Your World Within Podcast by Eddie Pinero

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain If success is a product of seizing life's opportunity, that might prompt one to wonder:  Well, where exactly is this opportunity to be found? In today's episode I make the case that opportunity exists in life's fringes, outside the bell curve.  It is in the places most people won't go and the act...

In this episode I discuss a commonly misunderstood truth about mastery: Mastery isn't achieved by setting one's target on perfection, it's achieved by allowing yourself to suck. Counterintuitive? You bet.  But the science has my back. Studies show that those who have both the courage and willingness to increase output knowing their product isn't perfect maintain a significant advantage.  Each rep...

In this episode I premier a brand new speech called Life in Color and talk about the prospect of clawing your way back from misfortune. Life can be tough.  It can challenge you, test you, and even lead you to question the road ahead. But there is a simple truth to life as well; it will always be what you make it. The greatest masterpieces known to man weren't made instantaneously.  They took time...

What motivates you?  In the book Drive, by Daniel Pink, he mentions a new type of motivation, backed by ample scientific research, yet frequently overlooked on both the business and personal levels. It is our greatest source of opportunity and still, we unknowingly walk right by it. This new type of motivation is what he refers to as intrinsic motivation. It is action, not guided but external rewa...

In the face of adversity we are presented with two options: quit because of the situation, or win in spite of the situation. My coaches used to say that suffering for the sake of suffering has no value. Rather, it's what you do in such moments of suffering and how you handle yourself that matters.  When discomfort is at your doorstep, what do you make of the situation?   These decisions ultimately...

In this episode, I discuss a quote from "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll: “Well, in our country,” said Alice, still panting a little, “you’d generally get to somewhere else — if you run very fast for a long time, as we’ve been doing.” “A slow sort of country!” said the Queen. “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhe...

As human beings, our world is guided by story.  We are the only creatures that use concepts like money, religion and culture to shape our lives and dictate our reality. A chimp, for example, could never see a 20 dollar bill as anything other than the paper in front of him.  Yet to us, that same little piece of paper is freedom, success, etc. These stories, being as prevalent as they are, often eme...

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how" - Nietzsche In this episode I dive into the idea that everything we see in life has two components: 1. It's physical characteristics 2. What it means to us Here's the interesting thing...we don't see things as they "are" or by their physical characteristics. We merely see the meaning that we place upon them. A car isn't a heap of metal and parts f...

In this episode I delve into a question I received about creativity that took me down a metaphorical rabbit hole. "What is the best book to read for creativity?" Simple question, difficult answer. In today's world we have the luxury of access to unlimited information and resources.  Everything is a google search away. This is amazing because it equips us with the ability to learn and grow like no...

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way." - Viktor Frankl In this episode, Eddie delves into one of the central themes in Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning:" The idea that no matter how dyer or challenging your external situation becomes, your perspective will alway...

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination" In this episode Eddie talks about the deceitfulness of perfection and its ability to hinder our progress. There is no perfect launchpad, just like there is no perfect path.  The differentiator in life, rather, is our ability to adapt to what life throws our way. Where we once hoped for a flawless p...

When you take your test, look up from the starting line or sit down for the interview, you have already either won or lost. Your assessment is not a role of the dice, but a product of every second that lead to the present moment. The work, the dedication and the mindset have become the foundation you now stand on. In fact, making the most of your opportunity is a transfer of thousands of hours beh...

In this episode I discuss the difference between "quitting" and simply recognizing that it is time to move on. While they appear to be similar concepts, the ability to differentiate between the two is essential. Quitting is reflective of one's impatience. It is folding in the face of discomfort and, along the way, failing to maintain self-belief. Moving on, or recognizing a sunk cost, on the other...

In today's episode of Your World Within Daily I discuss the subjectivity of brilliance. Have you ever thought about Michael Phelps before he was given the medal? Or the world renowned baker before she got an endorsement from Opera? Or the grammy nominated singer before he got the opportunity that catapulted his career? These career altering experiences didn't make them great...the experiences simp...

There's a parable about an elephant in a circus, being held in place by a rope tied around its leg. A man walking by takes notice and begins to wonder how these enormous, powerful creatures are so easily constrained.  After all, couldn't they break free of the rope by simply pulling on it?  He asks an employee of the circus and is told that the elephants have been tied the very same way since they...

In this episode I discuss the challenges we face living in a world of contrast and some thoughts about how to best approach the paradoxical nature of life. Every day brings with it the task of juggling conformity and individuality, fear and courage....that which we can control and that which we can't. To not only survive but thrive, we must understand the constant push/pull in our lives, finding b...

It's not what you look at, it's what you see. In this episode, I discuss some commonly held misconceptions about life and what we can do about them. #1. Life is Fair: We are essentially presented a choice, remain immobilized by cosmic injustices OR make the most with the hands we have been dealt. As the stoics say, accept what you cannot control, change what you can. #2. Knowledge is King: Knowled...

In this episode I delve into the famous Emerson quote: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." We live in a world perpetually trying to dictate who we are, what we should strive for and what happiness means, as though life is an instruction manual to be applied and followed. In reality though, these standards are crafted inte...

In todays episode, I take a look at the power of the present moment and its impact on our life trajectories.  Being that both the past and the future are mere fabrications, "right now" is our most powerful weapon.  In fact, greatness is not achieved when most think it is.  As Brian Moran states in his book The 12 Week Year, "It is not when Phelps wins the medal that he achieves greatness, it is al...

In this episode I discuss: The power of discipline, utilizing concepts from Essentialism, The Power of Habit, and Atomic Habits The idea that discipline is not innate, but rather acquired by implementing systems and processes that help you succeed Habit building hacks: Intention, habit stacking, adjusting your environment, habit coupling The idea that progress is the culmination of little actions...

In this episode I discuss a mental shift that will transform your obstacles into your greatest opportunities 

In this episode I discuss: The power of converting our "have to's" into "get to's" The reality that our day to day becomes normalized, so we ultimately lose sight of how lucky we are That we are in control, therefore, we should change the things we aren't happy with or change the way we think about them  

In this episode I discuss: The importance of managing results Earning confidence in yourself by setting achievable goals and accomplishing them Brian Moran's Emotional Cycle of Change Believing in your voice and message The physiology of fear The value of having your "Why" and working for the right reasons

In this episode I discuss: A listener's question about being better than you were yesterday The importance of a clear vision and goals The notion that we are not defined by yesterday; learn and let go How social media positions our work in progress against everyone else's highlight reel How incredible things happen one small step at a time

In this episode I discuss: The power of doing one thing a day that scares you The connection between running and life The benefit of manufacturing adversity in order to evolve How chaos becomes order My latest YouTube Release: When the Sun Comes Up - Running Motivation