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Would you like personal access to the life stories of incredible people accomplishing extraordinary things? JC Cross invites you into inspiring journeys as he interviews high achievers, uncovering the mindset and methods that made them. Through years of research in neuroscience, psychology, and human performance and coaching leaders in over 20 states and multiple countries, JC uses his knowledge to ask the right questions. Learn from the interviewees how to snap destructive patterns, build n ...
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is "The Beta Version" of this podiobook. 7th Son: Descent is now available as a print novel from St. Martin's Press. During the editorial process, significant changes and improvements were made to Descent's print manuscript. Character names were changed, and events at the end of the print novel were modified in ways that will impact the rest of the print trilogy. The print novel represents an official reboot of the 7th Son series. Due to these changes, this "Beta Version" ...
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After receiving an invitation to the Olympic Training Center and becoming the youngest MMA fighter to join The Ultimate Fighter reality show, Justin lost it all to a drug addiction. How did he turn it around? What led him to the other side of the world" What's with the name The Big Pygmy? What will it take to reach the pinnacle of his fighting care…
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Justin Wren became one of the youngest MMA fighters to appear on The Ultimate Fighter television show and to fight for the title in the main event in Las Vegas. As a two-time national champion in wrestling, he made appearances in multiple countries and received an invitation to train with the elite of the elite at the US Olympic Training Center. Bu…
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Scholars have spent years studying and testing personality traits. The most commonly investigated traits are collectively known as The Big Five. Here they are, in no particular order: Openness to experience Conscientiousness Agreeableness Extraversion Neuroticism What has decades of research revealed? ONE of these traits accurately predicts success…
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11-time Emmy Award winner Nick Nanton has built a network of friends that includes Larry King, Daymond John, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Peter Diamandis, and a host of other recognizable leaders. If you want to build a network like that, listen to this! JC Cross revisits the episode with Nick Nanton: Why can't people access those they aspire to be …
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11-time Emmy Award winning producer and director, Nick Nanton, runs the world's largest celebrity branding agency. His platform has enabled him to connect with Sir Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Ivanka Trump, Daymond John, Steve Forbes, Will.I.Am, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, and Tony Robbins. There are too many more names to mention. Prior to buildin…
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This episode delivers practical applications from the Sean Conway interview. JC and Caleb debate the intensity needed to accomplish your goals. Should you "burn the ships?" Do you need to have a plan before you go "all in?" How has your childhood conditioned you? What implications does your conditioning have on your current behavior? And, the surpr…
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Sean Conway had a successful business but felt a longing for something more. So he sold it for a little more than $1. After a few months of sleeping on a sofa, he decided to go on an adventure. That was over 15 years ago. Now he holds multiple world records, the most recent of which is the fastest unsupported cycling trip across Europe (over 4,000 …
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We're told the value of dreaming big and pursuing massive goals... So why do we fail to achieve them when we so desperately want them? JC explores the methods the Iron Cowboy used to achieve an impossible feat of endurance. And... Are you the type of person who embraces challenges? Join us for the FASTING FEBRUARY CHALLENGE! Join the High Achievers…
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James Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy, has achieved the impossible. People laughed when he shared his plan to complete 50 Ironman distance triathlons in all 50 states in just 50 days. Companies wouldn't sponsor him. His coach thought he would fail. People criticized him for even trying. In 2008, James lost nearly all his possessions in the Great Rece…
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NEWS FLASH: Your brain is plastic, and no matter who you are or how old you are, you have the power to change it. What JC and Caleb cover in this one: How you can hack your hormones to change your behavior? One thing that will strengthen your interpersonal relationships and absolutely make your marriage better How you can build a deeper bond with a…
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Do you believe you can change? How much do you really believe it? And what if someone asked you how to do it? As it turns out, science has a lot to say about it, and few people can say it with more authority than Dr. Michael Merzenich. Dr. Merzenich's work as a neuroscientist over the past 50 years changed the way we view the brain. His efforts dis…
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Have you ever NOT done what you really wanted to do? Have you every wondered WHY you made a poor decision when it seemed so right at the time? Listen to this! Your beliefs and values drive your behavior, whether you have an explicit belief system or not. So how can you have more control of your decisions and make the choices that move you forward? …
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Kute Blackson moved to the U.S. from Ghana with little to nothing. Determined to break into the personal development industry he worked tirelessly to learn from the likes of Jim Rohn and Jack Canfield. Now a bestselling author and international powerhouse, he's been featured on Larry King Now, Fox News Live, NPR, and many others for his transformat…
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Tom Bilyeu made a life-changing switch on what he built his identity around. What can we learn from the power of constructing your identity? Making the right decision can mean the difference between a life of growth and one of despair. On this episode, we discuss: what makes your identity anti-fragile whether or not to set short-term goals how purp…
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In this episode, Tom Bilyeu shares his now legendary story of how he went from scrounging in his couch cushions for enough change to put gas in his car to the founder of a company that became worth more than a billion dollars in less than six years. That same company, Quest Nutrition, was ranked as the second-fastest growing company in North Americ…
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Although Noah St. John went from attempting suicide to publishing a breakthrough book, he didn't experience a linear rise. Years later, he found himself at another low point. What was the key to finding his ultimate breakthrough? What's the difference between passion and purpose? Learn why understanding this crucial distinction will forever alter t…
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Growing up dirt poor (literally) in a very wealthy community - the same one as President George Bush - gave Noah St. John two very different perspectives. His search for success took him from the brink of suicide to a multi-million dollar business. It didn't come without many setbacks. At one point, he found himself $40,000 in debt and living in hi…
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How did Chris become one of the best negotiators in the world - and what does a suicide hotline have to do with it? What are the actual statistics around forming a habit? What's the single most powerful tool in negotiation and persuasion? JC and Caleb break down the episode with Chris Voss to identify the critical steps to mastery. #RiseOn Visit ht…
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The FBI's lead international hostage negotiator has professors from Harvard to Yale clamoring to learn his methods. Learn why he's so effective at closing any deal. What is a "calibrated question," and why is it so powerful? What one thing does Chris do every morning to win? How do you negotiate with someone who wants your demise? And what does Chr…
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How you ever felt a twinge of anxiety? Or been stricken by fear? If you've ever thought to yourself, "I need to face my fears," you NEED to hear this. The most extreme female athlete on the continent shared why this approach is DEAD WRONG. So how do we cultivate the right approach? JC and Caleb go inside the interview with fear specialist, Kristen …
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What does it take to pioneer an extreme sport and watch many of your friends die doing it? Kristen Ulmer had an intense relationship with fear. For over a decade, she conquered some of the most frightening mountains in the world. That's why the outdoor industry voted her "The Most Extreme Female Athlete on the Continent." However...the fear she so …
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What enabled Wes to make such a dramatic change? How did he go from suicidal and nearly dying to working as a top consultant for Fortune 50 companies? What does it take to build yourself into someone capable of extraordinary achievement? JC Cross breaks down the interview with Wes Chapman.By JC Cross
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Suffering unthinkable trauma as a youth, Wes was given a slim chance to live. Doctors said he wouldn't function in society. After attempting suicide multiple times, Wes made a crucial shift... He went on to build a life most only dream about, owning a mansion and nine cars, while consulting for the world's top companies... But he didn't stop there.…
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Like learning from those who have mastered their craft? Want to know how to achieve at the highest level? JC Cross interviews high performers, unearthing their untold stories and the mindset and methods that made them. Explore the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and human performance. Join the community on Facebook through the High Achiev…
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Debut date: March 18, 2007. This very special bonus episode features Jason Rennie's amazing "The Sci Phi Show" podcast. Jason recently released an amazing Sci Phi Show episode all about 7th Son and some of the philosophical questions the story raises. I was so flattered and impressed by the quality that I wanted to share it here with 7S fans. If yo…
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Debut date: Feb. 11, 2007. Another ambitious mission awaits you! Natasha, voice of the 7th Son Ministry of Propaganda, commands you to participate in MOP mission #4, code-named "Operation Start the Presses!" Complete this mission, and you'll land your name on the coveted Agents of the Ministry page. Plus, you will be entered in a drawing for a came…
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Debut date: Jan. 4, 2007. There's no new chapter this week -- J.C. Hutchins has poor post-holiday time management skills -- but there's tons of great info in this special "Interlude" episode about: listener-created content, new features at JCHutchins.net, an update on the MOP, capitalist swag, and more! Plus, J.C. proclaims 2007 "Year of the Clone,…
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Debut date: Dec. 16, 2006. It's a new mission from Natasha, voice of the 7th Son Ministry of Propaganda. Natasha commands you to participate in MOP mission #3, code-named "Operation Baby, Can You Digg It?" Complete both parts of this mission, and you'll land your name on the coveted Agents of the Ministry page. Plus, you will be entered in a drawin…
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Debut date: Nov. 25, 2006. Meet Natasha, the voice of the 7th Son Ministry of Propaganda. Natasha briefs you on the latest mission for the Ministry, code-named "Operation Burn, Baby, Burn." Distribute five CDs of 7th Son and get your name on the coveted Agents of the Ministry page. Distribute more, and you'll be eligible to win some killer capitali…
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Debut date: Nov. 5, 2006. It's another bonus episode ... and this one's all about YOU! J.C. talks about Nathan Fillion's upcoming appearance on the show, thanks filmmaker Patrick Lussier, announces the new "Make Your Own Goddamned Contest Contest" hosted by J.C. and Scott Sigler, and debuts a new section of the website. It's called THE MINISTRY OF …
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