In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why so many people wait for breaking point before taking action. We also talk about the many reasons why people avoid change and how some people turn their breaking point into a catalyst for massive achievement through a rare phenomenon know as post-traumatic growth. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-06-04T01_54_20-07_00.mp3″ title=”Waiting For Breaking Point” artist=”Powerful Nonsense” color=”51d95b” … Read More
The Dark Side Of Entrepreneurship
I went to a business event in London a few weeks back and was stunned at the way some speakers were promoting entrepreneurship. One speaker stated that you have to know your ‘why’ and then flicked to a slide of what we can guess was her new shiny BMW. Others frivolously promoted the glamour of quitting your nine to five … Read More
#21. Hacking The Body & Mind w/ Mans Denton & Kyle Eschenroeder
In this episode Cem and Wayne team up with Mans Denton (TheHackedMind.com) & Kyle Eschenroeder (StartupBros.com) to discuss clever ways entrepreneurs can biohack themselves to better performance in all aspects of life using smart drugs, colds showers, optimising their sleep and much more. They also explain the importance of adopting an ‘anti-fragile’ mindset for growth and why trying to quantify … Read More
Podcast #20. Environment Design For Getting Sh*t Done
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss clever tactics and productivity hacks for getting the work that matters done. We also talk about habit creation and elimination and why busyness is not synonymous with good work. What you’ll hear 00:00 Introduction Beginning Quote: “Amateurs do creative work when they feel motivated, professional do creative work on a schedule.” – James … Read More
#19. Upgrade Your Thinking: Life 2.0 w/ English Monroe
In this episode Cem and Wayne take a back seat to interview English Monroe, Creative Director of FIVEPOUNDTEE.COM to discuss why we need to upgrade our thinking in order to reach our full potential. English talks about his journey through music, mma and fashion, battling depression and suicidal thoughts and how he used the internet as a resource to not … Read More
#18 Life By Default: Embracing Change
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we humans are so adverse to change. We talk about how personal and social expectations make us stick with familiar patterns and why our need for short term gratification holds us back from creating a happier future self. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-05-07T10_53_01-07_00.mp3″ title=” Life By Default: Embracing Change” artist=”Powerful Nonsense” color=”51d95b” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” … Read More
#17 Why Entrepreneurs Need To Create Their Own Reality Distortion Fields
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we all need to create reality distortion fields in order to pursue our goals in life and in business. We talk ALOT about Steve Jobs and how his mindset could have been responsible for both his success and his demise. We also look in to the neuroscience of ‘reality distortion’ and why … Read More
3 Reasons For Entrepreneurial Lows & How To Beat Them
Since I started my entrepreneurial journey, not a single week has gone by without me feeling doubts towards what I’m doing. The symptoms usually start with me doing everything in my power to avoid doing any work. I know that shit has truly hit the fan when I find myself browsing job websites wondering if it would just be easier … Read More
#15. Why You Need To Take Stock Of Your Miserable Existence
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we should be regularly assessing our work-life balance for a healthier and more rewarding life. We discuss the reasons why people get trapped in their work dominated lifestyles and how they can turn things around by focusing on small wins and narrowing down on what’s really important. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-04-04T06_53_03-07_00.mp3″ title=”Why You Need … Read More
Why Your Job Shouldn’t Define You
Here’s the first chapter of my FREE eBook Status Go: 10 Unlearnings To Thrive In The Digital Economy. If you enjoy it, you can download the rest by signing up to my newsletter. Chapter 1. False Assumption #1: Your Job Defines You (Tweet Quote) When you’re a child you get asked this questions a lot: “What do you want to be … Read More