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Optimal Self with Jeremy Herider

by Jeremy Herider

"The Art of Becoming the Best Version of YOU!"We are going to talk with extraordinary people who are on the journey of living to their "Optimal Self". People who have created amazing lives by simply being the best version of themselves. We will dive deep into their minds to learn the things they do on a daily basis to stay on their path and create optimal results. We are going to share their tools and insights with you so you can implement them into your life and be THE BEST VERSION OF YOU!

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Episodes

  1. Growth Concept Series Part 4 - Behavior Drives Motivation

    Harvard Psychologist Jerome Bruner said, "You're more likely to 𝗮𝗰𝘁 yourself into 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, than 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 yourself into 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. (3) Pillars of Self-Motivation 1. Competency- Build great competency in what you want 2. Autonomy- YOU are responsible for YOU 3. Relationships- Be...

  2. Growth Concept Series Part 3 - Success Precedes Confidence

    Here are the 3 Steps to building unshakable 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 are two separate things. Many people are Motivated, very few are Confident. You may be inspired or motivated to do something, but until you take 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, make 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 or...

  3. Growth Concept Series Part 2 - Champion Spirit

    "𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁" is simply being passionate about being great in everything you do. If I choose to do something, I will do it the best that I possibly can. Every day we are training ourselves to be great or to be average. Everything you choose to do on daily basis you can train...

  4. Growth Concept Series Part 1 - 100 or Nothing

    Growth Concept Series Part 1 - 100 or Nothing

  5. Learn THE THING High Achievers do!!!

    Studying high achievers in multiple disciplines and industries. I have found that there is ONE KEY thing the best of the best do! What's the key? Well, I was watching an interview with LeBron James and the interviewer asked him " How do you have the confidence when things are coming down to the...

  6. The Proactive 12 Steps for Lasting Change with Serge Prengel

    Serge Prengel, a therapist and life coach, he has developed a proactive and mindful approach to personal growth. Join Jeremy and listen as Serge breaks down the twelve steps to a mindful practice that can lead to lasting change in your life. Take yourself to a place through this 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹...

  7. Illusion of CHOICE

    This is driven from a chapter in the late, great Trevor Moawads book, "It takes what takes" Deep down, we all know our choices ultimately determine our behaviors and those behaviors ultimately determine our outcomes. Better said, every choice has a consequence or an outcome. But… If we’re SERIOUS...

  8. Build Your Identity with Former NFL Receiver James Townsend

    James Townsend is a freak. Plain and simple, no exaggeration or embellishment, he is the .1% of .1% when it comes to speed, strength and explosive power. A former track star and NFL Wide Receiver, James is taking his 455 bench, 45″ vertical and 4.30 40 speed to the powerlifting platform. Listen…

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  9. Do you feel stuck in life?

    Things aren't going your way. Upset, overwhelmed, frustrated? Join Jeremy as he discussed a framework with could change everything for you! It's a new year and the same sh*t is happening. Why are there so many people just soaring and it seems like nothing bothers them, they always have it all...

  10. Adopting a Breathe practice for Peak Human Performance with Brian Mackenzie

    Featuring Brian Mackenzie, Stress Architect | Author | Biological Storyteller FOUNDER of www.shiftadapt.com "You have the ability to control one thing as a human being - how you respond. The moment you try to control anything outside of your response, you’ve lost control emotionally. And to…

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  11. Your Focus Determines Your Reality

    Listen as Jeremy describes ways for you to upgrade your focus! Your Focus determines your reality in any given moment through out the day and your life. So, when we are having those feelings of brain fog, writers block, overwhelm, or just plain lack of ability to get things done. Remember, the…

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  12. Optimal Self Conversations with Dr. Sabba Quidwai

    Featuring Dr. Sabba Quidwai, @askMsQ, Founder of https://designingschools.org/ Join Jeremy and listen as Dr. Sabba so eloquently describes her mission to design schools that give young people the mindset and skills to thrive in their workplaces and as global citizens. Hear her explain, that no...

  13. 4 Lessons that will make your 2022

    The only way to have growth is to reflect, learn, adjust and apply. Here are 4 incredible lesson that came from 2021. And we can Apply to make 2022 our best year ever! 1. Sharpen Your Axe This means you need to be constantly learning and getting skills. When you obtain a skill or learn something...

  14. How to Live a Life of Purpose Not Reaction With Tristan Ahumada

    Featuring Tristan Ahumada, CEO of Lab Coat Agents and the SUCCESS People Editor. In 2014, Tristan created Lab Coat Agents as a Facebook Group and has grown the popular social media page to over 137,000+ members. Lab Coat Agents is extremely influential as the largest real estate Facebook group in...

  15. Jay Shetty's 3 L's of a Phenomenal Year

    World renowned author, podcaster, coach and former monk Jay Shetty has a simple formula for a Phenomenal Year, he calls it the 3 L's I think we can all take a page out of Jay's manual to have a great year. 3 L's of a Phenomenal Year 1. Learn - Gives you a feeling of growth and improvement. Like…

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  16. Becoming a SupraHuman! – w/ John Madsen, Founder of SupraHuman

    John Madsen is a highly sought-after consultant who teaches high-performance individuals and executive teams how to AUTOMATE CHAMPIONSHIP BEHAVIOR to get CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS. His clientele ranges from Olympians, MLB Players, NFL players, and Corporate Execs to the ordinary dude who wants to WIN...

  17. 2 Pillars of FOCUS

    FOCUS - seeing the light at the end of the tunnel ignoring the noise. putting energy into what is important. not where you are but where you want to be. "What you focus on expands" Your brain focuses on what's relevant, so you can train your brain to what's relevant. it's called... 1. Selective...

  18. Getting Uncomfortable & Facing Life's Challenges – w/ Teresa Young, Host of The Respected Man Podcast

    Host Teresa Young brings you shame-free marriage, relationship, co-parenting, and divorce stories that help YOU appreciate, respect, and better understand the man in your life. At The Respected Man Podcast, we’ll give you real-life experiences, hard lessons learned through failed attempts, expert...

  19. Quote of the day

    FOCUS - seeing the light at the end of the tunnel ignoring the noise. putting energy into what is important. not where you are but where you want to be. "What you focus on expands" Your brain focuses on what's relevant, so you can train your brain to what's relevant. it's called... 𝟭. Selective...

  20. Tom Bilyeu on Discipline...

    Discipline is pushing through pain, boredom, distraction, fear, insecurity and the ability to be decisive in the face of uncertainty and inadequacy. Winners don't have motivation they have discipline. You must build discipline into your Identity. Your true identity shapes your beliefs Your…

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  21. Try This...

    So, you have heard of so many guru's, experts, thought leaders, and catch word of the day Influencer. They talk about things like Morning rituals, Night rituals 5am club to Meditation. Guess what they are all great. Only if you actually do them. Optimal Self Principles 1. Hydrate 2. Breathe 3.…

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  22. Greatness isn't for the chosen few...

    Let's unpack this... Everything in our lives comes down to choice, specifically choices we have made. Are you choosing greatness in your life? Do you believe you can be great, or have greatness? Every little thing we do , even the most mundane, meaningless tasks, matter. They matter greatly...

  23. I Can't Stand This...

    One of my biggest pet peeves is all these so-called 'Guru's" flooding the internet with the next great HACK!!!! Life Hack Diet Hack Spiritual Hack Muscle Building Hack It's all straight BS There is no such thing. Truth be told, that way of thinking is the ACTUAL PROBLEM. That way of thinking is...

  24. Shooter's Shoot

    This line Shooter's Shoot. Pertains to every person in all walks of life. But I want you to think about where in your life are you not taking your shot. Where are you letting limiting beliefs, other's opinions hold you back. I heard an amazing story about a young man, around 13-14 years old....

  25. Quote of the Day

    "Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you." -Jim Rohn Let that final line sink in.... Let others leave their future in someone else's...

  26. Its NOT About Your Intensity, Its About Your...

    Your life … Your bank account... Your relationships... Your business... Is a direct reflection to your CONSISTENCY to something. You can't go to the gym one time for 8 hours and get results You can 20min a day, three times a week for a year and get staggering results You can't put $500 into your...

  27. The Single Most Important Belief Is...

    * I can change * I can do something different with my life * I can recreate myself * I can learn new things * I can rewire my brain The brain is incredibly plastic. Age does not matter. You can change careers, body composition at any age, 30,40,50,60 and beyond. Do you believe that? Do you…

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  28. Most People Don't Actually Struggle with This...

    I read this quote today and it got me thinking... "The key to success is consistency" Most people don't actually struggle with consistency. The reason why most people are where they are … is because they are consistent Consistently eating processed or fast food that keeps them unhealthy......

  29. How to Deal When the People Around Us Don’t Believe In Our Goals

    I was pondering the question I get often. How to deal with the people around us not believing in us or doubting our goals and dreams?? I had this epiphany, What if it’s not others doubting at all, what if it’s them saying what WE actually think, and it feels like them doubting us, but it’s really...

  30. How to Be the Greatest at Whatever You Want!

    Og Mandino's main philosophical message is that every person on earth is a miracle and should choose to direct their life with confidence and congruent to the laws that govern abundance. He claimed that all successful people take on their own lives by "charting" or consciously choosing both the...

  31. If You ONLY Had 20% of Your Life Left, What Do You Do?

    You have 20% of the year left!! That’s … 73 days 1,752 hours 105,120 minutes Do not give up! Plenty of time to learn a new skill, change your routine, increase your income, lose that weight! "The power of tomorrow starts with the intention of tonight" Connect with Jeremy and Optimal Self: Links:...

  32. STOP Making Important Decisions Based on “Feelings & Emotions” | Ron Matthews, Elite Athlete/Trainer

    RON MATHEWS, CSCS is an internationally renowned fitness expert who has spent the past 20+ years sculpting the physiques of actors, entertainers, producers, executives and athletes alike. Widely considered one of the most sought after trainers in Hollywood, his no-nonsense training techniques…

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  33. It’s Not What You Look At That Matters, It’s What You See

    Let's try a little game. Look for everything around you that is red, now close your eyes and describe everything that was blue. Most miss what's there because we are so fixated on what we are looking for, we are constantly trying to confirm our biases. We are looking for things to confirm our...

  34. If You Only Do One Thing...

    “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” - Napoleon Hill "SELF-SYNERGY" is when your thoughts, words and actions are all in alignment just like...

  35. What Are You Going to Do About It?

    Milk is spilled on the floor. You didn't do it. It's your house. The person, animal, thing that did it is not around, gone. What are you going to do about it? You gonna sit there and sulk. Let it sit and wait for someone else to clean it. It lingers, it rots, it spoils, stinks worse every minute...

  36. BIG MO!! MOmentum and how to get it...

    Momentum=the quantity of motion of a moving body People want big results. People fail because they RUSH to big results. They expect a result and don't respect the process! You can't skip to the end. You must take each individual step. That's where you learn. That's where and how you build…

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  37. Change This to Change Your Life

    Behaviour change is harder to maintain than Belief change Belief change is harder to maintain than Identity change Identity change = Reality change "True behavior change is Identity change. When you behavior and identity are fully aligned, you are no longer pursuing change. You are simply acting...

  38. Did Conor McGregor Have It Right?

    “There's no talent here, this is hard work. This is an obsession. Talent does not exist, we are all equals as human beings. You could be anyone if you put in the time. You will reach the top, and that's that. I am not talented. I am obsessed.” -Conor McGregor Achieving a goal has nothing to do…

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  39. How to Avoid the 3 O’Clock Brain Fog We All Get

    Hydrate - Stay away from sugar and high calorie drinks - 16-24oz Water, Hymalayan Sea Salt, 1/2 squeeze of lemon(Smell the lemon) Move - Get up and go outside - Go for a walk, grab a collogue - Stimulate your mind through movement Sleep - More importantly SCHEDULED sleep - No phone or screen time...

  40. Ask Me Anything

    What are the things you measure or track to stay motivated? -Kyle, Ohio For me when hear or see the word motivation. I have conditioned myself to think ACTION!!! It's about effort! I track or look at my effort. I definitely set goals, but its not about obtaining the goal its about who I become in...

  41. The Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College | Zander Fryer- Coach, Author, Internationally Renowned Speaker

    Guest Bio: Zander Fryer, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and host of the iTunes top podcast – Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College – is more than just a corporate dropout. After quitting his successful corporate career at age 27, Zander launched his company, High Impact…

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  42. Are you convicted or interested? Do you know the difference?

    Are you convicted or Are you interested? Most people don't know.. But, There is a MASSIVE DIFFERENCE Convicted - the state of mind of a person who is sure that what he or she believes. Interested - having the attention or curiosity If you are convicted you will find a way. If you are interested…

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  43. Is the 80/20 Principle Real?

    The 80/20 Principle or Pareto Principle says 80% of your results come from 20% of your activities. I believe its even more skewed than that. That most are doing very few things that are leading to the actual life they want. Leading them to "the best version of themselves" Meaning most of what you...

  44. The Key is to Leave People Better Than You Found Them | Evan Stewart, Entrepreneur and Investor

    Guest Bio: Evan Stewart is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and venture consultant with a knack for growing people-oriented, profit-rich organizations. A firm believer in leaving individuals and companies better than they were found, his mission is simple: to create a world in which people are...

  45. A Message From NFL Superstar Jerry Rice

    Do this and your life will change, a message from Jerry Rice. "Today I will do what others won't so tomorrow I can do what others can't.” If it's worth doing, it's worth doing the best you can do it!! If you give it everything, even the small things, 100%, you train yourself to be great! Make…

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  46. YOU Don't Decide Your Future, YOUR Habits Do!

    You don't decide your future. You decide your HABITS. Your HABITS decide your future. -FM Alexander John Madsen said... High performance is when excellence in psychology meets excellence in physiology. But you must start with your physiology. "There is nothing more pitiful than a ready and…

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  47. React vs. Respond

    High-performance coach Ben Bergeron has a simple saying: E+R=O Event + R = Outcome The R is the factor. You either React or Respond There is a major difference. React = Impulsive, Emotions Respond= Calculated, Principles How does the "Best Version of You" handle high-stress situations? Connect…

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  48. “I Was On the Bridge Letting Go of the Railing Ready to JUMP when…” with Mark Hendrick TedX Speaker & Author

    “This conversation had the hair on the back of my neck and arms standing up and heart-racing multiple times!” - Jeremy Guest Bio: MARK HENICK’s TEDx talk about the stranger who saved his life has been viewed millions of times, and is among the most watched TEDx talks ever. Mark has appeared in...

  49. Your Perception is Your Reality

    In the critically acclaimed book 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳, psychologist Ethan Kross explores the silent conversations we have with ourselves. He warns that giving in to negative and disorienting self-talk—what he calls “chatter”—can tank our health, sink our moods, strain our social connections, and cause…

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  50. The Habits of Success

    Is it.... The 5am Club The Miracle Morning The Nighttime Routine Meditation, Movement, Afternoon Naps The One Thing Sounds confusing, but the answer is.. Yes! All of those work, Its actually, what you are committed to! Commitment is a statement of what is! You can know what you're committed to by...

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"The Art of Becoming the Best Version of YOU!"We are going to talk with extraordinary people who are on the journey of living to their "Optimal Self". People who have created amazing lives by simply being the best version of themselves. We will dive deep into their minds to learn the things they do on a daily basis to stay on their path and create optimal results. We are going to share their tools and insights with you so you can implement them into your life and be THE BEST VERSION OF YOU!

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Jeremy Herider

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