Ep.04 From Couch to Entrepreneur: Mastering the Mental Game with Rob LoCascio, CEO at LivePerson

Ep.07 Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown with JP Dinnell, former U.S. Navy SEAL and Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs at Echelon Front

FEATURING JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front [https://www.linkedin.com/company/echelon-front-llc/], where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs.JP spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon.For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAHErWgBTDzi8kyHkmZysHyK8k8Xutf8dtM], his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAak2RwBHFgrYsbeyy65eruAL-hBIE6IgaU], and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Connect: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahdinnell/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/JPDinnell], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jpdinnell/?hl=en] > The worst day of my life is somebody's dream. They would love to have those hardships because if they had those hardships, that meant they have all the other stuff that I have. ~ JP Dinnell > Working your nine to five and going to the gym for an hour is not grinding it out. You're doing what humans are supposed to do. I look at people with two to three jobs, raising kids, and trying to go to school to get a degree -they're grinding ~ JP Dinnell > You've been to the monster, you've read the books, you've listened to podcasts. You know this to be true. You can't fake ownership. You have to believe it. You have to truly look at the situation and find ways to make it your fault. And the problem with that is that means that you're going to have humility ~ JP Dinnell IN TODAY'S EPISODE WE COVER: * [02:55) JP shares his journey "From 222 to 28:" Who quits and who endures? And what kind of mindset do you need to triumph? * [04:30] From "Need to Know" to "Here's What I Know-" Using Truth to Build Trustworthy Teams * [09:50] How changing one's perspective can be life-changing * [15:49] What makes a good Navy Seal? What makes a good person in society? JP's answer may surprise you. * [17:29] Real advice on how to climb out of the dark places in life * [30:24] The danger of complacency, and how to fight it- every day. * [33:08] Why protecting your marriage should be one of (if not the) most important priorities in your life * [35:20] Have you ever thought, "I'm not a manager or a boss so therefore I'm not a leader?" JP disagrees and explains why you don't need a title to be a leader. * [39:32] JP lists his top 3 pieces of advice for achieving an elite level of mastery * [49:42] How to channel stress to build rather than destroy Want to dive deeper? Check out JP's episode on joetoste.com - https://www.joetoste.com/podcast/heavy-is-the-head-that-wears-the-crown/ [https://www.joetoste.com/podcast/heavy-is-the-head-that-wears-the-crown/] - the best content to keep learning on any topic, curated by Levity Media LLC.

Ep.06 Step Up or Don't Play: 7 Principles To Jump into the Game of Life w/ Joe Toste, founder & ceo at Levity Media LLC

In today's episode we cover: * Principle #1: Say YES and then figure it out * Principle #2: Say NO when it DOESN'T align with your purpose * Principle #3: Master your morning routine * Principle #4: Embody the Spirit of Kaizen * Principle #5: Call the Audible * Principle #6: Look for Greenlights * Principle #7: Post Game Debrief Want to learn more about me? Start here --> https://www.joetoste.com/about/ Connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter (@thejoetoste)

Ep.05 Never Give Up – You’re Closer Than You Think with Zlata Gleason, CFA & Partner of Client Advisory at Indus Capital Partners

Featuring   Zlata Gleason, CFA is the Partner of Client Advisory at Indus Capital Partners. For those who don't know Zlata, she has an incredible story of grit, persistence, and drive. Zlata started out in Turkey (she even played on a feeder team into the Turkey National Basketball Team), moved to Oxford, and eventually New York.   In today's episode, you will learn:   - The power of shifting from an “I’ll show you” to “I’ll show up” attitude  - The paradox of hardship  - How generalists succeed in a highly specialized world  - Living out a multi-chapter life philosophy  - Blue Devils vs Tar Heel's rivalry and banter    Books, Articles, & Links   - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  - Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant  - Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell  - How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough  - The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon (1841-1931), a French social psychologist  - Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi

Ep.04 From Couch to Entrepreneur: Mastering the Mental Game with Rob LoCascio, CEO at LivePerson

FEATURING Rob LoCascio is the Founder & CEO of LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN [https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/LPSN?p=LPSN&.tsrc=fin-srch] - conversational cloud and AI company). Rob has been on the entrepreneurial journey for 25 years. Along the way, Rob had to take risks and make mistakes; his journey to success was not a clear path. In his show, Over the Wall [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1T6rdn3f7H5sTBuXUYjgw], Rob shares his journey, invites industry titans to discuss their biggest mistakes and lessons learned, and helps real entrepreneurs work through challenges big and small. Connect: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlocascio/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/RobLoCascio] IN TODAY'S EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: * The story behind building the Dream Big Foundation & Feeding NYC after 9-11. * We dive into how giving impacted Rob's life * Facing reality and making adjustments not just in business, but in life. * We chat about the spirit to get over the wall in entrepreneurship and life BOOKS, ARTICLES, & LINKS * Donate to the Dream Big Foundation (Thanksgiving Turkeys!) [https://www.feedingnyc.org/feedingnyc-20th-anniversary] * The Neuropsychology of Being an Entrepreneur with Dr. Frank Maurio l Ep. 5 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaRref0z4QY&list=PLqaKVa0l_t5nkgQfZmdtOPv1J42n9g33b&index=20](YouTube) * The Strength Within: 7 Steps to Overcoming Life's Obstacles with Inspirational Therapy [https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Within-Overcoming-Obstacles-Inspirational/dp/0979859603] (Book) * Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor [https://www.joetoste.com/podcast/ep01-redeeming-your-time/] (ep.01 on The Study!) * A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss [https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Disguised-Soul-Grows-Through/dp/0310219310] ROB'S TOP 2-3 BEST BOOKS ON MASTERING THE MENTAL GAME OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. The Greatest Salesman in the World [https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Greatest-Salesman-in-the-World-Audiobook/B01LZNGDIW?qid=1637419735&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=BFFA8YA3WG75TXWZDBN9] by Napolean Hill 2. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight [https://www.audible.com/pd/Shoe-Dog-Audiobook/B01CRM17MS?qid=1637419917&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=S4N1KTEGDDHW4XE4MDYD] by the founder of Nike 3. Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way [https://www.amazon.com/Losing-My-Virginity-Survived-Business/dp/0307720748] by Richard Branson Episode link with transcript and more content: https://www.joetoste.com/podcast/from-couch-to-entrepreneur-mastering-the-mental-game/

Ep.03 Kids & Podcasting with James Carbary

In today's episode with James Carbary you will learn: * About James latest book - "I Want to Have a Podcast When I Grow Up [https://sweetfishmedia.com/books/podcast-kids-book/]" * The number one mistake that podcasters make when they name their show * Loving people well on your team * and much more! BOOKS, ARTICLES, & LINKS * Dinosaur House [https://dinosaurhouse.com/] - create your first kid's book! * Promise686 [https://promise686.org/] - Caring for Vulnerable Children * Charity Water [https://www.charitywater.org/] - helping to bring clean water to every person on the planet * Sweet Fish Media [https://sweetfishmedia.com/] * I Want to Have a Podcast When I Grow Up [https://sweetfishmedia.com/books/podcast-kids-book/] Head to https://www.joetoste.com for more episodes!