Built Not Born

Joe Ciccarone
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Built Not Born

Welcome to Built Not Born! The story of EVERYDAY PEOPLE creating REMARKABLE LIVES. Each week we bring a REMARKABLE story of an ordinary person that overcame the odds, fought through adversity and impacted the lives of countless people in their community. Subscribe and see why life is BUILT NOT BORN.

  1. FEB 14

    #159 - Derek Sivers - Useful, Not True

    Built Not Born Podcast with Derek Sivers 🎙️Episode: Useful, Not True - Choosing Better Beliefs"We choose what we believe not because it's absolutely true, but because it's useful to believe it." - Derek SiversIn this episode, Joe welcomes back best selling author Derek Sivers for a deep dive into his new book "Useful, Not True" and explores how our beliefs shape our reality. Derek shares insights on choosing beliefs that serve us better and making peace with what we can't control. Episode Highlights ⭐🕒 00:00 - 03:45 - Introduction and catching up Jiu-jitsu training space as a podcast background Previous podcast appearance discussionDerek's book writing process 🕒 03:46 - 12:30 - Exploring "Useful, Not True" Core concept of choosing beneficial beliefsDerek's research journey through philosophy and religionWriting approach and keeping books concise 🕒 12:31 - 20:15 - Emotions and Decision Making How emotions decide before logic kicks inThe importance of mental stateStrategies for controlling emotional responses 🕒 20:16 - 28:45 - Questions for Self-Reflection Identifying outdated beliefsDealing with distractionsFinding your top priority 🕒 28:46 - 35:30 - Making Peace with Uncertainty Being okay regardless of outcomesDerek's experience moving from Oxford to New ZealandAdapting to unexpected changes 🕒 35:31 - 45:00 - Rapid Fire Questions Best investments in lifeDealing with overwhelmFuture plans and priorities Key Takeaways 🎯Choose beliefs based on their usefulness rather than absolute truthControl your response to situations by managing your mental stateRegularly question whether your old beliefs still serve youJournal daily to gain clarity when feeling overwhelmedThere's always another way to look at any situation Resources Mentioned 📚📖 "Useful, Not True" by Derek Sivers📖 "Hell Yeah or No" by Derek Sivers🎙️ Derek's Previous episode: Built Not Born (#66) - Hell Yeah or No Connect with Derek 🌐Website: sive.rsBook: Useful, Not TrueContact: Say Hello to Derek © 2025 Built Not Born Podcast. All rights reserved. #BuiltNotBorn #DerekSivers #UsefulNotTrue #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #JoeCiccarone #MindsetShift #Podcast #Philly #NewZealand #Beliefs #true #author #books

    1h 8m

  2. JAN 31

    #158 - Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard - Combat Flight Nurse

    Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard (USAF): Combat Flight Nurse | Never Stop Believing In Yourself | Built Not Born Podcast💫 "I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. And that's what my father helped me with - he led me in the right direction. The biggest team there is, is the United States military." - Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard Featured in James Patterson's #1 New York Times bestseller "Walk In My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors," Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard (USAF) shares her remarkable journey from a West Virginia farm to becoming a distinguished Air Force flight nurse and CCAT (Critical Care Air Transport) team leader. Episode Highlights:⏱️ Time Stamps: [00:00] - Introduction and family military legacy [03:45] - First deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom [07:30] - Powerful story of transporting wounded and fallen soldiers [12:15] - Experience of taking fire while landing in Baghdad [16:20] - The mindset required at age 22 in combat situations [21:30] - Story of soldiers' resilience and brotherhood [26:45] - Mental health challenges and breaking the stigma [32:15] - The importance of decompression after deployment [37:30] - The meaning behind her memorial tattoo [42:15] - Advice for aspiring military medical personnel [45:30] - The importance of remaining humble [48:45] - Behind the scenes with James Patterson and the book Key Topics Discussed:🎖️ Four generations of military service in her family 🚁 20+ years as a medevac flight nurse 🏥 Critical missions transporting wounded warriors 💪 Mental resilience and PTSD awareness 🌟 Leadership lessons from combat experience Notable Quotes:"You're the best part of their worst day." - On being a medivac flight nurse "Never stop believing in yourself." - Lt. Col. Jodi Pritchard Book Feature:Lt. Colonel Pritchard's story is featured in James Patterson's & Matt Eversmann's "Walk In My Combat Boots" (2021), which shares 45 powerful stories from America's service members. Her profile particularly focuses on her critical missions during Operation Enduring Freedom and her role in medical evacuations. Connect & Follow: Lt. Col. Jodi Pritchard:🎙️ Built Not Born Podcast a...

    50 min

  3. JAN 17

    #157 - Max Boot - Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legend

    🎙️ Built Not Born Podcast: Max Boot on Ronald Reagan - His Life and Legend 🎙️ "The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God." - Ronald Reagan, January 28, 1986 In this episode, we sit down with Max Boot, the acclaimed Washington Post columnist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Senior Fellow on the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss his groundbreaking biography "Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legend." ⏱️ Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction to Max Boot and his extensive work [05:30] Reagan's early life and the pivotal Montgomery Ward job rejection [12:45] The GE years: Reagan's political transformation [18:20] Nancy Reagan's crucial role in Reagan's success [25:15] The assassination attempt and its impact on the presidency [32:40] The Iran-Contra affair and Reagan's management style [38:50] Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) and Soviet relations [45:30] James Baker: The Velvet Hammer [52:15] Reagan's lasting impact on American politics [58:40] The Challenger speech and Reagan's legacy 🔑 Key Insights: Reagan's transformation from FDR Democrat to conservative iconThe surprising truth about Reagan's relationship with his childrenHow Nancy Reagan shaped the presidencyThe myth and reality of Reagan's role in ending the Cold WarJames Baker's crucial role as Chief of StaffBehind the scenes of John Hinkley's attempted assassination of President Reagan. 📚 Book Recommendation: Max recommends Robert Caro's multi-volume biography of Lyndon B. Johnson as a masterpiece of political biography. 🌐 Connect with Max Boot: Twitter: @MaxBootWashington Post: Max Boot's Columna...

    50 min

  4. JAN 3

    #156 - Michael O'Brian -The Last Bad Day: How a Head-On Collision Sparked a Mindfulness Revolution

    🎙️ From Tragedy to Triumph: How Michael O'Brien Turned His "Last Bad Day" Into a Mindfulness Revolution In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael O'Brien, who shares his incredible journey from a devastating cycling accident to becoming an executive coach and mindfulness advocate. After being hit head-on by an SUV traveling 40 mph in 2001, Michael transformed his near-death experience into a philosophy that's helping executives and corporations embrace mindfulness. ⏱️ Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction and early career 05:30 - The life-changing accident on July 11th, 2001 15:45 - The path to forgiveness and mindset shift 25:30 - Development of Pause, Breathe, Reflect (PBR) methodology 35:15 - Bringing mindfulness to corporate culture 45:20 - Cycling across America with a total knee replacement 50:30 - Quick-fire questions and book recommendations 💫 Power Quote: "Everything is neutral until you label it. One day, you might see that this happened for you and not to you." Key Highlights: 🚴‍♂️ Surviving a near-fatal cycling accident that required 34 units of blood🧘‍♂️ Creating the Pause, Breathe, Reflect (PBR) mindfulness practice💪 Completing a cross-country bike ride on a total knee replacement🏢 Bringing mindfulness practices to corporate environments📱 Developing an accessible meditation app for busy professionals Resources Mentioned: 📚 "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl📱 Pause, Breathe, Reflect App (Available on App Store and Google Play) Connect with Michael: 🌐 pausebreathereflect.com💼 LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien📱 Download the Pause, Breathe, Reflect app #Mindfulness #ExecutiveCoaching #Resilience #PersonalDevelopment #MentalHealth #CorporateWellness #Meditation #LeadershipDevelopment #Wellness #MindfulnessAtWork #PersonalGrowth #PodcastEpisode #Inspiration #MindsetShift #MichaelObrian #JoeCiccarone #builtnotborn #podcast #philly #mindset #fyp #biking #enduranceathelete This episode serves as a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges can become our greatest teachers, and how mindfulness can transform both our personal and professional lives. Michael's story demonstrates that with the right mindset and tools, we can turn our "last bad day" into a catalyst for positive change. "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone #Episode156

    46 min

  5. 12/31/2024

    #155 - Looking Back, Moving Forward - 2025 New Year's Edition

    Built Not Born Podcast - Episode 155: New Year's Special 🎉Show DescriptionJoin host Joe Ciccarone for a special New Year's Eve episode as he reflects on the podcast's journey and shares exciting updates for 2025! 🎊 Episode Timestamps🎤 00:00 - Introduction and New Year's Greeting 🙏 01:15 - Thank You to Loyal Listeners 📅 02:30 - Podcast Journey Since April 2021 ⭐ 03:45 - Highlight Reel of 2024 Guests Guy KawasakiSeth Godin (3rd appearance)Jay PapasanJames Devlin (3x Super Bowl Champion)US Special Forces OperatorsDonald RobertsonLord Andrew Roberts 📺 05:30 - Platform Updates Full episodes now available on YouTubeShort-form content on TikTok (@joe_ciccarone)New Opus Clip integration for highlight reels 📧 07:15 - Newsletter Announcement Built Not Born "Episode X-Ray" on Substack2-minute episode summariesLinks to guest resourcesFree subscription 📢 09:00 - Schedule Update Moving to bi-weekly episodes10 pre-recorded interviews ready 🎙️ 10:30 - Upcoming Guest Preview Derek Sivers (NYT Bestselling Author)Max Boot (Washington Post, Reagan Biography)Stephen Marche (Writing and Failure)Jodie Pritchard (Combat Medic)Tim Conniff (Comedian)Javier Vasquez (UFC Fighter/Jiu-Jitsu Instructor) Key LinksNewsletter: Built Not Born on SubstackYouTube: Built Not Born ChannelTikTok: @joe_ciccaroneFull Episodes: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts Keywords#BuiltNotBorn #Podcast #JoeCiccarone #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #2025Goals #PodcastCommunity #SuccessStories #Motivation #BJJ #podcasts #mindset #philly #fyp Connect with JoeBlog: Built Not Born SubstackIG: @jciccaroneX: @jciccaroneTT @joe_ciccarone "Life is Built, Not Born." 💪 Joe Ciccarone #Episode155

    6 min

  6. 12/13/2024

    #154 - Mackenzie Brooks - CBS Sports

    🎙️ From College Football Runner to CBS Sports Betting Analyst: How Mackenzie Brooks is Changing the Game. "I speak for the nerds. I'm like the Lorax of the coders - bridging the gap between casual fans and complex analytics." - Mackenzie BrooksIn this episode, we sit down with Mackenzie Brooks, a 23-year-old sports betting analyst for CBS Sports who's revolutionizing how we understand sports analytics and making football accessible to everyone, especially Taylor Swift fans (aka - Swifties)! ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction and McKenzie's background 05:30 - Journey from University of Georgia to CBS Sports 10:15 - The birth of Quick Locks and early social media presence 15:45 - Breaking into sports betting analysis 20:30 - Being a woman in a male-dominated industry 25:15 - The Taylor Swift effect and educating new football fans 30:45 - The future of sports betting and broadcasting 35:20 - Work-life balance and recharging strategies 40:10 - Advice for aspiring sports analysts 45:30 - Networking and career development tips 🔑 Key Interview Highlights: From running coffee for ESPN College GameDay to becoming a leading sports betting analystHow coding and analytics created a unique career pathBreaking down complex sports concepts for new audiencesThe impact of Taylor Swift on women's interest in footballThe future of sports betting in mainstream broadcasting 💡 Career Tips from Mackenzie Brooks: Find your niche and be a "one of one"Put in the reps, even with a small audienceBuild relationships with producers, not just on-camera talentUse social media to develop your personal brandDon't be afraid to start small and grow 🎯 Game-Changing Moments: Her innovative approach to teaching football to new fans (25:15)How she bridges the gap between data analytics and casual viewers (20:30)The future of sports betting integration in live broadcasts (30:45) Connect with CBS Sports Mackenzie Brooks: IG: kenzbrooksbetsX: kenzbrooksbets "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone #Episode154 © 2024 Joe Ciccarone / Built Not Born Podcast . All rights reserved.

    48 min

  7. 11/29/2024

    #153 - Josh Vogel - Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning

    🥋 Built Not Born Podcast #153- Episode Notes: Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning with Josh Vogel 🎯 Episode Highlights: Josh Vogel, BJJ black belt and co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Philadelphia, shares deep insights on developing an effective BJJ game plan and training methodology. 📝 Key Topics Covered: Project-based learning approach to BJJCreating an organized game planChoosing the right training partnersBalancing positional sparring vs. free rollingUsing instructionals effectivelyThe "Bank Robber" analogy for skill development 💡 Major Takeaways: Focus on mastering your own style of jiu-jitsu rather than trying to learn everythingStart with one reliable technique from each major positionMaintain a 70/30 split between maintenance training and new project workChoose training partners based on your injury prevention needs and learning goalsUse instructionals strategically by testing small portions during live training 🏆 Training Tips: Begin with the end in mind and work backwardsBalance between natural reactions and trained responsesUse positional sparring to develop specific skillsStudy competition footage to understand real-world applicationFocus on solving one problem at a time 🎓 About Josh Vogel: 20+ years of BJJ experienceCo-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City, PhiladelphiaCreator of "90 Day Project Based Jiu-Jitsu" instructional on BJJ FanaticsKnown for systematic, organized approach to teaching BJJ 📱 Connect with Josh Vogel: Website: JiuJitsuPhilly.comInstagram: @TheJiuJitsuCompanyBJJ Fanatics: Josh Vogel's Instructional Built Not Born Podcast #44: Josh Vogel #BJJ #MartialArts #JiuJitsu #Training #Podcast #BuiltNotBorn #ProjectBasedLearning #BJJTraining #Grappling #MartialArtsTraining #JoshVogel #JoeCiccarone #BuiltNotBorn #podcast #philly #philadelphia #PhillyBJJ

    46 min

  8. 11/14/2024

    #152 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like Socrates

    🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson 📝 Description: Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World." Donald and I discuss how Socrates' methods of questioning and critical thinking remain powerfully relevant in the modern world. Robertson reveals why wisdom is more about developing skills than accumulating knowledge, and explains how anyone can apply Socratic techniques to navigate modern challenges. 📋 Show Notes: 🏛️ Introduction to Socrates: The most influential early philosopher who shaped Western thought ❓ The Socratic method explained and how to apply it in modern life 🧠 Why Socrates was called "the most interesting man in history" 👑 The relationship between Socrates and Marcus Aurelius ⚖️ The trial and death of Socrates: Why Athens executed its greatest philosopher 🎯 Practical techniques for developing wisdom as a skill 💡 How Socratic questioning can improve critical thinking 📚 Preview of Robertson's upcoming book on anger management through Stoic philosophy 👨‍🏫 About Donald Robertson: Donald Robertson is a philosopher, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and author of multiple bestselling books including "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and "Marcus Aurelius: A Life." He is one of the world's leading experts on ancient philosophy and its application to modern life. 🔗 Links: 🌐 donaldrobertson.name 📖 How to Think Like Socrates a...

    1h 14m
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Welcome to Built Not Born! The story of EVERYDAY PEOPLE creating REMARKABLE LIVES. Each week we bring a REMARKABLE story of an ordinary person that overcame the odds, fought through adversity and impacted the lives of countless people in their community. Subscribe and see why life is BUILT NOT BORN.

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  • Creator
    Joe Ciccarone
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    160
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