Methods to Greatness
Methods to Greatness
John Aguilar
Methods to Greatness is a podcast that attempts to unlock the secrets of renowned Asian icons in various fields of endeavor to find out how they achieve greatness. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and former decathlete John Aguilar, best known as the creator and host of the Philippines-based business reality TV show "The Final Pitch", the show digs deep to find ways, tools and hacks that are used by these individuals to be among the best in their field, and that you can also apply in becoming the best you can possibly be. Methods to Greatness is powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.
Episode 7: Inbal Arieli on Chutzpah and unorthodox thinking, how to raise independent children, and embracing ambiguity and developing skills for the future
Inbal Arieli (IG: @inbal.arieli) is one of the founders of Synthesis, a global leadership assessment firm, and author of Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Born in Israel and raised on hummus and chutzpah, Arieli fostered her entrepreneurial skills during her mandatory military service, serving as a lieutenant in Unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces’ elite intelligence corps. After completing her military duties, and for the past twenty plus years, she embraced leading executive roles in the flourishing Israeli tech sector and has founded a series of programs for innovators, where she currently holds board seats.  Arieli lectures widely to business and government leaders around the world, analyzing and discussing the most critical leadership skills, based on how Israeli culture breeds risk-taking and entrepreneurship from the very young age of four. Among her most popular keynotes are “Chutzpah: Skills for the Future”, “From Special Forces to the Board Room” and “The Secrets of Successful Interviewers.” Arieli holds an LL.B. Law, B.A in Economics and an MBA, all from Tel Aviv University. She was also featured as one of the 100 most influential people in Israeli tech and as one of the top 100 tech business women speakers in the world. 👉 In this episode, Arieli discusses a vast number of topics, including: ✅ Her book entitled Chutzpah: Why Israel is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship ✅ How the IDF or Israel Defense Forces is helping the Israeli’s startup scene ✅ How Israeli are nurtured from a very young age, being taught about risk taking, creativity, resourcefulness and teamwork ✅ What are the most critical soft skills and how to practice and foster them. ✅ How Israeli parenting concept empowers children and promotes the pursuit of impossible ideas   ✅ Carving success out of chaos with the Israeli "Balagan" concept ✅ How Synthesis as a company is helping existing and future business leaders reach their full potential Visti: https://chutzpahcenter.com/ Methods to Greatness in partnership with Technogym Philippines has come up with recommended fitness at home equipment bundles to power your workouts. These fitness solutions are designed to drive and complement your training-whether you’re a seasoned multi-sport athlete, or just want the very best equipment for your home gym. So get in touch with a Technogym consultant at [email protected], via mobile at +639175745578 or through technogym.com and give the promo code MTG. That’s the Methods to Greatness promo code MTG and the experts over at Technogym will hook you up with the best premium home gym equipment and gear available in the market today. Visit Technogym Philippines: Email: [email protected] Mobile: +63 917 574 5578 Website: www.technogym.com Follow John Aguilar through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnAguilar/ Instagram: @johnsaguilar  Also check out Dragon's Nest PH at: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsnestph/ You can also find John on the following programs on CNN Philippines: THE FINAL PITCH: thefinalpitch.ph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheFinalPitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinalPitchPH/ Twitter: @TheFinalPitchPH Instagram: @thefinalpitchph PHILIPPINE REALTY TV: philippinerealtytv.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Twitter: @prtv Instagram: @philrealtytv
Aug 11, 2021
1 hr 31 min
Episode 6: Nameeta Dargani on how to relax or energize your day with breathing exercises, practicing mental hygiene, and the cleansing power of meditation
Nameeta Dargani (IG: @nameetadargani) is a founding member and President of the Art of Living Foundation, Philippines. She has been with the foundation since 2005. Equipped with a business degree from the European Business School, London, she is a mother of two young boys and along with her husband manages a family business. Nameeta’s life's mission is to uplift and empower people from all walks of life with the techniques of the Art of Living that have deeply enriched her life. She is a teacher of the Art of Living ‘Happiness Program’ as well as the ‘Breath and Sound Therapy’ workshop which is a free course designed for victims of trauma. Nameeta has taught stress management techniques of the Art of Living Foundation to people from all sections of society including corporates, youth, business leaders, home makers, educators, social workers, law enforcers and prison inmates. 👉 In this episode, Nameeta Dargani walks us through how to live stress free lives and her mission to empower and people from all walks of life. ✅ Getting to know the founder of Art Of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a humanitarian, a spiritual leader, and an ambassador of Peace ✅ The Art of Meditation ✅ The Happiness program of Art of Living Foundation ✅ Discovering the 7 levels of our existence ✅ The science of breathing: Discover evidence-based breathing technique that quickly reduces stress and make meditation effortless. ✅ The different sources of energy ✅ The physical effects of prolonged stress ✅ Nameeta demonstrates the different breathing techniques Visit: https://www.artofliving.org/ph-en IG: @srisriravishankar https://www.srisriravishankar.org/ Follow John Aguilar through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnAguilar/ Instagram: @johnsaguilar Also check out Dragon's Nest PH at: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsnestph/ You can also find John on the following programs on CNN Philippines: THE FINAL PITCH: thefinalpitch.ph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheFinalPitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinalPitchPH/ Twitter: @TheFinalPitchPH Instagram: @thefinalpitchph PHILIPPINE REALTY TV: philippinerealtytv.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Twitter: @prtv Instagram: @philrealtytv Listed below are the links to where the podcast is available. You may also visit MTG's Anchor page to see these. 1. Anchor (host): https://anchor.fm/methods-to-greatness 2. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/351pr2WN7OLnldMtYAlUyV 3. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/methods-to-greatness/id1532457667 4. Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjgxNzFhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== 5. Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/methods-to-greatnesss 6. Overcast: https://overcast.fm/p2307915-a4fgbF 7. Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/h8ayycs2 8. RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/methods-to-greatnesss-G2Kz2V
Jul 26, 2021
1 hr 43 min
Episode 5: Audris Romualdez (Esports and Technogym)
Audris Romualdez (Facebook: @audris Romualdez / Instagram: @audr1s) is a fitness enthusiast and wellness advocate and the Managing Director of E-Sports International, Inc., the exclusive distributor of the Italian fitness equipment brand Technogym. She has built some of the best world class sports facilities in the Philippines. In this episode, Audris walks us through her transformative personal journey to become a wellness advocate, along with her struggles to be known and respected in her male-dominated field.  Listen in on this evergreen discussion about living an active and healthy lifestyle, along with getting to know the renowned premium gym equipment brand Technogym. The conversation features: Audris’ struggles and wins as she built her own company. How she manages to stay active and healthy. The liberating practice of travelling alone to a foreign destination. How Technogym thrives amidst the pandemic, and the amazing equipment they offer that are now available for the consumer market. Approaches to having a winner’s mindset.   Her message to all women to dream big. Methods to Greatness in partnership with Technogym Philippines has come up with recommended fitness at home equipment bundles to power your workouts. These fitness solutions are designed to drive and complement your training-whether you’re a seasoned multi-sport athlete, or just want the very best equipment for your home gym. So get in touch with a Technogym consultant at [email protected], via mobile at +639175745578 or through technogym.com and give the promo code MTG. That’s the Methods  to Greatness promo code MTG and the experts over at Technogym will hook you up with the best premium home gym equipment and gear available in the market today. Visit Technogym Philippines: Email:   [email protected] Mobile:  +63 917 574 5578 Website:  www.technogym.com Visit: http://esports.ph/ to know more about E-Sports International, Inc., or follow them at Facebook: @ESportsInternationalInc   Instagram: @esportsinternationalph Twitter: @E-Sports International, Inc. Visit: https://www.technogym.com/us/ to know more about  Technogym or follow them at Facebook: @Technogym Instagram: @technogym Follow John Aguilar through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnAguilar/ Instagram: @johnsaguilar Also check out Dragon's Nest PH at: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsnestph/ You can also find John on the following programs on CNN Philippines: THE FINAL PITCH: thefinalpitch.ph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheFinalPitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinalPitchPH/ Twitter: @TheFinalPitchPH Instagram: @thefinalpitchph PHILIPPINE REALTY TV: philippinerealtytv.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Twitter: @prtv Instagram: @philrealtytv
Jan 14, 2021
1 hr 37 min
Episode 4: Joe Magsaysay Jr. (Potato Corner)
Jose Magsaysay Jr. "Jomag" (Facebook @Jose Magsaysay Jr./ Twitter: @josemagsaysay/ Instagram: @jomagsaysay) also known as Mr. Potato Corner, is a founding member of the Association of Filipino Franchisors, Inc. He also serves on the board of the Philippines Franchise Association and is also a member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He finished his Master of Entrepreneurship degree from the Asian Institute of Management in 2001 and completed the Owner/President Management Program at the Harvard Business School in 2016. With his experience and work ethic he has been the recipient of numerous awards, such as the Franchise Excellence Hall of Fame in 2003; the MVP Bossing Award in 2011; the Entrepreneur Award of the Year in 2016; and the 2019 AIM Triple A Distinguished Alumni achievement award.  In this episode, you'll find out about the man behind the brand that has grown exponentially since its inception in 1992. Listen in as Jomag reminisces and shares about his entrepreneurial journey. Learn a thing or two from his 28 years of successes, regrets, and mistakes in growing Potato Corner from a homegrown to a global brand. This conversation features: His back story from employee to entrepreneur. How being a college drop out motivated  him to work harder.  How Potato Corner services amidst the pandemic. The Magsaysay family history. How psychotherapy has helped him with his business and personal struggles Visit https://potatocorner.com/  to know more about Potato Corner. Methods to Greatness in partnership with Technogym Philippines has come up with recommended fitness at home equipment bundles to power your workouts. These fitness solutions are designed to drive and complement your training-whether you’re a seasoned multi-sport athlete, or just want the very best equipment for your home gym. So get in touch with a Technogym consultant at [email protected], via mobile at +639175745578 or through technogym.com and give the promo code MTG. That’s the Methods  to Greatness promo code MTG and the experts over at Technogym will hook you up with the best premium home gym equipment and gear available in the market today. Visit Technogym Philippines: Email:   [email protected] Mobile:  +63 917 574 5578 Website:  www.technogym.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PotatoCorner/ Instagram: @potatocornerph Twitter: @PotatoCornerPH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PotatoCornerPH/featured Follow John Aguilar through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnAguilar/ Instagram: @johnsaguilar Also check out Dragon's Nest PH at: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsnestph/ You can also find John on the following programs on CNN Philippines: THE FINAL PITCH: thefinalpitch.ph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheFinalPitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinalPitchPH/ Twitter: @TheFinalPitchPH Instagram: @thefinalpitchph PHILIPPINE REALTY TV: philippinerealtytv.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Twitter: @prtv Instagram: @philrealtytv
Jan 14, 2021
1 hr 42 min
Episode 3: Chot Reyes (Filipino Basketball Coach)
Vincent "Chot" Reyes (Twitter: @coachot / Instagram: @coachot) is a Filipino basketball coach. He is best known as the head coach of Team Gilas Pilipinas, The Philippine National Basketball Team, which won the silver medal at the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship, and competed at the following year's FIBA World Cup - the Philippines' first in 36 years. In the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), he is known as the youngest coach in the league to win a championship at the age of 29 when he coached Coney Island Ice Cream Stars to win the 1993 All-Filipino Cup. Coach Chot has also explored other ventures outside basketball. In 2002, he formed Coachcom, a company that offers consultancy services and mentoring programs for corporations and sports teams. He has also served as the President of Filipino television network TV5. In this episode, Coach Chot walks us through the details that led to his success, such as: His experience as a student-athlete, and the importance of prioritizing the "student" part of the term. Why he thinks the sport of basketball is popular among Filipinos How he pivoted TV5 from being a general entertainment network to a sports-centered network under his leadership. The events that led to the founding of Coachcom.ph His experience working with the man known as MVP. The story behind the infamous brawl between Gilas Pilipinas and Team Australia in the Philippine Arena in 2018. His daily morning habits that keep his body and mind in high-performing shape. His method of motivating people nowadays and how this differs from the traditional method that he was exposed to in his youth. The importance of having a big, compelling purpose that drives all of your actions towards a single goal. Methods to Greatness in partnership with Technogym Philippines has come up with recommended fitness at home equipment bundles to power your workouts. These fitness solutions are designed to drive and complement your training-whether you’re a seasoned multi-sport athlete, or just want the very best equipment for your home gym. So get in touch with a Technogym consultant at [email protected], via mobile at +639175745578 or through technogym.com and give the promo code MTG. That’s the Methods  to Greatness promo code MTG and the experts over at Technogym will hook you up with the best premium home gym equipment and gear available in the market today. Technogym Philippines: Email:   [email protected] Mobile:  +63 917 574 5578 Website:  www.technogym.com Visit smartgilasbasketball.com to know more about Smart Gilas Pilipinas, or follow them at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartgilasphil/ Twitter: @smartgilasph Instagram: @smartgilasph Visit coachcom.ph to know more about Coachcom.ph Visit tv5.com.ph to know more about TV5, or follow them at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TV5manila/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TV5Philippines Twitter: @TV5manila Instagram: @tv5manila Visit www.toniandguy.ph to know more about Toni&Guy Philippines, or folllow them at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TONIANDGUYphilippines/ Instagram: @toniandguyph You can find John C. Maxwell's "7 Steps to Success" and more of his books at his website, johnmaxwell.com Follow John Aguilar through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnAguilar/ Instagram: @johnsaguilar Also check out Dragon's Nest PH at: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsnestph/
Jan 14, 2021
2 hr 3 min
Episode 2: Toby Claudio (President, Toby's Sports)
Toby Claudio (Twitter: @tobyclaudio / Instagram: @tobyclaudio) is a Filipino athlete and businessman best known as the President of Toby's Sports, the leading sports retail brand in The Philippines. He is also the founder of Runnr, a Philippines-based running specialty store, as well as urbanAthletics, a store that focuses on the most wanted sneakers from popular brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma and New Balance to name a few.  Aside from leading his retail ventures through their umbrella company Quora Group (of which he is also the President), he is also a former President of the Manila chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI), a non-profit non-government international organization comprised of individuals between the ages of 18-40 that operates in over 100 countries worldwide and is engaged in various activities designed to create positive change in their respective chapters' communities. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground as I attempt to find out what contributes to Toby's reputation as a leader and entrepreneur. These include: - The various projects he spearheaded during his term as President of JCI Manila, including The Field of Dreams - a baseball field situated in a local community known as Smokey Mountain, so-called because the community resides on a literal mountain of garbage - and Rock and Run 2010, a fun run and rock concert for a cause. - The impact of David Allen's book "Getting Things Done" on his life which he regularly shares with employees, colleagues and students. - The unorthodox way that he founded his running specialty store Runnr. - The influence of his family, particularly Bobby, his father and the founder of Toby's Sports, in molding his passion for sports and business. - A slew of fitness hacks for people who are unable to go to their local gyms due to the pandemic (including his recent affinity for the app Zwift, which allows him to go on virtual runs and bicycle rides with friends). Toby also discusses the importance of regular exercise and how it contributes to a sounder mind, more productivity and more effectiveness. Methods to Greatness in partnership with Technogym Philippines has come up with recommended fitness at home equipment bundles to power your workouts. These fitness solutions are designed to drive and complement your training-whether you’re a seasoned multi-sport athlete, or just want the very best equipment for your home gym. So get in touch with a Technogym consultant at [email protected], via mobile at +639175745578 or through technogym.com and give the promo code MTG. That’s the Methods to Greatness promo code MTG and the experts over at Technogym will hook you up with the best premium home gym equipment and gear available in the market today. Visit Technogym Philippines: Email:   [email protected] Mobile:  +63 917 574 5578 Website:  www.technogym.com Visit tobys.com to know more about Toby's Sports, or follow them at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobyssports/ Twitter: @tobyssports Instagram: @tobyssports Visit runnr.com.ph to know more about Runnr, or follow them at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RUNNRph Twitter: @RUNNRph Instagram: @runnrph Visit urbanathletics.com.ph to know more about urbanAthletics, or follow them at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UAPhils/ Twitter: @urbanathletics Instagram: @urbanathletics You can find "Getting Things Done" by David Allen here: https://amzn.to/34iIyOw You can also check out the Getting Things Done website at: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ You can find "Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike" by Phil Knight here: https://amzn.to/30oofxK You can find "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" by John J. Ratey, MD and Eric Hagerman here: https://amzn.to/34gvWYa Know more about Zwift here: https://zwift.com/
Dec 3, 2020
1 hr 33 min
Episode 1: Rovilson Fernandez (TV Host)
Rovilson Fernandez (Twitter: @rovilson_f / Instagram: @rovilsonfernandez) is a TV host, model, ambassador and magazine editor of Filipino-American descent. He is well known for hosting shows such as Asia's Got Talent on AXN Asia, the Filipino sports and fitness lifestyle TV show Gameplan, and for his appearance as one of the contestants of the adventure reality TV show The Amazing Race Asia on its second season.   For the very first episode of Methods To Greatness, John sits down with Rovilson to discover what makes him one of the most established and prolific TV and events hosts in Asia. In the process, we go over a wide range of subjects such as:   - How he came to the Philippines after spending his childhood in the United States, and the ambitions and youthful ego he brought with him. - His love for cinema and how it prompted him to attend film school with the hopes of becoming a director one day. - The show that he saw on TV that made him want to become a host - How he came on The Amazing Race Asia with his teammate and best friend, fellow host Marc Nelson, and their experiences from the show. - His stint as one of the hosts of Asia's Got Talent, and his takeaways from working in Singapore where the network that hosts the show is based in. - His 15-year and running career as a host for Filipino TV network GMA-7, specifically hosting the show "Ang Pinaka" (The Most). - His love for stand-up comedians and his role in bringing American stand-up comedy legend Dave Chapelle to the Philippines for a show. - Being into fitness and athletics, and how he puts these to the test by competing in races, most notably the gruelling obstacle course called Spartan Race - The importance of having a personal advocacy that drives your goals in life.   Methods to Greatness in partnership with Technogym Philippines has come up with recommended fitness at home equipment bundles to power your workouts. These fitness solutions are designed to drive and complement your training-whether you’re a seasoned multi-sport athlete, or just want the very best equipment for your home gym. So get in touch with a Technogym consultant at [email protected], via mobile at +639175745578 or through technogym.com and give the promo code MTG. That’s the Methods  to Greatness promo code MTG and the experts over at Technogym will hook you up with the best premium home gym equipment and gear available in the market today. Technogym Philippines: Email:   [email protected] Mobile:  +63 917 574 5578 Website:  www.technogym.com Check out Rovilson and Marc Nelson's audition tape for The Amazing Race Asia Season 2 here: https://www.facebook.com/MarcNelsonOfficial/videos/our-tara-audition-reel-is-rarer-than-footage-of-bigfoot-so-here-ya-go-you-get-fi/2422357471391812/   Know more about Spartan Race by visiting: https://www.spartanrace.ph/en   You can find the Blu-Ray of "Hit Man David Foster & Friends" here: https://amzn.to/3jBRlkU    Follow John Aguilar through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJohnAguilar/ Instagram: @johnsaguilar   Also check out Dragon's Nest PH at: https://www.facebook.com/dragonsnestph/   You can also find John on the following programs on CNN Philippines:  THE FINAL PITCH: thefinalpitch.ph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheFinalPitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinalPitchPH/ Twitter: @TheFinalPitchPH Instagram: @thefinalpitchph   PHILIPPINE REALTY TV: philippinerealtytv.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineRealtyTV Twitter: @prtv Instagram: @philrealtytv
Nov 26, 2020
1 hr 46 min
Trailer - Methods to Greatness
How do the most iconic figures of Asia achieve greatness? Follow serial entrepreneur and former decathlete John Aguilar as he searches for the answer to this question by uncovering the secrets of some of the most revered individuals in Asia who have made a name for themselves in every possible field of endeavor. This is Methods to Greatness.
Nov 25, 2020
39 sec