029 | Dr. Srini Pillay: Unlocking the Power of the Unfocused Mind

Dr. Srini Pillay, author of Tinker Dabble Doodle Try, stops by to discuss how to get more done by giving your brain a break. Topics include:  * When daydreaming is actually a good thing and how too much focus can hurt more than it helps. * Debunking the right brain/left brain myth and why everyone can be creative if they want to be. Plus, why so many people get their best ideas in the shower. * Why it's so hard to make changes in your life and how to convince your brain to make it a little bit easier. * How to use self talk: exactly what to say (and what not to say) to get the results you want. * Why we should start paying more attention to the exception instead of the rule. Learn more about Dr. Pillay and his new book at www.drsrinipillay.com

Jen Sincero stops by to discuss her new book and your biggest money blocks. In this episode you’ll find out why the love of money is NOT the root of all evil, the most common subconscious beliefs keeping you from getting rich, how the power of words can make or break your financial success, and what to do when the people around you are unsupportive of the changes you want to make. Jen’s book, You Are a Badass at Making Money, is available next Tuesday, April 18th. Pre-order it now on Amazon. It’s a good one!  

INSTANT CLASSIC ALERT! Author and transformational speaker, Lisa Nichols, pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets to delivering an unforgettable speech. In this episode you’ll learn:

 * Where to get started with your speaking career. Have you been overlooking this place? * The 4 types of speakers. Why Lisa, Tony Robbins, and Marianne Williamson create completely different responses in their audiences. * The Dignified Invitation: Lisa’s 4-step process for moving past your fear of sounding sales-y. 

* The core elements of a powerful speech. How to pause, dip, and put some skin into your unforgettable message. Plus, where the “Yes, Yes!” came from.
 * Why hiring a coach can be the key to unlocking your potential … and your income. * An incredible story of forgiveness that you will NEVER forget.

 Learn more about Lisa’s upcoming Speak and Write to Make Millions workshop happening May 5-7 in La Jolla, CA at www.speakandwriteworkshop.com.

Dr. Daniel Friedland, author of Leading Well from Within, shows you how to turn burnout into resilience, over-reactivity into creativity, and self-doubt into inspired action by rewiring your brain. You’ll also find out how to make stress work FOR you, the truth about self-doubt, and why a wandering mind while meditating is actually a GOOD thing. Learn more about Dr. Friedland at www.supersmarthealth.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton. 

Nicole Lapin is back to talk about her brand new (and amazing) book, Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career. On today's episode you'll learn about: * The reality of paying your dues on the way to your goals * What it really means to be a BOSS, no matter where you work or who you work for * How to work your side hustle to create your dream job * One big reason behind pay inequality, and a super simple way to fix it * The best way to build an awesome network ... without wasting time and burning yourself out  Hosted by Sean Croxton. That's me! Check out my Quote of The Day Show podcast for your daily dose of inspiration and motivation from some of the world's greatest speakers.

You thought you knew JJ Virgin? After today’s interview, you’ll probably never see her the same way again. We went deep, chronicling her uneasy upbringing as an adopted kid with an unsupported entrepreneurial spirit, a brilliant young woman caught in a web of limiting beliefs, and a mother torn between her business and her two sons. Find out how a tragic accident — one that left her 16-year-old son with a 0.25% chance of surviving — showed JJ and her family how strong they really are. And learn how you can transform your own mindset to overcome any challenge and obstacle you happen upon in life.  Don’t miss your chance to watch JJ’s new documentary movie, You Are Stronger Than You Think, for FREE until February 17th at www.miraclemindsetmovie.com.  

Just in time for Thanksgiving! Pam Grout, author of Thank and Grow Rich, reveals how gratitude is the key element in creating miracles in your life. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why we should spend less time focused on our problems, and what we should be doing instead. * How your “preset button” could be holding you back, and why two people looking at the same thing might see something completely different.  * How to shift from thinking to thanking and to quiet your inner negative voice and bring more of want you want into your life.  * When a coincidence might be much more than that, and where to start looking for more signs from the universe.  * Two simple questions to ask yourself when you get stuck and need to get back on track.  * How you can easily become a “luck magnet.” Learn more about Pam at www.pamgrout.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton.

Matt Sanders, my own personal therapist, discusses how intimacy and vulnerability can be the greatest sources of strength, power, and masculinity for men. Here’s what we talked about: - Where we often go wrong with intimacy, and simple things we can do to help build lasting relationships.  - How being intimate and vulnerable actually makes you stronger and more masculine, not less! - The blurred lines between masculine and feminine energies, and why men and women should embrace both. - Specific strategies you can use to be more vulnerable and present with your partner. - How trauma leads to drama and why you must break free from toxic relationships. - When you should work on your relationship and when it might be time to walk away. Learn more about Matt at www.mattsandersconsult.com Hosted by Sean Croxton  

CODE YELLOW ALERT! This book was full of yellow highlighter by the time I was done with it. Jonathan Fields, author of this masterpiece called How to Live a Good Life, joins me for a discussion about how you can find fulfillment by filling all three of your Good Life Buckets. Here's what we talked about: * How to use “exposure therapy” to face fear and uncertainty. * The benefits of being an introvert, and how to use your own social wiring to your advantage. * One simple thing you can do to stop reacting to life and start living with more intention and meaning.  * How to give your gratitude practice a big boost, and make someone else feel good at the same time. * The best way to start meaningful conversations (you’ll never have to ask “What do you do?” ever again.) * How to love the job you’re with, and be more fulfilled in ANY workplace.  * What to do if you don’t know what your passion or purpose is, and why you shouldn’t worry about it if you don’t.  Learn more about Jonathan at www.goodlifeproject.com. Hosted by Sean Croxton

INSTANT CLASSIC ALERT! Bonnie Kelly, author of True to Your Core, shares her deeply personal story, as she reveals how negative core beliefs get stored in the subconscious mind and guide almost every decision and action we make. Find out how to uncover these subconscious negative core beliefs (NCB) and replace them through reframing, forgiveness, and choosing better memories. Learn more about Bonnie at www.bonniekelly.me. Hosted by Sean Croxton