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The Big Leap Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs
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The Big Leap is about two main things; one, Your Upper Limits. How much we can accomplish or achieve? How much love and abundance we can receive? And two, Discovering Your Zone of Genius. The difference between stagnation and success lies in the decisions you make in the moments that matter. This podcast is about those turning points -- the single decisions in life and business that change everything because the difference between stagnation and success lies in the decisions you make in the moments that matter. Gay and Mike will talk about business, relationships, limiting beliefs, and creating freedom and from time to time, you’ll also meet some of their favorite thinkers, thought leaders and celebrities and hear about their Big Leaps.
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5 Steps To Double Your Luck With Stuart Lacey
Mike has something super special for you in this week's podcast episode — a fascinating conversation about luck, opportunity, mindset and manifesting positive outcomes with two unconventional thinkers.
Gay and Mike sat down with Stuart Lacey for a fascinating exploration of luck.
You're going to absolutely love hearing Gay and Stuart dive deep into what luck really means, how to cultivate it in your life, and their unique formulas for manifesting more luck.
These are two guys who have thought more about luck than almost anyone Mike knows. Gay literally wrote the book on Conscious Luck and Stuart's new book is called "The Formula for Luck." So they've got some profound wisdom to share.
They covered things like:
The key mindsets and behaviors that "lucky" people have in common
Practical techniques to help you maximize serendipity and flow
How to quickly recover when things don't go your way
The role of empathy, connection, and community in enhancing luck
And much more!
Mike had so much fun geeking out with Gay and Stuart on this topic. As three naturally curious people, they got into the metaphysics, neuroscience, and social dynamics behind luck and good fortune.
So whether you want to understand luck on a theoretical level or learn how to have more of it in your own life, you're going to find tremendous value in this episode.
Jump in and let Mike know what gems you uncover!
Key Takeaways
(03:48) Developing a luck mindset through conscious thinking
(09:24) The nature of luck and manifestation
(13:14) Luck, mindset and decision making
(23:36) The neuroscience of luck and flow state
(32:22) The formula for manifesting luck and personal growth
(45:04) The importance of self acceptance and gratitude to open yourself up to new opportunities
Additional Resources
Find out more about Stuart and get a copy of his book by visiting: www.FormulaForLuck.com
Get Gay’s Book, “Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune” HERE
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How to Break Free from the Prison of Fear and Anxiety
This week, Gay and Mike go deep on how to overcome anxiety, fear and other crazy emotions that can hold you back from your next level of success and happiness.
As many of you know, Mike went through some intense personal challenges earlier this year that triggered severe anxiety and fear in him. He's not ashamed to say he completely lost his mind for a bit! But with Gay's wisdom and support, along with some deep inner work, Mike was able to regain his center.
In this episode, Gay and Mike share openly about our own journeys conquering fear and anxiety, including a terrifying THC reaction I had that sent me to the hospital! You'll hear amazing insights like:
Why you have to get fear out of your head and into your body to resolve it
Tools to interrupt your anxiety patterns and reframe what they mean
How to turn your greatest fear into your greatest source of power
Real life stories of people who overcame extreme adversity
Action steps to make friends with fear and unlock your blocked genius!
Trust us, this episode comes at the perfect time. If you're like us, you've probably noticed there seems to be more fear and anxiety swirling around lately than ever before. People are freaking out about all kinds of stuff - the state of the world, the economy, you name it.
We also talk about how fear can actually be harnessed as rocket fuel for your next level. You just have to learn how to dance with the bear, as Gay likes to say.
So if you or someone you care about is struggling with fear, anxiety or feeling blocked from your potential, do yourself a favor and have a listen.
Key Takeaways:
(04:32) The recent trend of anxiety fear and addiction in older adults
(12:08) Gay talks about his fear of dying and loss of mobility after his major fall
(17:48) Mike tells a CRAZY story about losing control after his experience with a 100mg THC gummy
(34:50) Managing fear and anxiety through body awareness
(47:05) How to face and overcome your fears
Additional Resources:
Get my new book Punch The Elephant
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Big Leaps of Big Money: The Mindset of Wealth
Mike has a juicy new episode today that you're going to love.
Gay and Mike have an honest conversation about the biggest money mistakes they've made over their careers, and some of their biggest wins and lessons learned.
Mike confesses some horrendous investments he has made early in his career that lost half his investment and Gay shares how a stupid fear and mistake cost him $10 million (yep, you read that right) in potential gains on an early Tesla investment.
They also share what they'd do differently if they had to start over today. Here are a few key points:
Invest in YOUR genius first - the ROI will be huge.
Surround yourself with superstar mentors and coaches (Mike still invests ~$250K a year in his own coaching!)
Create "unfair advantage" through your network and personal brand
Play the long game - have patience and discipline
They get super honest about family money dynamics, like trying to "coach" their own kids. Let's just say hiring and firing your own offspring is...complicated!
Whether you're new to investing or an old pro, Mike thinks you'll find this episode motivating, insightful and entertaining. Have a listen and let's hear your key takeaways!
Key Takeaways
(03:37) Gay’s first Big Leap into investing
(06:23) The three traditional ways to invest
(16:31) Jackie Kennedy and a colossaly dumb stock market mistake
(21:59) Never outsource your money movement
(27:00) How to invest in your own genius
(45:01) What does it take to get to a wealth mentality?
Additional Resources
Get my new book Punch The Elephant
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Ai for Coaches: How to Automate Your Coaching Business in Minutes
If you want to take your coaching business to the next level (without being replaced by Ai), you need to listen to this week's Big Leap podcast.
Gay and Mike covered some mind-blowing strategies on how to leverage Ai as a coach to be more efficient, effective and EXPAND your capabilities (not reduce them).
This was one of Mike's favorite episodes because it was totally improvised and unscripted. Just he and Gay riffing on how to practically apply Ai as a coach TODAY.
They built prompts in real-time, created content together, designed original artwork and even wrote client emails!
You'll get a ton of value from hearing Gay learn new AI tricks—and how you can put these tools to work immediately in your own business.
Gay also shares his personal insights on:
Why most coaches fail within 5 years (and how to avoid it)
The key skill 90% don't learn until their 50's (that makes the difference between average and world-class coaching)
Boundary myths most practitioners believe (and the surprising truth)
And much more!
The key to Ai is understanding how to prompt it. Mike shared his exact prompts, formulas and favorite tools with Gay so you can swipe what works!
Want to know the craziest part? This technology is available to anyone right now for FREE or dirt cheap.
If you want to learn directly from one of the legends in coaching and personal development - AND - get priceless tips on integrating Ai into your daily work, growing your biz faster and impacting more people… don’t miss this episode!
Key Takeaways
(02:39) How to be a better, more effective coach and expand your capabilities using Ai
(06:40) The most essential thing coaches need to know and do in order to thrive in their personal and professional life
(10:39) Continuous learning and emotional intelligence are two of the most important things to consider
(15:59) Writing an outbound email using Ai
(23:58) How to create an image using Mid Journey
(38:36) How to write a book in a day
Additional Resources
Download Mike's free Ai Superpower Accelerator Toolkit here: Ai Superpower Accelerator Directory by Mike Koenigs
The writing tool we used: https://claude.ai/
The image we created together: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1007004968148025484/1130646893240786984/mikekoenigs_a_professional_female_business_coach_sitting_alongs_2ee3cafc-3410-43e3-aceb-f759ff83e80c.png
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The Love Thief with Arielle Ford
Gay and Mike just finished an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief” and they can’t wait for you to hear it!
Arielle is one of the world's leading experts on love, relationships and the greatest manifester Mike has ever known. She's written numerous bestselling non-fiction books like “The Soulmate Secret” and “Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate,” but this is her first foray into fiction - and what an adventure it's been!
In this episode, Arielle takes Gay and Mike behind the scenes of how this book came to be.
It all started with a crazy idea from her husband, Brian, involving aliens and operatic singing! But soon, the characters began “talking” to Arielle, almost driving her crazy. She found herself acting insecure for the first time in her career, constantly seeking reassurance from friends about her writing.
Eventually, Arielle surrendered to the muse and let this wild story download through her. The result is a juicy tale of love, betrayal, spiritual awakening, and sweet revenge. Part Eat, Pray, Love, and part Dirty John, Arielle calls it "a romantic, spiritual thriller with a surprise happy ending."
Mike won't give away all the details, but let's just say one of the characters was inspired by HIM! (It won’t be hard to figure it out.)
Mike and Gay were fascinated and inspired to hear about Arielle's creative process. Even though writing this novel was torture at times, she learned a ton about herself along the way.
And you have to hear her vision for the audiobook (something she hopes to turn into a Grammy-winning production). Just like her manifesting powers, Arielle's imagination knows no bounds!
Whether you're an aspiring writer, novel lover, spiritual seeker, or just a fan of Arielle's work, Mike highly recommends giving this interview a listen. Arielle's joy is contagious. He knows you'll be inspired.
Key Takeaways
(04:09) Arielle never wanted to write a novel and how it came about
(09:31) The moment Arielle thought she was schizophrenia because characters started “talking” to her
(13:19) The process of writing the book
(23:09) Her dream for the audio book and winning a Grammy!
(34:46) The spiritual practice of channeling characters and storytelling
(45:05) Who is the perfect buyer of this book?
Additional Resources
Get Arielle’s New Book, “The Love Thief” and your bonus content here: http://www.thelovethief.com
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Change Your Life with Ai + ChatGPT
Mike is really excited about this podcast episode today.
Why? Because he and Gay are diving DEEP into a subject that he's been living, breathing, obsessing over, and teaching for months now. Can you guess what it is?
That’s right… they're talking about Ai and ChatGPT.
Gay and Mike go down the Ai rabbit hole, exploring the potential of this rapidly-evolving technology, particularly for coaches, healers, and writers. How can Ai make our lives easier, better, and more enriched? They'll unravel this mystery.
In the last few months, Mike has spoken about and taught Generative Ai for Executives to thought leaders like Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis, and Dave Asprey and their thousands of patrons. Mike has even traveled to Spain to speak to a billionaire about integrating Ai into his 60 different companies.
Needless to say, Mike has been DEEPLY immersed in this transformative technology, and he has some really cool insights to share with you!
Mike has always been a problem-solver, a translator of the complex, and that's what he's bringing to the table today. He promises to break everything down so it’s super simple to understand AND implement.
They'll discuss how Ai can act as your 'perfect first draft' partner, helping you think more clearly, ask better questions, and become a more empathic listener. It can revolutionize your speed of learning, doing, and achieving.
It all starts with learning how to think in Ai so you can tell Chat GPT exactly what you want. Imagine communicating with a three-year-old who knows almost everything but remembers almost nothing.
It’ll push you to face your limitations until you realize the only thing limiting you is your imagination. And once you get the hang of it, you'll see why Mike says you can practically bend time and access just about any wisdom and knowledge.
This is more than just a conversation about Ai, though. It's a conversation about our future, our potential, and how we can evolve to keep pace with our creations. Get ready for an engaging, enlightening, and thought-provoking journey into the world of Ai.
It's worth every minute, and as always, Mike can't wait to hear what you think! The future is here, and it's incredibly exciting!
Key Takeaways
(04:17) Learn how to THINK in Ai (imagine a 3-year-old that knows almost everything but remembers almost nothing)
(14:07) How to consume 20 - 30 minutes of content in under an hour
(17:45) How to get to a new place in creativity with Ai
(24:28) How a coach or advisor can prosper by using Ai
(29:52) How to write a script in the voice of Steve Jobs
(37:07) We’re just months away from the first high-quality, completely Ai-generated movies
Additional Resources
Download Mike's free Ai Superpower Accelerator Toolkit here: Ai Superpower Accelerator Directory by Mike Koenigs
Get Mike's new book, Punch The Elephant - https://sales.mikekoenigs.com/
Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! - http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply
Customer Reviews
Listening to Gay
I mean… Any opportunity to listen to Gay is a treat for me. He is so intelligent and able to communicate his magic.
Living miracles, getting unstuck
Wow! Every episode blows me away and makes me hungry for more. Being a kinesthetic learner also, I get stuck in perfection & details. I have to create time to use my analytical genius in me to find ways to get unstuck and solve problems.Your advice and wisdom is helping me do this faster. Thank you!
Favorite books — two discussions
It would be nice is you had listed all the books mentioned instead of having to capture the titles on the run. Went to your website — nothing there. Ruth oberg