#265 Navy SEAL and co-founder of MadeFor Pat Dossett on Optimal Performance, Entrepreneurship, and Failure

#265 Navy SEAL and co-founder of MadeFor Pat Dossett on Optimal Performance, Entrepreneurship, and Failure

Navy SEAL, co-founder MadeFor Pat is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, and the Wharton School of Business. After nine years of service in the SEAL Teams, Pat co-founded the Tip of the Spear Foundation, a non-profit serving the special operations community. Of his time in uniform, he says, “I…

#264 Are Cliches True? Decoding the Language of World-Class Performers

#264 Are Cliches True? Decoding the Language of World-Class Performers

“We always look for answers, but oftentimes the answers are right in front of us. We just refuse to see them.” Whether on high performance, maximizing potential, rising above mediocrity, or finding balance in life, people want instant solutions. Think about the cliches that we’ve heard in our entire life. We’ve heard the answer, but…

#263 How Matt Bradford Found His Purpose After Losing His Legs and Sight to an IED

#263 How Matt Bradford Found His Purpose After Losing His Legs and Sight to an IED

No legs. No vision. No problem. Would you have the guts to say this if you lost your legs? On January 18, 2007, he was severely injured after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in Haditha Iraq. At that moment, his whole life was detoured. He learned the true meaning of overcoming, adapting, and success…

#262 Everything Is Possible When You Believe: Stories and Tactics of High Achievers

#262 Everything Is Possible When You Believe: Stories and Tactics of High Achievers

What’s holding you back? What’s stopping you from believing that your hope, your dream, your wish is possible? In this episode, we break down your limiting beliefs, talk about imposter syndrome, and challenge the voice in your head that says, “I’m not good enough. I’m not smart enough. I’m not capable enough.” I share real-world…

#261 CEO Jeff Madoff on the 3 Myths of Success and How To Make A Living With Your Ideas

#261 CEO Jeff Madoff on the 3 Myths of Success and How To Make A Living With Your Ideas

“You’re never going to be successful in selling yourself to others if you don’t believe in yourself.” Born out of one of the most popular classes at Parsons School of Design, Jeff Madoff’s book Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas teaches you how to use your creativity to build a sustainable, profitable career…