Published December 2022 on YouTube
STOP PROCRASTINATING! Do THIS to NEVER LACK FOCUS AGAIN! | Tom Bilyeu
Chapters
1. Amma on Q&A2. Mastering Focus3. Having a Compelling Future4. Cultivating Beauty and Rage5. How to Promote Your Personal Brand6. Pursuing Passion, Monetizing Writing7. Overcoming Negative Internal Dialogue8. Noah Galloway on Not Having Kids9. Bridging the Gap10. The Dark Side of Success11. Late Career Options12. Energy Upgrades and Ascension13. How to Find Your Audience14. In the Elevator With Impact House15. Building a Following16. Self-Publishing in the World17. Top 25 Books You Need to Read18. Grit or Quit?: The Answer19. Does Glyphosate Hurt Your Gut?20. When Are You Coming to Indonesia?21. Avi Ad: Experiencing Psychedelics22. How to Promote Yourself On Snap23. How to Write Music in a Day24. Overcoming Depression25. Building Ironclad Discipline26. Impactful Transformations27. Law of Attraction Insights28. Dealing with Disappointments29. 24 Hours Live: Will I Answer Every Question30. Seeking Harmony31. 7 Rules for Having a Good Relationship With Your Boss32. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome33. Overcoming Indecision34. Deep Research Techniques35. How to Get Out of Your 20s With a Master36. Finding Success Paths37. How to specify a goal in life38. Radical Transparency Challenges39. Embracing Business Challenges40. Effective Communication41. How To Wean Friends From Your Life42. Read While Working Out43. Exciting Comic Book News44. How to Become 50.2 Times Better At Everything1. Amma on Q&A
Discover powerful insights on unleashing your true potential and cultivating a growth mindset from this impactful chapter. Dive into the conversation as Aiden O. poses thought-provoking questions, and Tom shares his wisdom in concise, two-minute answers. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take control of your personal growth journey.+
2. Mastering Focus
Tom shares his strategies for staying focused in a world full of distractions. He emphasizes the importance of building habits and routines, and discusses the power of reinforcing beliefs with strict rules. Tom's bright lines, like going to bed at 09:00 PM and getting out of bed within ten minutes of waking up, help him stay on track towards his goals.+
3. Having a Compelling Future
Tom emphasizes the importance of emotionally rewarding or punishing oneself and having a compelling future. He draws parallels to the enthusiasm of weekend warriors and highlights the possibility of aligning one's passion with income generation.+
4. Cultivating Beauty and Rage
Cultivating Beauty and Rage:Explore the process of fanning the flames of beauty and rage, and how they can be powerful motivators. Learn how to identify and cultivate the beauty side by reinforcing positive thoughts and rallying others around world-positive notions. Reward yourself for being excited about something so positive.+
Harnessing the Power:Tom shares the importance of embracing positivity and using negativity as fuel for success. By focusing on the good and refusing to let negativity bring him down, he explains how to harness the power within to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.+
5. How to Promote Your Personal Brand
Tom Bilyeu shares insights on creating a strong personal brand and the importance of focusing on a specific niche. He emphasizes the need for all content to align with the brand's mission and evoke the same empowering emotion.+
6. Pursuing Passion, Monetizing Writing
Tom shares advice on how to pursue your passion and monetize your writing. He suggests finding the fastest way to generate revenue, leveraging existing infrastructure, and exploring freelance opportunities. With the right approach, it's possible to make a full-time living as a writer and build a portfolio of clients.+
7. Overcoming Negative Internal Dialogue
Tom shares his insights on how negative internal dialogue can contribute to anxiety and depression, and offers strategies to shift focus towards positive thinking and self-confidence.+
8. Noah Galloway on Not Having Kids
Tom Bilyeu and KJ Norlander discuss how having children can be a transformative and emotionally fulfilling experience, despite the temporary decrease in happiness levels. Tom shares his own experiences as a role model and the deep desire he has for kids, while also acknowledging that not having children aligns better with his life goals.+
9. Bridging the Gap
Tom Bilyeu shares his advice on how to bridge the gap between having a great idea and executing it, including accessing funding and the importance of retaining control as a first-time entrepreneur.+
10. The Dark Side of Success
Tom shares his perspective on conquering doubts and fears, emphasizing that the dark side should only be a small part of our focus. He highlights the power of focusing on the beautiful things in life and leveraging anger as a tool to endure more suffering.+
11. Late Career Options
Tom encourages Siddharth to pursue a career in law if it's his passion, despite the perception of being "too late." He also highlights the importance of considering the negative aspects of the legal profession and suggests that persuasive communication skills can be applied in various career paths.+
12. Energy Upgrades and Ascension
Tom Bilyeu admits his ignorance on the topics of energy upgrades and ascension, leaving the listeners curious to explore these concepts further.+
13. How to Find Your Audience
Learn how to find and engage with your audience by leveraging social media, local speaking opportunities, and partnerships. Focus on adding value and improving your speaking skills to grow your audience organically.Show transcript +
14. In the Elevator With Impact House
Tom discusses the importance of building a vibrant creative community and shares the skills they are currently focused on, such as writers and artists. He emphasizes the value of pursuing one's true passions and how anyone can contribute to the community, regardless of their alignment with the podcast's goals.+
15. Building a Following
Learn how to build a career and a following as a speaker, including the importance of speaking for free, delivering value, and building a reputation. Discover why it's crucial to prioritize long-term success over short-term monetary gain.+
16. Self-Publishing in the World
Discover the fascinating trade-off between pre-programmed instincts and the flexibility of human malleability in skill development. Tom explains why humans require thousands of hours to master skills and how this adaptability has allowed us to thrive as the apex predator.+
17. Top 25 Books You Need to Read
Tom Bilyeu discusses the books that have been foundational to building an empowering mindset, including the importance of grit and his personal reading list. He also shares his notes on the books and why he takes them for himself.+
18. Grit or Quit?: The Answer
Tom discusses the concept of "grit or quit" and how to determine whether to pursue a goal or move on. He breaks it down into the WOOP method - Wish, Obstacle, Outcome, and Plan - and emphasizes the importance of concrete goals and overcoming obstacles.+
19. Does Glyphosate Hurt Your Gut?
Tom discusses the potential health problems associated with glyphosate, a pesticide found in products like Roundup, and its impact on the microbiome. He explores the concept of persistent pollutants and their disruption of the endocrine system and microbiome. Tom also shares his personal experiment of reducing artificial sweeteners in his diet to observe any changes.+
20. When Are You Coming to Indonesia?
Tom Bilyeu discusses the power of sharing and vulnerability, encouraging listeners to open up and connect with him, even from a distance.+
21. Avi Ad: Experiencing Psychedelics
Avi discusses the therapeutic benefits of exercise and the growing research on psychedelics. Tom shares his intrigue with the topic and his personal reservations about trying psychedelics. The conversation delves into the human mind and the impact of identity on behavior.+
22. How to Promote Yourself On Snap
Discover how to build relationships with advertising agencies and promote yourself as a music composer. Gain valuable insights and key statements from industry experts.+
23. How to Write Music in a Day
Discover the power of creating impactful music in today's digital age. Tom shares insights on how to leverage social media and reach out to motivational accounts to showcase your talent and make a lasting impact.+
24. Overcoming Depression
Learn about the connection between brain chemistry, gut health, and depression. Discover strategies to identify and address chemical imbalances for long-term relief.+
25. Building Ironclad Discipline
Tom Bilyeu shares the importance of personal discipline and how it is crucial for achieving meaningful goals. He introduces a class from Impact Theory University called "How to Build Ironclad Discipline" that teaches the process of developing discipline to push oneself to do challenging tasks.+
26. Impactful Transformations
Discover how a surprising guest on the show transformed its direction, showcasing the power of vulnerability and resilience in overcoming challenges.+
27. Law of Attraction Insights
Tom shares his thoughts on the law of attraction, emphasizing the importance of focusing on positive things and taking massive action. He believes in using what makes sense and discarding what doesn't to become a unique person.+
28. Dealing with Disappointments
Tom shares his strategies for dealing with disappointments in business, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. He also highlights the significance of consistent effort and acquiring skills over a long period of time.+
29. 24 Hours Live: Will I Answer Every Question
Join Tom as he expresses his gratitude to the Impact Theory community and announces a special 24-hour live event filled with entertaining information, new shows, intimate Q&A sessions, and the promise to answer every single question submitted. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with Tom and be a part of something truly special.+
30. Seeking Harmony
Tom Bilyeu shares his perspective on work-life balance and emphasizes the importance of seeking harmony instead. He offers insights on building a shared vision with your partner and finding ways to engage them in your pursuits, while also prioritizing quality time together.+
31. 7 Rules for Having a Good Relationship With Your Boss
Understand your boss's communication style and values to build a strong relationship. Exceed expectations and deliver exceptional performance for personal growth. Help your boss shine and navigate company politics for career advancement.+
32. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Coping with Imposter Syndrome:Tom discusses the delicate balance between feeling like a fraud and having the confidence to succeed. He emphasizes the importance of self-belief and decisiveness while acknowledging the need to avoid delusion.+
Certainty and Self-Awareness:Tom emphasizes the importance of certainty and clarity in executing a vision, while also maintaining self-awareness and the willingness to adjust strategies if needed. By involving the team and articulating his logic, he creates an environment where everyone feels heard and motivated to achieve results.+
33. Overcoming Indecision
Tom discusses the importance of being decisive and taking action, even when faced with uncertainty. He emphasizes the need to overcome indecision and fear of making mistakes in order to move forward and learn quickly.+
34. Deep Research Techniques
Tom shares his step-by-step process of conducting deep research on guests, emphasizing the importance of following his own fascinations and creating a safe space for guests to open up. He also reveals his strategy of asking questions he already knows the answers to in order to provide valuable insights for the audience.+
35. How to Get Out of Your 20s With a Master
Gain insights on how to navigate the exploratory phase of your career and when to transition into gaining mastery. Discover the power of identifying your passion and working with a master to accelerate your learning curve.+
36. Finding Success Paths
Tom shares his approach to finding alternative paths to success by playing a game called "No Bullshit, What Would It Take?" He emphasizes the importance of working backwards from success and thinking outside the box to overcome obstacles.+
37. How to specify a goal in life
Tom emphasizes the importance of specifying goals with hyper-specificity. Without clear and specific goals, it becomes challenging to make progress and acquire the necessary skills. He uses the analogy of winning a gold medal in the Olympics to illustrate the need for precise goal-setting.+
38. Radical Transparency Challenges
Tom discusses the challenges of practicing radical transparency in personal relationships and emphasizes the importance of having a group that buys into this principle. He advises considering the potential consequences and desired outcomes before implementing radical transparency in your life.+
39. Embracing Business Challenges
Struggling in Business:Tom Bilyeu offers advice for those facing challenges in their business, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's ultimate goal and being open to different paths. He discusses the options of starting anew, making necessary changes, or closing down and starting fresh with newfound knowledge. Ultimately, it's about understanding what you truly want to accomplish.+
Finding Your Ultimate Path:Tom emphasizes the importance of knowing where you're ultimately trying to go and being open to pivoting if necessary. Whether it's building a studio or taking a nine to five job, the key is to align with your passion and long-term fulfillment.+
40. Effective Communication
Tom shares his journey of learning effective communication skills through reading books, practicing speech and debate, and being open to feedback. He emphasizes the importance of being hungry for improvement and embracing the truth, even when it's harsh.+
41. How To Wean Friends From Your Life
Tom Bilyeu shares his perspective on removing toxic relationships from your life without being a total jerk about it. He suggests focusing on building new friendships and letting time and space naturally take its course. He disagrees with the idea of having a formal breakup conversation and instead leaves the door open for potential reconnection in the future.+
42. Read While Working Out
Tom shares his strategy for reading while working out, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right type of content that allows for multitasking and efficient absorption of information.+
43. Exciting Comic Book News
Get ready for some thrilling comic book updates as Tom shares his excitement about signing their first writer and hints at a big celebrity involvement. Don't miss out on the announcement in July!+
44. How to Become 50.2 Times Better At Everything
Discover how to become 50.2 times better at anything by honing in on the things that make you more powerful and avoiding bad habits.+