Will Chou's Personal Development Show Podcast: Recent Episodes
Will Chou: Blogger and Podcaster
Sharing what I learn on my own journey from knowing nothing to learning how to achieve happiness, wealth, performance, and success with data, real stories, history, and science. The info comes from the best in the field, from athletes to billionaires to businessmen to artists to historians to scientists. The knowledge is sourced from the vast amount of books, interviews, videos, documentaries, and other research I’ve consumed.
It’s been a while since a podcast episode! Here is the latest one! Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms:
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In this podcast episode, I talk about the various pros and cons of CrossFit and why I ended up transitioning away from it after 5 years based on my goals and the trade-offs of the sport / exercise. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms:
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There has been a flurry of celebrity and influencer divorces and cheating situations happening recently, more than usual. At least, that’s what it feels like. While this is a little bit of a divergence from our typical topics, this does tie into personal development because your life partner, as Alex Hormozi says, is one of… Continue reading Why Are So Many Influencers Getting Divorced or Cheated On? [Podcast]
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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Michael Sartain, a performance coach and creator of the game-changing “Men of Action” program. Michael’s journey is a tapestry woven with diverse experiences – from his days at the University of Texas to a successful tenure in the United States Air Force as a KC-135 navigator. His… Continue reading Men of Action vs Personal Brand Creator Pro: Best Instagram Social Circle Dating Program?
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In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Evan Carmichael, a YouTube sensation with a staggering 3.7 million subscribers. Join us as we delve into Evan’s journey as a content creator, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. Discover the secrets behind his viral success, the inspiration behind his impactful videos, and the lessons he’s learned on… Continue reading Driving In A Car With Evan Carmichael, the OG Personal Development YouTuber at 3.7 M Subscribers [Podcast]
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There’s a lot of conflicting advice about what leads to success in career, business, and dating. One thing almost everyone agrees on is that more status is better than less status. In this podcast episode, I review a course that I invested in and finished. This program Personal Brand Creator Pro promises to 10x your… Continue reading How to 10x Your Status: My Review of Personal Brand Creator Pro After Completing the Course
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Imagine following fitness YouTubers for many, many years, wishing you could be coached personally by them. And then doing nothing about it because you can’t afford to even consider it. That was me. I lived off free YouTube videos (thousands of them) and affordable e-books for my fitness journey. At some point, I graduated to… Continue reading I Paid My Favorite YouTube Fitness Coach Gokuflex to Train Me For 3 Months
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To some, moving out of your home state and home town in the USA is easy. Sure, it’s definitely easier than other countries. People seem to do it all the time. Most of my classmates were able to achieve that for college or after college. For the rest of us, it’s much harder than it… Continue reading Inspirational Podcast: Escaping Your Hometown And An Average Life
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The title says it all. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons, the surprises I found out about the quality of coaching, and whether my first time experience with this is worth it. I’m three weeks into my coaching, and I’ve learned a lot. It’s been challenging and time-consuming. It can be… Continue reading I Paid My Favorite Fitness YouTuber for Coaching – End of Week 3 Update [Podcast]
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Today, I summarize major points from the book Willpower Doesn’t Work, by famed self development blogger and ebook writer Benjamin Hardy. Ben was known for creating viral self help articles on Medium.com. I also give my review of the book. Overall rating of the book: 3.5 out of 5 Like this show? Please leave a… Continue reading Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy – Book Summary and Notes
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Do you know someone who is constantly spinning your wheels and falling short of the growth they desire in health, wealth, career, love, and life? Perhaps, this person has spent years trying a cycle of endless tactics handed down by online influencers. In this podcast episode, we delve deeper into why this is and how… Continue reading The Astonishing Reason Why Most People Fail Miserably At Their Goals [Podcast]
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Have you ever read a book and then realized you don’t remember most of what you read and haven’t taken any action based on what you learned? This has happened to me, and I want to prevent that from happening this time around. I’ve read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie… Continue reading I Read How to Win Friends Five Times and Didn’t Do A Thing (Until Now)
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Following the theme of my latest articles, I want to touch more on procrastination since it was one of my reader’s requests to talk about this topic. In this podcast episode, I discuss why we procrastinate and the science behind it. Understanding the evolutionary psychology of how it works will help us master it. Subscribe… Continue reading Why You Procrastinate Even When It Feels Bad [Podcast]
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In this podcast episode, I talk about what I have learned from the legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, a bodybuilding champion, highest paid actor at one point, a real estate millionaire, and governor. How did an immigrant live and achieve the American dream? Find out…
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I asked my email newsletter what they wanted to hear about. One of my readers, Joe wrote in with this request. I am curious to hear about how you find the time and discipline to keep pushing out emails and videos. (Maybe you’ve already written about this somewhere) I have a small blog myself and… Continue reading How I Find the Motivation to Consistently Get Things Done [Podcast]
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I have a very unique perspective of seeing the ins and outs of working out at a CrossFit gym for five years, for 4 to 5 days a week. Most videos or books about the topic are people who tried CrossFit for 5 days or 30 days or a week, which gives a very superficial… Continue reading I Did CrossFit for 5 Years: Here are the Pros and Cons [Podcast]
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The world of dating advice is similar to walking through a regional market in the Middle East or Asia: everyone’s trying to sell you how high-quality their product is, happy to tell you it’s the genuine, most effective thing, when a lot of it is counterfeit. You never know if it’ll work or not, because… Continue reading How To Find A Legit Coach By Exploring the Strange World of Dating Coaches
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Yep, I finally finished Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life and figured out why so many young men love him and hype him up. In this podcast episode, I touch on my initial impressions, why people love him, how he’s so effective with his advice, the reasoning behind his advice, the different layers and… Continue reading Why People Love Jordan Peterson and How He Can Change Your Life
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In this podcast episode, we talk about how to stop shooting yourself in the foot, giving and receiving feedback, and eliminating ego. Like this show? Please leave a rating here — even one review helps! Listen on all podcast platforms:
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Successful YouTubers make a lot of money doing what they love. That’s obvious and no secret. So, you may not be surprised to find that a lot of them sell courses on how they did it. Over the years, I’ve bought almost every course, book, or program that’s come out, including ones from people who… Continue reading I Wasted Thousands of Dollars on Every YouTuber’s Course [Podcast]
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In this podcast episode, I discuss and document my journeys and experiences reaching the digital nomad lifestyle that allows you to travel while working. Many people dream of this life; “Travel” is often the first world that comes out of people’s mouthes when asked what they could do if money wasn’t an issue. I am… Continue reading How to Travel and Work Remote – The Digital Nomad Playbook [Podcast]
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I asked what my email subscribers wanted and a couple of them responded back that they’re curious about the inner workings of my online business. While I’m surprised since I mostly talk about personal development rather than online business, I’m not too surprised since it isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this. I even… Continue reading How I Grew My Online Business & Following in Personal Development
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In today’s podcast episode, I decide to talk about dating for Asian men. It’s been a while since I’ve addressed this topic, and it’s very interesting. That’s because even though there’s been a lot more content, awareness, discussion, and advice over the last decade, I still see hordes of Asian men who fit a nerdy,… Continue reading We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
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Lately, I’ve found a good amount of people seem to stress over not achieving some level of success they have in their head by a certain age. Past a point, the anxiety, fear, and negative self-talk can be more damaging than serving. In this short but impactful podcast episode, I touch on some tips that...
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In today’s podcast episode, I cover some tips and topics based on an email subscriber’s question. He said he found a lot of value from my content so far with improving his communication skills for career and dating and his confidence, but he wanted more elaboration. In this episode, I talk about: how do I...
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I read a lot of books. So it’s saying something when I say this is the best book I’ve read in the last two years. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover why. You’ll learn all sorts about Will Smith’s life, struggles, mistakes, advice, and trauma. What a story! Like this show? Please leave a rating...
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With COVID, I haven’t traveled outside the country in almost three years. Now, I know a lot of people who have already traveled to another country in 2021 and 2022 for vacation, but I know people who won’t. At least for now, I fall in the latter camp. In the meantime, I can do some...
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This podcast episode dives into the details of what I learned from a book called How to Not Die Alone. The book provides very useful tips and insights about three self-sabotaging tendencies that stop us from succeeding in our love life in the modern world. I believe these tendencies can also be applied to the...
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I promised to finish reading Jimmy O. Yang’s book in my last podcast episode, and I did! Here are some additional lessons and entertaining experiences I learned from the book, and how it has affected how I perceive and live life as a child of Asian immigrants myself. This was an entertaining, funny memoir! Like...
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I’m following the theme of popular blogs around the web by posting an annual end-of-year review . However, there’s going to be a few twists: I’m going to keep it concise to a just a few major points rather than every little goal since I doubt you want to listen to three hours of talk....
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I was getting into the holiday spirit a few weeks ago when I started hearing buzz about a Netflix Original Rom-Com Christmas film called Love Hard, featuring Asian American Jimmy O. Yang as the romantic lead. And it was the #1 film in the USA for a few days! After loosely following Jimmy’s career over the years,...
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One of the first experiences I had with negotiation tips came from tips I got from people I follow on buying a car at a good price. Here’s a bit of what I learned… The best time to buy a car is at the end of a month based on car salesman sales cycles. They’re...
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In this podcast episode, I pick the brain of Christopher Lau, a man who has made full-time travel through Southeast Asia a reality. Christopher has an interesting story about how he hated his job and life living in the USA and working for a top tech company. He longed to travel, and he made that...
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In this podcast episode, I discuss the stories of the first two coaching clients I’ve had. They came from different backgrounds and had different goals, but I enjoyed both experiences. And I’m happy for how I was able to help them. The first student cared about improving his personal brand online. He wanted to grow...
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Kevin Hart went from college drop out to international super star. He’s someone who has achieved a monumental, rare level of financial and career success in the stand-up comedy and acting world. I was curious about his journey to see if there’s anything we can take from his life to better our own. Based on...
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Digital marketing is one of the coolest industries to ever come out. It’s fresh, new, and part of the new digital era. I know there’s a lot of young, new graduates following my content, and I want to give you some tips from someone experienced on getting your first foot in the door in this...
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I’m a huge fan of escape rooms, and a few years ago, I came across an escape room experience like no other. The lobby, like the escape rooms were well decorated, almost as if you were in a mansion. Everything from the fur carpets to the optical illusions in the paintings made even the waiting...
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After hearing a lot of buzz about this book Can’t Hurt Me from young men, I finally gave it a shot after wanting to improve my pull-up count. I usually avoid “tough guy” books in this realm, like Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink, because I have no desire to join the army or put myself...
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I got a few of the same type of questions from my YouTube subscribers. They want to know how they can stop caring about what others think. This struggle is a popular issue for most people, so I thought I’d summarize some of the major findings I’ve discovered from it over my own research, experience,...
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With all the current events regarding #StopAsianHate going on, I figured it was my duty to post about it and support the movement. In this podcast episode, I do a recap on the rise in violence targeting the Asian-American Pacific-Islander (AAPI) community based on what I found out about it, my thoughts, and the different...
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In this podcast episode, I wanted to have a discussion on why some businesses fail and others succeed. While there are various people discussing this content already online and offline, I hoped to add some level of unique contribution or debate about this topic given my several years of reading successful business books (and consuming other forms...
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that sometimes, your emotions make you make stupid moves. For me, anger is one that comes to mind. When you’re angry, you react, yell, and argue back. Unfortunately, these behaviors may not be the best behavior for a situation, which may only make things worse. Our emotions...
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Recently, an email newsletter subscriber asked me how to destress, relax, and cope with anxiety. Rather than give a quick answer, I took my time to make an entire podcast episode on the most effective techniques for relaxing. This topic’s relevant for almost anyone trying to succeed since everyone deals with nervousness and stress at...
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Given the popularity of and my interest in the new Netflix show Queen’s Gambit, I’m releasing a podcast episode about success principles I’ve found from the top chess and poker players. This episode sources its advice from my research of some of the best poker and chess players of all time. I’ve read books by...
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Today, I interview DustinNotJustin, who works for the famous entrepreneur and social media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk. You’ll learn about his story. He started off miserable at a job that he took for the money and managed to obtain his dream job making content for Gary. We also discuss the Pokemon card collecting and investing market....
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We have one of the most respected, recognized OG YouTubers in the house. I’ve been watching his YouTube videos for several years now, and I’ve seen him grow into a dominant force on YouTube — and maintain his standing (which is hard in a competitive space). In this podcast episode, we’re all about helping young...
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Having spent the last five years studying the patterns of successful people, it’s rare that I’ll find some principle that I haven’t heard of already. When I do, I get excited. And that’s what happened with this latest book Face to Face: The Art of Human connection I read. This book is written by Brian...
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Imagine hitting all your life and financial goals. Sounds great, right? Not always. Many people who get there hit a funk. Pat Flynn, an online entrepreneur, received this chilling email one day. He shared this email in his book Will It Fly? Read it if you think money alone is all that matters: Subject: I...
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In this podcast episode, we have one of the most interesting people of our generation, Dan Beaumont. He’s an entrepreneur who runs the hostel company Podstel and has traveled across to 50+ countries over 4 years. He’s known for hitchhiking across Europe and the USA (partially through the use Tinder). We discuss: his story quitting...
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I figured it’d be fun to have a casual podcast episode rather than talk seriously about a personal development principle on my own. That’s why I brought my friend and fellow podcaster, DJ Foley, to have an entertaining and informative conversation. Since this is a self development blog, we will be discussing the four main...
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Many of my readers email me asking me how to make money online. Some of them have little to no capital to get started with. Luckily, I have a great answer for you today. In this podcast episode, I bring on Alex Fasulo, a freelance writer who makes over $300,000 a year on Fiverr. Fiverr...
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Good sleep is a vital part of building muscle, job performance, focus, energy levels, health, longevity, happiness, and mental health. But the modern world has made it tough for the average person to get enough of the right type of sleep. You see, artificial lights and screens are just a few of the obstacles that...
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So I discovered a like-minded individual on Instagram with 36,000 followers who loves non-fiction self-help books. He posts photos of book recommendations and insights he’s learned from reading these books. View this post on Instagram One of the best quotes I’ve read this week. 🗓 . Only in a storm do you see the art...
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Warren Buffett has said that if you want to be a great investor, what’s more important than IQ is emotional control. He jokes that if you have extra IQ, you should sell it because you don’t need it in investing. He’s seen a lot of very smart people do a lot of very dumb things....
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So I was reading the marketing legend Gary Halpern’s Boron letters. He wrote these letters to his son and his son adds feedback on what he learned. There was one thing that stuck out. His son said that Gary was really great at saying no and prioritizing. Nothing stood in the way of what he...
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Welcome to my first Q&A session on my podcast. In this episode, I’ll be answering reader questions in detail. We’re going to be talking about a variety of different self help topics, including the life changing art of staying organized, the best time to change careers to another industry, and more! Enjoy! Get a free...
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The problem with working 13+ hours a day I have come across many individuals who work hard. Some work 10 to 15-hour days. Some have told me they went to the hospital thanks to overwork and regretted it. And many still aren’t rich. They fall everywhere in the spectrum: minimal wage entry level six figures...
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I highly recommend the book Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Success by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool. This book is one of the most well-researched, evidence-backed books on what it takes to become a master of a craft that exists. It’s a must-read before any other books on the topic, including Mastery by...
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I wanted to have some fun on my podcast and cover a more light topic. If you’re looking for a serious life lesson, this episode may also give you some insight or inspiration on: what you think is the greatest disaster in the world doesn’t affect you as much as you think perseverance is rare,...
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I want to share with you a concept called “habit stacking” that I discovered from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits (affiliate link). He didn’t originate the term, but I found it incredibly useful for building good habits. Listen to the podcast episode now. Get a free audiobook of your choice from Audible here.
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In this podcast episode, I talk with Michael Sartain, a millionaire TV star on Millionaire Matchmaker, an Air Force veteran, Las Vegas resident, red carpet host, and social media influencer. This interview has been one of my favorites since it’s packed with knowledge bombs. We talk about: fashion advice the lifestyle of the Las Vegas...
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One of my readers wrote in, and asked me for help staying organized. Organization just makes things more efficient, pleasing to look at, and relaxing. There’s many benefits for your career — or even your relationships, people judge you poorly if you’re messy. The secret is partial minimalism. Things look cleaner and more organized when...
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Some young folk are still debating whether it’s worth lifting a finger to do any extra work (like nihilism) because they feel like your talent is all “in the cards” — that there’s no way you can do anything extraordinary even if you work harder. I want to revisit this debate, as I talked about...
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After studying thousands of pieces of content from billionaires and millionaires, clear differences emerge. For one, not a single billionaire I’ve studied — except for Oprah — has ever uttered a word on Law of Attraction or manifesting your reality or “asking and getting it given.” That said, tons of millionaires mention it. That makes...
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Does reading one book a week seem like an unreachable goal? In this podcast episode, I’ll break down a system for how anyone can work their way up to a book a week easily. As a preview of what I say: By failing to prepare, you are going to fail. The first step involves scheduling...
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Work-life balance is a huge issue for many people, especially since women now have to work full-time when they used to be expected to be stay-at-home mothers — and because American culture has a philosophy of “the harder you work, the more successful you’ll be.” This podcast episode breaks down some insights I took from the...
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It feels horrible when you’re not invited to parties or social gatherings where the cool, attractive people go. I have experienced this when I was younger, and many people experience this, so I want to tell you why it’s okay that you didn’t go to these. More importantly, you’ll learn in this podcast episode why...
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Many of my readers have written in asking for advice on how to start making their first $1,000 a month (or some income) online from scratch. For this podcast episode, I brought Nick Kho, the Asian American CEO and founder of Real Social Dynamics, the world’s largest men’s dating coaching business. Nick has built 7-to-8 figure...
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“Truth – more precisely, an accurate understanding of reality – is the essential foundation for producing good outcomes.” ― Ray Dalio Ray Dalio and his new book, Principles, need little introduction. He has a net worth of over $18.9 billion+, made through the hedge fund he started. The book is a memoir of his life...
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I used to think my Chinese American parents were perfect growing up. They had come to the United States as immigrants with only a couple hundred dollars and worked their way up to a middle-class income. Plus, Asian students as a whole had great reputation for being doing well in school and getting into prestigious...
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Bruce Lee is an icon that needs little introduction to many. He broke into the Hollywood scene in a time when Asian characters were only played by white men or shown briefly as minor villains or goodie-two-shoes. Against blatant racism, he introduced a philosophy and a new sense of masculine athleticism to the Hollywood genre,...
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A few months ago, I reached out to Kevin Kreider, a Korean American fitness influencer on Instagram, for an interview. Sometimes, influencers don’t respond or aren’t interested, but Kevin was fascinated with what I was doing and down. Fast forward a couple weeks, and I was introducing Kevin to my mother before our podcast interview...
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The latest hot trend in personal development is finding a mentor. Young people assume it is the key to success because they can model and learn from a master. But they struggle with finding a mentor. In this podcast episode, I cite Jack Welch’s take on finding a mentor from his book, Winning. If you’re not...
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An Asian American has to deal with many hassles with immigrant parents. We’re all familiar with these problems, so I don’t have to list them all, but they include over-control, risk-reduction, strict rules, and high expectations. How do you handle these influences so they don’t psychologically limit you? It’s a common issue that readers reached...
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Jeremy Jong is the founder of Fearless Asian Men, a website and group to help Asian American men improve their dating lives. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: how studying under the world’s best dating coaches didn’t help how his stereotypical Asian American upbringing affected his social life what happened after he chose to focus...
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Tim Han is a coach, speaker, interviewer, and founder of Success Insider. His YouTube channel has reached over 2 million subscribers, and he’s interviewed top minds, like Grant Cardone and Antonio Centeno. We cover everything from: his tough childhood as a shy Korean outcast in England getting into entrepreneurship seeing the pros, not just the...
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For her book, Getting There, Gillian Zoe Segal has interviewed some of the world’s most successful people, including billionaires Warren Buffett, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg and John Paul Dejoria, news reporter Anderson Cooper, composer Hans Zimmer, fashion designer Rachel Zoe, Sports Illustrated Cover model & fitness expert Kathy Ireland, and much more! Other Useful Resources:...
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One secret to happiness I’ve discovered is simple. Don’t take life seriously. I have heard billionaires, athletes, and President Barack Obama say it. Specifically, they say you should take your business (or career) seriously, but not themselves. But how? Most people cannot keep in mind the bigger picture. So many of us are fortunate to...
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You asked. I delivered. Many of my young email subscribers have asked about how they can learn more about how to save and invest money. Well, it just so happens that I’ve been an undercover fanboy of personal finance. In fact, it’s one of the ways I got into my love of Warren Buffett and...
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Here’s a shiny, sparkling new podcast on why shame may be the hidden obstacle holding you back from your goals and dreams. It also covers how you can identify and fix it. Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to listen on your phone while you’re on the go: -Will Related reading: No...
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Jason Schreiber won regional powerlifting competitions, qualified for CrossFit regionals his first attempt, placed 3rd in the World kettlebell competition, and is now going to Nationals for Olympic weightlifting. He’s a holistic health coach and he’s a huge fan of the science of kettlebell training. In this interview, we talk everything from physical fitness to...
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“There are no perfect relationships. There are no perfect partners. Relationships by their very nature are chaotic, eventful, and challenging.” ― Robert A. Glover, No More Mr. Nice Guy One of the books that has been most impactful on my life is Dr. Robert Glover’s No More Mr. Nice Guy. The book reveals: the truth...
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Let’s be honest. You’ve probably tried a number of “hacks” to fix procrastination already. Yet here you are still looking for advice. I hear about it from my email subscribers. Well, there’s a reason what you’ve tried doesn’t work. Today’s podcast explains why and gives you a actionable alternative to fix procrastination in a sustainable...
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Kevin Kreider is an Asian American male model, life coach, speaker, fitness trainer, social media influencer, and bodybuilding competitor. As a child, he was bullied for his skinny figure and race, while struggling with Tourette’s Syndrome. Kevin has won several natural bodybuilding competitions and spoke at TEDx. Now, he helps other Asian American men cultivate their...
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Common procrastination advice online right now preaches that quick hacks can help you get things done and stop putting tasks off. But the truth is painful and surprising. If it was that easy, you’d have no problems with procrastination already. The problem is that many procrastination problems aren’t solvable with quick fixes. Others sell the...
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed or confused which book to read? With thousands of books, it’s frustrating to determine which books will actually make you smarter. You don’t want to waste your time. Yet you feel ambitious because you want to improve yourself. The sad truth is that most “Top 10 Books to Get Smarter”...
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Finding a job you love is not easy. But it is possible. And it’s worth it. Imagine getting paid to do what you’d do for free everyday. If you’re willing to put in the work, you can get there. Unless you’re lucky, it’s not going to fall in your lap. First, realize that it’s normal that...
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If you didn’t have to worry about money, what would you do? Chances are you mentioned travel in your response. I’m surprised how many people I’ve seen respond with “travel the world.” But it absolutely saddens me how most of these people will do nothing to work towards this goal and will only have traveled modestly by the...
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In this podcast, I interview Mike “SquattinCassanova”, an Asian dating coach. We talk about: are Asian men undateable? the insecurities we deal with the differences in race when it coming to dating struggles Asian American millennial men have in dating the importance of not blaming or feeling like you deserve anything how we can become...
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Most people think they have to suffer throughout life to achieve success. Asian parents tell us to spend the first 30+ years of our lives pursuing a job we don’t care about to get rich. But is that actually true and is it worth it? What if the secret to life is actually finding a...
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Brené Brown is a University of Houston research professor who has spent decades studying shame and vulnerability. For most of human civilization, men have hid behind the mask of masculinity, concealing any signs of shame and vulnerability because they believed that a man should never show weakness. But it turns out that Brené found that...
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One of my life goals is to read all the books written by billionaires. That’s a tall order considering there are over 150. If you want a quick book to start with on the list, A Passion to Win by Sumner Redstone, is a good choice. Here’s a thorough book summary… If you prefer listening to reading,...
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“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” -Benjamin Franklin One common, frustrating theme I have found when talking to people who have mediocre lives is that they’re all excuse-generating machines. Every time I try to give reasons that their obstacles are solvable and tactics to do so, they come...
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Oh, the frustration and stress that comes with information overwhelm. You feel like there’s so much to consume yet so little time. How do you even begin to deal with all the articles, videos, books, and information out there? I have felt this way many times before and it sucks. I feel overwhelmed because there is simply...
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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is one of the only books that exist on how to make friends. And it’s wildly successful, selling millions of copies. But after reading the book and the reviews, I realized there were critical components on how to make friends that were missing. People complained about...
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Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine. -Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba If you’ve been studying successful people for any decent length of time, you know how important never giving up is. Life is long and you never know what may turn in your...
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A year ago, I stumbled on an article on how to be mentally strong that got a ton of comments and shares. It confused me. Why do all these people care about this? I didn’t care about being mentally tough. I wanted money and happiness. And I didn’t see how mental toughness would help me with that...
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What matters in life in order to success? The standard debate goes something like this, “What bring success in life: luck vs hard work?” But that’s the wrong approach. Both are at play. It is not one or the other. Also, there are more factors you can leverage to succeed. Today, I cover the following topics: How...
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Imagine finding yourself in the only social event you will go to for the day, ready to talk to people. You’ve prepared yourself for the moment. You know you’re deathly shy and scared of talking to new people. But if you don’t take action in this one moment, you will regret it. There won’t be...
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I got a question: “I’m driving myself to insanity with over-thinking, self-analysis, self-doubt, self-loathing, internal misery and zero action. What do I do?” Well, you’re talking to the king of overthinking. I’m definitely in the top 1% of overthinking and over-analyzing everything (I mean just look at this blog). I didn’t think I was that...
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Did you know that human psychology is one of the most powerful tools to getting what you want inlife? Humans are slow to evolve. So, as legendary businessman and advertising legend, Claude Hopkins says, once you learn human psychology, you will never have to unlearn it. The truth about humans is that they are emotional...
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Josh Waitzkin became a national champion in two skills by his early thirties: chess (as a teen) and Tai Chi Chuan, a competitive martial arts. Later on, he became a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the first student to do so under Marcelo Garcia, a man widely regarded as one of the best...
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How do you overcome procrastination? We all have it. We all want to fix it. We all hate it. Yet we still find ourselves putting off what we know we should be doing to do something more fun (but less productive). I’ve poured over advice from the world’s most successful people on this topic, like...
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For the longest time, I felt like it was way too late to make an impact on the world and become successful. I am ambitious and I wanted to be really successful. But the news made it seem like if you did not become a singer, actress, or tech entrepreneur by the time you were 21, it...
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“It’s good to learn from your mistakes. It’s better to learn from other people’s mistakes.” – Warren Buffett. This quote means a lot to me because people don’t learn from others’ mistakes. Instead of studying the history of business, successful people, and failures, most people spend their time watching YouTube, television, or Netflix. Because of that, they...
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When I was in school, I was a beast. I was juggling ALL advanced placement courses, practicing one to two hours of piano for competition, studying hours for the SAT, and running track … all in one night. Yet it was one of the most productive, fulfilling, and exciting times of my life. Why? Because most people don’t...
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“You control your time. Sitting and thinking may be a much higher priority than a normal CEO, who has all this demand and feels like they have to see all these people, [thinks]. It’s not a proxy of your seriousness that you fill every minute of your schedule.” –Bill Gates on what Warren Buffett taught him...
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Does this situation sound familiar? You buy something, maybe it’s a house, because you think it will make you happier. But then, you realize you need accessories for your house: a fancy garage opener, a beautiful garden, and sun-powered lights. All of a sudden, you are overwhelmed by an infinite amount of products you can...
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If you could only read 10 books for the rest of your life, what would they be? Today, I took a stab at answering this tough question. I thought it’s a great one because the limitation it places on you really forces you to cut the fat. Obviously, this list will differ if your goals...
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For the last few years of my life, I was constantly in a state of frustration and haste. Why? Because I thought I had wasted the best years of my life. I was told by media, Hollywood, peers, and adults that your twenties are the best years of your life. I even asked one of...
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Oprah Winfrey is one of my favorite billionaires because she’s unique. Unlike the others, she overcame two discriminating obstacles (being black and female) to become a billionaire in an industry where billionaires are rare: entertainment. On top of that, she had a tough early life of sexual and physical abuse, and she miscarried a child as...
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Billionaires are a rare breed. They are in the top 1% of the 1% of the 1%. They’re world-class at making money and all the skills that come with that. What if we could really break down their rituals? What if we could find patterns we can follow ourselves? That’s what I intend to...
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Self-discipline (also known as willpower) seem to be an obvious key to success. Successful people seem to be able to focus and stay on track. They form good habits and are less tempted by unproductive or unhealthy activities. All of that seems to revolve around the idea of self-discipline. So what’s the secret to self-discipline...
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Today, I want to share with you the most powerful bit of advice I have gotten from reading hundreds of self-help themed books. If you put this advice into action, it will multiply your income, fulfillment, health, and happiness. That is a bold claim, so I will prove to you that it is true. Once...
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What if there’s something that will take you less than 10 minutes a day that can change your life? Well, it turns out a few activities you can do that fall into this category. By turning them into a habit, it can lead to massive amounts of money, happiness, success, and performance. Now, you’re probably...
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You are scrolling through Instagram. And you see yet another person living his dream life, wearing luxurious clothes, and traveling the world with beautiful women. You are in the gym going through your standard exercise routine and you see someone with the body you want. You scroll through Facebook on Friday night, tired and bored...
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“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” -Jeff Bezos This is a special episode of Will’s Personal Development Podcast. This is part two to my discussion on “Billionaire Lessons I Learned from Jeff Bezos.” You can listen to part one...
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A common question ambitious men in their 20’s ask me is, “What life-changing books should I read?” Asking any question about books, especially life-changing books, is a tough one to answer. That’s because I read a lot more books than the average person. Therefore, it can be like asking a musician what their favorite song...
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Jeff Bezos. Founder of Amazon.com. The 5th richest person in the world. Leader in modern retail. How did he do it? What was the secret to his business strategy? The book The Everything Store, reveals all. It details Jeff Bezos’s journey as he built Amazon.com into one of the world’s largest, most successful companies. The...
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Here’s a question that a lot of us struggle with: How do you compete with people better than you? It’s frustrating to see your peers seemingly making so much money, traveling the world, and outperforming you. How do they do it? Is it talent? Is it luck? Not exactly. Today, I want to share with...
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There’s only a couple reliable ways you can listen to free self-help audio books: Check it out at a library. Find them on YouTube. Podcasts. The library is great because you are often surprised by how extensive their collection is. New audio books that you don’t think they would have they sometimes do. The downside...
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