Three Rules

Today I'm joined by Nelson Dellis, a 6 time USA memory champion, and one of the most accomplished memory athletes in the world. He's held several memory records, including memorizing the most names in 15 minutes, 235 in total. And memorizing a shuffle deck of cards in just 36 seconds.Which is impressive because I can't remember what I ate for breakfast this morning. These are Nelson's three rules for success and happiness.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:10 Rule 1: Don't put yourself in a box

05:50 Rule 2: Make moments worth remembering

11:55 Rule 3: Believe in the ball and throw yourself

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Today I am joined by James Hoffmann. World barista champion, author, entrepreneur, and widely considered the "Godfather of Coffee YouTube". Through his videos, businesses, and bestselling book, the World Atlas of Coffee, James has helped millions of people understand coffee on a deeper level and probably spend a little bit more money on coffee gear than they planned. Speaking for myself.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:15 Rule 1: Fear and leverage stories

05:35 Rule 2: Everybody leaves

12:55 Rule 3: Obsess about privacy

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Today, I'm joined by Andrew Hamilton, a stand up comedian who earned a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Before comedy, Andrew spent 15 years as a drug dealer, a path that ultimately landed him in prison. Now, on the straight and narrow, his turned his past into some hilarious material, both on stage as a part of his popular YouTube channel, OG Crew, and in his book, The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:49 Rule 1: Nobody's coming to save you

06:36 Rule 2: Embrace the crisis

11:49 Rule 3: Like the person you see in the mirror

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Today, I'm joined by Jack Conte, musician, creator, and CEO of Patreon, the platform that's helped thousands of artists and creators build sustainable businesses. From co founding Patreon to leading a band and creating his own content, Jack has spent his career pushing the boundaries of creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it means to make a living as an artist.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:44 Rule 1: Be the pilot in command

07:42 Rule 2: Actively evolve your brain

13:49 Rule 3: Change is an opportunity, not a threat

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Today, I'm joined by Sam Corcos, CEO and co founder of Levels, a company helping people better understand their metabolic health through real time data. Sam takes a counterintuitive approach to both work and life. Rejecting the always busy CEO stereotype, he schedules his days for deep focus, while also being very intentional about his media diet. Whether you're an entrepreneur or not, I think you're going to find a lot of value from Sam's rules.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:48 Rule 1: Don't let urgency, determine priority

05:37 Rule 2: You don't need to know everything

11:26 Rule 3: Only give your attention, to things you can control

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Today, I'm joined by Anaita Sarkar, entrepreneur and co founder of Hero Packaging, a sustainable packaging company, helping businesses reduce plastic waste. Beyond building a wildly successful brand, Anaita shares insights on e-commerce marketing and business growth. Empowering others to launch and scale their own ventures. Her latest book is called how to sell anything online. 

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:41 Rule 1: Watch the ball

06:26 Rule 2: Stand for something

11:45 Rule 3: Be everywhere, all at once

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I’m joined by Eamon & Bec– entrepreneurs, YouTubers, and van life pioneers who have built a global community by sharing their adventures on the road. From converting campervans to launching a successful tea company, they’ve mastered seamlessly integrating their passions into their life—and bringing their audience along for the ride.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:42 Rule 1: Happiness is a choice

07:49 Rule 2: Back yourself into a corner

13:19 Rule 3: Invest in community

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I’m joined by strength coach, educator, and YouTuber, Eugene Teo. His content has become a go-to destination for those seeking practical advice on fitness and self-improvement.

Chapters00:00 Intro00:46 Rule 1: Time everything06:41 Rule 2: Journal every day13:34 Rule 3: Create a simple wardrobe

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I’m joined by Ramit Sethi, personal finance expert and bestselling author. Through his books, podcast, and Netflix series, Ramit has helped millions take control of their money and build a life that aligns with their values. His new book is called Money for Couples.

Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:49 Rule 1: Don’t Focus on Small Money Problems 05:21 Rule 2: Use Money to Live a Rich Life 12:50 Rule 3: Couples Should Share their Money

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I’m joined by James Smith, personal trainer, content creator, and bestselling author of Not a Diet Book. His videos have been viewed hundreds of millions of time online– and he’s here to share the rules that got him to where he is today.

Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:32 Rule 1: All wins feel the same. 06:22 Rule 2: Be polarizing. 11:17 Rule 3: You will be terrible the first time you do anything.

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I’m joined by Sorelle Amore, a creator and entrepreneur with over 120 million views across her YouTube channels. From creating courses to building a career that blends creativity and financial freedom, Sorelle has become a leader in helping others achieve their own independence.

Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 Rule 1: Understand your inner world 06:56 Rule 2: Take radical self-responsibility 11:35 Rule 3: Embrace the ebbs & flows of life

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I’m joined by MasterChef 2021 winner, Justin Narayan. Justin’s story goes beyond the competition—he’s a creator at heart. From crafting small-batch hot sauces to running a pop-up taco shop, Justin has turned his passion for sharing food into a platform for creativity and entrepreneurship.

Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:50 Rule 1: Journal every day 06:12 Rule 2: Find awe & wonder in the world 10:51 Rule 3: Do and share something you love

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I’m joined by Mark Manson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. His books have sold more than 20 million copies, been translated into more than 65 languages, and reached number one in more than a dozen countries.

Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:35 Rule 1: You are responsible for everything in your life. 05:08 Rule 2: There's no such things as good and bad emotions. 13:38 Rule 3: Don't pursue happiness, pursue challenges.

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I'm joined by Cam Walker, illustrator, author and YouTuber, who is better known online as Struthless. His new book is called “Doom and Bloom: The Case for Creativity in a World Hooked on Panic”.

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Three Rules a short-form podcast by Matt D'Avella where guests share 3 rules that helped them find success or happiness.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:57 Rule 1: The RIGBY Rule

05:37 Rule 2: Reframe setbacks

11:07 Rule 3: Rig the game so you always feel progress

I’m joined by Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of 'The Obstacle Is the Way’ and ‘Ego Is the Enemy’. His latest book, ‘Right Thing, Right Now’, is all about how building character can change your life’. On the podcast Ryan shares three rules that helped him find success & happiness.

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Follow Ryan: instagram.com/ryanholiday Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 Rule #1: Always be reading. 02:45 Rule #2: Seek out mentors 07:50 Rule #3: Say yes. Then say no.

After a five-year hiatus, I’m relaunching my podcast under a new name: Three Rules. This short-form show is all about uncovering actionable advice from inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.

Each guest shares three rules that helped them find success or happiness, delivered in under 15 minutes. No fluff, just practical wisdom you can put into action. My first episode drops next week with Ryan Holiday, and I couldn’t be more excited to reconnect with this incredible community.

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Jerry Chu runs a small agency called The Stitch Effect that’s dedicated to social good. And he was one of my oldest client’s, when I was still struggling to start my business while living in my parent’s basement. We talk about why being proactive is the most important skill you can develop today, starting a client-based business and much more.

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Nadia Munla is a health & sensuality coach based in Brooklyn, NY. She’s helping women to understand their bodies by eliminating all the noise and distraction. In our conversation we talk about her previous career as a filmmaker, building an online business & dealing with critics.

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Danielle Eden started out behind the camera as a dancer and actress, hoping to eventually transition into directing later in her career. But after a freak accident she found herself making the transition quicker than she could have imagined. We talk about the challenges creating her first documentary, dealing with rejection and what drives her.

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Billy Disney is a filmmaker & content creator. He was an early influencer of video content at companies like The Verge and Mic.com. Now he’s an executive producer for one of the strangest and most innovative media companies on the web called The Outline. We talk about how he built relationships and leveraged his skills to create opportunities where none existed.

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Elliott Ashby is a photographer, filmmaker and media personality, though he never intended to be behind the camera. When no one would give him a mic, he decided to create his own.

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RJ Woessner is an actor living in NYC and he's doing pretty damn well for himself. But that wasn't always the case. We talk about how he got started out, some of his early struggles, and how he made his own way in the cutthroat world of voice over acting.

Chris Newhard is an award-winning filmmaker and director of photography. He's also one of my closest friends. I sat down with him to talk about his work, some of his early struggles and what it was like working on massive projects with acts like Sia.

I sat down with Jacob Sokol of sensophy.com and host of the WTF Should I Do W/ My Life podcast. We talk about his story of leaving the corporate world to follow a more uncertain path of self-development and life coaching.

Since releasing our documentary Minimalism I’ve gotten this question a lot: How can you be a filmmaker & a minimalist? On the surface this question might seem like it’s based on a misunderstanding of what minimalism is, but truthfully I think it just comes from filmmakers who are paralyzed with choices. Companies and peer’s sell them on the gear that they absolutely need to have. Just like the average consumer they’ve become inundated with options. The underlying assumption: You need more stuff. In this video I talk about my relationship with the "stuff" of the filmmaking world. What are the important questions you should be asking yourself before you go out and purchase the latest gadget or gear?

The question I get most often from freelancers and curious friends is, "How do you get new clients?" In this episode I break down how I've built my client base and offer tips for those looking to start something new.

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In episode two of Ground Up I talk about the five biggest lesson’s I learned directing my first feature length documentary Minimalism.

Over three years ago Joshua Fields Millburn, of theminimalists.com, came to me with an idea to create a documentary. I’d been making videos all my life but I’d never attempted a project so massive. Over the next couple years I worked with a group of insanely talented individuals to bring it to life. It stretched the realms of what I thought was possible & pushed me to my limits.

You can watch Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things on Netflix.

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My name's Matt D'Avella and I'm an award-winning filmmaker & host of The Ground Up Show. I've been a professional director & producer for my entire working career and released my first two feature-length documentary in 2016, Minimalism (on Netflix) & Design Disruptors.

This is a podcast about how to create something from nothing. When I first got started out as a filmmaker I had no idea what I was doing. I made a lot of mistakes the hard way.

In this first episode I talk about the biggest, dumbest, most embarrassing mistake I ever made as a filmmaker. Because even when shit hits the fan, there's a lesson to be learned.

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Jordan Syatt is a world record powerlifter & strength coach.

Caroline Zook & I talk about our experiences with anxiety. Caroline is the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully.

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Jack Conte is the CEO of Patreon.

Paul Jarvis shares why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal.

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Josh Janssen, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss waking up early, morning routines & why we care how others start their day.

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Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to be Rich, comes by to discuss how to earn more money, create healthy spending habits & change the way we’ve been thinking about money for our entire lives.

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Tommy Jackett, from The Daily Talk Show, joins me to discuss our experience meditating for the past month. Did we reach enlightenment? Find out!

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Sorelle Amore is a YouTuber & Photographer. On this episode we talk about quitting social media & why you might want to try it for 30 days.

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Johann Hari, author of the NY Times Bestseller Lost Connections, set out across the world to speak with leading experts on depression, anxiety & loneliness to discover what has caused our epidemic of loneliness. And more importantly how to solve it.


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Greg McKeown is the author of the NY Times Bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. This is my edited conversation with Greg about his Essentialist philosophy, the myth of success and why small consistent steps far outweigh the alternative. You can get the full 1 hour interview at patreon.com/mattdavella.

Gary Vaynerchuk is a 5x New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, chairman of VaynerX & CEO of VaynerMedia.

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We made it to episode 100! I take questions & comments from listeners to celebrate. Enjoy.

Michelle D'Avella is a breath-work teacher & author of The Bright Side of a Broken Heart. You can find more about her work at pushingbeauty.com or check out her YouTube channel at the link above.

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Chris Baca is a three time US Barista Championship finalist, YouTuber, and cofounder of Cat and Cloud Coffee. In this episode we talk about how he got into the coffee business, the importance of authenticity, and how his employees’ well being drives their company.

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Episode Highlights:

01:15 - “Adding Value”
04:31 - Chris and his coffee company
10:12 - Starting simple and not trying to over-optimize
12:25 - Being a 3 time finalist in the US Barista Championship
20:41 - Making skate films and video views
25:02 - It’s not about the numbers, it’s about the people
33:28 - Authenticity and caring for your employees
52:30 - Hustle vs. life balance
59:10 - Advice for people looking to start a business

Jason Zook is a an entrepreneur who runs an online community called Wandering Aimfully for creative entrepreneurs who are also interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about getting out of debt, balancing minimalism with ambition, and setting priorities in life.

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Episode Highlights:

05:59 - Jason’s background
09:15 - Taking the long term view
14:49 - What does YouTube feel like now compared to when you started?
21:47 - Minimalism vs. ambition
27:57 - Fitting work around life
35:43 - Getting out of debt
41:04 - How to you create successful content
59:32 - Overcoming the guilt of letting some part of your business go
55:01 - Scaling up

Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.

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Episode Highlights:

01:00 - Becoming Mickey
15:52 - Disney changed the game
27:22 - Being a VO Actor and having fans
29:57 - Filling Mickey’s shoes
31:55 - What it’s like to record the voice
38:19 - Grateful to have the opportunity
42:02 - Working as a freelancer
45:22 - Working hard but maintaining balance
45:22 - Enjoying the ride
55:31 - Advice to creative starting out
1:00:13 - Overcoming doubt

Caroline Zook is an artist and creative entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about getting swept up in the rat race, the importance of authenticity, and how to change the way you think about failure.

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Episode Highlights:

00:56 - Introduction: Ad agency and starting to make money online
04:47 - Starting to listen to her creative side and redefining success
11:55 - Getting swept up in the rat race
18:01 - Balancing pleasing your audience and your creative desire
21:43 - The mindset required to follow your own path
25:10 - Developing confidence through action
33:17 - If you are making 1k a month you can make 10k a month
39:10 - The importance of authenticity
45:43 - The book
53:19 - Minimalism

Alex Banayan is an entrepreneur and author of the book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched their Careers. In this episode we talk about overcoming fear, the dangers of being overly persistent, and the truth about success and happiness.

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Episode Highlights:

00:58 - Success and happiness are linked
09:39 - Defining success and advice for people on the journey
14:11 - Practical Steps for success
18:42 - Advice to land your dream interview
27:39 - Using the Inner Man Strategy
31:13 - The danger of too much persistence
36:42 - Preparing for a big interview
42:45 - Advice for people starting out: the idea of the third door
46:25 - Hustling the right way
54:37 - Overcoming fear to achieve the life you want
59:29 - Quick Questions

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Daniel DeArco is an experimental photographer, filmmaker & fabricator that makes creative camera rigs for his projects like a slider that moves 24mph in a split second.

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Justin "Henny" Henderson a 4x grammy nominated, award-winning, multi-platinum record producer. He’s worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z & Lil Wayne.

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Cole Walliser is a Los Angeles based commercial director that’s worked with Miley Cyrus, Pink & Katy Perry.

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Sarah Moshman is a documentary filmmaker that focuses on telling stories about powerful women. Her Netflix documentary Losing Sight of Shore follows four women as they row across the Pacific Ocean unassisted from America to Australia.

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James Clear is the author of the book Atomic Habits. His work combines a range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology & philosophy.

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Tatiana DeMaria is a talented musician, singer & songwriter. She's topped the charts with her rock band TAT & has produced music for television & film.

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Chris Newhard is a director of photography & owner of Book Light Creative. He's back on the show to help me answer listener questions about money, filmmaking & freelancing.

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Aubry & Christian live in a van. The two, known as Minimal Millennials online, create videos on YouTube about their van life journey.

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David Sherry is the founder of Death to Stock, a membership community that delivers personal, curated non-stock photos & video. On the podcast we talk about building your audience slow & with integrity, I try to convince David that he’s a minimalist, & how experimenting will lead to your creative & personal breakthroughs.

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Jack Coyne is a filmmaker & YouTuber. We talk about how he’s been able to keep the momentum going, whether you should seek passion or stability, and he offers advice for those who are looking to land their first gig and become indispensable.

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Cody Wanner is a filmmaker passionate about encouraging the doers of the world. On the podcast we talk about how to overcome roadblocks, when to say yes & why there is no such thing as a small creator.

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Todd Glass is a comedian and host of The Todd Glass Show. His latest comedy special Act Happy is available on Netflix. On this episode we talk about Todd’s journey to letting go of stuff, the mantra’s that help guide his minimalist philosophy, and what things might be worth holding onto.

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Sterling Grinnell is a filmmaker & photographer based in Denver, Colorado. You can watch his videos on YouTube or hire him for your next project.

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Jason Zook is an entrepreneur & author. Along with his wife he co-founded Wandering Aimfully, an online community for creative entrepreneurs who are equally interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life.

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T.K. Coleman is a podcaster, blogger & Education Director at Praxis, an apprenticeship program designed to give an alternative to college. On the podcast we discuss...

1. The true cost of not following your passion.
2. Why you should plan for the worst day of your week.
3. And the value in sharing your big goals & dreams with the world.

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Kraig Adams makes videos about minimalism, tech & travel on his YouTube channel. On this episode we talk about when minimalism goes too far, how to avoid click-bate and sensational content, being original & how to simplify the role of social media in your life.

Brandin LaShea is a chef, business owner & host of an online show called POTPIE, a series where she cooks cannabis infused foods for her friends.

We talk about marijuana and its many myths, the history of hip hop and how it’s changed, as well as knowing when to celebrate & treat yourself and when to put that extra cash into 401k.

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Lewis Howes is a professional football player turned entrepreneur, podcaster & author. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss...

Why people need to live with a sense of urgency. Getting clear on your vision & the questions you should be asking yourself. And we talk about our mutual admiration & ambition to get Dwayne The Rock Johnson on our respective podcasts.

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Daniel & Rachel from Mango Street create YouTube videos & tutorials without the bullshit for over 670k subscribers. On this episode we cover...

Why constraints will help you become a more efficient creator and help you develop your visual style. How having too much gear can distract you. Why you should ask for forgiveness instead of permission.

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Caleb Wojcik is a Filmmaker & YouTuber that shows his audience how to make better videos.

Transparency (especially when creating & making money online). Why it might be a good idea to invest money in yourself when you barely have any. How Caleb left his job to build a six figure filmmaking business. How to keep creating when no one is watching.

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Aileen Xu (also known as Lavendaire) is a YouTuber, Lifestyle Blogger & Artist. This week we discuss...

Minimalism & how it might apply to your life. Building a brand & business outside of YouTube. And how to organize your weeks to be more productive.

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Nate Green is a fitness expert & author that advocates a simple approach to well-being.

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Breakdown what it takes to make lasting changes in your life. How a degree isn’t necessary if you have experience & connections. Pareto’s 80/20 principle & why focusing on the tiny hacks and tweaks will stop you from starting. The Nuclear Mode. A very creative strategy he uses to restrict the time spent on his phone.

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Blake Wexler is a comedian & writer. His latest album with Todd Glass called “12 Years of Voicemails from Todd Glass to Blake Wexler” peaked at #1 on iTunes. I'll let you guess what the album is about.

On this episode we cover...

Self-distribution vs working with producers & production companies. How he got started as a comedian & improved his craft. One of his earliest & most memorable experiences bombing on stage. How to face rejection & doubt.

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Terrence Cunningham is a singer, musician & author. He recently appeared on NBC's The Voice where his first audition astounded the judges. We talk about how to turn down the noise, creating a life-long career as an artist & how to be a fearless creator.


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Amber Rae is an author, blogger & coach. On this episode of The Ground Up Show we discuss everything that's wrong with our view of success, what stops people from starting & how to finish your next project.

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Colin & Samir are filmmakers & content creators that have a YouTube channel called Colin & Samir. On this episode we talk about how to deal with pressure, maintaining ownership & productivity vs business. Enjoy!

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I'm answering your questions about minimalism, productivity, comparing yourself to others, knowing when to take the leap & lots more. This is the 4th AMA. Enjoy!

New podcast every Wednesday! (And now sometimes Monday).

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Tyler Babin is a photographer & video creator for Gary Vee. On this episode we talk about how to simplify your content strategy, how he turned an Uber ride into his dream job, life & death experiences, magic tricks & a lot more.

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Adam Sjoberg is a documentary & commercial filmmaker that’s traveled to over 60 countries working on both independent & full scale productions.

His first doc Shake the Dust, executive produced by NAS, chronicles the influence of breakdancing and its ties to the slums & ghettos around the world.

We talk about breaking free from The Matrix and defining your own path, he gives some of the most practical & actionable advice I’ve heard from aspiring storytellers, and we discuss the importance of learning the business side of your creative path.

Find Adam here: looseluggagemedia.com

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Joe Beshenkovsky is the Emmy award-winning editor behind This American Life. His film’s include Objectified, Cobain: Montage of Heck & Judd Apatow’s The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling.

On this episode we go deep into what it takes to tell a great story. Every creative can get something out of this, but if you’re a filmmaker you need to stick around for the entire episode. There are at least a dozen gems that will improve your storytelling abilities from...

Why it’s important to have subjects that speak from authority, trimming out the fat, never repeating yourself, organizing your projects & keeping an audience guessing but not confused.

More from Joe: shablabs.com

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Dan Prakopcyk is a LA photographer that's worked with G-Eazy, toured with John Mayer and his work has been featured in Complex, Rolling Stone & Spin.

We talk about how he worked his was up as PA struggling in NYC to landing his first gigs and making it as a freelance photographer. We answer some big questions like: When should you work for free? When should you lower rate? How do you find clients when there’s no one knocking at your door?

More from Dan: prakopcyk.com

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Sierra Katow is a comedian & writer living in Los Angeles. We discuss what it takes to make it as a working comic today, her side hustle as a full stack developer, and doing the work up front so you’re ready the moment things take off.

More from Sierra: sierrakatow.com

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Anthony Ongaro is the filmmaker & writer behind Break the Twitch where he inspires people to their minimize distractions and do more of what matters. In our conversation we cover:

How to fail forward and learn from the mistakes we’ve made. The steps it takes to leave your corporate job to pursue an untraditional path. Anthony talks about what he would do differently as well as the things that worked. And how to control our content when we live in a world where we host it on other platforms. What can you do to regain control?

Find out more about Anthony at breakthetwitch.com

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Hope Leigh is on the podcast today to talk about creating content, preparing for virality (it’s kinda like preparing for a good earthquake), and the exact kind of consistency that’s going to help you grow your audience. Her mantra: capture joy & build community.

Hope’s danced with a few viral campaigns that we’ll get to in this podcast. These days she’s a branding strategist & content creator that works with dozens of brands to help make their shit look dope online.

More from Hope: hopeleigh.com

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Ryan Bowles wants to help creatives & freelancers push themselves further & grow their businesses. In this episode we learn about how Ryan went from failing art classes to becoming a designer. And we also break down the three biggest points of struggle for freelancers: How do you get clients? How do you build a relationship/communicate with clients? What do you charge?

More from Ryan: ryanlbowles.com

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Quddus Philippe is a media personality, actor & entrepreneur behind Camera Ready. Today he helps people transform and level up their on-camera presence by working on deeper blind spots.

This isn't about looking good on camera or ironing your shirt. It's about doing the work you've been putting off for years. As Quddus explains on the podcast, "When fear is present the teacher is in the room." How might facing fear help you grow this week?

More from Quddus: camerareadynow.com

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Christian Crosby is an entertainer & entrepreneur. When he’s not hosting the 76ers basketball games he’s dedicating himself to his company Live Life Nice: a media company challenging people to stop being assholes (my words not theirs) and to be a nice person.

New episodes every Wednesday!

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Let's celebrate episode 50 with another Ask Me Anything. On this episode I answer questions from podcast listeners all over the world. Thanks for sending them in! If I didn't get to your question this time around (and ya'll liked this one) then I'll try to get to you on the next one.

New podcast every Wednesday!

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Sara Dietschy is a filmmaker & podcaster that shares her passion for creating films & exploring the latest in tech. We talk about finding happiness in a $13 salad, how to create engaging content for YouTube & that time Casey Neistat gave her props in a video and she got 40k subscribers in a day.

New episodes every Wednesday!

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Joel P West is a musician & composer. He’s scored indie film’s like Short Term 12 & Band of Robbers. He also composed music for an episode of Chef's Table & The Glass Castle.

In our conversation we talk about believing in your abilities & gaining confidence, enjoying the process of creating & when to say yes to projects.

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Courtney Carver is an author & blogger at Be More With Less. I first met Courtney back in 2014 while filming my first feature-length documentary Minimalism. In the film she talks about her minimalist fashion challenge called Project 333 in which she challenges her readers to wear only 33 items of clothing for 3 months.

"Doubt, fear and every negative emotion is a part of creativity."

Today we take the conversation one step further and talk about the ways which simplicity can have profound impacts on your life from the inside out. We also discuss the business side of things, turning your blog into a business & the myth of job security.

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Dylan Schwartz is a photographer & owner of the digital agency Kissd. After years of working for large creative agencies he decided to take start something of his own. Instagram has become a critical part of his success.

In our conversation we talk about the intricacies of creating content for Instagram, how he uses direct messages to get new clients & catching trends.

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Caroline Lee is a photographer & podcaster that wants you to ship your ideas. As she explains, we learn the most when we’re constantly creating & releasing our work. For many of us the problem comes when we spend too much time with a project. We labor over every detail, each pixel, until it’s perfect. The problem? Perfect doesn’t exist.

Caroline makes a wonderful case for rejecting perfectionism. We also reminisce about the first time we cursed, tell awkward stories about nude spa’s & how to break through the noise in 2018.

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Andrew Morgan is the documentary filmmaker behind The True Cost & After The End. We often get caught up with the “how”. How will I get my project funded? How am I going to make this happen? How did I get myself into this?

Instead of getting caught up in the details, Andrew found stories that he couldn’t not tell. That drive pushed him to tell the stories behind the sudden death of his father & the unexpected cost consumerism has on the world.

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Dan Harris is an anchor for ABC’s Nightline & the weekend addition of Good Morning America. If you told Dan ten years ago that he’d be writing books about meditation he’d have said you’re fucking crazy (he likes to curse).

In his new book Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics he works with meditation teacher Jeff Warren to break down the common myths about the practice & how to integrate it into your life (not having enough time is usually a bad excuse).

I talk with Dan about his path to becoming an anchor, the moments that pushed his career forward & how to find happiness (or at least 10% more of it).

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Cole Younger is a Los Angeles based photographer that shares stunning photos with his audience of over 280k Instagram followers. From a young age optimism wasn’t a part of his world view. Cole struggled with using & selling drugs, being locked behind bars & coping with depression. Picking up a camera was his way out.

This is the story of how one man rewrote his future, got off the streets & found his calling.

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