Gavin Godfrey

In this Episode I sit down with a long time friend and extreme athlete, Gavin Godfrey. Gavin opens up about the tough times he faced early in life surrounding events he had little control over. Listen as he describes his battles with defeat and no motivation, to setting goals and triumphing. You gotta go through the tough times in life. Gavin definitely has had his shares of difficulties as he has sought out to find his own purpose and motivation. From being in the depths of despair and not wanting to continue with life, he is now dedicating his time and energy to his brand Go Getter Lifestyle. He shares great advice on how to live your own Optimal Life and how you can go out there with passion and be a Go Getter!

In this Episode I sit down with a long time friend and extreme athlete, Gavin Godfrey. Gavin opens up about the tough times he faced early in life surrounding events he had little control over. Listen as he describes his battles with defeat and no motivation, to setting goals and triumphing. You gotta go through the tough times in life. Gavin definitely has had his shares of difficulties as he has sought out to find his own purpose and motivation. From being in the depths of despair and not wanting to continue with life, he is now dedicating his time and energy to his brand Go Getter Lifestyle. He shares great advice on how to live your own Optimal Life and how you can go out there with passion and be a Go Getter!

Optimal You Ep14- Gavin Godfrey on Finding Yourself

Alec DeLeuuw

Optimal You Podcast led Alec to connect. Listen now as he shares his story. A psychosis event changed his life and put him on a path of discovery. A stint with drugs is what he needed to help him find his higher purpose. In working to overcome this addiction he has been able to strengthen family relationships, overcome early childhood trauma, and most importantly master the thoughts in his head. He gives two key pieces of advice to live your Optimal Life. Listen and let us know what you think! 

Optimal You Podcast led Alec to connect. Listen now as he shares his story. A psychosis event changed his life and put him on a path of discovery. A stint with drugs is what he needed to help him find his higher purpose. In working to overcome this addiction he has been able to strengthen family relationships, overcome early childhood trauma, and most importantly master the thoughts in his head. He gives two key pieces of advice to live your Optimal Life. Listen and let us know what you think!

Optimal You Ep13- Alec DeLeuuw: Peace of Mind

Bill Sproat

If you are familiar with Utah State men’s basketball, you’ve probably heard the name Wild Bill. A charismatic super fan that created a movement in free throw distractions.You may know his name, but do you really know Bill? Bill Sproat joins Optimal You and shares what makes him uniquely him continuing the November theme of Men’s Mental health. From a young age Bill struggled with identity and being comfortable with himself regardless of his audience.Despite putting smiles on millions of faces, there was an emptiness inside.Listen as Bill shares his personal journey with self discovery, episodes of depression and suicide, and how he is creating the best version of himself.

If you are familiar with Utah State men’s basketball, you’ve probably heard the name Wild Bill. A charismatic super fan that created a movement in free throw distractions. You may know his name, but do you really know Bill? Bill Sproat joins Optimal You and shares what makes him uniquely him continuing the November theme of Men’s Mental health. From a young age Bill struggled with identity and being comfortable with himself regardless of his audience. Despite putting smiles on millions of faces, there was an emptiness inside. Listen as Bill shares his personal journey with self discovery, episodes of depression and suicide, and how he is creating the best version of himself.

Optimal You Ep12- Bill Sproat: Version 2.0

Tyler Cahoon

November 2018, this month we will focus on Men's Health. A topic that is moving from taboo into mainstream media attention. Many males suffer with mental illness, yet a fraction of them actually ask for help. Famous stars and athletes have spoken up about different debilitating diseases that they struggle with, shedding light that they are respecters of no person or status. Listen in as we dive in and talk with Tyler and his experiences with anxiety. Join us as we break the stigmas that surround men and mental health. Enjoy!

Optimal You Ep11- Men's Health with Tyler Cahoon

Tanner Godfrey and Colton BrockBank join me on this episode of Optimal You. The episode starts off by testing my patience, but these guys bring in the message really strong. We talk about accountability, the benefits of the gym, and how sometimes in life the best things are the things we want but we don't get. Enjoy!

Optimal You Ep10- The Three Stooges

Colton BrockBank

Flow- being in a state of full immersion in a given activity, and performing it at one’s highest level.Colton and I sit down and do what we do best, we talk and share principles of motivation, grit, and success. As rappers spit their game, we spit our knowledge on topics of adversity, happiness, and counterfacts. Enojoy!

Flow- being in a state of full immersion in a given activity, and performing it at one’s highest level. Colton and I sit down and do what we do best, we talk and share principles of motivation, grit, and success. As rappers spit their game, we spit our knowledge on topics of adversity, happiness, and counterfacts. Enojoy!

Optimal You Ep9- Flow with Colton BrockBank

Taylor Lloyd drops by the studio to share his life experiences. He talks about the disease that is addiction, and how he was able to climb out of it's depths. He gives great advice on how you can too in any area that you struggle with in your life. Take a listen and enjoy!

Optimal You Ep8- Taylor Lloyd, Overcoming Addiction

Join me this week as I talk about the importance your thoughts have changing your life. If you always do what you've always done you'll always be where you've always been. Enjoy!

Optimal You Ep7- Crafting the Good Life

Taylor and Colton drop by to talk about patterns. When something happens in life, we tell ourself a story. This action repeated creates a behavior. The only way we can change how we act and react in situations is to change the story we are telling ourselves. Tay and Colt share how they identified their problem stories and how they authored new narratives to change their lives.

Optimal You Ep6- The BrockBanks

This week I am joined by Stu and his lovely wife Kateka. Their share their story of how they met, and later learned of their obstacle of infertility. Hear of their highs and lows through IVF, struggles through depression, and healing and becoming whole.Mid episode, my neighbor Tim joins us (thanks Tim!) for a brief moment to check in.Audio starts a little rough but gets better as a realize I had to turn the mic gain up.Enjoy!

This week I am joined by Stu and his lovely wife Kateka. Their share their story of how they met, and later learned of their obstacle of infertility. Hear of their highs and lows through IVF, struggles through depression, and healing and becoming whole. Mid episode, my neighbor Tim joins us (thanks Tim!) for a brief moment to check in. Audio starts a little rough but gets better as a realize I had to turn the mic gain up. Enjoy!

Optimal You Ep5- Stu and Kateka, their Infertility story

This is Optimal You, a podcast that helps empower individuals to live their optimal life.

Tanner Godfrey

In this episode we meet Tanner Godfrey, we hear his amazing story and unique perspective on life. You don't want to miss this one!

Optimal You Ep4- The Tanner Godfrey Story

Joe Chacon

Listen to the inspiring story of Joe Chacon growing up in Foster Care.

Optimal You Ep3- The Joe Chacon Story

Optimal You Ep2- The Joe's Fitness Journey

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OwlTail

During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

All In The Mind

Positive psychology—with Martin Seligman

Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li> <li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li> <li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li> <li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li> <li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li> <li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li> <li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li> <li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/069-kendra-wright/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/138-12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/10-percent-happier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10% Happier by Dan Harris</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thai-nguyen/benefits-of-journaling-_b_6648884.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”</a></li> <li><a href="https://moodnotes.thriveport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moodnotes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/day-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Day One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/textexpander/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/evernote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/launch-center-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Center Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://2appstudio.com/journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Journey app</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.baronfig.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig notebooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Field Notes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/moleskine-plain-notebook-large/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/rhodia-dotgrid-notebook/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodia notebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/miracle-morning-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Morning</a></li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rrwvGAYKeM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s how</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-show-getting/id955075042?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/asian-efficiency" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://overcast.fm/p253645-XOswX3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://pca.st/productivityshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

How Journaling Can Make You 25% Happier (TPS154)

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Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
Lindsley recounts how Ailes would routinely ask him to change media coverage of stories based on 'who is good and bad' and how Ailes said 'there is no such thing as truth'. 
This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

A 1st hand account of Roger Ailes

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story

Reckonings

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inkshares.com%2Fbooks%2Ffake-news-true-story&amp;token=d4a977-1-1558671273247" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story</a>

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

POLITICO's Off Message

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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