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

Why do high-achievers feel perpetually behind, even while consuming more content than ever? In this conversation, Pat Flynn explains the trap of “overlearning” and how it quietly keeps us stuck in motion without progress. You'll learn how to shift from “just-in-case” learning to “just-in-time” learning, create real momentum with a simple four-step framework, and protect what matters most with practical boundaries. Along the way, Pat shares how these principles helped him build multiple successful businesses (including a Pokémon channel with millions of followers) without sacrificing his family, health, or joy.Memorable Quotes“We all, in a way, are not just our overlearning, but we're getting over-inspired. We're so connected with so many amazing people out there who teach us this and push us over here, and then we're pulled over this way. We're spread so thin it's we're we're not seeing any results in our own life.”“Now we all have access to all the same kind of information, but we're still treating it as if it's scarce…However, we now live in a buffet line of information… and we're not quite evolved to absorb all of this because we're stuffing our plates full. Not only are we getting bloated and and and slowed down, but we're also getting force-fed on these platforms.”“This is the difference between ‘just-in-case learning,' which is what we've all been doing, and ‘just-in-time learning,' which is learning what you need to know to just take that next step. Because truly the action of taking that next step, the results of that one way or another—whether there are good results or bad results—can teach you so much more than just absorbing this information and never taking any action at all.” “[Silence] allows me to be with myself and to digest the things that I've already learned, to think about my priorities and the things I've already committed to. It allows me to make creative connections between things that I have already picked up instead of just getting more puzzle pieces to try to figure out where they go.”“I mean I was always taught that again, ‘The more you know the more successful you'll be,' and there's always seemingly opportunities to inject more of that learning. And it has this sort of fake productivity that goes along with it, because it is only truly productive, in my opinion, when you actually put into action those things that you do read or listen to or watch.”“At our authors retreat, a theme across most of the people there was not optimizing for revenue, not optimizing for scale, but optimizing for peace. And that was huge to think about.”“If I give myself five months to learn, I'm gonna take five months to learn it. If I give myself five hours to learn, I'm gonna take five hours to learn it. So I almost use time as a tool to help me get to the point of action and then understanding sooner.”“I've developed this rule called the 20% Itch Rule, and that is, out of all the things you do, 80% of your time is dedicated to the things you've already committed to, the things that, the responsibilities you have, the things that you've already said, yes to. The last 20% of time, allocate for curiosity, for play, for experimentation.”Key TakeawaysOverlearning Is a Hidden Productivity Trap. Constant consumption creates a sense of progress without producing results—and often adds more “to-dos” than your life can hold.Shift from “Just-in-Case” to “Just-in-Time.” Learn only what you need for the next step, then take action. Real learning accelerates through doing.Use the 4-Step Lean Learning Cycle. Identify the next step → choose one resource → implement → review. Repeat.Silence Helps You Digest What You Already Know. Pat's “silent car” habit creates space for integration, creativity, and clarity.Watch for “Junk Sparks.” Many ideas are just distractions dressed up as opportunity—especially when algorithms reduce the friction to buy, click, or binge.Try the “20% Itch Rule.” Dedicate 80% of your time to current commitments and responsibilities, and reserve 20% for curiosity, experimentation, and play—without blowing up your life.Optimize for Peace, Not Scale. More revenue isn't always worth the hidden cost. A Double Win means there's still room for what makes you feel most alive.ResourcesSmart Passive Income (Pat's Business)Superfans (Book)Lean Learning (Book)Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/aLp6hHTrYQsThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Remember who you're here to serve. Know who puts food on the family table and obsess upon the human beings who love what you do. And then go all in for them.Give your heart and soul—via the mastery of your craft—for them. Underpromise and overdeliver for them. Respect them, encourage them, appreciate them and honor them. Their reply will be a lifetime of loyalty. And rewards you simply cannot put a price tag on.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube