Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Modern Mythology and Holding Yourself to Results
Tom Bilyeu answers questions from the Impact Theory community and covers topics like the "Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell, the evolution of mythology, and Millennials and the culture of the workplace.
Original air date: 1-28-17
Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world.
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Tom Bilyeu’s Daily Hacks for Elite Performance and an Unstoppable Mindset
If you have followed me for any amount of time, you have likely heard me say action cures all. Since starting Healthy Theory, I have interviewed over 90 specialists and experts about everything from brain cognition, to gut microbiome, to reverse aging. Information is meant to be put into action, so today I am sharing with you what my daily routine consists of at the moment.
Goals are important and should always be considered when choosing what is best for you. This is not advice for anyone, just a look at how I’ve applied the plethora of expert advice I’ve received over the past few years. This episode is Health Theory In Action with my own routine:
Key Points to My Routine:
1. Exercise and Meditation are a must.
2. Diet is critical for health. I keep it simple with meat, eggs, and veggies.
3. Learn what works best for your body and act in accordance.
SHOW NOTES:
Morning Routine | Why the order you prioritize in the morning matters [0:40]
Workout Routine | Tom chooses push, pull, legs and abs for a weight lifting routine [2:01]
Injuries | Tom shares how he is prone to low back pain and safely exercises his back [2:24]
Back Pain | Tom reveals 2 reasons for low back pain, diet and not deadlifting [3:28]
Deadlift | Tom shares how and why he deadlifts 5 days a week [4:54]
Pull Day Routine | Why Tom opts for a 4 to 1 back to biceps ratio and it works for him [5:56]
Push Day Routine | Working on chest, triceps, and shoulders [6:44]
Meditation Routine | Tom shares his daily meditation practice he calls, Just Breathe [8:37]
4 Part Cycle | Tom explains the 4 part cycle breathing he uses from Mark Divine [11:06]
Diet Routine | Tom breaks down your diet’s impact on emotions and cognitive function [13:46]
Fasting Routine | Tom reveals why intermittent fasting is a must for him 7 days a week [17:13]
Food Choices | Tom shares what his actually diet consists of: meat, eggs, vegetables [18:56]
Fruit Caution | Tom explains why fruit is a “cheat” snack on the weekends only [23:00]
Drinking Routine| Why Tom doesn’t drink after 2 PM and his rules for caffeine intake [24:21]
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Cure Illness and Feel Ten Years Younger with the Keto Lifestyle | Health Expert Panel
This week’s episode of Health Theory is a special about the benefits of the ketogenic diet. In this episode, multiple experts including Dave Asprey, Dom’ D’Agostino and Ken Berry, share their knowledge about the Ketogenic Diet so that you have the most important facts all in one place.
[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 3-28-19].
SHOW NOTES
What is the keto diet? [00:32]
The cholesterol myth [03:38]
What to eat on a keto diet [06:45]
How to know if keto is right for you [15:41]
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Naomi Whittel on What to Eat to Age Slower and Feel Younger
This week’s guest on Health Theory is Naomi Whittel. Naomi is the New York Times bestselling author of Glow 15, a Science-Based Plan to Lose Weight, Revitalize Your Skin and Invigorate Your Life. In this episode she talks about the foundations of youth, the natural tendencies of the body, and mindset.
[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 4-4-19].
SHOW NOTES
The foundations of youth [01:40]
Why you should be eating as many herbs as possible [06:40]
Why polyphenols are important and where you can find them [09:15]
How to kick off autophagy without fasting [10:58]
The best foods for glowing skin [15:37]
How Naomi got into keto [17:13]
Why exercise is an unnatural process [20:54]
How to tell if a workout is working for you [23:55]
How health plays into mindset [25:24]
Why intermittent fasting is a great health tool [28:33]
The reason food timing makes a difference [31:07]
How protein cycling helps stimulate autophagy [34:39]
What to do to get glowing skin [36:53]
Naomi’s daily skin routine [40:47]
Is caffeine bad for the skin? [42:33]
The one thing you need to work out to feel more youthful [43:10]
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Adam Grant on How to Lead With Humility and Build Unshakable Integrity
On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he lays out the most fundamental aspects of a good leader. Adam and Tom discuss humility, integrity and the importance of being a giver, not a taker. They also delve deep into the idea of “cognitive entrenchment”, which is a deadly trap that everyone has to deal with, no matter how educated, informed, or driven they are.
[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-16-20].
SHOW NOTES:
What are the universal principles of leadership? [1:29]
Are you a giver or a taker? [2:42]
Adam explains how to be successful as a giver, and the main traps to avoid [4:31] I
f you want to lead, you must keep people’s attention on the message, not on you [6:30]
A leader is like a shepherd, very rarely out in front of the flock [10:03]
Adam describes the skills leaders need to acquire, and the criticism they need to seek [13:12]
Adam explains why he works so hard to avoid getting caught up in being right [17:01]
Teams who have too many superstars don’t win championships [20:53]
The leader of a team is often the person who most exemplifies what the group stands for [24:48]
Adam describes “cognitive entrenchment” where experts get mentally stuck [25:37]
Tom and Adam discuss the need for hyper-specific goals and testable hypotheses [28:47]
Is there a point where the constant need for personal growth actually becomes harmful? [33:33]
Tom talks about being a synthesizer, instead of being the thinker of original thoughts [37:13]
Do you care about what you want to say, or about what people will actually hear? [40:36]
Adam talks about why he doesn’t always follow his intuition [42:04]
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