The High Perfomance Life

Scott Danner
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The High Perfomance Life

As High-Performers, we’re all after three things: to do it all, have it all, and feel good about it, too. Some will say, “it’s all about “balance”, but I’ve got a different story to share with you…. This podcast is going to take you into the minds of some of the world’s Top Performers in Business, Relationships, Health, and Mindset, and give you hands-on methods to move from feeling you’re merely managing your High Performance Life, to MASTERING it.

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    How To Persevere In Tough Times | Stephan Kesting

    In this episode of The High Performance Life podcast, I sit down with Stephan Kesting—firefighter, adventurer, martial artist, and author—to explore his life-changing battle with kidney disease and the incredible journey of survival and self-discovery that followed. Stephan has spent over 40 years traversing the Canadian North, both solo and as a guide. A Masters graduate in biology from McGill University, he combines his deep appreciation for nature with his extensive experience in high-risk environments, including 25 years as a firefighter, where he was awarded the Canadian National Medal for Bravery. When faced with the physical and mental challenges of a kidney transplant, Stephan knew he had to push past his limits. To reclaim his strength, he embarked on a six-week solo expedition in the unforgiving Canadian sub-arctic, navigating polar bears, arctic storms, forest fires, and treacherous rapids—all while battling self-doubt and the ever-present risk of a single fatal mistake. We dive into his new book, Perseverance, and unpack the themes of resilience, risk-taking, and how nature serves as a powerful tool for healing and self-reflection. Whether you're looking for inspiration, a new perspective on overcoming adversity, or a deeper appreciation for the wilderness, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Key Takeaways: - Pushing past physical and mental limits creates true resilience. - The wilderness offers clarity, healing, and a unique space for introspection. - In both adventure and life, risk can be managed through planning and adaptability. - Taking action in the face of fear leads to growth. - Self-doubt is a constant battle  - Legacy is about how you live, not what you leave behind.  True impact comes from the way you face life’s challenges.

    52 min

  2. 21 ENE

    Shattering Limiting Beliefs: A New Narrative For Success | Rene Rodriguez

    In this week's episode, I am joined by Rene Rodriguez!  We break down the Amplify methodology, the power of storytelling, and why movement—not confidence—fuels progress. Rene shares powerful insights on the narrative gap in leadership, how our brains fill in missing pieces with assumptions, and why leaders must reclaim their stories to guide their teams effectively. We also explore the importance of self-awareness, overcoming a victim mentality, and the role of psychological safety in strong organizations. René is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. For the last 27 years, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change. As an entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies, René integrates a practical business approach that inspires his audiences to take action. Through his keynote, boot camps, workshops and proprietary AMPLIFII™ course, he helps us own our backstory to build the frame for not only our unique value propositions but also a beautiful picture of life.  He is the author of WSJ Best Selling Book, Amplify Your Influence, which was selected as a Best Business Book 2022 by Summary.com. René has also shared the stage with Ed Mylett, Tony Robbins, Jon Gordon, Gary Vaynerchuk, Ryan Holiday, and many more. Key Points Influence is everywhere  Movement creates confidence  The brain fills narrative gaps with assumptions Psychological safety is key  Reframing changes reality  Self-awareness fuels growth  To learn more about Rene: https://www.meetrene.com/

    53 min

  3. 14 ENE

    It Really Is That Damn Phone.

    In this episode, I dive into the double-edged sword that is our phones. On one hand, they offer incredible convenience, but on the other, they can harm our personal connections and relationships. I talk about how phones can become addictive, distract us from real-life interactions, and even affect the quality of our relationships—especially for younger generations. I share my thoughts on the importance of being present, fostering deeper connections, and finding balance between embracing technology and nurturing the people around us. Let’s explore how we can create more meaningful interactions and bring creativity back into our lives.   Key Points • Overuse of phones hinders connections. • Presence lost to smartphone screens. • Social scrolling can numb the soul. • Phones vs. personal goals for youth. • Intimacy matters more than screentime.   Best Quotes 01:57 - 02:01 • "The number one thing the phone takes away from in our lives is personal connection." 03:19 - 03:29 • "The trap of social media scrolling is, is deadening. I mean, our souls just leave our body during this experience." 04:11 - 04:18 • "But if I'm learning incessantly, I'm not taking a break to think, I'm not taking you a break to actually be present where I'm at." 09:43 - 09:49 • "There's nothing lonelier than than sitting with this phone because it's just you and it." 12:55 - 13:03 • "Nothing can replace the connection we feel between each other. Nothing can replace how we feel when we're laughing with friends in person."

    14 min

  4. 7 ENE

    When You Stop Wanting, You Get Everything.

    In this week’s episode, I talk about my journey from chasing the wrong things in life to surrendering to a bigger purpose. I share stories from my career, including the mindset shift that inspired me to create a charitable wine festival, which completely redefined my goals. I highlight how letting go of material desires and aligning my work with a greater purpose has brought me both personal fulfillment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on my community. Key Points • It's impact over income for genuine success • Surrender to purpose yields life's riches • Charitable visions can multiply into millions • Realizing self-worth trumps net worth • Serving others becomes the ultimate goal Best Quotes 02:04 - 02:11 • "I can remember my mom telling me that if I could just put a thousand dollars in my checking account and forget it, I would never bounce a check." 05:53 - 06:02 • "The impact that we just made was a hundred thousand dollars to the cancer center and, and $75,000 to other charities." 07:24 - 07:35 • "I started to reframe the way that I actually looked at things, surrendering, knowing that there's something bigger than me, that God's guiding me and I just made an impact that I hadn't dreamed of." 08:54 - 08:58 • "I was chasing impact, I had the confidence to bet on myself." 13:36 - 13:44 • "You have to detach yourself from the result and attach yourself to the work. You have to reevaluate your goals." 14:32 - 14:41 • "It's really a matter of finding what you're great at and building towards that, knowing that you're going to build towards something that's gonna make an impact on the world."

    16 min

  5. 31/12/2024

    The Happiness Expert: How To FINALLY BEAT Stress, Worry, & Anxiety | Emma Seppälä

    In this weeks episode, I am joined by EMMA SEPPÄLÄ, Ph.D Emma is a best-selling author, Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is faculty director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s Leadership Program. A psychologist and research scientist by training, her expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. Her best-selling book The Happiness Track (2016) has been translated into dozens of languages. Her new book is Sovereign (2024). Seppälä is also the Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Emma’s research has been published in top academic journals and featured in major news outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and CBSNews. She speaks and consults internationally for Fortune 500 companies like Google and Facebook and contributes to Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and TIME among others. A repeat guest on Good Morning America, Emma also spoke at TedX Sacramento and TEDx Hayward. Her research on breathing for military veterans with trauma was highlighted in the documentary Free the Mind. She is also featured in documentaries like The Altruism Revolution, What You Do Matters, and Bullied. Emma is the recipient of a number of research grants and service awards including the James W. Lyons Award from Stanford University for founding Stanford’s first academic class on the psychology of happiness and initiating other well-being programs for Stanford students.   Key Points • Life's joy lies in compassion balance. • Discover inner freedom & sovereignty. • Intuition & awareness are happiness keys. • Downtime sparks genius and intuition. • True charisma is simply being present.   Best Quotes   05:30 - 05:38 • "When you do take time away from the stimulation, you actually access your innovative potential, your greatest sort of genius ideas." 06:39 - 06:49 • "So in a way, you know, being in a meditative place, whether you're doing meditation, which I highly recommend given all the research on it, but, or downtime where you're, you know, we used to sit in the bus and just stare out the window." 13:23 - 13:27 • "So charismatic people make you feel like you're the only one person in the room. Like, how do they do that?" 32:43 - 32:53 • "That's loyalty. Loyalty comes out of a, a deep human connection with another person who had your back, who was, who positively inclined towards you." 32:59 - 33:06 • "And, and those moments, you know, after food and shelter, our greatest need is for positive social connection, like you said, those micro moments of upliftment." 44:56 - 45:09 • "It's so painful, you know? And then also with the, you know, in my neighborhood, like all the teens are just on their phone waiting for the bus, going home, walking on the phone, and not looking up at the trees and the birds and nature."

    48 min

  6. 24/12/2024

    Civilization Is About To CHANGE FOREVER: The Truth About AI & Technology | Judah Taub

    This week, I am joined by Judah Taub! Judah is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Hetz Ventures. Before founding Hetz, Judah was Head of Data at Lansdowne Partners ($20B London-based Hedge Fund) as well as advising multiple young start-ups. Judah was also elected as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 for 2020. It’s no secret that AI is everywhere (55% of Americans use AI daily), and there is growing concern about AI taking jobs and helping students cheat. However, 60% of teachers use AI in their curriculum and say it helps them with their efficiency. CNBC sites that AI skills help you land a job and get promoted so why wouldn’t schools take the opportunity to prepare students? In his new book, How to Move Up When the Only Way Is Down, Judah discusses how we can face complex decisions, or overcome obstacles to personal or professional goals. The book is designed to transform readers’ decision-making by recognizing Local Maximums and skill building based on lessons from AI. Key Points • AI's dual-nature impact on society • Overcoming 'local maximums' for growth • Optimism in AI's advancement • AI's impact on education • Tools simplifying life's complexities Best Quotes 03:32 - 03:47 • "AI prevents, it presents a real opportunity to take some of the good things even further. And at the same time, it could be used and it probably will also be used in some negative ways." 07:44 - 08:01 • "I think of it as impact, and we talked about this in the beginning. I think of it from the impact that you can make and every time you can elevate your stage and you could create a larger impact on the world, it's really powerful. And I, I see that in AI and I think I'm like you, I just wanna see the optimistic side of it." 12:22 - 12:43 • "So the basics of computers start off with if not, and while these are the basics of every computer, and what happened was we humans taught computers, human logic, we taught computers how to think, and computers have now gotten so good at certain types of problems..." 30:08 - 30:23 • "It's a great question. I feel very confident in my high level approach, which I will describe. And when it comes to the practical sort of day-to-day, I can give you a direction, but I think that comes down to the teachers."

    44 min

  7. 17/12/2024

    The RAW TRUTH About Being A High Performer | Shawn Harper

    In this week’s episode, I am joined by Shawn Harper! Shawn Harper knows what it feels like to face unfathomable circumstances and still make it through to the winning side. Imagine graduating last in your class with a 1.62 GPA, being voted most likely to fail, yet finding your way to the NFL and becoming a successful business owner. Shawn never settled for failure. While attending Indiana State University, he set his mind on playing in the NFL. After graduation, he was immediately drafted, beginning a 7-year career as an offensive lineman with the LA Rams, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and NFL Europe. Shortly after his NFL career, Shawn founded his thriving multi-million-dollar security firm, American Services and Protection. He translated the skills and disciplines he learned from the NFL into success in corporate America. Known as "The Winologist," Shawn is now one of the nation’s leading motivational speakers. He breaks down elite strategies used by professional athletes into simple concepts to help others win in business and life. His paradigm-shifting approach has transformed thousands of individuals and corporations by reframing their mindset from success to winning, activating their greatest potential to compete and dominate at the highest levels. Author of the best-seller The Winning Edge, Shawn also serves on the board of the King's Ransom Foundation. He is actively involved in his church and is a loving husband, father, and dedicated family man. Key Points • Vulnerabilities of high achievers • Faith as a lifelong guidepost • Discipline, the backbone of strong leaders • Teamwork is essential for success Best Quotes 05:52 - 06:11 • "It's absolutely amazing. And I might say the battle, the battle is remaining Christ remain at the center to fortify, to purify, to electrify all of my motives, actions, and thoughts." 08:29 - 08:37 • "One of the lessons, Jackie taught me was that you always have the proper perspective of what you're doing and where you're at." 17:56 - 18:00 • "When you push yourself to that limit, the breakthrough is like astronomical." 18:50 - 19:00 • "When a bone broke, if it's set, when it heals, if it's set right, man, it comes back even stronger." 26:36 - 26:45 • "Because you'll perform so much that you become a stranger to you. You don't even know who you are to yourself anymore." 30:51 - 31:02 • "If I could be really honest and really, really transparent, and, and, and, and a lot of people might not understand this, but it's okay. It's a slow death."

    43 min

  8. 10/12/2024

    The Primal Questions That Shape The Rest of Your Life | Mike Foster

    In this week’s episode, I am joined by Mike Foster! Known as the Mr. Rogers of personal development, Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers. Mike is the creator of the Primal Question Framework and is a master-trainer in the model. He is a Certified Experiential Specialist recognized by the International Society For Experiential Professionals. Like a grace-flavored snow cone on a hot, judgmental day, Mike’s chart-topping and highly acclaimed Primal Question Podcast will give you the one-two punch you need to stop making excuses and start living a stronger, better life. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, FOXNews and the New York Times. Key Points • Primal questions define our identity • Parenting influenced by primal needs • Simplicity is key in personal growth • Learn the "Primal Question" technique • Understanding core drivers empowers us   Best Quotes 05:51 - 06:00 • "I think the, the thing that's so exciting about this work is I really believe in just human potential." 11:18 - 11:31 • "And we have, you know, I always say like, personal and doing this work and really understanding the, your primal question, how it drives your life, it's an opportunity to say, I'm on to me, okay." 12:28 - 12:42 • "This is why we have these conversations about kind of the core drivers of our life, understanding what is the need that we have that is asking for us to pay attention to it and start paying attention to it, start working on it." 15:48 - 16:12 • "I've never seen comparison create transformation. I've seen, you know, me actually doing the inner work, me getting honest with myself, me taking ownership of my life, me having wise mentors come alongside and challenge me. I've seen that produced transformation, but never through just straight up deluge of co compare comparing myself to other people." 30:46 - 31:02 • "You know, one of the things that's was really exciting about the research when we say research was five years of research, 6,000 hours of one-on-one interviews, 22 group labs, 32,000 assessments that come up with this framework." 31:50 - 31:57 • "Your whole orientation in relationship is about you helping people be successful." 38:33 - 38:40 • "The whole point of we take our own primal question and we place it over everybody else and assume they're asking the same question."

    56 min
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As High-Performers, we’re all after three things: to do it all, have it all, and feel good about it, too. Some will say, “it’s all about “balance”, but I’ve got a different story to share with you…. This podcast is going to take you into the minds of some of the world’s Top Performers in Business, Relationships, Health, and Mindset, and give you hands-on methods to move from feeling you’re merely managing your High Performance Life, to MASTERING it.

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  • Creador
    Scott Danner
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    106
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    © 2023
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