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Optimize Yourself

Optimize Yourself

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Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, and most importantly a father - these raw, honest, and candid conversations will both provide you with the necessary tools to optimize your creative potential as well as inspiring you to believe that you can.Whether it’s American Ninja Warrior superstar Jessie Graff (Zack’s ninja trainer), P90X creator Tony Horton (Zack’s fitness trainer), or Ramit Sethi (Zack’s business mentor)...or perhaps industry legends such as Walter Murch, Jeffrey Ford, Roger Barton, or Eddie Hamilton…or productivity gurus such as David Allen (GTD), Cal Newport (Deep Work), or James Clear (Atomic Habits),…we’ll provide you with the strategies, resources, and mindsets to help you design a clear path towards the more balanced, more productive, and more fulfilling life you deserve.

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  • How We are “Wired to Create”, What It Means to Be a “Creative”, and How We Can Leverage Our Unique Gifts | with Scott Barry Kaufman

    How We are “Wired to Create”, What It Means to Be a “Creative”, and How We Can Leverage Our Unique Gifts | with Scott Barry Kaufman
    May 14 2025
    What if your greatest creative strength is the part of you that never quite fit in?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, psychology professor at Columbia University and host of The Psychology Podcast, to explore why creativity isn’t a rare talent but a way of being—one that thrives when we embrace what makes us different. We discuss how to reframe “disabilities” as strengths and how owning your uniqueness can unlock your creative superpowers. If you’ve struggled to share your work or felt like you don’t belong, this conversation might shift how you see yourself—and your creative potential.Key TakeawaysBoost creativity with boredom: Boredom activates the default mode network that helps with creativity.Embrace laughter: Most creative ideas often sound ridiculous at first. Fear of failure blocks creativity.Hope is a skill you can learn: You can’t choose your struggles, but you can always choose your response.Episode HighlightsScott’s origin storyDifference between doing creative work and being a creativeBrain networks (and how it leads to creativity): Imagination, Executive and SalienceScheduling boredom and incubationRelationship between creativity and mental healthImportance of flow state on your well beingBalancing high sensitivity with creativityCorrelation between creativity and neurodivergenceHow to overcome the victim mindset and empower yourselfChanging your default response from helplessness to hopefulnessStrength-based approach to disabilitiesRedefining what it means to be intelligentThe language that we use in our own mindsRecommended Next EpisodeEthan Kross: If you’re curious to keep exploring the inner workings of the mind—and the inner critic that so often holds you back.Useful ResourcesScott’s Book: Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative MindScott’s Book: Transcend: The New Science of Self-ActualizationScott’s Book: Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full PotentialScott’ Beautiful Minds NewsletterThe Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry KaufmanThe Amazing Dr. ScottIt’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic PeopleMarc Brackett Yale Center for Emotional IntelligenceWant to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episodeGuest BioDr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. He is a professor of psychology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. He hosts The Psychology Podcast which has received over 30 million downloads and is widely considered among the top psychology podcasts in the world.Dr. Scott's Website, Podcast, Substack, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Show CreditsEdited by: Curtis FritschProduced by: Debby GerminoShownotes and published by: Vim PangantihonMusic by: Thomas CepedaNote: I believe in 100% transparency, so please note that I receive a small commission if you purchase products from some of the links on this page (at no additional cost to you). Your support is what helps keep this program alive. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content
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    56 m
  • Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?

    Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?
    May 13 2025

    Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.



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    9 m
  • Why the Pursuit of Success Is Making Us All Miserable (and How to Flip the Script) | with Jackson Kerchis

    Why the Pursuit of Success Is Making Us All Miserable (and How to Flip the Script) | with Jackson Kerchis
    May 7 2025
    What if happiness wasn’t the reward for success but instead the foundation for it?Jackson Kerchis is here to share the science and psychology of happiness—not as an abstract, feel-good concept, but as a practical tool for navigating uncertainty, overcoming career challenges, and unlocking creativity. From the neuroscience behind gratitude and mindfulness to why we’re so bad at predicting what will make us happy, Jackson offers real, actionable strategies to reshape our thinking—and our lives.Key TakeawaysMaster the 3 Ingredients of Happiness: Strengthen your physical health, improve your mental clarity, focus on building quality relationshipsBuild Momentum Through Micro Habits: Start before you're ready and focus on tiny, repeatable actions.Redefine Productivity on Your Own Terms: Productivity isn’t about grinding—it’s about aligning your time and energy with what really matters to you.Episode HighlightsHow to Define HappinessJackson’s Thoughts on Productivity, Being a Neurotic Overacheiver and a Zen MonkAchieved Happiness vs. Cultivated HappinessSet Point of Happiness and Practices that Change the BrainThe Ingredients of Happiness in a ChecklistRethinking Productivity through Habits & SystemsBuilding Self-EfficacyOvercoming the Self-Defeating CycleScientific Research and Benefits of Gratitude PracticeHappiness and Performance in High-Stress EnvironmentsSlowing Down in a Fast-Paced WorldResources for Learning More about HappinessRecommended Next EpisodeDr Tal Ben Shahar: To learn even more about the psychology of happinessJames Clear: To dive even deeper into the habit formation rabbit holeEthan Kross: If you’re struggling with all the negative voices and chatter in your headUseful ResourcesGratitude Letter | Greater Good Science CenterThe Science of Happier Work CourseHappiness Means BusinessWarrior Leader TrainingBeyond Profit & Productivity – AmazonWant to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episodeGuest BioJackson Kerchis is a former strategy and operations leader, startup executive, and Zen monk. He’s the co-founder of Happiness Means Business and Warrior Leader Training, where he helps business and military leaders solve people problems through the lens of psychology and well-being. Jackson created the world’s first college major in Happiness at the University of Alabama and is the author of Beyond Profit & Productivity, an Amazon bestseller on workplace culture. He brings a grounded, research-backed approach to helping individuals and teams thrive—without the hustle-and-grind mentality.Jackson’s Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Youtube Show CreditsEdited by: Curtis FritschProduced by: Debby GerminoShownotes and published by: Vim PangantihonMusic by: Thomas CepedaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content
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    1 h y 9 m
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