The Greatness Machine Darius Mirshahzadeh
-
- Business
-
The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience!
Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Godin, Gabby Reece, Amanda Knox, UFC Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer, Former FBI Negotiator Chris Voss, BJ Fogg, Former Spy and CIA Agent Andrew Bustamante, 1-800-Got-Junk CEO Brian Scudamore, NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger, and so many more!
Our subject matter ranges from entrepreneurial and pro athlete underdog stories, world-class leadership development, and performance development, to wealth creation and more! If you are a learner who wants to level up in your life and learn from experts who have been there and done that, hit the subscribe button.
The Greatness Machine is your ticket to create Greatness in your life!
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
-
Darius Classic | How I Went From HATING Meditation To Becoming Its Biggest Fan
Practicing meditation can enhance a person's mental and physical well-being in many ways. Research suggests that meditation can help ease anxiety, improve sleep quality, reduce negative emotions, and increase imagination, creativity, patience, and tolerance.
There is also evidence that states people who meditate are more likely to be able to avoid destructive habits.
Today, I am flying solo to take a look back at that one moment in my life that made me a believer of meditation and its many benefits.
In this episode, I will talk about how I went from disliking the practice of meditation to realizing its positive effects on my life. I will also discuss the effects of meditation on my mental health, decision-making, emotional reactions, and awareness of myself and others.
Topics include:
How meditation helps ease my anxiety
What I learned from practicing 100 days of meditation
Awareness as one of the benefits of meditation
What does “game of inches” mean in life and business
How meditation benefits your mental health and decision-making
And other topics…
Sources mentioned:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094
The Waking Up Course: https://www.wakingup.com/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
274 | Bill Perkins | Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
When time and money seem like limited resources, the idea of maximizing both can seem impossible. But what if it were possible to achieve true abundance in both?
How would it be if our desire for personal fulfillment and financial abundance could be harmonized?
Bill Perkins, a hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, author, and professional poker player, has discovered invaluable insights into the intersection of money and meaning. Through his book, Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life, he challenges the traditional notion of hoarding wealth for the future. He advocates for living life to the fullest now, making meaningful experiences a priority over accumulating wealth that may never be fully enjoyed.
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Bill Perkins to explore practical strategies for maximizing both your life and your finances. Drawing from his remarkable journey and the principles outlined in his book, Bill shares what it takes to create a life that is truly worth living.
Topics include:
The importance of living life to the fullest and maximizing experiences
Bill explains Die with Zero and emphasizes the value of spending wealth strategically
Being off autopilot and deeply understanding one’s authentic desires and values
The benefits of optimizing one’s life in terms of money and time
Enjoying the journey of life rather than solely focusing on achieving financial success
Why it matters to balance entrepreneurship and relationships
Bill warns against falling into the trap of pursuing wealth or status for ego gratification
Aligning actions with long-term fulfillment rather than societal expectations
And other topics…
Connect with Bill:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bp22
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billperkins/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
TGM Classic | Fred Reichheld | Bain’s High Priest of Customer Loyalty Teaches the Secret to Winning on Purpose in Business
Business is not just about making money. Business owners, especially those starting out, should have a clearly stated purpose or the essence of the organization. More than the numbers and figures, businesses exist to provide value to their customers.
Likewise, customers recognize value when you provide them with products and services worth their time, effort, and money. Most of them, if not all, crave a personalized experience and want to feel cared for.
Fred Reichheld, also known as the “high priest” of loyalty and the creator of the Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®), joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about customer loyalty and his book, Winning on Purpose.
In this episode, Darius and Fred discuss what great leadership looks like, the key driver of customer loyalty, and the ways to enrich the lives of other people. They also talk about NPS and eNPS and how these things work and help businesses measure the quality of their customer service.
Topics include:
What is the one key driver of customer loyalty
Definition of Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®) and how it works
Fred explains the NPS rating scale
Verbal NPS versus digital NPS
NPS versus eNPS
What makes a great leader
And other topics…
Resources mentioned:
Winning on Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Purpose-Unbeatable-Strategy-Customers/dp/1647821789
Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996
Connect with Fred:
Website: https://www.netpromotersystem.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Darius Classic | The Only 5 Questions That Matter In Your Business
It is common for customers to return to your brand when they feel valued and enjoy the overall experience.
Having that culture of appreciation within your business, where your team members or your internal customers feel valued and recognized for their great work, will also reflect on your external customers’ experience.
Today, I am flying solo to share with you the secret to building a perfect customer experience.
In this episode, I will talk about the most important questions to ask your internal and external customers. I will also discuss how I have been using Net Promoter Score (NPS) to measure customers’ experience.
Topics include:
Differences between an internal and an external customer
What is Net Promoter Score (NPS) and how is it calculated
Three questions I always ask my team members
The importance of having an appreciation culture at work
Five questions to build a perfect customer experience
And other topics…
Resources mentioned:
Net Promoter Score: https://www.netpromoter.com/
ScaleMAP Method: https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
273 | Michael Easter | The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
What if discomfort was the key to unlocking your full potential?
This thought-provoking question challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to reconsider our relationship with discomfort. While discomfort is often seen as something to avoid, discomfort can be the catalyst for achieving new heights of personal growth and achievement.
Michael Easter, the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis, challenges us to consider discomfort as a powerful catalyst for unlocking our true potential. Through his exploration of nutrition, behavior change, and the transformative impact of extreme experiences, he prompts us to embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth and self-discovery.
By delving into the nuances of discomfort, Michael shares how facing challenges head-on can lead to profound personal development and resilience. Whether it is enduring the relentless cold in the Arctic or adopting new dietary habits, his insights underscore the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones to realize our fullest capabilities.
This episode of The Greatness Machine will serve as a poignant reminder that greatness is often forged in the crucible of discomfort.
Topics include:
The importance of embracing short-term discomfort for long-term benefits
Michael explains the concept of the “2% mindset”
The concept of awareness and choice
Michael discusses the idea of Misogi by Marcus Elliot
The benefits of pushing boundaries and taking on challenges
Why it matters to incorporate movement into daily routines
Removing bad habits as a precursor to adopting good ones
And other topics…
Connect with Michael:
Website: https://eastermichael.com/
Website: https://www.twopct.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_Easter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_easter/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
TGM Classic | Gabrielle “Gabby” Reece | How to Leverage Adaptability to Become A World-Class Sports Icon, Super Model, and Fitness Thought Leader
The ability to adapt enhances your capacity to cope with change, regardless of its severity. Being adaptable helps you come up with diverse solutions to problems. It’s also about having the willingness to go the extra mile.
Going the extra mile is not just about feeling better about yourself. It is true that the more we are engaged in activities that enable us to put in our best effort, the better we feel about ourselves. But more than the positive self-image it brings, making a special effort to do and achieve something acts as a positive influence on other people.
Gabby Reece, former pro-volleyball player, supermodel, and co-founder and co-innovator of Laird Superfood and XPT, joins us to talk about her life as a former athlete, fashion model, actress, and as an entrepreneur.
In this episode, Darius and Gabby talk about the ways to get better at working under pressure, how to deal with online criticisms, the importance of adaptability, and why it matters to connect with people.
Topics include:
How to thrive under pressure
How Gabby got into volleyball during the early ’90s
Gabby shares the differences in volleyball then and now
What Gabby learned from modeling
Best ways as a leader to leverage teams
How to improve adaptability skills
How Gabby handles compliments and criticisms
Movement as a tool to protect mental health
Why it is important to connect with other people
Gabby talks about her marriage with Laird Hamilton
Gabby explains XPT and what the training program offers
And other topics…
Resources mentioned:
The Power of One More by Ed Mylett: https://www.amazon.com/Power-One-More-Ed-Mylett/dp/1119815363
Brain Energy by Christopher M. Palmer: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Energy-Revolutionary-Understanding-Health/dp/1637741588
The Breathing Cure by Patrick McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/BREATHING-CURE-Develop-Healthier-Happier/dp/1630061972
Connect with Gabby:
Website: https://www.gabriellereece.com/
The Gabby Reece Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gabby-reece-show/id1492179907
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/?hl=en
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Customer Reviews
Darius!
Amazing podcast!!!!! Brilliant
Highly recommend!
I recently discovered The Greatness Machine and I’m so glad I did! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen. Thanks so much Darius for putting out such an incredible podcast. Keep up the great work!
Listen & GROW
If you want to grow in life and learn from a bunch of experts in a way that is easy and entertaining then this is the podcast for you!