What I've Learned About Life From 200 Interviews with Amazing Human Beings | with Zack Arnold

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For the last 200 episodes of the Optimize Yourself podcast, I’ve been speaking with world class authors, artists, athletes, and just plain inspiring humans. It has been an incredible honor to not only have these conversations, but share them with you as you design the more balanced, more productive, more fulfilling (and creative) life that you deserve. For today’s episode, however, I’m flipping the script and sharing an interview with none other than…well, myself.

In this episode, Optimize Yourself Podcast Producer, Debby Germino, puts me on the hot seat by digging deep into my story of creating the podcast, the coaching & mentorship program, and all of the personal and professional struggles I’ve experienced along the way. You’ll hear the deeper influences my first 200 podcast interviews have had on my life personally, as well as how those mindset shifts are built into the Optimize Yourself coaching & mentorship program so that we all have a chance to embody the wisdom of these amazing guests. You’ll also learn my own personal ‘Why’ that keeps me going no matter what obstacles present themselves on my journey to inspire others to not only comprehend, but reach their fullest potential.

If you’re interested in getting a sneak peak behind the curtain, you’re in for a treat. Beyond learning where I’ve been on my journey to create this business, you’ll also learn where Optimize Yourself is headed in the future. And be prepared to hear some embarrassing stories along the way, like the time my Imposter Syndrome was so severe I had to do a webinar on my knees to prevent myself from passing out. Yeah. That happened.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

• The specific moment (and reason) I decided to start my original podcast, Fitness in Post, and what happened that influenced me to later change it to the Optimize Yourself podcast
• The two words someone said to me that ignited a paralyzing case of Imposter Syndrome (no really, I almost quit everything)
• The ONE thing that keeps me going, no matter how difficult building the Optimize Yourself podcast and coaching & mentorship program gets
• The real struggles of having a podcast that no one talks about (and the reason most people quit after 5 episodes)
• How to use “exposure therapy” to prevent your biggest fears from getting in the way of your grandest dreams
• What it means to make your fear “manageable” (and the massive benefits of doing so)
• Why failing as quickly and as often as possible truly is the fastest way to reaching success
• The one common factor that ties all of my podcast guest together, despite the fact that they are so drastically different (yes…sleep experts, Directors, and Ninjas do have something in common)
• The specific mindset tools I personally use to consistently push myself outside of my comfort zone in my effort to inspire others to do the same
• Why I don’t believe in just selling courses online and making “passive income” (even though it’s an incredibly popular way to make ‘easy’ money these days)

Useful Resources Mentioned:

A Classic Case of Post-Production Burnout

Find Your Why by Simon Sinek

The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone

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How to Sleep Smarter | with Shawn Stevenson

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Show Credits:

This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.

The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).