Lisa Bodell on Embracing Simplicity
This episode is sponsored by FreshBooks. Simplify, minimize, organize—the terms seem straightforward, but what do they really mean? Lisa Bodell, founder and CEO of Futurethink, and author of Why Simple Wins, says people often confuse simplification with things like spring cleaning or organizing your desk. SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis sits down with Bodell to discuss how […]
Lewis Howes on the Masks We Wear
What does it mean to be masculine? It’s a question Lewis Howes, lifestyle entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, began to think about when his outside success didn’t match what he felt on the inside. SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis and Howes sit down to discuss his new book, The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives. Plus, listen in to hear Howes’ own journey of rediscovering himself and building stronger relationships in his life.
The Ripple Effects of Gratitude
Doers like Scooter Braun gather many talents and direct them in ways that make the world a better place.
Be the High Performer You Are Meant to Be
There is no color-by-numbers approach to success. But anyone can achieve it if they are willing to learn from others and put in the work.
3 Questions to Reveal Your Brilliant Purpose
“Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive.” –Howard Thurman. When Simon T. Bailey read this quote by John Eldredge’s, he changed
What Really Matters to Me
When you have a great team, you don’t have to worry because you know that if something happens, they have everything under control.
Adam Braun on Discovering What You Are Meant to Accomplish
The average pencil holds enough lead for approximately 40,000 words. While a young Adam Braun, founder of Pencils of Promise, was traveling abroad, he learned just how happy a pencil and paper—with all the potential they can hold—can make a child. SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis sits down with Braun to hear how he’s changing the education landscape and the importance of piroritizing growth outside of your comfort zone.
Why My Philosophy Is to ‘Just Do Good’
Our August 2017 cover guy Simon Sinek says instead of complaining about generational differences, learn how to overcome them through empathy.
Embrace the Power Within You
We all have our convictions. But as I see it, the most important belief any of can hold is that we are doing our best.
Michael Shermer on Why We Should Be Skeptics
Are you a believer or a skeptic? Maybe you’re a cynic. A professional skeptic, Michael Shermer says belief is nuanced and situational. SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis and Shermer sit down to discuss his latest book, Skeptic: Viewing the World with a Rational Eye, why skepticism doesn’t come naturally and why absolute truths are dangerous—believe it or not.
Jordan Harbinger on How Opportunity Lies Over the Horizon
Growing up, Jordan Harbinger wasn’t the smartest kid in the class. He received good grades, but most of his success was based on charm. Flash forward a few decades and Harbinger has transformed that charm and understanding of relationships into a thriving business and popular podcast, The Art of Charm. Ellis and Harbinger chat about the importance of soft skills, the misunderstood aspects of networking and the underestimated importance of the first impression.
Steven Kotler on Next-Level Thinking and Focus
Most people have experienced a state of flow at least once—that wonderfully productive feeling of being “in the zone” where time seems to pass without measure. But how can you put yourself in a state of flow on command rather than by chance? That’s exactly what Steven Kotler, best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project, writes about in his latest book, Stealing Fire. In this science-packed interview with SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis, Kotler uncovers what keeps us from entering flow and the 20 known triggers that can lead to a state of flow.
