Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

This is a fan fav episode. When you are committed to hitting major goals, experiencing life on the next level, and showing up as a better version of yourself, being able to focus becomes a critical skill. Being able to give your full attention to what matters in the moment is necessary whether your focus is work or involves being present in a conversation. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at University of Miami and author of the new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. She is unpacking why your wandering mind isn’t as big a problem as you think, how memories are formed and stories are ultimately created and stitched together to create our version of reality. If you’re struggling with being distracted, the different types of practices Amishi shares will give you a place to start immediately! ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 3-24-22 Check out Amishi Jha’s book, Peak Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Mind-Attention-Invest-Minutes-ebook/dp/B08THNJ978 [https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Mind-Attention-Invest-Minutes-ebook/dp/B08THNJ978] SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to Amishi Jha 0:52 | Why Mind Wandering Happens 4:13 | Memories and Neural Configuration 13:20 | Assigning Meaning to Dreams 16:20 | Accurate or Altered Memories 21:11 | Nostalgic Story Making 28:53 | Risky Story Making 34:31 | Break Story Mode 39:34 | Developing Meta Awareness 47:06 | Constructing Reality 53:07 | The Power of Mindfulness 1:02:07 | How to Practice Being Mindful 1:11:14 | Types of Mindfulness Practice 1:17:01 | Why Positivity Doesn’t Work 1:24:27 | Loving Kindness Follow Amishi Jha: Website: https://amishi.com/ [https://amishi.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmishiPJha [https://www.youtube.com/user/AmishiPJha] Twitter: https://twitter.com/amishijha [https://twitter.com/amishijha] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amishipjha/ [https://www.instagram.com/amishipjha/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amishi.jha [https://www.facebook.com/amishi.jha] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showjoin me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business: https://tombilyeu.com/callsee if you qualify here. [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: https://tombilyeu.com/sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJwww.twitch.tv/tombilyeu [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ] ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: http://apple.co/impacttheoryapple.co/impacttheory [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuhttps://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuhttps://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What’s up, everybody? It’s Tom Bilyeu, and today we are diving headfirst into the chaos of our current moment—government shutdowns, ballooning deficits, and political gridlock like we haven’t seen since the last time Washington came to a standstill. This episode, I’m joined by my co-host Drew, and together we’re breaking down what’s really at stake when politicians use the American people as leverage—and why true leadership means having the discipline to give people not what they want, but what they actually need. We're also tackling one of the most pressing and misunderstood financial conversations of our time—from the fallout of the government’s spending spree to the future of money in a rapidly digitizing world. Along the way, we’ll talk Bitcoin, stablecoins, and why understanding digital assets isn’t just for Wall Street insiders anymore—it’s vital for anyone who wants to thrive in the economy of the future. You’re going to leave this episode with a no-nonsense playbook for what to look for in real leaders, how to navigate financial uncertainty, and why it’s critical to develop your own point of view—beyond political labels and media noise. This is an episode for anyone who refuses to be a passive bystander in their own life—someone who wants actionable insights to become anti-fragile in uncertain times. So, if you’re ready to cut through the BS, challenge your thinking, and set yourself up to not just survive, but win—stick around. If you find value in today’s show, please leave us a review—it’s the single best way to help us reach others who are hungry to unlock their potential. I’m Tom Bilyeu, and this is Impact Theory. Let’s get into it. Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. [https://hims.com/IMPACT] ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://butcherbox.com/impact [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory [https://linkedin.com/impacttheory] Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact [https://found.com/impact] Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show]:  * https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * * SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. [https://tombilyeu.com/call]:  * https://tombilyeu.com/call [https://tombilyeu.com/call] * Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/]: https://tombilyeu.com/ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom and co-host Drew dive headfirst into today’s hottest and most controversial topics, starting with the government shutdown showdown in Washington. Tom breaks down the political theater swirling around healthcare funding—especially the heated debate over providing healthcare for undocumented immigrants—and examines both parties’ roles in fueling public anxiety and deepening America’s economic woes. The conversation doesn’t stop there. Tom and Drew peel back the layers of how ideology, economic decline, and divisive rhetoric are pushing the country toward the edge. They dissect the proposed $1.5 trillion spending increases, discuss the realities of entitlement spending, and Tom calls out both sides of the aisle for political gamesmanship that comes at the expense of future generations. Later in the episode, Tom offers his take on the Trump administration’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, mapping out the ideological and cultural pitfalls ahead. They also marvel at the jaw-dropping evolution of AI with OpenAI Sora 2, discussing how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creative industries—and bringing it all back to what this means for entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday Americans. Whether you're seeking clarity on the latest policy debates, curious about global conflicts, or just want to be inspired to take action in a rapidly changing world, this episode packs a punch. Get ready for bold opinions, candid moments, and an unfiltered look at the consequences of our collective decisions—economically, politically, and culturally. Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT. [https://hims.com/IMPACT] ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://butcherbox.com/impact [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory [https://linkedin.com/impacttheory] Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact [https://found.com/impact] Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show]:  * https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * * SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. [https://tombilyeu.com/call]:  * https://tombilyeu.com/call [https://tombilyeu.com/call] * Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/]: https://tombilyeu.com/ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This is a fan fav episode. Being trilingual is considered to be rather prestigious. Speaking other languages expands your ability to communicate so greatly it adds to the perceived value people will assign to you. But, when you are fluent in Street, Hustling, Broke Money, and Wall Street it becomes the twist no one ever expected. Wallstreet Trapper comes from a troubled past that includes being homeless at 14 and serving 10 years in prison by the age of 16. What he has learned over the years reaches far beyond knowing how to trade stocks and build wealth. His super power is speaking Wall Street in a language that correlates to the same losing game he played on the streets that ended with being shot, in jail or in prison for nearly everyone he knew. His wisdom and willingness to share and make an impact is affecting future generations and bringing Wall Street to the hood, proving that human potential is truly nearly limitless when you put knowledge to use. Original air date: 8-24-2021 SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Violent Beginnings and Prison 8:46 | Finding Out It’s All A Game 14:16 | Real Gangsters Are in Wall Street 18:11 | Break Down Generational Poverty 25:15 | Good Business vs. Good Hustler 28:29 | Know How The Game Works 33:46 | Unapplied Knowledge 36:36 | Bringing Wall Street to the Streets 40:44 | Key To Wealth Is Ownership 46:21 | Power of Knowledge Applied 51:43 | If Investing Isn’t Possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this powerful keynote edition of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sets the stage for a radical conversation on the difference between positive thinking and real empowerment. As tech innovation accelerates and artificial intelligence transforms every corner of our lives, Tom challenges creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to confront uncomfortable truths: wishing for the best is not enough when disruption is at the door. This episode is a wake-up call for content creators as Tom unpacks the existential threat—and unparalleled opportunities—emerging in the wake of the AI revolution. Join Tom as he explores why mindset must be paired with hardcore skill acquisition and why traditional “moats” in content creation are rapidly vanishing. He explains how AI-generated content, evolving algorithms, and infinite virtual experiences are poised to permanently alter the landscape—and what you can do to adapt and evolve. 00:00 The Empowerment vs. Positive Thinking Paradigm 02:03 Facing the Abyss of AI Disruption 04:59 Demonstration: “Redneck Harry Potter” and the Power of AI Creations 06:59 The Two-Year Warning for Content Creators 08:04 Building “Moats” and the End of Competitive Advantage 09:53 Algorithm as Content: How Personalization Will Change Everything 11:43 Hyperfragmentation, Isolation, and the Social Impact of AI 13:16 Societal Splits: The Tech-Embracing vs. Amish Analogy 14:31 Human Resilience & Reversion to the Mean 16:56 The Fermi Paradox, Virtual Worlds, and the Limits of Exploration 18:42 AI at Scale: The Rise of “U Bots” and Personalized Connections 21:57 1,000 True Fans: Focusing on Depth over Breadth 23:13 Intellectual Property as a Creative Container 23:35 Community, Algorithm, and Ecosystem: Redefining Your Role 25:29 Treating AI as a Tool—Why Action Beats Fear 26:02 Achieving Scale with Tech: Translations, Clips, and Efficiency 26:39 Overcoming Dread: Actionable Steps and the “Physics of Progress” 28:07 Embrace or Detach: Choosing Your Path Forward 29:35 Project Kaizen: Building the Next Generation of Interactive Worlds 32:12 AI as Invitation—The Ultimate Empowerment for Creators 33:09 Audience Q&A: The Future of Platforms and Content Creation 35:01 The Physics of Progress: Tom’s 6-Step Action Loop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]