Rian has worked his way on up to working with some of the world’s leading experts on peak performance and flow including Keith Ferrazzi, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Steven Kotler, his partner at Flow Research Collective.He is the Co-Founder & COO at the Flow Research Collective, a research and training institute focused on decoding the neuroscience of flow states and training leaders to achieve peak performance.In this episode, we look at a variety of topics ranging from understanding Flow, attachment styles, the importance of purpose, and much more.Connect with Rian Doris:Flow Research CollectiveLinkedInFacebookTwitterRelevant Books:Rise of Superman by Steven KotlerStealing Fire by Steven KotlerFlow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiShow NotesWhat is the Flow Genome Institute? (8:31)What is the Attachment Theory? (4:42)What are the different Attachment Styles? (5:57)What strategy did you use to start putting your plans into action? (18:05)What is your purpose and meaning behind your success? (26:12)Were you naturally confident or did you develop this in some other way? (49:13)What is your morning routine? (43:10)Are there any ideologies that you follow from other people? (34:24)How did you end up with your venture with Stephen Kotler? (45:06)What does Flow Research do for people? (46:57)Click Here to download the Episode Transcript

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Finding Strategies, Purpose, Ideologies for success with Flow Expert - Rian Doris

Robert Greene is a phenomenal writer who is loved by many and is considered to be one of the greatest writers of our time. Having authored books like the 48 Laws of Power and the Laws of Human Nature, Robert has spent the entirety of his life researching what makes people, society, and culture tick.It was such an honor to have the opportunity to speak with Robert and we go in-depth on a myriad of topics from understanding what is true narcissism, how to increase self-awareness, and improve problem-solving. We also touch on his view of the future of society in general and briefly discuss his recent stroke which left him partially paralyzed.LINKSFacebookLinkedInTwitterBlogBOOKSMasteryThe Laws of Human NatureThe 48 Laws of PowerSHOW NOTESWhere do you get your viewpoints or perspective when you write your books? (1:36)How do you distinguish between emotional trauma and narcissism? (8:47)How will you distinguish between altruism and narcissism? (13:56)How can someone be more aware of their behavior? (26:48)Can you give us an overview of being an introvert and extrovert? (32:58)What is the best way to approach a problem that you feel has hit a brick wall? (37:20)What made you write “Laws of Nature” that coincides with “48 Laws of Power” as well? (41:10)Based on all the research you’ve done regarding human behavior, are you optimistic or pessimistic about our society’s future? (44:17)

Society, Behavior and the Future - Robert Greene

Today we’re interviewing somebody who is a world traveler and expert in flow states. He’s a writer and consultant and has even given a TedX talk on freestyling.Besides designing his digital nomad lifestyle, he employs a variety of activities to get into a flow state, including slacklining, freestyle rapping, exercising, and meditating.His name is Troy Erstling and he’s an extremely interesting and well-spoken guest.In this episode, Troy shares his thoughts on flow state, how meditation makes you less distractible, resources for productivity, how to set up successful systems for the absence of friction, how to dial in and out of the flow state, and how to maintain the most important relationship in your life.This is a deep dive episode on flow state, so get ready to get in the zone with us!Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksFacebookTwitterPersonification of Emotions (Blog)Vipassana MeditationBooksStealing Fire by Steven KotlerRise of Superman by Steven KotlerDeep Work by Cal Newport The Dice Man by Luke RhinehartWhat is your why? 1:50What is a flow state? 3:58Where can one go so he can learn more about flow cycles? 9:57Do you believe that everybody needs to find their flow state? 12:26How do you meditate while applying the principles of Flow? 20:29Do you have any stories on your end about how meditation has helped you? 28:39How did you come up with the personification of emotion? 30:00What is anchoring and how does it help? 34:00Can you tell us about your meditation practice, Vipassana? 37:00What is hypofrontality? 45:00

Flow and the Personification of Emotions - Troy Erstling

Matt Clifford has helped accelerate the businesses of over 1000 entrepreneurs. He's the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading technology talent investor. Entrepreneur First brings together extraordinary people to build startups from scratch in London, Singapore, Berlin, Hong Kong, Paris and Bangalore.I really enjoyed this conversation about entrepreneurship, being a founder, and how to get started if you are feeling called to be an entrepreneur. We discuss the Mom test for business validity and how Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, became a backer for Entrepreneur First. Matt and Entrepreneur First have helped fund over 100 companies including Magic Pony Technology which was acquired by twitter. In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the mindset of an entrepreneur, resources, and what it takes to become successful.Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksFacebookTwitterEntrepreneur FirstThoughts in Between (Digest)BooksThe Mom Test by Rob FitzpatrickHow do you become a founder? Explore the mindset one has to be in. (23:08)What are some of the success stories you’ve had with EF? (2:24)Is there an important belief or mindset one needs to have to become an entrepreneur? (4:24)What happens if you fail? How do you know if you're idea is worth pursuing? (7:15)How do you get the motivation to work hard during the grind? (35:37)What is your background that led you to start Entrepreneur First? (12:47)What differentiates entrepreneurs from everyone else?What is deep technology and why is it important? (30:00)What is the "Mom Test"? (51:06)What do you think contributes to a company's success? (37:17)

Validate Your Startup, Use the Mom Test, and Get the Successful Entrepreneur Mindset - Matt Clifford

Lidia Zylowska, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Professor at UMN Department of Psychiatry where she leads the Mental Health Wellness Team.  Dr. Zylowska has expertise in integrative psychiatry, adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and mindfulness-based therapy.   Early in her career at UCLA, she conducted pioneering research in mindfulness and ADHD and helped establish the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.   She is also the author of “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD” book which was awarded the distinction of “2012 CHADD’s Most Innovative Program”. In this interview, we detail the difference between meditation and mindfulness, ways to practice mindfulness if sitting still is challenging, whether ADHD drugs are necessary, and the origins of ADHD. Lidia shares some of her favorite resources for adult ADHD. Lidia also discusses mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, how to achieve a balance between acceptance and change, and ways we can check in with our bodies.Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksFacebook Mindfulness ADHDFacebook UMN PsychiatryHeadspaceDerek SiversTranscendental MeditationBe Mindful MeditationBooksThe Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHDRest: Why You Get More Done When You Work LessTribe of Mentors

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD - Lidia Zylowska

Today we’re interviewing somebody who is incredibly focused, driven and ambitious from an early age. He’s a polyglot who speaks 5 languages, and is on the top echelons of the Oracle marketing department, serving as a Digital Marketing Manager whose team supports an annual budget of $210M here. He has a significant influence in Oracle’s North America Marketing success, and it's in no small part due to his drive to succeed and get shit done.Apart from delivering on a budget that is larger than the revenue of most of the world’s companies, he also launched his own unique startup called Univoice, which combines our love and taste for music with language learning, and hopes to make it easier for millions to pick up a new language at a much faster rate.His name is Sami Halabi and he’s one of the smartest people I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing. He’s had a myriad of achievements in managing Sales & Marketing teams for companies that have gone on to have tremendous growth. His current team at Oracle is ranked as the top 1 of 8 most productive North American Software Sales Organizations.In this episode, Sami shares his thoughts on marketing, managing a team of people, the science of language learning, what it means to be happy and productive, but most importantly, he offers some applicable advice on how to get out there, overcome mental hurdles, and grow at a rapid pace by expanding the size of your asks and your network.This is a fast-paced episode without much breathing, and with tons of golden nuggets, so you might want to scale back your playback speed because there’s a ton to learn and digest from a very smart person.Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksFacebook Univoice AppDuolingoBabbelHelloTalkThe Person I Call Most for Startup AdviceBooksThe One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan100 Ways to Motivate Others by Steve ChandlerGetting Things Done by David AllenImmigrant Edge by Brian Buffini

Become Bilingual & Learn How Just "One Thing" Can Change Your Life - Sami Halabi

What does it mean to build a startup as an entrepreneur? In this conversation with Brent Summers, we look at some of the challenges that you'll be faced within not only validating your idea, questions you need to be asking yourself, and how to build a startup as a non-technical person, should you have a founder or just manage contractors.Brent founded and recently sold a company called Code-Free Startup, which is an online learning platform that teaches others how to build a startup using visual design tools like Bubble.is. Brent also has a website called launchingmyself.com and on that site he publishes a list of previous companies or products he's built and gives a case study on the success or failure of that. Brent took a concept from the online marketing world of building a personal brand and selling online courses, because in most cases once you put the course together, it'll continue to make money for you similar to Tim Ferris's  4-Hour Work-week concept. LinksProduct HuntIndie HackersBasecampWebflowTeam TreehouseMakerpadBooksCompany of One - Paul JarvisHow to Get Rich - Felix DennisThe Four-Hour Workweek - Tim FerrissStart With Why - Simon SinekVideosMKBHD ChannelWhat are the pros and cons of creating a Revenue-First Startup? (5:30)What inspired you to follow this type of business model? (9:25)For you, what are the skills needed in putting up a business? (13:05)What is the biggest mistake that some startup companies commit? (25:45)Tell us your opinion on the idea of hiring a contractor or a co-founder. (39:26)Why do you say that a business is a vehicle for personal growth? (46.38)Is it easier for a developer to learn marketing or for someone with marketing background to learn how to code? (47.52)How did you develop the discipline to learn coding and other things that are as difficult? (49:46)How long would it take for a non-technical person to develop an app in Bubble? (1:02:12)How do you develop the confidence so you can take on a goal such as putting up a startup? (1:07:24)Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Launch Yourself Into a Revenue-First Startup - Brent Summers

Have you ever felt completely stuck in your routine? Today we chat with Kyle Pearce about finding flow in creativity and the benefits of getting out in nature.Kyle Pearce is the founder of DIY Genius and an experiential learning designer, digital business educator and runs educational nature retreats.  Kyle spent the last 7 years building DIY Genius by sharing his passion for self-education and teaching online courses in passion-driven learning, flow psychology, and digital storytelling. He has worked in digital marketing and online education since 2009. He’s a full stack marketer, and when he’s not working, you’ll find him in the forests and mountains biking, skiing or hiking.We discuss the best way to learn, making a transition to a new lifestyle and business, and how to find work that you truly enjoy.Resources From The EpisodeLinksFacebookOfficial WebsiteMind Expanding DocumentariesEcological RetreatsBooksDigital Minimalism by Cal NewportStart with Why by Simon SinekChecklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeVideosThe Coming War on ChinaInner WorldsCall of the ForestLouie SchwartzbergOptimistic NihilistHow was your childhood like as a student? (02:02)With the challenge of having ADHD, how did you manage to get through college? (03:08)What is this DIY mentality that you want people to know? (06:40)How does encouragement help shift your self-perception? (12:24)How do you differentiate the help given by people, books and courses? (14:05)How do you structure and prioritize your tasks in a day? (30:31)Can you expound more on what Flow exactly is? (36:40)How does Flow contribute to someone's way of living? (38:24)What is a Flow State? (40:02)Can you tell us a failure that happened to you and how you recovered from it? (42:04)Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Find Flow & Get Creative in Nature with DIY Genius - Kyle Pearce

In this episode of the MindHack podcast, you'll learn simple techniques to improve your memory that can be practiced at any time! Learn techniques from books like Remember It and Moonwalking with Einstein to help you remember letter and number combinations with memory palaces and other techniques. Nelson Dellis is a four-time USA memory champion and holds the world record for memorizing the most names (235) and words (256) in 15 minutes, as well as the most digits (907) in 30 minutes and remembering the most decks of playing cards (9.02 decks) in 30 minutes.Although Nelson seems like a Rainman, he's just an average Joe who has taken up a skill of memorization, a technique that dates back thousands of years. Nelson's book Remember It is extremely well written and even includes an intro written by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Nelson has been featured on CNN, ABC, and many other places. He is the co-Founder of the Memory League, a free online community, and he has also made three attempts to summit Mt. Everest. This is an interesting conversation where we discuss how he discovered the world of memory and specific techniques you can start using instantly to improve your memory. Nelson even shares the story of how he once used his memory to cover the tab of a $600 restaurant bill. Truly anybody can drastically improve their ability to remember things with the right attitude and technique.Resources From The EpisodeLinks TwitterFacebookLinkedInOfficial WebsiteBooksRemember It!Fluent ForeverAppsDuoLingoAnki LumosityWhat is the memory palace? (5:34)What's the quickest way to remember something that you did or did not do? (6:56)How about an easy way to remember images? (8:54)Why do people forget some things easily? (10:44)What is the best way to start memorizing words while learning a new language? (30:47)What other techniques do you have for memorizing letters and numbers? (33:35)Why focus on the issue of memory? Why is this important to you? (35:16)Can you give us a few reminders on how to take care of our mental health? (41:49)How is memory training helpful in life? (46:27)What is your typical day like? (49:15)Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Learn How to Improve your Memory with 4x USA Memory Champion - Nelson Dellis

Michael Dash is the President and CEO of Parallel HR Solutions, Inc. He is currently in recovery for three different addictions. This journey to hope follows a six-year lawsuit that’s now settled and the sale of his company he spent eleven years building. Michael knows his struggles are not unique to executives and entrepreneurs around the world. He now gets to lead from empathy and become a much more-fulfilled person while realizing what truly matters in life. Michael has run addiction recovery programs for over five years now. He climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and raised over $100K for LLS and traveled to Bali where he studied Flow Consciousness, meditation, and other practices to overcome past challenges. His message was featured on multiple podcasts and published through Medium and Thrive Global where he has a series called F.A.T.E. From Addict To Entrepreneur. Michael’s first book Chasing the High is scheduled to release in June 2019. He was recognized in Utah Business Magazine’s 40 under Forty, his company made the Inc 5000 list four years, and Michael appeared as a guest contributor for Forbes and Huffington Post. Resources From The EpisodeLinks TwitterFacebookLinkedInChasing the High Books10 10 10: A Life Transforming IdeaThe Miracle Morning PeopleJoe PolishMichael LindellMichael PollanLewis HowesFlow InstituteHow did your addiction start? (04:22)Was there any trauma  or negative belief that caused you to result to your addiction? (6:52)What made you realize that the addiction to Adderal should stop? (16:25)What experience helped you in trying to get the addiction off your life? (22:16)What was the first thing you learned during that retreat in the Flow Institute? (26:47)What mindset shift took place in you? (29:14)Can you describe your life right now? (30:24)How important is curiosity in our lives? (36:24)What is your routine like now? (37:56)What is your book, Chasing the High, all about? (46:59)Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

How this Entrepreneur went from Addiction to Discovering Flow - Michael Dash

Matt Wilson is the Founder and CEO of under30experiences, recently ranked on the Forbes 5,000 list. In this episode, Cody and Matt discuss the importance of travel in getting outside of your daily habits, and mindfulness-based practices to calm and reduce stress.Resources From The EpisodeLinksunder30experiencesTwitterFacebookLinkedInBooksMoonwalking with EinsteinPeopleDr. Andrew HillDr. Gabor MateJohn Gray‍Show NotesSo what is under30experiences? (02:13)Why did you put up under30experiences? (02:42)How has travel changed your life? (07:01)How did you go about developing that mindset of openness? (11:19)How does traveling help when you feel you’re stuck in a rut? (20:06)How was meditation beneficial to you? (26:52)The Memory Palace Technique. (36:10)What’s a routine that works for you? (47:16) (47:35)What is the book you are working on that focuses on traveling? (59:41)What message would you like to impart to young people? (01:03:55)Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Learn the Traveler's Mindset and Stress-based Mindfulness - Matt Wilson

Tiago Forte is a writer, speaker, teacher, and researcher dedicated to helping knowledge workers transform their productivity and thrive in the future of work. In this episode, we uncover what it means to be successful, how one can find an achiever's mindset and figure out what it is they are meant to do.Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksForte LabsTwitterFacebookLinkedInBooks & VideosThe Untethered Soul by Michael Alan SingerHow to Change your Mind by Michael PollanMindfulness by Mark WilliamsTimelapse of the FuturePeopleCarl SaganTim FerrisRyan Holiday‍Show Notes(01:09) What is Forte Labs?(04:36) What is productivity for you?(11:10) How do you differentiate integrity/authenticity and integrity/vulnerability?(29:38) What is the “surrender” experiment and how does this work?(30:56) What did you get out of the book “TheUntethered Soul”?(37:35) Why is meditation considered non-threatening?(39:10) What got you into meditation?Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Finding the Achiever's Mindset - Tiago Forte

Seth is COO of Xylem Design in Fort Collins, CO. An amateur philosopher and writer of poetry, he's spent the past two years studying under Dan Beachy-Quick, poet and professor at CSU. In this episode we discuss the importance of Kaizen and Poetry––and the positive effects they can have on your life and business.Resources From The EpisodeLinks Xylem DesignKaizenAnd I was Alive by Osip MandelstamLinkedIn ProfileBooksThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleThe Five Dysfunctions of a TeamPeopleCarol DweckPatrick LencioniGary VaynerchukRyan HolidayShow Notes(01:45) What is Kaizen Philosophy in a nutshell?(02:40) What does Xylem Design do?(17:47) What is Gemba?(29:05) How do crucial conversations determine the quality of your life?(31:58) What is presence for you?(36:55) What is the ‘5 Whys’ problem-solving technique?(48:11) What got you into poetry?(51:17) What’s a poem you have read that means a lot to you?Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Creating a Kaizen Culture and the Importance of Poetry - Seth Braverman

Nick Winter is the co-founder of the highly successful startup, CodeCombat, a free to use educational gaming company that teaches players the fundamentals of computer programming.He's also the author of the book, The Motivation Hacker and conducted a series of experiments over 3-months time to create good habits, learn new skills and push himself to achieve more. In this incredible episode we dig into goal-setting, creating new habits, dealing with burn-out and so much more! Resources From The EpisodeLinks SkritterSuperhumanCommit ActionBooksMotivation HackerPeopleDerek SiversPaul GrahamMatt MullenwegElon MuskShow Notes[03:24] How did you get the idea for the book?[05:34] What is your solution to those instances when you lose time for a particular task?[10:16] What’s the most important thing in setting goals?[42:59] What do you do when you’re close to a burnout?[43:45] What do you do in order to understand the emotions that your feeling right now or if what you’re doing is working or not?[45:09] A simple tip to be more productive and happier.[45:23] A suggestion so you can approach a new problem without the stress.[48:55] What do you do when you’re in a rut and need to get out?[51:55] What’s your challenge to your readers?Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

How to Hack your Motivation and Productivity - Nick Winter

Paul Golding is what I’d refer to as one of the smartest geeks in Silicon Valley. He holds 25 patents across a wide range of fields from cryptography to computational aesthetics, which I had to google and appears to be a subfield of artificial intelligence and its ability to express human creative expression in areas such as music, visual arts, poetry and more. He was also the Chief Scientist at Art.com where he helped to create a new form of art called the Klio, which in simple form was a TV that looked like an art piece which plays dynamic art that can evolve over time. Resources From The EpisodeLinks TelosFollow Paul on TwitterBooksThinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanOutliers by Malcolm GladwellPeopleTom PetersNicholas Nassim TalebNoam Chomsky‍Show Notes[01:34] What drives me to do what I do?[02:17] What made me want to become a chip designer?[01:34] What drives me to do what I do?[02:46] Why do I work as a freelancer?[03:26] How can I maximize my creativity?[21:47] Painting and Silicon Chips[25:27] What is the Bump-Into Effect?[01:34] What drives me to do what I do?Want more MindHacks? Go to https://www.mindhack.com/ for more amazing episodes. 

Lead a Meaningful life, Optimize Learning & What Blockchain has to do With It - Paul Golding

MindHack is a podcast by Cody McLain that seeks to break down the routines, habits, mindset, and ideologies of successful people, scientific studies, and popular books. This is a self-help podcast dedicating to finding out the keys to success, happiness, and limitless productivity.

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