Mission Daily

99.9% of species that have ever existed on the planet have gone extinct. What makes humans any different? In this interview, Chad sits down with sci-fi author and entrepreneur A.G. “Gerry” Riddle to discuss the future of humanity. They touch on everything from how media and human interaction will change in the coming millennia to how we can prepare for interaction with interstellar beings. This ep...

Can A.I. and machine learning make healthcare more humane, loving, and passionate? Dr. Eric Topol thinks so. Dr. Topol is a geneticist, medical researcher, and author of Deep Medicine . He has written over 1100 peer-reviewed articles and is one of the top most-cited medical researchers in the world. In this episode, Chad sits down with Dr. Topol to talk about how A.I. and machine learning are putt...

Dr. Diana Fleischman has been obsessed with evolution since she was a little girl. Today, she is a leading researcher in the field of evolutionary psychology, a soon-to-be author, and a force in the effective altruism movement. In this interview, Chad and Dr. Fleischman discuss her research, how the EA movement is redefining animal suffering, and how you can minimize your suffering footprint. They...

Dr. Geoffrey Miller is an evolutionary psychologist, effective altruism advocate, and author. His work has been featured in places like Nature, Science, Discovery Channel , The Washington Post, National Geographic Channel , and The Economist. In this wide-ranging conversation, Chad sits down with Dr. Miller to discuss, psychology in marketing, how storytelling is changing how we communicate, and h...

How does our evolutionary makeup influence our modern-day habits? How is A.I. changing our healthcare system? What can we do to create a better tomorrow? All these questions (and more) will be answered in this week’s theme; Past, Present, and Future. In today’s episode, Chad and Stephanie give a preview of our guest lineup for this week and share some thoughts to keep in mind as we spend the next...

The sun is setting on Sleep Week, and we hope you’re ready to put what you’ve learned this week to use and get the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie cover a few more tips to help you rest more soundly and wake up the next morning feeling bright, refreshed and rejuvenated. So, how’d you sleep this week? Let us know by shooting us a message on Twitter ( @themiss...

What kind of sleeper are you? According to Dr. Michael Breus, you could be a bear, dolphin, or even a wolf! In today’s episode, Dr. Breus joins us to discuss all things sleep chronotypes. Dr. Breus is a doctor, author, and frequent contributor to Dr. Oz and the Today show. He’s found that your circadian rhythms (yes, plural!) and sleep chronotype can tell you when you should do everything - from s...

Sleep. We all do it, and we all need it. Yet, our fast-paced working culture would have you believe that it’s a luxury only the weak and unproductive can afford. Terry Cralle is trying to flip this narrative. Terry is a sleep researcher and co-author of the book Sleeping Your Way to the Top: How to Get the Sleep You Need to Succeed . In today’s episode, Chad sits down with Terry to discuss why sle...

We’re back and well rested for episode two of Sleep Week! Yesterday, we established why you need to prioritize getting a good night’s rest. Today, we share exactly how to accomplish that. Like what you’re hearing? Let us know what weird tips and tricks you have for getting a good night's sleep! Tweet at us @TheMissionHQ ! Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at ...

It’s a beautiful day; the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and Mission Daily is back from its two-week hiatus! We spent the past two weeks getting some awesome content ready for you. Today we’re kicking off our newest theme week; Sleep Week. Over the next five days, we’re going to share with you the best practices for getting a perfect night’s sleep. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie lay...

Chad and Steph hop onto the mics for a quick update. They explain why Mission Daily is on a two-week break and what you can expect from the Mission team moving forward. Mission Daily and all of our podcasts are created with love by our team at  Mission.org  We own and operate a network of podcasts, and brand story studio designed to accelerate learning. Our clients include companies like Salesforc...

The life you’re living right now is just another dream. In this episode, Chad sits down with Don Jose Ruiz, son of Don Miguel Ruiz (author of The Four Agreements ) . Together, they discuss Toltec philosophy, learning to love yourself and how to alter your own dream. We may have come to the end of Relationships Week, but there’s more fun just around the corner. Let us know what you thought of this...

Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. is a bestselling author and the son of Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements . In this episode, Chad sat down with Don to discuss what he’s learned from reading his father’s works and how he interprets The Four Agreements. If you haven’t yet, be sure to pick up a copy of Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements , it’s what we’re basing this week’s theme on and it’s a sho...

In today’s episode, Chad and Stephanie talk about why you need to start approaching situations with more skepticism and how listening can lead to better relationships with everyone in your life. If you haven’t yet, be sure to pick up a copy of Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements , it’s what we’re basing this week’s theme on and it’s a short, but fantastic, read. Have an idea for a future theme w...

You know what they say about assuming, right? In this episode, Chad and Stephanie talk about the dangers of assumption and how to cure an assumptive state of mind. They also discuss why you need to be doing the best that you can in everything you do in life. We’re almost halfway through Relationship Week! Wow, how time flies. If you haven’t yet, check out Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements , it...

Your words hold immense influence over yourself and others. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie discuss the power your words carry and how you can begin to practice non-judgment and start living a gossip-free life. Another week, another theme! This time we’re talking all about relationships and how you should be interacting with your friends, family, acquaintances and enemies. We’re using Don Migu...

Karen Okonkwo knew one thing when she graduated college — she wanted to make a lot of money. But was this the right goal? And what if there was a way to make a difference along the way? As the co-founder of TONL, Karen has finally put her true “why” into words, and is making money in a way that’s she’s proud of… and that’s good for the world. This episode originally appeared on The Journey! To lea...

Austen Allred is the founder and CEO of Lambda School . As a college dropout, Austen never expected to start his own business, let alone one in the education sector. But Austen saw a problem that no one else was willing to fix, and decided to do something about it. Listening to Austen’s journey, you’ll learn why you can’t let a lack of “credentials” stop you from building and growing your business...

Marissa Mayer is no stranger to sacrifice and hard work. As an early employee at Google, and eventually the CEO of Yahoo!, her journey is a shining example of what can be accomplished if you’re willing to do whatever it takes. Most recently, she co-founded Lumi Labs , an early-stage technology studio focused on building consumer applications enabled by artificial intelligence. This episode origina...

A.J. Jacobs, an author and experimenter, has spent his entire life dealing with rejection and pain. But he’s used those struggles to create a mindset that sets him apart from his peers, and allows him to succeed where so many others fail. Today, he’s a New York Times Bestselling Author, and writes for many publications, such as Esquire Magazine, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and New Yo...

“A story is a type of freedom.” - Jeffrey Wright In this special interview, Chad and Ian are joined by actor, activist, and entrepreneur Jeffrey Wright. (You may recognize him from his roles in James Bond, Hunger Games, and Westworld.) They discuss season 7 of The Story , what history can teach us about the present, and how storytelling has the power to transform lives. Jeffrey Wright narrated the...

In the final episode of Mindset Week, Chad and Stephanie sit down to discuss the five tips that will help you level up your state of mind. We may have come to the end of Mindset Week, but don’t worry, dear listener, we’ve got more amazing content coming for you next week! Let us know what you thought about this week and what tips you have for leveling up your mindset on Twitter ( @TheMissionHQ )....

You’ve spent the last three days building a more positive mindset and identifying the risks that threaten to break it down. So today, Chad and Stephanie are going over how to protect the positive mindset you’ve spent so much time cultivating. This is episode four of mindset week. If you haven’t had the opportunity, check out our interview with Shawn Achor . It informs a lot of the discussion for t...

You are constantly being attacked by forces seeking to break down your positive mindset. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie lay out the seven biggest threats we all face and how they are keeping us from maintaining a positive outlook. If you haven’t heard yet, Mission Daily is currently half-way through its Mindset Week! If you missed it, be sure to check out our interview with Shawn Achor . A lo...

In a world where you’re being bombarded with negativity from all sides, you need to create a psychological wall around your mind to keep your outlook and mindset positive, protected and happy. In this episode, Chad and Stephanie discuss seven practices that can help you build a better mindset and create an environment for yourself and your peers that will promote positivity and happiness. This is...