• Cal Newport on How to Quit Social Media and Regaining Your Focus
    Feb 27 2025
    Best-selling author Cal Newport literally wrote the book on how to “Get so good they can’t ignore you.” Instead of looking inwards and trying to find your one true passion, he advises lowering the bar and finding a few decent interests. Then, raise the bar for skill acquisition and mastery. Anyone feeling “stuck” in life will find his approach challenging and refreshing. So tune into this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, and listen to Cal Newport discuss why you should not necessarily follow your passion, why you should disconnect from social media, and why sacrifice promotes the good life. [ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-11-19]. SHOW NOTES: [2:42] Cal explains why you should not follow your passion. [4:52] Cal shows what actually matters: impact, mastery, and connection. [6:08] Cal and Tom discuss becoming so good they can’t ignore you. [8:07] Cal explains the role of initial interest in job satisfaction. [9:39] Cal and Tom discuss apprenticeship and the importance of knowledge and connections. [13:13] Cal illustrates using disciplined practice to get impossibly good. [15:18] Cal explains the difference between mere repetition and disciplined practice [17:39] Cal talks about deep work and how to get good at it. [19:35] Cal describes sustained thinking by showing how unnatural reading is. [21:41] Cal defines Solitude Deprivation Syndrome [23:40] Cal discusses the consequences of social media addiction. [25:32] Cal advises doing something without your phone on a regular basis. [26:26] Cal talks about technology detox and digital minimalism. [28:11] Cal explains how focus is disrupted by even brief attention shifts. [29:50] Cal illustrates how best to get into a state of flow. [32:46] Cal describes productive meditation. [33:55] Cal jumps into a discussion of what’s so terribly wrong with social media [35:02] Cal explains why we know social media is causing the problem. [37:15] Cal compares social media to cigarettes. [38:34] Cal considers the good life, fulfillment, and human flourishing. [40:56] Cal explains why service and sacrifice are so important. [42:15] Cal discusses a world without email. [44:25] Cal describes what a world without email would actually look like. [48:10] Cal shares the impact he wants to have on the world. FOLLOW: CalNewport.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The 5 Health Pillars You Need to Stay Fit and Energized | Dolvett Quince
    Feb 24 2025
    When you think of fitness and training, it’s easy to think of the physical effort it takes to get healthier, leaner, and stronger, but what about the mental effort? How much effort and time do you spend thinking about the mental work that goes into fitness and training? How often do you consider your diet failures and pitfalls as being part of the mental training that is possibly lacking? Dolvett Quince is a celebrity trainer, fitness expert that is known for being one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser. As a health and fitness expert, he speaks more to the mindset, mental demands, and inner struggles than most physical trainers. Getting after your health goals successfully is intertwined with how you approach all areas of your life. He shares the 5 pillars of health, how he stays hungry for more and the formula for success that will help you discover your own greatness. [Original air date: 7-1-21]. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction Dolvett Quince 1:41 | How To Love Yourself 2:34 | Know Your Excuses & Enablers 3:50 | The Ultimate Self-Love 5:30 | Relatable Pain, Fear & Doubt 6:12 | Dolvett’s Adoption & Abuse 8:21 | Conquer Anything & Face Failures 12:06 | Balancing the Dark Side 13:00 | Root of Transformation 15:26 | Clinging to Excuses 16:57 | 5 Pillars of Health & Choices 18:53 | Change Up Your Diet, 3-1-2-1 22:35 | Recovering from Bad Diet Choices 25:15 | Facing Your Fears 27:53 | Dolvett’s Fear of Heights 29:22 | Stay Humble Stay Hungry 31:21 | Dolvett’s Definition of Succes 33:20 | Be Humble Stay Hungry 34:40 | Dolvett’s Formula for Success 37:07 | Demand for Greatness 39:39 | Practice of Cultivating Follow Dolvett Quince: Website: https://www.dolvett.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dolvett?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dolvett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolvett/?hl=en SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Tom Bilyeu's Ultimate Guide to Networking, Deflecting Negativity, and Unlocking Creativity | Q&A
    Feb 20 2025
    Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) and Dr. Finesse answer questions directly from the Impact Theory community. Topics covered in this Q&A session include: 1. What makes Bill Clinton, Will Smith, and Tom Cruise so good at networking. 2. How to prioritize your biggest personal and business goals by using the "bright lines" method. 3. How Impact Theory plans to support and empower artists and creatives. 4. How job relocation can actually improve your child’s social skills. Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world. [Original air date: 6-4-17]. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Vishen Lakhiani's 3 Ways to Break Rules and Redesign Your Life
    Feb 17 2025
    Vishen Lakhiani discovered that if he was going to stay true to his inner identity he was going to have to break some “brules.” The CEO and Founder of the revolutionary global empire Mindvalley Academy, best-selling author, and philosopher discusses changing your culturescape and moving toward your end goals in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. SHOW NOTES Vishen defines the culturescape and “brules.” [2:58] Vishen talks about why goal setting is rubbish. [7:31] Vishen shares the three most important questions to identify your end goal. [11:18] Tom and Vishen discuss parenting and creating positive meaning making machines. [15:42] Vishen shares his philosophy on parental discipline and fundamental beliefs. [20:40] Vishen describes the diffusion of sympathy and natural evolution. [22:46] Vishen describes how he defines himself and his true self-identity. [25:35] Tom and Vishen discuss the difference between business and true entrepreneurs. [29:02] Vishen talks about the expectancy effect and the power of the mind. [33:47] Vishen shares the powerful mission purpose of the Mindvalley Academy [36:41] Tom and Vishen discuss why 4-year colleges are no longer relevant. [39:52] Vishen defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [44:08] FOLLOW VISHEN: WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2nWmjGZ INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2pn6OZt TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2okogAa FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2okDCmG FOLLOW MINDVALLEY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2nTo6wo INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2osqDl4 TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2o1leyn FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2nyKksd FOLLOW A FEST WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1Tt0E1G TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2okwlDn FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2o1fynR FOLLOW MINDVALLEY ACADEMY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2ohGvGt TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2o1cNDg SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • The Secret to Staying Young, Smart, and Fit for Life | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
    Feb 13 2025
    On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Gabrielle Lyon explains why muscle should be viewed as a vital organ which protects against everything from Alzheimer’s to COVID-19. She discusses the optimal high-protein diet, strongly advocates that everyone engage in resistance training, and explains why people should focus on gaining muscle instead of focusing on losing fat. Check out Gabrielle's online course to learn more: https://muscle-centric.lpages.co/muscle-centric-event/ [Original air date: 7-2-20]. SHOW NOTES: Gabrielle explains what “muscle-centric medicine” is [1:09] Why you should focus on building muscle instead of focusing on losing fat [2:14] Gabrielle explains the function of muscle as an organ [5:14] The more muscle you have, the more likely you are to live [8:57] Gabrielle explains why she prioritizes changing diet versus changing exercise patterns [12:19] Eat high quality protein, which means eating animal protein [15:32] Gabrielle discusses the importance of getting your first meal right [22:34] Gabrielle explains why she eats carbohydrates later in the day [25:00] Gabrielle describes the herbs she uses to improve her health [27:07] Gabrielle started muscle-centric medicine because of her work with palliative care [30:13] Gabrielle explains why lack of muscle leads to dementia and inflammation [34:43] Diseases of obesity are not diseases of “over-fat”. They are “under-muscle”. [36:53] Gabrielle defines how much protein you should eat given how much you weigh [41:05] Gabrielle says the number one thing people should do is eat more red meat [44:22] FOLLOW GABRIELLE: WEBSITE: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/drgabriellelyon SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • James Altucher’s Daily Habits for Building Wealth and Happiness Every Day
    Feb 10 2025
    James Altucher is an entrepreneur, ranked Chess Master and the best selling author of 20 books. In this week’s episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he talks about rebuilding his life after contemplating suicide and the techniques he used to come back after he lost all his money and struggled with personal relationships. [Original air date: 2-26-19]. SHOW NOTES: James Altucher talks about how persistence helped him get his life back through the downturns of his life [4:06] His motivation behind writing about his life and getting raw and honest [7:15] Why his book Choose Yourself is great advice for anyone who wants to improve their life [9:07] How he deals with failure in any form [13:46] How he built back up after being so broken he couldn’t get off the floor with a simple daily practice [16:29] The 4 things he started doing to improve his life, and why you have to build up your idea muscle by writing down 10 ideas a day [17:50] Why you may need to start rebuilding your life with just one daily practice [23:37] The to-do list you should follow if you want to get into a great mindset [26:05] James Altucher’s thoughts on gratitude [28:36] The story of why he and his father stopped talking before he died [30:17] James Altucher’s rule for “don’t ask why” [32:49] James talks about his purpose in life and why it’s similar to Tom’s. [37:03] You can google “I want to die” and find James Altucher’s writing [42:09] The impact he wants to have on the world [43:16] RELEVANT RESOURCES: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Tom Bilyeu on How to Navigate Toxic Workplaces, Stay Balanced, and Set Better Goals
    Feb 6 2025
    Tom Bilyeu and Cindy (@essenceofcin) field questions from the Impact Theory community on moderation and the steps you can take to set goals and crush them. [ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 3-12-17]. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Tai Lopez on Why Grinding Alone Will Never Get You to the Top
    Feb 3 2025
    Tai Lopez is living proof that the rich and famous entrepreneurial lifestyle is possible for the Millennial generation. Over the course of his career, he’s founded, invested in, advised, or mentored more than 20 multi-million dollar companies, and his book club and podcast reaches 1.4 million people across 40 countries. But don’t be blinded by the glitz and glam of his current lifestyle. In the beginning, Tai was a college dropout living on his mother’s couch. With only $47 in his bank account, and an insatiable desire to learn, he sought out mentorship to take him to the next level. Continually optimizing his life for adventure, he sheared sheep in New Zealand, lived with the Amish, worked in a leper colony in India, and helped pioneer grass-fed sustainable agriculture. Meet the new media mogul, social media pioneer and serial entrepreneur in this insightful episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. SHOW NOTES Tai walks through why he chose to live with the Amish and how he optimizes his life for adventure. [3:23] Tai explains the notion of the four pillars of happiness and his definition of the good life. [7:33] Tai talks about postponing pleasure for the future.[10:11] Tom and Tai go deep into the four layers of conscientiousness. [12:39] Tai offers practical steps on how to find your true north. [18:04] Tai gives advice on dealing with haters and how you can learn from anybody. [22:23] Tom and Tai discuss how pain builds discipline and how trauma helps you learn. [29:51] Tai reveals the symptoms of narcissism.[35:00] Tom and Tai discuss the importance of learning.[40:02] Tai emphasizes the power of in-person networking and attending conferences. [45:33] Tai spells out how dopamine drives us and the problem of being too ambitious.[48:27] Tai defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [52:52] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins