Hey, fellow brain pickers we are back! And I'm excited to continue to bring you, incredible guests, where I go beyond the outside shiny appearances and dig deeper into what makes them so successful.Please subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes and if you like the show I would be immensely grateful if you leave a review. I’m truly honored to introduce to you An Emmy award-winning, world-renowned speaker and motivational trainer Les Brown. Les has raised the spirits of audiences as large as 80,000 people with his soulful energy.He will have you laughing and crying but most importantly he’ll show you what it means to really live a life worth living. Les talks about ...How he laughed his way out of 4th stage cancerHow he learned to recover from anger breakoutsHow to stay happy no matter what life throws your wayHow to reconnect in a disconnected worldHow do handle the feeling of not being good enoughHow to get out of head and into your heartOk enough with the hype... Here's the legendary humble giant … Les Brown “Things may happen around you and things may happen to you but the only things that really count are the things that happen in you”Resources & Links:www.LesBrown.comThe Self Help Addict (My book)Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking AgencyPodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking PlatformDid you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day

Today’s guest went from being a low paid hairdresser to creating not one but two $10 Million companies! Susie Carder was a single mom of 2 little girls and couldn’t stand working for other people. So she took charge of her financial future and invested in herself.

I have the worst memory of anyone I know and today I am interviewing the US memory champion who claims he can help anyone (even me)  rapidly improve their ability to remember anything.  Well I put him to the challenge and I can’t wait for you to take the challenge too.  Chester Santos is a US Memory Champion and has blown audiences away in over 30 countries by demonstrating his incredible memory skills.  He has memorized and perfectly recalled 100+ digit sequence of numbers after looping at it for just 5 mins. Memorized and perfectly recalled an entire deck of playing cards in less than 90 seconds  But what’s most impressive is that he can teach anyone how to do it. Yes even you! On this fun interactive episode Chester revealed  > How to never forget a person’s name ever again  > How to ace any exam  > How to deliver better presentations and speeches > How to become more likeable and memorable > The Story method to remembering even the most boring information And much much more.  So without further ado here’s the man that will help you remember where you parked your damn car … Chester Santos! Resources & Links: * www.ChesterSantos.com * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

I wasn’t going to publish this episode because I had some very mixed feelings about it.  In the end I went with my gut and decided to release it and let you decide what you think about it.  12 years ago I read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and it left a really big impression on me. I always dreamed of speaking to Robert and letting him know how inspired I was by his book and how it impacted me.  Well today my dream came true but it wasn’t what I expected.  Robert has some very strong views and it really came across in this episode.  I won’t say anything more as I want you the listener to have an unbiased opinion.  This is by far the most shockingly candid interview I have ever done.  For those of you with sensitive ears I must warn you that there is some strong language used.  I’d love to hear your feedback so please send me an email to daniel@gefenmediagroup.com  Or reach out to me on Facebook or LinkedIn.  Enjoy the show … Resources & Links: * https://www.richdad.com/ * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

How frustrating is it when you set yourself tasks to do for the day but find yourself constantly being distracted? Social media notifications, Scrolling through Facebook, Checking email obsessively, Binging on Netflix?  Well, my guest today has written the book that will help you gain back control of your attention and ultimately choose the way you want to live your life.  Nir Eyal worked in the video gaming and advertising industries where he learned and applied the techniques used to motivate and manipulate users.  Today he is the author of HOOKED and INDISTRACTABLE – helping companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Prepare to get hooked as Nir shares: * How to hack back your attention * Why productivity tactics and detox methods are not enough * How to master both internal and external triggers * The 4 steps to gaining control of your time * The time-boxing method And much more … Resources & Links: * https://www.nirandfar.com/ * Book: NirAndFar.com/Indistractable * Schedule making tool: https://nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/ * Distraction guide: https://www.nirandfar.com/distractions/ * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform   Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

Hey fellow brainpickers and welcome to episode 159 of Can I pick your brain?  There’s a good chance you have watched one of today’s guests videos on YouTube. Evan Carmichael has almost 280 million views  and 1.9 million subscribers to his youtube channel If you’re looking for snack-sized motivation from people like Warren Buffet, Elon Musk or Oprah or you just want to listen to some super focused background music while you work then Evan’s channel is the place to go.  Inc named him the top 100 greatest leadership speakers and Forbes awarded him top 40 social marketing talents of today.  In this episode Evan shares … * How to feel energised by what you do * How to shift from a consumer to a creator * How he got his first 10,000 subscribers * How to manage your time so you get more done * How to avoid feeling overwhelmed * How to create content that grabs people’s attention And much more …  Please do me a huge favor and subscribe and review the show on iTunes as it will make me smile for a while.  And now without further ado here’s the man Ed Mylett called the Napoleon Hill of today’s generation…. Evan Carmichael! Resources & Links: * https://www.evancarmichael.com/ * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform   Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

MIKE MICHALOWICZ  (I messed up his name in the intro)  founded two multi-million dollar businesses and then proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. In, our at times hilarious, conversation  Mike shared some very counterintuitive advice including… * How to transform your cash eating monster to a money making machine * How to get your kids invested in your business * Why you should ALWAYS pay yourself first * Why only the bottom line matters and everything else is ego * How to escape credit card addiction and become debt free forever * How to become financially free by ripping off the bandaids So without further ado get ready to rip that band-aid off … here’s Mike Michalowicz … Resources & Links: * https://www.mikemichalowicz.com/ * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform   Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

If someone told you they can help you double your lifespan how fast would you run the other direction? Well before you go let me humor you. My guest today Chris Burres is an engineer turned scientist turned entrepreneur who discovered a Nobel Prize-winning wonder chemical. My BS meter went through the roof as I’m sure yours will … We discussed: * How to market a product or service that seems too good to be true * How to gain trust in an industry full of liars, cheats, and scammers * How to deal with copycats * How to convert your most skeptical prospects * How consuming Carbon 60 can almost double your lifespan I actually take up a personal challenge which could lead to me finally healing my tennis elbow and getting better sleep 🙂 Resources & Links: * www.MyVitalC.com (get $15 off by entering ‘canipickyourbrain’ at checkout * https://www.sesres.com * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform   Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

Are you pro or against Cannabis? My guest today is a world renowned physicist who believes that everyone should be consuming Cannabis… daily. Klee Irwin is the founder of Irwin Naturals, an award winning natural supplement company with products in over 90,000 retailers across the globe. Klee spends most of his time dedicated to quantum gravity research and philanthropic ventures and has invested and supported a range of causes including Change.org, Upworthy, Donors Choose, moon express the Xprize foundation and Singularity University In his latest book Pain Nation, he discusses how the miracle molecule of the cannabis plant helps with countless medical conditions from chronic pain and anxiety to epilepsy and cancer.   In this fun yet value dripping conversation Klee shares: * The biggest myths about Cannabis and the shocking truth * Why the Cannabis market is going to be worth $22 billion by 2022 * Why CBD is the solution to the Opioid crisis * The reality about getting ‘high’ and staying ‘high’ * How consuming cannabis heals illnesses and improves health And much more …   Resources & Links: * www.kleeirwin.com * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform   Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂

Andres Pira went from a trouble making high school dropout and homeless beach bum to Billionaire founder of 20+ companies. His secret  is so simple it almost sounds too good to be true. But sometimes the most simple things in life produce the greatest results.   In this fun yet value dripping conversation Andres shares: * How visualisation techniques can change your life * How to execute on your goals *  How to manage multiple businesses *  How to become competitor proof *  Why Andres gets his employees to jump out of a plane And a bucket load more value bombs …   Resources & Links: * www.AndresPira.com * The Self Help Addict (My book) * Gefen Media Group Podcast Booking Agency * PodBooker – Podcast Guest Booking Platform   Did you enjoy this episode? Then please subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live and a 5 star rating would make my day 🙂