Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Join Hala Taha as she interviews some of the brightest minds in the world―turning their wisdom into actionable advice you can use in your life no matter your age, profession or industry. Our subject matter ranges from enhancing productivity, how to gain influence, the art of side hustles and more! If you’re smart and like to continually improve yourself, hit the subscribe button, because you’ll love it here at Young and Profiting Podcast. Part of the YAP Media Network.
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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
One of the best ways to become rich is to learn how rich people think. This is the gospel according to Vivian Tu. Vivian is a former Wall Street trader and entrepreneur turned personal finance educator. You may know her best as “Your Rich BFF” on TikTok and YouTube where she’s taught millions of followers how to save, invest, and grow their careers. In today’s episode, Vivian shares her top strategies to build wealth and reduce debt, as well as how we can learn from how the rich think differently about money and investment than the rest of us. Vivian Tu is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, which she began as a passion project to destigmatize personal finance advice and make it accessible and digestible to non-experts and marginalized communities. Vivian was also named to the Forbes 30 under 30 for 2023, and is also the host of the popular personal finance podcast “Networth and Chill.” She has just released her first book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life. In this episode, Hala and Vivian will discuss:- Being raised with a scarcity mindset- Being an Asian American woman on Wall Street- Walking away from a six-figure job at BuzzFeed- The importance of reinventing yourself- How her passion project turned into a multi-million-dollar business- Writing a money book for her generation- Why rich people think differently than other people- Why you can’t save your way to rich- How rich people network effectively- How to calculate your F-you number- And other topics… Vivian Tu is a former Wall Street trader-turned-expert, educator, public speaker, host, female entrepreneur, and media powerhouse. She is the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, which she began as a passion project to destigmatize personal finance advice and make it accessible and digestible to non-experts and marginalized communities. Vivian was also named to the Forbes 30 under 30 for 2023, and is also the host of the popular personal finance podcast “Networth and Chill.” She has just released her first book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life. Resources Mentioned:Vivian’s Website: https://www.yourrichbff.com/about-meVivian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviantu-yourrichbff/Vivian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/?hl=enVivian’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourRichBFFVivian’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yourrichbffVivian’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbffVivian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Your_RichBFFVivian’s Podcast (Networth and Chill): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff/id1676999261 Vivian’s new book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-AF-Winning-Mindset-Change/dp/0593714911 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Morgan Housel made his first investment when he was 18, putting $1,000 into a certificate of deposit at his local bank. When he started to make some interest on that investment, he was hooked. He devoured books on finance and economics, eventually becoming a financial columnist for The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. In today’s episode, Morgan shares why he thinks finance is more like psychology than physics, some of the common emotional pitfalls related to money, his secrets to staying rich, and much more. Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He's the author of the best-selling book The Psychology of Money. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. His latest book is Same As Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes. In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss:- Serendipitously finding a job he loves- The skiing accident that changed his life- What he learned from James Clear and Atomic Habits- How behavior can trump smarts- Why finance is more like psychology than physics- Independence and the purpose of wealth- Common emotional pitfalls related to money- Secrets to staying rich- What Bill Gates can teach you about optimism- Which unappreciated trait of Warren Buffet we should emulate- How stress can be a good thing- And other topics… Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He's the author of the best-selling book The Psychology of Money. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. In 2022, MarketWatch named him one of the 50 most influential people in markets. He serves on the board of directors at Markel. His latest book is Same As Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes. Resources Mentioned: Morgan’s Website: https://www.morganhousel.com/Morgan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-housel-5b473821/Morgan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhousel/Morgan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/morganhouselMorgan’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morgan-housel-podcast/id1675310669 Morgan’s Book, Same as Ever (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Same-Ever-Guide-Never-Changes/dp/0593332709/ Morgan’s Book, The Psychology of Money (2020):https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Back in the late '60s, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith joined the fad of studying philosophy and began learning about Buddhism. Buddhism taught him that we can only find peace in what we already have, and what works for someone won’t work for everyone. He now utilizes those teachings as a top-rated executive coach who works with some of the most powerful business leaders in the world. In this episode of YAPClassic, Hala and Marshall chat about the 20 habits that hold people back, how to avoid and overcome bad triggers, and how to live a happier life. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. In this episode, Hala and Marshall will discuss: - What Buddhism taught him- Why success makes you fail- A life-changing habit that takes 3 minutes a day- Why the inherent urge to win?- How to break the habit of being negative - Excuses people have for change - Defining a behavioral trigger- 4 stages of the feedback loop- How to avoid triggers - Magic moves: apology and optimism - What makes listening so powerful?- And other topics…Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He has been named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. His newest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment was released in May 2022. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Inc.com: Do You Have Mojo or Nojo?: https://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/mojo-nojo.html Inc.com: Why Leadership is a Contact Sport: https://www.inc.com/marshall-goldsmith/contact-sport-overview.html Marshall’s Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/ Marshall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/ Marshall’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/ Marshall’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmith Sponsored By: RobinHood - Visit robinhood.com/PROFITING to claim an unlimited 1% bonus on your assets.Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHalaMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Jan 01, 2024
James Clear: Atomic Habits, How Small Habits Change Your Life | E265
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
James Clear grew up dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player. But after suffering a serious head injury from being hit in the face with a baseball bat in high school, he had to regroup and figure out how best to play the cards he had been dealt. Thanks to his diligent work ethic, he rebounded to become a college pitcher before embarking on a career as a writer, blogger, best-selling author, and expert on habits. In today’s episode, James will share his story, the rocky road to his bestselling book Atomic Habits, and how you can break your worst habits. James Clear has been writing at JamesClear.com about habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement since 2012. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. His popular "3-2-1" email newsletter is sent out weekly to more than 1 million subscribers. In this episode, Hala and James will discuss:- The accident that changed his life- His accomplishments on the ball field- How to incorporate habit stacking into your routines- His journey from blogging to best-selling book- How he built his successful email newsletter- Making habits research accessible to readers- The runaway success of Atomic Habits- His next book project- Habits as the compound interest of improvement- The importance of identity-based habits- Why fixating on goals can be unhealthy- How to break a bad habit- And other topics… James Clear has been writing at JamesClear.com about habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement since 2012. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured in places like Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and on CBS This Morning. His popular "3-2-1" email newsletter is sent out weekly to more than 1 million subscribers. Resources Mentioned:James’s Website: https://jamesclear.com/James’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclear/James’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesClearJames’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclear/James’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesclear/James’s Newsletter (The 3-2-1 Newsletter): https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1James’s Masterclass (Small Habits that Make a Big Impact on Your Life): https://www.masterclass.com/classes/small-habits-that-make-a-big-impact-on-your-lifeJames’s book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:RobinHood - Visit robinhood.com/PROFITING to claim an unlimited 1% bonus on your assets.Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Since David quit his job as a waiter at the Cheesecake Factory a decade ago, his successful businesses, compelling story, and unique teaching style have helped him build a large and loyal following. Now, he hosts The Social Proof Podcast and runs the Sleepless Knights Coaching Program to guide entrepreneurs and small business owners to entrepreneurial success. David is empowering a new generation of aspiring business owners and dismissing the myth that entrepreneurship is unattainable for those without social or capital privilege. In today’s episode, David will share some tips on how to build a viable online community and chase your goals on your terms and regardless of your background. David Shands is an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business coach. In a few short years, his “Sleep is 4 Suckers” concept has evolved from selling t-shirt's out of the back seat of his car, to selling his message on apparel across the globe. He is now the host of the successful entrepreneurial podcast, The Social Proof Podcast. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:- Life lessons learned at the Cheesecake Factory- What David learned from Steve Jobs- Struggling as a young entrepreneur- Learning to focus his efforts- Starting his own t-shirt brand- Why he started teaching entrepreneurship- Perfecting his craft on YouTube- Knowing what your audience is struggling with- Earning your listeners’ trust- How to build a niche community- And other topics… David Shands is an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business coach. David worked in various customer-oriented industries by day while building his own apparel business by night. In a few short years, his “Sleep is 4 Suckers” concept has evolved from selling t-shirt's out of the back seat of his car, to selling his message on apparel across the globe. He is now the host of the successful entrepreneurial podcast, The Social Proof Podcast. He is especially focused on helping entrepreneurs launch their own podcasts. Resources Mentioned:David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshands/David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepis4suckersDavid’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepis4suckers/David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamsarebuiltovernight/David’s Podcast (The Social Proof Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035David’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidNeverSleeps LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyArticulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360MasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
When 18-year-old Michael Brown was killed in his home state of Missouri in 2014, Morgan DeBaun was working at a technology company in Silicon Valley. Unhappy with her job and dismayed about the media coverage of the story, she decided to change course. She co-founded Blavity, which became a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. Morgan has succeeded despite steep odds to forge an incredibly successful portfolio of companies. In today’s episode, she is going to share with us how she built an influential media empire and give us some pointers on how to navigate some of the most challenging parts of founding a company. Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive, and corporate advisor. She is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Blavity Inc., a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. Morgan also acts as an advisor to influential global brands and companies including PepsiCo., American Airlines, CES, and other businesses. In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss:- Why hard work is not enough- Being an outsider in Silicon Valley- How to pitch a VC firm- How to enlist your donors for help- The right amount of equity to give away in a startup- Talent acquisition and diversity in the tech space- Advising Pepsi and American Airlines- The virtues of anonymous employee surveys- Balancing entrepreneurship with personal relationships- And other topics… Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive, and corporate advisor. She is the founder, CEO and Chairman of Blavity Inc., a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. Through her work at Blavity, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching millions of readers through a growing brand portfolio that includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Blavity TV. Morgan also acts as an advisor to influential global brands and companies including PepsiCo., American Airlines, CES, and other businesses. She also hosts The Journey podcast, a weekly podcast that delves into the captivating stories of purpose-driven achievers on their quest to live their best lives and has her own newsletter, The Journey Newsletter, which gives advice on building a sustainable and scalable career and life. Resources Mentioned:Morgan’s Website: https://www.morgandebaun.com/Morgan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandebaun/Morgan’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaunMorgan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganDeBaunMorgan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandebaun/Morgan’s Podcast, The Journey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun/id1687058364Morgan’s Company, Blavity: https://blavity.com/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyArticulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360MasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassNom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Dec 22, 2023
YAPClassic: Justin Bariso on Becoming a Master at Emotional Intelligence
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
When Justin Bariso moved to Germany, he learned a popular phrase about German workplace culture: “no complaints is enough of a compliment.” Determined to make his office cultures more uplifting, he worked with German executives on their emotional intelligence, or EQ. In the process, he started writing about EQ for Inc.com, and his articles now draw in over a million readers each month. In this episode of YAPClassic, Justin Bariso breaks down everything you need to know about improving your EQ to achieve personal and professional success. Justin Bariso is an author, speaker, and consultant who helps organizations and individuals develop their emotional intelligence. His thoughts on leadership and EQ draw over a million readers a month, and his book, EQ Applied, shares fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories that illustrate how emotional intelligence works in the real world.In this episode, Hala and Justin will discuss: - Why EQ is so important to one’s success- The connection between persuasion and EQ- What is emotional intelligence? - The 4 components of EQ- The truth about self-control and habits- How to practice emotional intelligence during conversations- Why negative feedback is a gift- The dark side of emotional intelligence- How Steve Jobs used EQ to advance his career and run Apple- And other topics…Justin Bariso is an author, speaker, and consultant who helps organizations and individuals develop their emotional intelligence. His thoughts on leadership and EQ draw over a million readers a month, and LinkedIn named him a “Top Voice” in the field of management and workplace culture three years in a row. His book, EQ Applied, shares fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories that illustrate how emotional intelligence works in the real world.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbariso Justin’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/justinjbariso?lang=en Justin's Book, EQ Applied: https://eqapplied.com/ Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyGreenlight - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/YAPMasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassArticulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHalaMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Dr. Robert Sapolsky has accomplished so much in his life and career, including winning the MacArthur “genius” grant and authoring several best-selling books. But as he puts it himself in his most recent book: “I’ve been very lucky in my life, something which I certainly did not earn.” This sentiment is consistent with his view that we lack free will entirely, and in today’s episode, Professor Sapolsky is going to make his argument to Hala as to why that is indeed the case. Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, who is an expert in several fields ranging from stress to baboon behavior to human evolution. His work has received many awards including the esteemed MacArthur Fellowship. He is also the best-selling author of several books including Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, and The Trouble with Testosterone. His newest book is called Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will. In this episode, Hala and Robert will discuss:- Why free will doesn’t exist- The epiphany he had as a 14-year-old- Is meritocracy an illusion?- The neuroscience of decision-making- The myth of grit- What predetermination means for entrepreneurs- Why Jeff Bezos was born to create Amazon- Does spontaneity exist?- How no free will impacts our morality- The science behind moral disgust- Why you can’t reason someone out of an opinion- Why we should overhaul the criminal justice system- And other topics… Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. Over the past thirty years, he has divided his time between the lab, where he studies how stress hormones can damage the brain, and in East Africa, where he studies the impact of chronic stress on the health of baboons. Sapolsky is the author of Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, and The Trouble with Testosterone, and is a regular contributor to Discover. He has published articles about stress and health in magazines as diverse as Men's Health and The New Yorker. Sapolsky received the MacArthur Foundation's “genius” grant at age 30. Resources Mentioned:Robert’s Website: http://www.robertsapolskyrocks.com/Robert’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsapolsky/Robert’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Sapolsky/100063871383510/ Robert’s new book Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/B0BVNSX4CQ/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1699016118&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Sapolsky&s=books&sr=1-1 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyGreenlight - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/YAPMasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassArticulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
At the age of 22, Farnoosh Torabi was already over $30,000 in debt, making $18 an hour and trying to live in New York City on a diet of canned tuna and $5 Footlong Subway sandwiches. After being laid off from her job, she started to work for herself full-time and resolved to climb out of debt and make it in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Along the way, she learned some tough lessons about how fears can drain us and inhibit our success. In today’s episode, Farnoosh will share some invaluable tips on how to overcome your fears and ensure that your financial plan sets you up for success.Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities and has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. She is a bestselling author, former CNBC host, and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money. In this episode, Hala and Farnoosh will discuss:- How fear is an opportunity- Making ends meet as a young person in New York- How to recover from being laid off- Embarrassing herself on the Today Show- Being your own version of excellent- Why Americans are anxious about money- Making friends with fear- How to handle rejection- Pursuing money within your values- Advice for female breadwinners- How to calculate and delegate- And other topics… Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities and has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. She is a bestselling author, former CNBC host, and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money. Her latest book, A Healthy State of Panic, demonstrates how leaning into your fear can actually become your greatest superpower. Resources Mentioned:Farnoosh’s Website: https://farnoosh.tv/Farnoosh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farnooshtorabi/Farnoosh’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/FarnooshFarnoosh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/Farnoosh’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarnooshTorabi/Farnoosh’s Podcast, So Money: https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/Farnoosh’s new book, A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career and Win at Life (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-State-Panic-Follow-Wealth/dp/1982199199/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyRobinHood - Visit robinhood.com/PROFITING to claim an unlimited 1% bonus on your assetsCoPilot - Head to go.mycopilot.com/PROFITING to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness with your own personal trainer if you sign up before February 1st, 2024!Rakuten - Start shopping at rakuten.comMasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life!Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
During the Holocaust, Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl was sent to a concentration camp. He survived by focusing on his one goal: to return home to his family. Frankl saw that once people lost hope for their future, they ultimately lost their life. Dr. Benjamin Hardy has applied Frankl’s research to his own life as an organizational psychologist. In this episode, Ben returns to YAP to discuss his latest book and how elite entrepreneurs can achieve more by doing less. Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. He was once the most popular blogger on the platform Medium.com and his blogs have been read by over 100 million people. In this episode, Hala and Benjamin will discuss: - Letting go of the narratives of the past- How to go from a 2x mindset to a 10x one- Getting beyond the 10,000-hour rule- Why deliberate practice is better than habit- How to 10x your life and career- The importance of psychological flexibility- Why 80% of what you do is yielding almost nothing- Four ways that entrepreneurs waste too much time- How to achieve more by doing less- The value of creating impossible goals- And other topics…Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and is the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. His PhD research focused on entrepreneurial courage and transformational leadership. Before completing his PhD, his blogs were read by over 100 million people. Benjamin published his first major book Willpower Doesn’t Work while running a 7-figure online training business. Dr. Hardy has published additional books, including three co-authored with the legendary entrepreneurial coach, Dan Sullivan. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and he is a sought-after teacher and speaker at corporate and entrepreneurial events as well as Fortune 500 companies. His newest book, with Dan Sullivan, is 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less. Resources Mentioned:Benjamin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Benjamin-P.-Hardy/author/B00P6MYJUOBenjamin’s Website: https://benjaminhardy.com/Benjamin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminhardy88/Benjamin’s Future Self Cheat Sheet: https://futureself.com/Benjamin’s latest book, with Dan Sullivan, 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less: https://www.amazon.com/10x-Easier-Than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs/dp/140196995X/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyRobinHood - Visit robinhood.com/PROFITING to claim an unlimited 1% bonus on your assetsCoPilot - Head to go.mycopilot.com/PROFITING to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness with your own personal trainer if you sign up before February 1st, 2024!Rakuten - Start shopping at rakuten.comMasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassHelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life! More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/