Growth Minds with Sean Kim

James Altucher is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host who has founded over 20 companies. He’s the author of "Choose Yourself" and hosts The James Altucher Show. Altucher is also an advocate for the transformative potential of AI, often discussing its impact on business and personal development in his work and interviews. In our conversation we discuss: (00:45) - James' AI exper...

Moran Cerf is a neuroscientist and professor at Northwestern University, specializing in decision-making and consciousness. His research blends neuroscience, psychology, and AI to explore how humans make choices. A former hacker, he also studies the intersection of brain science and technology. Cerf is a sought-after speaker at events like TED and the World Economic Forum. His work has gained reco...

Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, investor, and writer known for his insightful takes on personal growth, business, and life. He gained significant attention through his thought-provoking threads on X (formerly Twitter), where he shares wisdom on topics like mental models, productivity, and navigating the challenges of building a successful life and career. With a background in finance and entrepren...

Don Saladino is a celebrity fitness trainer, entrepreneur, and wellness expert known for transforming Hollywood actors into superhero shape. With over two decades of experience, he has worked with stars like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Blake Lively. Don specializes in strength training, functional fitness, and sustainable health practices, emphasizing longevity over quick fixes. He is also th...

Wim Hof, also known as "The Iceman," is a Dutch extreme athlete renowned for his extraordinary ability to withstand extreme cold. He created the Wim Hof Method, which combines breathing techniques, cold exposure, and meditation to enhance physical and mental performance. His feats include running a marathon above the Arctic Circle in shorts and shoes and holding the world record for the longest ic...

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator and the founder of Science of People, a research lab focused on human behavior. She is the author of the best-selling book Cues: Master the Secret Language Communication and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and TEDx. Through her courses, workshops, and speaking engagements, Vanessa helps individuals and organizations improve their so...

Dr. Mark Hyman is a renowned physician, bestselling author, and leading voice in functional medicine. As the founder of The UltraWellness Center and a senior advisor for the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, he focuses on addressing the root causes of chronic disease. Dr. Hyman has authored numerous bestselling books on health and nutrition, including  Food Fix  and  The Pegan Die...

Gin Stephens, a New York Times bestselling author, is known for her books Delay, Don’t Deny and Fast. Feast. Repeat., which promote intermittent fasting. Her latest book, 28-Day Fast Start Day-by-Day (2023), offers practical guidance for starting or recommitting to fasting. She also hosts the podcast Intermittent Fasting Stories, sharing real-life success stories. Stephens inspires a global audien...

Codie Sanchez is an investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, a platform focused on alternative investments and cash-flowing businesses. She began her career in finance, working with firms like Goldman Sachs and First Trust. Codie is known for promoting financial independence through unconventional investments such as laundromats and car washes. She advocates for questioning trad...

Kai-Fu Lee is the co-founder of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm funding Chinese start-ups. Before this, he was the president of Google China, and founder of Microsoft Research Asia. He's also the inventor of a speaker-independent, continuous speech recognition system. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) - Introductions (01:50) - Kai Fu’s background (05:44) - What is the first AI (1...

Mo Gawdat is a former Chief Business Officer at Google [X] and the author of Solve for Happy, a book on finding lasting happiness inspired by his journey after the loss of his son. With a background in technology and innovation, Gawdat has become a vocal advocate for the ethical use of AI, emphasizing the importance of aligning technological progress with human well-being. He shares insights on ha...

Anthony Pompliano, Founder & CEO of Professional Capital Management, is an entrepreneur and investor known for his impact in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. As co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital Assets, he focuses on digital asset investments. Pompliano has built and sold several successful businesses, invested in around 200 companies, and advocates for Bitcoin and decentralized fin...

John Assaraf "The Brain Whisperer" is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared numerous times on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year. John was also one o...

Dr. Joseph Mercola is a physician and New York Times best-selling author. He was voted the Ultimate Wellness Game Changer by the Huffington Post and has been featured in several national media outlets including Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Fox News, ABC News, TODAY, and The Dr. Oz Show. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:50] Modern diet vs. Ancestor diet [07:30] Keto Diet [18:30] Ideal di...

Aaron Alexander, CR, LMT, is a movement coach, host of the Align Podcast, and author of The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life. In our conversation, Sean & Aaron discuss: • Aaron's experience of living & sleeping in the dark • Connecting your body with your mind • 55-38-7 Principle • How to improve your posture • 10 minute daily...

Scott Young is an author, blogger, and learning expert. His work focuses on helping you master the techniques and strategies to learn any skill faster. In our conversation we discuss: • What you can learn from Leonardo Da Vinci about mastery • Richard Feynman technique for learning • Overcoming plateaus when learning a new skill (Dunning Kruger)• How to motivate yourself • Ways to overcome lazines...

Peter Crone is a high-performance coach, speaker, and thought leader in human potential and performance Do you feel you're constantly chasing more money, followers, a better body to feel worthy? In today’s episode, I welcome Mind Architect, Peter Crone to the show. If you've ever felt a limitation that's been holding you back from reaching the next level of success, this is a must-list...

Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, and many more. In our conversation we discuss: [00:00] Teaser [01:15] How our thoughts can change our brain health [04:30] Depression can increase Alzheimers by up t...

Hal Erod is an international keynote speaker, host of the popular Achieve Your Goals podcast, and bestselling author of The Miracle Morning who has sold over 5 million copies. In our conversation, Sean and Hal talk about: The quote that changed Hal's life How the Miracle Morning routine helped Hal double his income The wheel of life: personal development, finances, health, fitness The 6-Step M...

Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John gives practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. Delony has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education. In our conversati...

Marina Mogilko is a content creator with over 17 million subscribers, and co-founder of LinguaTrip.com. In our conversation, Sean and Marina talk about: How Marina started as a content creator Difference of strategy & mindset of a hobby creator versus a professional creator Focusing vs. diversifying (pros & cons) How she manages multiple channels Tips for upcoming creators How Marina deals...

George Kamel is a personal finance expert, #1 National Bestselling Author, and co-host of The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour. Following the simple plan George will share on the show, he went from negative net worth ($40,000 debt) to a millionaire in under 10 years. In our conversation, Sean and George talk about: George's story of going from $40,000 in debt to millionaire in 10 years W...

Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo.com, #30 employee at Facebook, and author of Million Dollar Weekend. In this episode, Sean and Noah discuss: The one thing Noah does to constantly improve his personal and professional life How to overcome imposter syndrome Powerful lessons Noah learned from therapy about mindset What Noah had to unlearn in order to get to the next level of success Dealing with...

Vivian Tu is a finance expert & content creator, author of Rich AF, and founder of Your Rich BFF. In this episode, Sean and Vivian discuss: Why rich people by fake designer bags Money lessons that Vivian learned from her immigrant parents (and what she had to unlearn) How do Gen Z and Millennials think about money versus the older generations? Hypergamy: can women that earn more money still re...

Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men, and founder & CEO of Dating By Blaine. In our conversation, Sean and Blaine discuss: • State of modern dating for men • Why is dating in the 21st century difficult? • Has the standards of the average man & woman increased with optionality? • What are the biggest challenges of finding love for men and women? • Advice for recently single people • Re...