PEAK MIND Michael Trainer

In this conversation, Michael Trainer and Matthew Hussey discuss the importance of choosing a partner and how to call in the right person. They explore the barriers to finding love and the impact of the dopamine cycle on dating. They emphasize the need to focus on what truly matters in relationships and let go of old paradigms. They also discuss the importance of vulnerability and taking accountability in relationships.

In this conversation, Michael Trainer interviews Navin about his background and expertise in exits and investments. They discuss the importance of mindset and the inner game in achieving success. Navin shares insights on how to get in the room with investors and the qualities that make a founder attractive to investors. He emphasizes the importance of building a network and creating the right investor.
Navin also highlights the significance of metrics and data in pitching to investors. In this part of the conversation, Navin and Michael discuss the importance of metrics and understanding the language of investors when raising funds. They also explore the common mistake of falling in love with the product and not focusing on the customer value proposition. The conversation then shifts to the management track record and the X factor that determines investment decisions.
They also discuss the balance between fundraising and core business activities, as well as the importance of building and maintaining relationships. Finally, they delve into the concept of the achievement path versus the expansion path and the journey of climbing the second mountain in life. The conversation concludes with plans for a dinner in LA and a discussion on crypto investments. They reflect on missed opportunities in the crypto market and the potential growth of their investments over time.

Spring is here and with it the opportunity for new growth. Are you playing at the level you are capable of?

Takeaways
The artist's journey is a hero's journey of the human race.
Resistance is a negative force that tries to stop creative endeavors.
Feeling resistance is a sign that the project is important and meaningful.
Serving the muse and surrendering to the work are essential for creative success. The hero's journey and the artist's journey are two distinct but interconnected journeys that individuals go through in their lives.
The artist's journey requires commitment, discipline, and the willingness to overcome resistance and take action.
The artist's life can be tedious and challenging, but it is necessary to put in the work and overcome self-doubt and distractions.
Starting the next project before finishing the current one helps maintain momentum and prevents the creative process from stalling.
The daemon, or inner genius, plays a role in the creative process and can be a source of inspiration and guidance.
Accountability and the support of a community are essential for artists to stay on their creative path and unlock their full potential.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Gratitude
01:14
Honoring Stephen Pressfield
05:12
Defining Resistance
06:09
Identifying and Naming Resistance
08:02
Resistance as a Diabolical Force
09:26
Resistance as a Sign of Importance
10:11
Resistance in Podcasting and Writing
11:53
The Journey of Writing a Book
14:37
The Blue-Collar Aspect of the Artist's Journey
19:16
The Superficial Ethic and the Long Road
22:35
Surrendering to the Muse
24:29
The Muse and the Artist's Journey
28:21
Serving the Muse and Surrendering to the Work
31:25
Being a Vessel for the More
34:17
The Hero's Journey and the Artist's Journey
38:11
Commitment and Discipline in the Artist's Journey
39:08
The Tedium of the Artist's Life
43:30
Overcoming Resistance and Taking Action
45:47
Starting the Next Project
47:24
The Daemon and the Creative Process
53:58
The Daily Pressfield and the Power of Accountability
58:12
The Daily Pressfield and Unlocking Creativity
59:24
The Origin of Resistance
01:06:47
The Macro and Micro Themes in an Artist's Body of Work

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