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

Are people naturally optimists or pessimists? How does one become more of an optimist? In today's show we'll hear a great speech from Michael Crossland who will share his experience and incredible story. Show Notes: More from Michael Crossland Original Video Big thanks to JobFlare for sponsoring today’s how. Go to https://jobflare.com/BRAIN to get the free APP to help you have fun finding your next job! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you consider to be a high stress situation? How about being shot? Today we'll hear tips for successfully managing stress from someone who was shot in the chest and handled it well. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we'll hear a fantastic spoken word poem from Adam Roa called "You Are Who You've Been Looking For". Let's jump in! Show Notes: More from Adam Roa Original Video Big thanks to today's sponsor The Great Courses Plus. To get a full month for FREE to their entire library go visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/ptb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear the second part of a talk given by the late great Jim Rohn on the importance of character and demanding excellence in ourselves. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear a classic message from Jim Rohn on the power of purpose and the power of preparedness. Let's jump in! Show Notes:  Big thanks to JobFlare for sponsoring today's how. Go to https://jobflare.com/BRAIN to get the free APP to help you have fun finding your next job! Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll recap an article written from the Pick the Brain blog, and we'll talk about the importance of getting enough sleep based on what we need. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Big thanks to Express.com for sponsoring today’s show. Use the promo code 9988 to receive $20 off any one pair of jeans in store or online. Exclusions apply. Original Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll be hearing from actress Kristen Bell on the importance of remembering that being nice can get you far and everyone has a story because everything is nuanced. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Original Video Big thanks to today's sponsor The Great Courses Plus. To get a full month for FREE to their entire library go visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/ptb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear a speech from Melissa Randall where she discusses her mission to find a husband. And it brings up a few questions that Jeremy and Erin have. Ready to jump in?! Show Notes: Original Video Big thanks to Express.com for sponsoring today’s show. Use the promo code 9988 to receive $20 off any one pair of jeans in store or online. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we'll be hearing a speech from DeVon Franklin who is an American Hollywood producer, best-selling author, preacher and motivational speaker. Ready to get inspired!? Show Notes: Big thanks to JobFlare for sponsoring today's how. Go to https://jobflare.com/BRAIN to get the free APP to help you have fun finding your next job! Big thanks to Plant Package for sponsoring today’s show. To get your first Plant Package gardening box for free visit https://plantpackage.com/brainand use the promo code BRAIN. Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll be discussing an excellent article from the Pick the Brain blog that discusses reasons why smart and hardworking people aren't always successful. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Big thanks to Express.com for sponsoring today's show. Use the promo code 9988 to receive $20 off any one pair of jeans in store or online. Exclusions apply. Original Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll chat about a few psychological facts that will blow all of our minds! Let's jump in! Show Notes: Big thanks to today's sponsor The Great Courses Plus. To get a full month for FREE to their entire library go visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/ptb Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear the second part of Oprah Winfrey's speech to Colorado College where the theme of being your authentic self gets reimagined. Show Notes: Original Video Big thanks to Express.com for sponsoring today's show. Find your perfect fit of jeans at an Express near you or by visiting Express.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear part one of a speech from Oprah Winfrey delivered to graduates of Colorado College. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Original Video Big thanks to Plant Package for sponsoring today’s show. To get your first Plant Package gardening box for free visit https://plantpackage.com/brainand use the promo code BRAIN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear an important lesson from Ramona Smith, who will inspire us to stay in the ring. Ramona Smith is a professional speaker, author, and poet from Cleveland, Ohio. Ramona is also known as the Ladybug Speaker. Show Notes: Big thanks to Plant Package for sponsoring today's show. To get your first Plant Package gardening box for free visit https://plantpackage.com/brain and use the promo code BRAIN. Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll discuss the concepts of controlling our lives and taking personal responsibility for everything that happens to us. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Original Video Thanks to Care/Of for sponsoring today’s show. Use the promo code PICKTHEBRAIN at https://takecareof.com to receive 25% off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear a speech from speaker Jim Key on the importance of remembering that it's never too late to do just about anything that you want to do. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear several speeches from speakers like Tom Bilyeu, Tyrese Gibson, and Les Brown. Ready to get motivated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we'll hear the conclusion of the speech that broke the internet from Robert F. Smith. Ready for a surprise ending? Show Notes: Thanks to Care/Of for sponsoring today’s show. Use the promo code PICKTHEBRAIN at https://takecareof.com to receive 25% off your first order. Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll be discussing a segment from a speech delivered by Robert F. Smith. This is part one of the full speech. On the next episode you'll hear a surprise ending! Let's jump in. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we'll hear another great book summary from the Always Improving youtube channel that's going to teach us how to win friends and influence people. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Get the FREE 30 Day Gratitude Journal from http://ptbpodcast.com/thanks Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices