Pick The Brain Podcast: Productivity | Motivation | Self Improvement | Health

Ready to kick start your week? Today's episode is another inspirational mix from all kinds of different speakers. Let's get started! Show Notes:  Sample Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=web-JrtE5rQ  Joe Rogan - www.joerogan.com  Oprah Winfrey - www.oprah.com  Les Brown - www.lesbrown.com  Gary Vanerchuck - www.garyvaynerchuck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billionaire John Paul DeJoria is best known as a co-founder of the Paul Mitchell line of hair products and The Patrón Spirits Company. On today's show we'll hear about his life and how he went from being homeless twice to becoming a billionaire. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’d willingly sacrifice plenty for the sake of your new baby, but one thing you should be more selfish about is your sleep. In this episode we'll be hearing the narration of an article written by our own Erin Falconer. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Original Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the lessons learned from Jim Morris, the MLB's oldest rookie who, at the age of 35. His story was so inspirational Disney made a film about his journey called The Rookie, which starred Dennis Quaid. Show Notes: Big thanks to today's sponsor Care/Of. Use the Promo Code BRAIN to get 25% off your first month's order! Original Video More from Jim Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the principles behind self image and discussing if applying the techniques found in the 1960 book "Psycho Cybernetics" would be an effective way to become who we really want to be. Let's get started! Show Notes: Original Video More from The Journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all worry. Well, at least most of us. So what kinds of worrying mistakes might we be making that will allow us to stop worrying so much and start doing instead? That's the topic of today's show. Show Notes: 4 Worrying Mistakes We Should Stop Making Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having trouble finding out how to ask for what you want out of life? On today's show Erin and Jeremy will hear a thoughtful and inspiring mix of wisdom from speaker Iyanla Vanzant on knowing who we are, how to accept criticism, and how to ask for what we want.  Show Notes: Iyanla's Site Hay House Iyanla Vanzant More from Iyanla Vanzant AOL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a hard time staying focused? On today's episode Erin and Jeremy will be hearing from author Jack Canfield on what highly successful people do to stay focused. Let's buckle up for today's show! Show Notes: Big thanks to our sponsor SWAP.COM for sponsoring today's show. Use the Promo Code BRAIN to get 35% off your first order at swap.com. More from Jack Canfield Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear two fantastic stories told by speaker Gaur Gopal Das on how life begins beyond our comfort zones and how you and I can learn how to tell stories to communicate our thoughts much more effectively. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Big thanks to SWAP.COM for sponsoring today's show. Use Promo Code BRAIN to get 35% off your first order at swap.com. More from Gaur Gopal Das Original Video #1 Original Video #2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the heck is a microbiome? And what does it have to do with how we think and feel? On today's episode we'll be discussing the kind of impact stress and eating habits have on how our body operates. Show Notes: MIcrobiome Video Pick the Brain Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is going to be another motivational Monday mix to kick start your day and get your week rolling with a bang. Today's mix will contain audio from speeches by Taraji Henson, Wyclef Jean, Charlie Day, Tom Hanks, Inky Johnson, and Les Brown. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How important is it to learn how to think instead of simply learning what to think? On today's episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing that topic and more from a speech delivered by astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson. Show Notes: More from Neil Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we live in a world of sunshine and rainbows? Or do we live in a world of storm clouds and rain? Or do we live in both? On today's show we'll hear timeless lessons from the late Jim Rohn on the positive and negative aspects of life. Show Notes: Original Speech Jim Rohn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the importance of goal setting along with perspectives from the late Zig Ziglar. Show Notes: Original Video More from the Ziglar Brand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have so much to do! In today's episode Erin and Jeremy will discuss tips from Mel Robbins on how to cope with a crazy busy life, find balance, and be in control of our own worlds as much as possible. Show Notes: Original Video Clip 1 Original Video Clip 2 More from Mel Robbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be elitist? Does ageism matter? How important are degrees? On today's show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing a list of inconvenient careers truths from career coach Marty Nemko. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Dr. Marty Nemko's Book Careers for Dummies Original Article Marty's Narration Marty's Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Pick the Brain podcast Erin and Jeremy will discuss points made by the late Steve Jobs in a 1994, after he had already achieved success with Apple computers  but before he made one of the most influential changes of all time, the introduction of the iphone. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Original Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we'll be hearing a short web series created by Bridgewater founder and billionaire Ray Dalio. The audio from this episode was originally published on youtube HERE as a video series and is based on Ray Dalio's book Principles, which can be found HERE. Show Notes: More from Ray Dalio Ray's Book Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably already know that music is a great tool for dealing with stress, but what other effects does music have on our well being? That's the topic on today's show where Erin and Jeremy tackle music and all of its benefits. Show Notes: 3 Strange and Surprising Ways Music Effects Our Well Being Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muniba Mazari is a Pakistani artist, model, activist, speaker, singer, and television host. In today's episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing perspectives provided by Muniba on how she converted a physical limitation into an advantage.   Show Notes: Original Speech More from Muniba Mazari Ted Talks from Ted.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices