Our mindsets determine the way we see the world, as well as, the way we behave and who we are as people. It’s very easy and normal to stay stuck in fixed mindsets - limiting beliefs about our abilities and skills that prevents us to learn new things. We can intentionally cultivate a growth mindset that allows to stretch our mind and amplify the realm of possibilities of what we do, and who we are. Amplifying our mindsets is one of the secrets of success, from most entrepreneurs, freelancers ...
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The Four Agreements: Always Do Your Best and Perfectionism
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“We will be procrastinating because of the fear of not being perfect.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the profound wisdom outlined in Don Miguel Ruiz's book, “The Four Agreements.” As she explores the final agreement, “Always Do Your Best,” Ana emphasizes the importance of interpreting this agreement through… Co…
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Overcoming Assumptions: Third Agreement of the Four Agreements
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“The problem is to believe that the assumptions we make are the truth.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricacies of the third agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz's renowned book, “The Four Agreements”—Don't Make Assumptions. Ana illustrates the detrimental effects of holding assumptions as truth and how this… Co…
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Internal Vs. External: How Attribution Theory Helps Us Apply The Four Agreements
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“What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing this time on the second agreement, “Don't Take Anything Personally.” Ana breaks down Ruiz's perspective by examining the three core points he presents: nothing others… Continue re…
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Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth
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“Use words with care and attention.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the timeless wisdom of “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing particularly on the power of words. Ana uncovers the concept of “self-limiting beliefs” or “mindset blind spots” and speaks about how to overcoming these obstacles… Contin…
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How the Four Agreements Can Help Uncover Your Mindset Blind Spots
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“I don't have to react. I can choose how to respond.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the powerful concepts presented in “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and how they relate to mindset blind spots. Ana discusses the importance of recognizing these self-limiting beliefs, which she calls… Continue reading H…
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“We create these virtual lions that are chasing us all the time and keeping the stress up.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves deep into the often-overlooked power of breathing. She brings to light how specific breathing practices can significantly increase our well-being and mental fitness. Ana starts by providing… Cont…
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“Finish every day and be done with it… You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. To-morrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely, and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.” -Ralph… Continue reading Evening Rituals: Finish Every Day The post Eve…
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Exploring Stereotypes & Personal Growth in a Portuguese Restaurant
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“The Zone of Proximal Growth, that zone just outside our comfort zone, but not too far out to paralyze us, yet enough to stretch us and to expand us a little.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, shares an insightful story from her vacation in Portugal that dives deep into the nuances… Continue reading Exploring Stereotypes & Per…
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Breathing New Life into the Red Telephone Booth
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“How can we transform something obsolete into something new that honors the past and brings innovation and joy?” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, takes us on an intriguing journey through the streets of London, where she discovers a reinvented red telephone booth that serves as an inspiring metaphor for innovation and… Continu…
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Anthropology and the Future of AI with Giles Crouch
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“We live in what I call today, a phygital world, physical and digital.” -Giles Crouch In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricate relationship between humanity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with special guest, digital anthropologist Giles Crouch. Ana shares her experience of using an AI avatar as an introduction for her tal…
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Co-Creating a Better Near Future with AI – Neil Redding
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“Connecting possible with practical is where the near future framework is focused.” -Neil Redding In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human potential with guest Neil Redding. Neil Redding, a keynote speaker, author, innovation architect, and near futurist, brings his …
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Press Pause and Sharpen: Unlocking Your Full Potential
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“Choose to press the pause button.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, challenges listeners to imagine themselves as pencils—a seemingly simple tool with untapped potential. She delves into how the pencil symbolizes our innate ability to create, express, and make an impact and the crucial need to “sharpen” ourselves regularly to…
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“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, revisits a significant discussion on leveraging the power of mindsets to unlock human potential. Originally recorded in January 2023, this rebroadcast celebrates the release of her book, “Mindset Zone,” which delves deep into how our mindsets can shape our possibi…
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“Mindsets are habits of mind.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, celebrates the release of her new book, “MINDSET ZONE: Actualize Your Human Potential.” Ana discusses the motivation behind writing the book and shares insights about the diverse definitions of mindset and their origins. She explains how she sees mindsets as habit…
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HELPing Homeless Kids: Dawn Marie Rapaport’s Transformative Organization
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“There's a bigger purpose for you.” -Dawn Marie Rapaport In this episode, host Ana Melikian is joined by Dawn Marie Rapaport, the inspiring founder of HELP (Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership). Dawn Marie shares her remarkable journey from experiencing homelessness herself as a child to creating a transformative organization that now serves over …
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“AI is a 100-foot wave. It's going to disrupt everything in a directly or indirectly.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian, delves into the intriguing topic of AI and its impact on our emotions and humanity. Ana explores how AI, much like a 100-foot wave, is a force of disruption that brings with… Continue reading AI – How does it make…
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Celebrating Craft in Business & Life with Adam McKee
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“Celebrating craft, celebrating what you're good at, is what I wanna spend my life's work on.” -Adam McKee In this episode, host Ana Melikian is joined by Adam McKee, a visionary small business owner and craftsman from Lincoln, Nebraska. Adam delves into the ethos of celebrating craft in both business and life, sharing his experiences… Continue rea…
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Defying Expectations: Embracing Challenges and Overcoming Limitations
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“You will find the critical points in your life where you defy expectations.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into her personal and inspiring journey of defying expectations, both self-imposed and those set by society. Ana shares fascinating stories from her life, from her experience as a speaker with an accent in… Continue …
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The Power of Colors: Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Hues in Our Daily Lives
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“Colors evoke emotions conditioned by personal associations, our culture, and historical context.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, our host, Ana Melikian, immerses herself in the vibrant world of hues as she unravels the significant role colors play in our lives. Like her cherished collection of scarves, Ana views colors as a means to transform our……
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Journey to Maximizing Impact: Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
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“We have to be able to see the space between the stimulus and the response.” -Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode of Mindset Zone, Authors Unite founder Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, PhD, for a transformative discussion on the systemic approach to human potential and the management of burnout. Ana introduces the listeners to her… Continue r…
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Embracing Tree Hugging Capitalism with Nicole Fende
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“You can find nature everywhere if you look. The the impetus for this tree hugging capitalism was, yes, protecting nature, but also valuing people.” -Nicole Fende In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Nicole Fende, a former CFO and investment banker turned business coach for creatives. Co-founder of Creatopia, Nicole, shares her refreshing per…
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“Intention is more important than attention.” -Ana Melikian In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the importance of intentionality and mental fitness in navigating life's challenges. She emphasizes the power of cultivating intention in our daily lives to achieve our goals and aspirations. Ana highlights the significance…
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Harnessing Positivity for Success: Chris Toledo’s Journey from Basketball to Motivational Speaking
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“My trademark brand of positivity is called positosis.” -Chris Toledo In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian talks with Chris Toledo, a former professional basketball player turned motivational speaker, about his career journey and the pivotal role positivity played in his success. Toledo shares his experiences from playing basketba…
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Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption
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“It is an odd reality of being human that we are always changing, yet we dislike change. Especially too much, too fast.” -Giles Crouch | Digital Anthropologist In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the paradox of human evolution amidst technological advancement, with a focus on identity shift in the digital era. Drawing insights from… Continu…
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Overcoming Contradictions and Reclaiming Health with Udo Erasmus
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“98% of the atoms in your body are removed and replaced every year.” -Udo Erasmus In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian discusses the transformative power of nutrition, particularly focusing on the role of fats and oils in human health with guest Udo Erasmus, a renowned figure in the field of health… Continue reading Overcoming Con…
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In this episode of the MINDSET ZONE, host Ana Melikian delves into the concept of being boxed in and the ways in which we categorize things in our lives. Ana shares her insights on how our brains are wired to simplify and categorize, leading to the tendency to put things in boxes or categories. She… Continue reading Are you feeling boxed in? The po…
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The NEW Game of Service with Mitch Axelrod
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” If the people are serving the system, you have an inversion of value. If it gets extreme, you have a perversion of value, to where the system actually, instead of serving people, abuses people.” -Mitch Axelrod In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Mitch Axelrod, a business strategist and advisor, to discuss the… Continue reading The NEW Game…
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In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the concept of choice and its impact on our lives. She delves into the idea of always having a choice, examining it from different angles and shedding light on its complexities. Ana discusses the powerful message present in the work of authors like Edith Eva Eger and Viktor… Continue reading Do we always …
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In this episode, your host, Ana Melikian, delves into the concept of the Zone of Proximal Growth (ZPG) and its implications for personal and professional development. Ana draws from her background in psychology and her own experiences to explain the ZPG, highlighting the potential for growth just beyond our comfort zones. By sharing her own… Contin…
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AI Disruption: Do You Have the Right Mindset?
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In this episode, host Ana Melikian discusses the widespread impact and looming potential of artificial intelligence (AI) that is causing a fast-paced disruption. She highlights the importance of adopting the right mindset to successfully navigate this AI disruption, moving from a reactive to a proactive mode, increasing self-awareness around though…
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Navigating the AI Revolution: Opportunities, Choices, and Impact
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In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, explores the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She relates AI to other significant shifts in human history, like the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Ana emphasizes that while AI will introduce considerable changes that we can't foresee, it's our responsibility to choose our respo…
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Ready. Set. Go. Right Mindset For Succeeding
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In this episode, host Ana Melikian discusses how to increase personal and organizational impact while avoiding burnout. Reflecting on the ‘Ready, Set, Go' approach, she explores tendencies like perfectionism and being a quick starter and the common practice of either over-preparing or rushing into actions. Drawing from her experience and observatio…
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Human Potential and Workplace Wellbeing: Fran Dean-Bishop interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
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In this episode, I join Fran Dean-Bishop to discuss human potential, burnout, and workplace wellbeing. I spoke on the impact of systemic forces within our socio-political environment and how they can shape an organization’s culture and work ethos. The conversation also delved into tackling organizational burnout and advocating for proactive prevent…
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In this short episode, you will learn how to explore the MINDSET ZONE®! Words can not express my gratitude to you and the other listeners who have made this show reach the TOP 0.5% out of more than 3 million podcasts globally ranked by ListenNotes.com. I have been in the TOP 1% of this ranking… Continue reading Mindset Zone Playlists The post Minds…
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“My intent is not to shame or blame. My intent is to create awareness.” – CB Bowman This episode is a re-broadcast of an interview with CB Bowman, who is publishing her new book “Courage to Leap & Lead.” CB Bowman is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC), podcast host, and keynote speaker. In… Continue reading Courage to Leap and Lead…
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Uncovering Your Brilliance with Lane Gardner
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“The arts transcend race, religion, politics, gender, sexuality—it is our humanness that we feel through the creative process. Art is medicine for the soul.” – Lane Gardner This episode is a re-broadcast of an interview with Lane Gardner, who is publishing her new book ‘Lifeline: Recovering Your Mental Wellness Through Uncovering Your Creative Bril…
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“Another year. Another restart.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, host Ana Melikian emphasizes the importance of restarting as a powerful strategy to increase impact and avoid burnout. Drawing a parallel between rebooting a misbehaving computer and restarting personal and professional endeavors, she encourages listeners to seize the opportunity pres…
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Letting Go, So You Can Grow with Lady Jen Du Plessis
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”Live your legacy while you're building it.” –Lady Jen Du Plessis In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with our esteemed guest, Lady Jen Du Plessis. Also known as the Scaling Architect, she shares her insights on how high-achieving businesses, leaders, and entrepreneurs can hyper-scale their revenue, build effective teams,…
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The Dimensions of Happiness with Ryan A. Bush
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”This third dimension that corresponds to the mountains and the valleys, this is really what I argue is pulling the strings of our happiness.” -Ryan A. Bush In this episode, Ryan A. Bush, a thinker, designer, and founder of Designing the Mind, discusses his approach to expanding human potential. He explains how our understanding of… Continue readin…
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Embracing Uncertainty with Jennifer J. Fondrevay
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“You need to be smart about where you're putting your energy.” – Jennifer J. Fondrevay In this episode, host Ana Melikian interviews Jennifer J. Fondrevay, the founder of Day1 Ready™ and a C-Suite survivor of three multi-billion dollar acquisitions. Jennifer outlines her framework, the ‘TEA' approach (Talent, Effort, Attitude), to embrace uncertain…
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Preventing Burnout and Embracing Wellness: Jen Du Plessis interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
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“We have to develop that capacity of pressing the pause button.” – Ana Melikian In this episode*, the amazing Jen Du Plessis interviews me about my journey, from overcoming dyslexia to how I leveraged my passion for psychology to help individuals unlock their true potential. We delve deep into the topic of burnout and discuss… Continue reading Prev…
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Innovation, Diversity & STEM with D Sangeeta
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“90 plus percent of the women leaving are not leaving for the family reasons; they are being pushed out of the workforce.” – D. Sangeeta In this episode, Sangeeta shared her journey and the innovative approach she has taken to empower women in STEM fields. With her extensive experience and expertise, she has founded Gotara,… Continue reading Innova…
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Activate Your Potential with Brian Johnson
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“I have my highs and my lows, but my highs are higher. My lows are higher. And I have a pretty good sense of what I did to go from there to here.” -Brian Johnson In this episode, we had the privilege of welcoming Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic, a membership research-backed coaching… Continue reading Activate Your Potential with Brian John…
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“If you are already searching for burnout solutions, the chances that you need prevention techniques are minimal. You likely need recovery techniques.” – Cait Donovan In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of burnout recovery with our guest, Cait Donovan. Cait is a burnout expert who emphasizes the importance of recovery methods for… Continue…
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The Power of Micro Actions and the DAMN Manifesto with Bevin Farrand
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” The micro-actions are the smallest possible actions that you will actually take. If you are feeling frozen, then your micro-action is not small enough.” -Bevin Farrand In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Bevin Farrand, a remarkable speaker, coach, and author of the book “Your Damn Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal… Continue rea…
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Between stimulus and response, there is this space.
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“Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our response.In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Anonymous In this episode, I dive deeper into one of our favorite quotes: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space.In that space is our power to choose our… Continue reading Between stimulus …
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Impact Without Burnout: Dr. Zippy interviews Dr. Ana Melikian
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“We can achieve much more. We can contribute to society, make an impact, make a difference out there. If we are refreshed, re-energized. In our full power.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, I join Dr. Zippy to discuss how can we increase our impact while avoiding burnout. We dive deep into the world of… Continue reading Impact Without Burnout: Dr. Z…
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Is there an effective way of multitasking?
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Is there an effective way of multitasking? -Ana Melikian In this episode, I delve into the fascinating world of multitasking and whether it is truly effective or just a myth. I introduces a thought-provoking concept shared by Nir Eyal, the renowned author of “Indistractable.” Although multitasking is often portrayed as counterproductive in the high…
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Mindset and Distraction: Insights from Nir Eyal’s Indistractable
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“The opposite of distraction is traction.” -Nir Eyal In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Nir Eyal. Nir is an expert in the fascinating intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He is the author of two best-selling books, “How to Build Habit-Forming Products” and “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and… C…
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Healing from Toxic Business Culture with Mark Silver
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“Envision a world where business doesn't take up more space than it really should.” -Mark Silver In this episode, we have a special guest, Mark Silver, who has been working with heart-centered entrepreneurs for over two decades. Mark has recently published a book titled “Heart Centered Business: Healing from toxic business culture so your small… Co…
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