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Trying to build an instruction manual for life. Learning from experiences, reflections and some of the most impressive people in the world. Business Owners grossing over $500m, Best-selling Authors, Content Creators, Grammy Nominated Musicians, World Class Athletes, Expert Interviewers, Prestigious Doctors, Thought Leaders and even a Magician. Keeping Learning Simple, Direct and Without the Fluff.

4 DAYS AGO

Autopilot is RUINING Your Life | SC103

Living on autopilot means letting past habits decide your future — without ever consciously choosing it. In this episode, Stanley Bronstein breaks down what living on autopilot really looks like, how unconscious habits slowly take over your life, and why fear — not laziness — keeps people stuck. He shares his personal journey from weighing 367 pounds to walking half-marathons daily, and the mindset shifts that made long-term change possible. We explore how habits form, why motivation always fails, the difference between temporary and permanent change, and why discipline, belief, and willingness matter more than willpower. This conversation also reframes fear, responsibility, and self-talk — showing how small daily choices compound into life-changing results over time. If you feel like your days blur together, your intentions never stick, or you keep promising yourself you’ll change “tomorrow,” this episode will wake you up. Chapters; 00:00 Living on Autopilot: Understanding the Concept 03:05 Breaking Free from Autopilot: Personal Transformation 05:58 The Power of Conscious Action: Habits and Mindset 08:50 Embracing Change: Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence 11:45 Creating Your Desired Life: Intentional Living 14:54 The Importance of Self-Reflection: Finding Your Path 17:56 Discipline vs. Motivation: The Key to Lasting Change 21:00 Dreaming Big: Setting Goals and Aspirations 23:45 The Journey of Continuous Improvement: Beat Yesterday 26:38 The Way of Excellence: A Path to Personal Growth 29:49 The Four Factors of Change: Willingness, Belief, Discipline, and Action 32:49 The Power of Positive Thinking: Shifting Your Mindset 35:59 Living with Purpose: Making a Difference in the World 39:03 Conclusion: Your Journey Starts Now FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

45 min
26 JAN

An Elite Mindset Playbook | SC102

Most people believe elite performance comes down to motivation, talent, or intensity. It doesn’t. In this episode, Mark Bruce and Duane Gibbs break down the real patterns behind elite performance — the systems, habits, and decision frameworks that consistently separate top performers from everyone else. We explore why motivation is unreliable, how high performers remove friction, why repetition beats intensity, and how simple daily structures create long-term advantage. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how elite athletes, founders, and teams actually operate: how they train correctly, recover properly, build feedback loops, and stay consistent without burning out. If you’re working hard but not seeing the results you expect, this episode will challenge how you think about performance — and show you what to change. Chapters; 00:00 - The Line Between Normal and Elite 05:50 - The Confidence of the Elite 08:17 - The Ranking of Talent 11:18 - The Big Misunderstanding 13:58 - The Elite Insecurity 21:00 - The Focus Difference 23:30 - Learning to Deal With Pressure 30:25 - The Cost of Success 32:37 - Is Success Healthy? FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Mark & Duane; https://huddleforsuccess.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

39 min
19 JAN

Why Regret and Guilt Feel So Heavy (And What They're Actually For) | Dr Gary Sprouse | SC101

Regret and guilt can quietly take over your life — not because you made bad choices, but because you don’t understand what these emotions are actually trying to do. In this conversation, Dr. Gary Sprouse breaks down the real difference between regret and guilt, why humans struggle so deeply with past decisions, and how perfectionism, fear of judgment, and identity can trap people in emotional loops they never escape. This episode explores why regret isn’t proof that you failed, why guilt often overstays its welcome, and how learning to forgive yourself might be the most important skill you never learned. If you’ve ever replayed past decisions, felt stuck in self-blame, or struggled to move forward because of who you think you used to be — this conversation will change how you see yourself. Chapters; 00:21 - What is regret? 02:25 - Why can’t we live in the present? 04:13 - Stop taking so much responsibility for your actions 08:50 - Taking away the pedestal 11:30 - Perfectionism vs Escapism 16:35 - The Ladder to Beating Regret 17:55 - Introducing Guilt 23:55 - Losing your identity 26:41 - Stop Normalising Emotions 33:47 - The Lost Art of Forgiveness 39:21 - The Self-Care Laundry List FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

43 min
12 JAN

Why ‘Just Open Up’ Is Failing Men | Say It Lad | SC100

Men are being told to open up more than ever — yet suicide rates remain devastatingly high. In this episode, we explore why “just talking” isn’t working for so many men. Jonny from Say It Lad shares his personal breakdown, his experience with medication, therapy, and clinical support systems — and why opening up can sometimes make things feel worse instead of better. We discuss why men don’t know what to do after opening up, how over-clinical mental health systems fail at crisis moments, why small problems can feel overwhelming, and how loneliness, isolation, and identity loss quietly build beneath the surface. This conversation breaks down why men want to talk, but don’t know how — and why simple questions, real empathy, and accessible environments matter more than jargon or tick-box therapy. If you’ve ever opened up and felt unheard, misunderstood, or more lost than before, this episode will resonate deeply. Chapters; 00:00 - Men Are Opening Up 02:35 - Why Therapy isn’t Working 05:58 - The Questions we should ask 11:37 - Social Media is Escalating the Problem 14:38 - The Most Beautiful Reddit Community Ever 16:50 - The Male Loneliness Issue 24:09 - How To Open Up 31:12 - Making Men Feel Small 42:35 - We Should Teach Children Psychology 44:53 - Sticky Note Advice 47:03 - Closing Remarks FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Jonny; https://www.sayitlad.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

48 min
5 JAN

Why We Feel Curious — But Never Follow Through | Omer & Cosimo | SC99

Are we living through a curiosity crisis — or a curiosity renaissance? In this episode, we explore how curiosity has changed in the age of infinite information, dopamine-driven platforms, and constant stimulation. Cosimo Radler and Omer Gabbay break down why people feel curious but rarely follow through, how novelty is weaponized online, and why boredom — once essential for discovery — has quietly disappeared. We talk about curiosity as a muscle, why education often suppresses “why,” how attention hijacking pulls us toward shallow rabbit holes instead of deep learning, and what happens when curiosity is captured instead of forgotten. The conversation also dives into the origins of MindStash — a tool designed to help people hold onto sparks of curiosity and actually act on them. If you’ve ever felt curious but stuck, overwhelmed by information, or frustrated that you never follow through on what interests you, this episode will change how you see your attention. FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Mindstash; https://mindstash.app https://www.instagram.com/mindstash.app/ https://nl.linkedin.com/company/mindstash-app #curiosity #psychology #learning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

34 min
29/12/2025

Why Discomfort Is the Price of a Better Life | Dan Clouser | SC

Dan Clouser spent 30 years building a life he genuinely loved — a successful career, a home, a community, and an identity rooted in purpose. Then he walked away from it all. In this episode, Dan explains why fear of discomfort keeps most people trapped, how letting go of stability challenges everything we think we need, and why starting again isn’t failure — it’s freedom. We talk about identity loss, fear of judgment, financial uncertainty, shame, overthinking, and the hidden psychological battles that come with choosing change. If you’ve ever felt stuck between the life you built and the life you want, this conversation will hit home. 01:09 - Letting Go of Memories 03:23 - Tackling Regret 04:40 - Feeling Trapped 06:50 - 10% Harder = More Motivation 11:29 - Starting Over & Shame 13:14 - Empty Cup Story 18:12 - Life’s Checkpoints 21:00 - Self-Reflecting Danger 24:41 - Living Vs Surviving 25:51 - Sticky Note Advice FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Dan; https://journeyofmymothersson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-clouser-a222521b https://www.instagram.com/danclouser5 #discomfort #resilience #selfgrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 min
22/12/2025

From Pro Football to Fighting for His Life | Mark O'Brien | SC

At 16 years old, Mark O’Brien was told a routine medical screening might end his football career at Derby County. Months later, a surgeon looked him in the eye and said if he didn’t have open-heart surgery immediately, he would be gone. What followed shouldn’t have been possible. Mark returned to professional football, played for over a decade, captained Newport County, scored one of the most important goals in the club’s history, and defied every medical expectation placed in front of him. Then, at 27, he faced open-heart surgery again — this time ending his career and forcing him to rebuild his identity from scratch. This conversation isn’t just about football. It’s about fear, resilience, mental health, identity loss, panic, depression, purpose, and what happens when life forces you to start again. If you’ve ever had something taken from you — your career, your health, your identity — this episode will stay with you. Chapters; 00:00 - An Irish Boy with dream 01:19 - Realising the Talent Gap 05:11 - The Demands of Professional Football From a Young Age 11:08 - The First Miracle 21:35 - The Comeback and Realisation 25:29 - Floating Opinions Triggering a Journeyman spell 30:10 - A Heroic Rise 39:00 - The Hearts Expiry Date 51:07 - The Link Between Athletic Retirement and Bereavement FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Mark; https://www.instagram.com/mobrien1992/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-o%E2%80%99brien-3167a4229 #resilience #mentalhealth #football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53 min
15/12/2025

How to Turn Off Auto-Pilot | Dwight Heck | SC

Most people don’t have a purpose problem — they have an autopilot problem. Dwight Heck has spent decades coaching people out of financial stress, emotional paralysis, fear-based decision making, and the quiet desperation that ruins lives long before anything on paper goes wrong. In this episode, we break down why so many people feel stuck, why purpose feels impossible to define, and how learned behaviors, fear, money patterns, and emotional avoidance shape who we become. Dwight explains why longevity obsession is distracting people from living better, what quiet desperation really feels like, and the key steps to create intentional, purposeful change — even if you feel like you’re starting from zero. If you’ve felt lost, stagnant, overwhelmed, or unable to break your own patterns, this conversation will speak to you. FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Dwight; https://giveaheck.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck/ https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck/?hl=en #purpose #selfimprovement #mindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

47 min

PHENOMENAL

24/10/2024

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Trying to build an instruction manual for life. Learning from experiences, reflections and some of the most impressive people in the world. Business Owners grossing over $500m, Best-selling Authors, Content Creators, Grammy Nominated Musicians, World Class Athletes, Expert Interviewers, Prestigious Doctors, Thought Leaders and even a Magician. Keeping Learning Simple, Direct and Without the Fluff.

Creator

ASG
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

105
Rating

Explicit
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