Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he lays out the most fundamental aspects of a good leader. Adam and Tom discuss humility, integrity and the importance of being a giver, not a taker. They also delve deep into the idea of “cognitive entrenchment”, which is a deadly trap that everyone has to deal with, no matter how educated, informed, or driven they are. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-16-20 SHOW NOTES: What are the universal principles of leadership? [1:29] Are you a giver or a taker? [2:42] Adam explains how to be successful as a giver, and the main traps to avoid [4:31] If you want to lead, you must keep people’s attention on the message, not on you [6:30] A leader is like a shepherd, very rarely out in front of the flock [10:03] Adam describes the skills leaders need to acquire, and the criticism they need to seek [13:12] Adam explains why he works so hard to avoid getting caught up in being right [17:01] Teams who have too many superstars don’t win championships [20:53] The leader of a team is often the person who most exemplifies what the group stands for [24:48] Adam describes “cognitive entrenchment” where experts get mentally stuck [25:37] Tom and Adam discuss the need for hyper-specific goals and testable hypotheses [28:47] Is there a point where the constant need for personal growth actually becomes harmful? [33:33] Tom talks about being a synthesizer, instead of being the thinker of original thoughts [37:13] Do you care about what you want to say, or about what people will actually hear? [40:36] Adam talks about why he doesn’t always follow his intuition [42:04] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: www.adamgrant.net [www.adamgrant.net%20] INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3cVIYMQ [https://bit.ly/3cVIYMQ%20] FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2MMhyhU [https://bit.ly/2MMhyhU] TWITTER: https://bit.ly/3dTIjNv [https://bit.ly/3dTIjNv%20] 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]

In this live community-driven session, Drew and Mason take the reins as they dive headfirst into one of the hottest topics out there: income tax, wealth distribution, and the question that never fails to heat up the comments section—are the rich really paying their fair share? Pulling insights from Tom’s recent deep dive, the hosts break down the complexities of “trickle down” economics, dissect why income and wealth are taxed differently, and debate whether things like a flat tax could solve more problems than it creates. We hear sharp arguments from the community, honest takes on how globalization and corporate decisions affect the middle class, and practical advice for anyone trying to break out of financial struggle. But Impact Theory wouldn’t be complete without a look at the personal side. Drew addresses wage stagnation, corporate profits, the realities of investing for everyday people (even if it’s just $10 a month), and what it really takes to move up when you’re stuck working multiple jobs and barely making ends meet. Plus, there’s a candid exploration of dating and gender dynamics in today’s world—what’s broken, what’s changed, and what it actually takes to thrive. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate 03:09 "Red Light, Green Light Capitalism" 17:13 "Boosting Domestic Manufacturing" 26:49 "Norway: Unifying or Unique?" 37:18 "Accountability Crucial in Capitalism" 46:28 "Evolution of Gender Roles" 53:35 Searching for the Right Partner SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Mens at ⁠https://www.skims.com/impact⁠ [https://www.skims.com/impact] #skimspartner Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. 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. Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ [https://jerry.ai/impact] Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact] CashApp: Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl] #CashAppPod iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com/impact⁠ [https://irestore.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] * SCALING a business:⁠⁠⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠⁠⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠ 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. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠⁠⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠⁠⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** 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]

Tom and co-host Drew tackle some of the most pressing issues shaping our world right now—from trade deals and tech breakthroughs to the complexities of American politics and evolving cultural narratives. The conversation kicks off with reactions to a major US-EU trade agreement and what it means for America’s place in the global economy. Tom and Drew dive into the ongoing gridlock in Congress, sparked by passionate remarks from Cory Booker, and discuss whether polarization is crippling the nation—or protecting it from “doing anything really crazy.” They draw surprising parallels between the American political landscape and other countries, especially China. Next, the team explores a viral ad campaign starring Sydney Sweeney, unpacking the culture war currently raging over beauty standards, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves as a society. Tom makes the case for the power of uplifting narratives—both for individuals and entire nations—while warning of the risks when those narratives turn toxic. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Political Gridlock and Lack of Compromise 05:44 Bipartisan Values Amidst Polarization 12:23 "Expectations vs. Reality" 16:28 The Dangers of Disempowering Narratives 21:19 Evolutionary Signals of Attractiveness 26:38 Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes Debate 33:50 "Value Added Tax Impact" 38:42 "Vision Beyond Today" 44:31 "Pursuit of Success: Go to America" 50:22 "Unreal Engine's Transformative Impact" 55:35 Children's Bonds with Characters 01:01:49 "AI Future: Utopia or Dystopia?" 01:05:37 Continuous Skill Improvement Strategy 01:11:44 "Understanding Leads to Wealth" 01:16:43 Violent Currents Cause Whale Beaching 01:23:43 Exclusion Fuels Social Media Backlash 01:25:41 Misuse of Men's Reputation Tool 01:30:22 "Finding Social Opportunities to Shine" 01:35:51 "Women as Evolution's Gatekeepers" 01:42:46 "Motherhood and Mate Selection Strategy" 01:47:59 Exploiting Global Dating Markets SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Mens at ⁠https://www.skims.com/impact⁠ [https://www.skims.com/impact] #skimspartner Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. 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. Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ [https://jerry.ai/impact] Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact] CashApp: Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl] #CashAppPod iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com/impact⁠ [https://irestore.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] * SCALING a business:⁠⁠⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠⁠⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠ 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. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠⁠⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠⁠⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** 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]

In Part 2 of Tom Bilyeu’s epic conversation with Kevin O’Leary, the discussion escalates from global power struggles to the very heart of America’s economic future. As the superpowers of the US and China face off, Tom and Kevin analyze the survival of the American dream—are freedom and entrepreneurship enough to keep America competitive in an era of inequality, populism, and ballooning debt? This half of the episode pulls back the curtain on political self-correction in democracy, the risk of America’s debt cycle approaching collapse, the search for genuine economic growth, and the radical innovation that could save the day. If you want razor-sharp commentary on AI, the stability of the US dollar, and whether America can avoid a fiscal disaster, don’t miss this eye-opening dialogue. SHOWNOTES 20:03 – Can Xi and Trump Find Resolution or Disaster? 23:57 – The Thucydides Trap & America vs China Cold War 25:28 – Why America Still Attracts Human Capital 27:02 – Can Democracy Continue to Win? 29:04 – Will American Youth Abandon Capitalism? 31:01 – Political Populism and the Cycle of Self-Correction 33:31 – What Turns Socialists into Capitalists 34:16 – The Debt Cycle and the Danger of Collapse 36:14 – The Dissolving Middle Class and Extreme Inequality 40:28 – Can America Still Out-Innovate the World? 43:20 – Unlocking Growth: Will the Bond Market Crack? 45:30 – The Rise of Stablecoins and Dollar Dominance 50:04 – Why the World Still Trusts the US Treasury 51:46 – Kevin’s Final Argument: Finance, Innovation, and America’s Future FOLLOW KEVIN O’LEARY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinolearytv/ [https://www.instagram.com/kevinolearytv/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv [https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinolearytv [https://www.youtube.com/@kevinolearytv] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Mens at ⁠https://www.skims.com/impact⁠ [https://www.skims.com/impact] #skimspartner Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. 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. Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ [https://jerry.ai/impact] Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact] CashApp: Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl] #CashAppPod iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com/impact⁠ [https://irestore.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] * SCALING a business:⁠⁠⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠⁠⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠ 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. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠⁠⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠⁠⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** 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]

In this powerhouse episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with the legendary investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, famously known as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank. With his trademark candor and economic insight, Kevin breaks down what's really happening with America's global negotiating power, the controversial tactics of Donald Trump, and how America's financial future hangs in the balance. Tom and Kevin take you behind the headlines to dissect America's true leverage in global trade, the economic chess match with China, and what investors should be watching for in the chaos of tariff wars and shifting alliances. This conversation is essential listening for anyone concerned about economic security, the future of US policy, and the policies shaping markets worldwide. Get ready for an unfiltered perspective on tariffs, taxation, and the fate of American innovation. SHOWNOTES 00:00 – America’s Precarious Position & Global Leverage 01:05 – Are Tariffs Hurting or Helping? Trump’s Negotiating Style 03:00 – How Value Added Taxes Shape Trade Deals 04:18 – Political Chaos vs Policy Outcomes 06:53 – Investor Mindset in Uncertain Times 08:35 – What Would Ring Kevin’s Alarm Bells? 11:01 – China: The Real Economic Battleground 13:08 – How China Rose by Ignoring the Rules 16:28 – TikTok, Nvidia, and the Next Phase of US–China Relations 19:33 – America Gets “Screwed” One Innovation at a Time FOLLOW KEVIN O’LEARY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinolearytv/ [https://www.instagram.com/kevinolearytv/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv [https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinolearytv [https://www.youtube.com/@kevinolearytv] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Mens at ⁠https://www.skims.com/impact⁠ [https://www.skims.com/impact] #skimspartner Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. 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. Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ [https://jerry.ai/impact] Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact] CashApp: Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl] #CashAppPod iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com/impact⁠ [https://irestore.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] * SCALING a business:⁠⁠⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠⁠⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠ 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. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠⁠⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠⁠⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** 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]