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Today is a first: I interview an octopus. Just kidding… (kinda). Today’s guest is Perry Knoppert, also known as “Dr. Octopus” and the founder of the Octopus Movement . Not only is his STORY bonkers (like when he intentionally became homeless) but his VISION is beautiful and powerful. Through the Octopus Movement, Perry is on a mission to build a network of 1 billion nonlinear thinkers to solve the...

What does happiness actually mean? In the first 139 episodes of my show, this was the “final question” I’d ask: What does happiness mean to you today? Here’s why I loved that question: I’m incredibly grateful to have interviewed people who have lived FULL lives. The man that invented the cell phone… A decorated air fighter pilot… People who have sold millions of copies of their books… … the list g...

In the first 5 minutes of meeting today’s guest, she had no choice but to become my friend 😆 Jennifer K. Hill is not only an experienced entrepreneur who exited her first company in 2018, but also a deeply spiritual human being and super connector that I’m grateful to call a friend. Her journey has led her to doing things like: Co-hosting 19 episodes of "Conversations at the Intersection of Cutti...

Today I get to introduce you to a literal rockstar. Amber Swenor is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Morningstar . AND… She’s also a heart-centered business strategist that helps curious people like us build an authentic and aligned brand. I met Amber on Sir Richard Branson’s private island for a Maverick event, and we immediately hit it off. Funny enough, we are both Wisconsin entrepreneur...

Josh Perry dropped out of high school at age 17 to pursue a dream: To become a pro BMX athlete. Fast forward a few years and Josh… Competed at the X-Games Won a Harley Davidson in a best trick contest  Performed at NFL and NBA halftime shows Is being mentored by people whose characters he used to play in video games … you get the idea. But then in March 2010, Josh attempted a complex trick wh...

Back in 2021 after going through a bit of a shitstorm, one of the questions I spent a lot of time thinking about was, “Why am I here?” After heading into a cave for a bit, I emerged with an answer… To the best of my visibility, I believe my purpose is to create a more deeply connected world . When I met Lou Diamond and I heard him say… “I was put on this planet to work with incredible people and h...

We’re back at it again with another Beyond Curious “time machine” episode! In this format, we curate clips from past episodes around one topic. In this episode… Transformational relationships. Anything you want in life can be accessed through a relationship, and I’ve curated some of the best wisdom on the show on this topic. We’ll for sure be doing more on this topic… Not only because it’s so impo...

Nick Santonastasso was given a 30% chance of surviving birth. Born with no legs and one arm, Nick was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which either leaves the babies with undeveloped limbs or undeveloped organs. Despite the hand he was dealt, here’s just a small teaser of what Nick has accomplished: Decided to amputate part of his arm to become a wrestler and wrestled on the hig...

Here’s one of my favorite quotes of all time: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will control your life and you will call it fate.” -Carl Jung Think about it: What programming from your childhood is still lingering in the background… … Potentially causing you to behave in ways that no longer serve you? It is my view that our stories (both internal and external) control our reality. If t...

Today marks a huge celebration: Episode TWO HUNDRED is officially live. If you had told me back in November 2020 where the show would be today along with who I’d interviewed, I’m not sure I would have believed you… Nuts. Just nuts. This podcast has 1,000% changed my life, and I’m beyond grateful for you being a part of this journey. To celebrate this milestone, I of course wanted to do something s...

Resources: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant - https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986 12 Improvisations on a Single Theme by David Homan - https://open.spotify.com/album/6nivTqPFYaz3S2NFF0Gynd Socials: David Homan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman/ Orchestrated Connecting Website - https://orchestratedconnecting.co...

https://align5.com/ jratliff@align5.com Moneyball - https://www.amazon.com/Moneyball-Art-Winning-Unfair-Game/dp/0393057658 Rockefeller Habits - https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Companies-Rockefeller-Habits/dp/0986019526 Rembrandts in the Attic - https://www.amazon.com/Rembrandts-Attic-Unlocking-Hidden-Patents/dp/0875848990

On March 16th, 2024 I had one of the most magical experiences of my life. What happened? I spent a day on Sir Richard Branson’s $100M private island, Necker, with entrepreneurs literally changing the world. On this episode, I bring on my friend Maxine Cunningham, and you get to be a fly on the wall as I describe my Necker Island experience!

Today’s guest had no choice but to be my friend 😆 Here’s how it happened: My friend Maruxa Murphy texted me and encouraged me to apply for The Maverick Next Impact Award. Award winners would get to attend a trip where they spend a day on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island. I read the sales page. On the sales page is this epic human. The more I read about her, the more impressed I get… - Speaks 7...

Resources: https://mavericknext.com/ https://maverick1000.com/ https://www.hayhouse.com/ https://www.zingtrain.com/ The Cosmic Journal by Yanik Silver - https://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Journal-Yanik-Silver/dp/140195913X Evolved Enterprise by Yanik Silver - https://www.amazon.com/Evolved-Enterprise-Illustrated-Re-Imagine-Meaningful/dp/194085833X Thought Revolution by Bill Donius - https://www.amazon....

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Beyond Curious episode with Sean Swarner - https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/sean-swarner/ Beyond Curious episode with Shannon Graham - https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/shannon-graham/ Beyond Curious episodes with Steve Sims - https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/steve-sims-pt1/ https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/steve-sims-pt2/

Resources: https://bobregnerus.com/ https://www.udio.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Player-One-Ernest-Cline/dp/0307887448 https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X

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Key Moments & Insights 00:00:34 - Introducing Christian 00:05:25 - Christian shares a transformative personal story from January 2005 involving his weight loss journey and its impact on his professional and personal life. 00:17:19 - Why critical thinking & personal development are crucial in coaching and for growth 00:31:35 - Christian delves deeper into his coaching philosophy, discussing...

Key Takeaways: 00:00 - Introducing Dov 05:20 - Dov shares a personal story about a significant life event that reshaped his understanding of leadership and personal accountability 11:03 - The importance of building trust and vulnerability within teams to foster a 'Fiercely Loyal' environment 16:47 - Practicing & promoting emotional intelligence to better engage with your team 22:35 - Strategie...

Key Takeaways: [0:02] – Introducing Efren [2:56] – Efren shares a personal story of being bullied in second grade [8:02] – Why those who cannot admit fault are scared [11:23] – What Efren learned from a hate crime investigation [19:09] – How did Efren handle the intimidation of witnesses in the courthouse? [24:37] - Efren's "oil and water" analogy for managing emotions in tense situations [31:27]...

Key Takeaways: [0:02] – Introducing David [4:11] – David shares the influence his sixth-grade math teacher had on him [11:48] – How David reverse-engineered a demo day [15:59] – Redesigning demo days from first principles [22:36] – The role of surprise vs. suspense in events [33:23] – Learning to skip stones with a professional and a veteran [37:50] – Fostering vulnerability and connection among s...

Key Takeaways: [0:02] – Introducing Sir Darren [2:44] – What you can learn from a mentor's wealth [8:20] – Where to find the secret to success  [13:51] – How building relationships can help you overcome past mistakes [17:14] – The keys to authenticity [32:24] – How to empower communities through education [35:26] – Joining the hike for mental health awareness [40:00] – The path to growth and...