Pain & Gain with Ryan Magdziarz

Michael Johnson aka "The Mojo Master" is the founder of The Academy of Mind and Motivation and is one of Australia's top life Transformation Coaches. In this interview, he delves deep into the physiological reasons behind why we need to accept both the good and the bad in life, and how doing so can lead to more success and happiness.   Questions I ask:   - What were the most painful experiences and biggest struggles you’ve gone through on your journey to success? (3:21) -What kind of steps would you give somebody at the start of their journey, to help them find their path to success and happiness? (13:20)   -Do you have any tips around how to balance life as an entrepreneur? (27:02)   -What do you do on a daily basis, without fail? (44:22)   -If you could give your 13 year old self some advice (knowing what you know now) what would it be? (59:19)   What you will learn:   -Michael’s background and the journey he went on to get to success (3:50) -The 3 common principles to live by, in order to become successful and happy (14.00) -Why money won’t make you happy (19:30)   -One piece of advice for those who want to be entrepreneurs (25:03)   -How to find balance in your life, when you’re an entrepreneur/business owner (27:18)   -One exercise you can do to find out what negative emotional patterns are holding you back (32:36) -Why Michael doesn’t like to stick to a daily routine (47:42)   -An exercise you can do, to create new values and habits for yourself (49:40)   You can contact Michael Johnson through ‘The Mojo Master’ page on Facebook, or check out his upcoming events via the website www.themojomaster.com.au

Have you ever made, or thought about making a bucket-list? What would you put on it? Travis Bell is the world’s number 1 bucket-list expert. He is a speaker, a blogger, a podcaster and an amazing dude who loves travelling the world and helping people write their bucket lists and live a more fulfilling life.    Questions I ask: - What is the single biggest struggle you’ve had on your journey to success? (1:40) - What is your stance on business ownership now, after having gone through what you have? (5:23) -If you could give one piece of advice to new entrepreneurs, what would it be? (8:05) -If you could go back and give your 13-year old self 3 pieces of advice on how you can live a life of happiness and success, what would it be? (22:20)  -What’s your favourite bucket-list item that you’ve ticked off so far? (26:12)   -Why should someone make a bucket-list and where would they start with ticking things off? (28:48) -If you did have one regret what would it be? (34:44) -What is your strategy for locking in keynote speaking opportunities? (38:13) -What is the most painful activity that you consistently endured to become successful? (45:08) -What activity do you find challenging but still get done? (45:45) -What daily practice do you do that impacts the most on your success? (46:16) -What are you looking forward to most in your life at the moment? (46:30)   What you will learn:   -Travis’ biggest struggle on his journey to becoming the successful speaker he is today. (1:50) -The top piece of advice Travis has for YOU, if you’re starting out as an entrepreneur. (9:06)   -How social media effects our decision making (11.10) -What you NEED to do BEFORE you start expanding your business (11:20) -What Travis would tell his 13 year old self, if he could go back (advice you NEED to hear) (23:00) -The crazy, amazing things Travis has ticked off of his own bucket-list (26:20) -Why YOU should start your own bucket-list? (28:50)   -The ONE thing Travis wishes he had of done earlier- that YOU can learn from (35:01)   -Travis’ tips on how you can start booking more speaking opportunities (38:20) -The number one thing that Travis recommends Coaches do. (40:10)   -The hardest thing to do in business, which you HAVE to get done to succeed. (42:10)  

Stefan James is a 7-figure internet entrepreneur, life and business coach who runs the popular business blog ‘Project Life Mastery’. The purpose of Project Life Mastery is ‘to be a source of inspiration and change for those who refuse to settle for anything less than an extraordinary life.’   Questions I ask: - What is the most painful experience and biggest struggle you’ve gone through on your journey to success? (6:30) -What is one piece of advice you could give to those just starting out on their journey? (8:29) -How do you stay consistent with your morning ritual? (12:18) -What steps would you give someone who is just starting out, to work out what direction they should head in, and what their passion is? (19:58) -What is your favourite medium to generate income at the moment? (28: 34) -If you could go back in time, knowing what you know now, what are 3 pieces of advice you would give your 13 year old self? (33:22) -If you could have dinner with any 3 (living) people, who would they be and why? (37:40) -How do you snap yourself back into productivity, if you fall out of it during the day? (40:21) -What’s the most painful activity that you consistently endured on your journey that has made the most impact on your success? (42:25) -Who would you recommend we next interview for the Pain & Gain podcast? (46:55)   What you will learn: -Why Stefan believes that YOU are your own biggest limitation when it comes to business success. (6:40) -The one thing that Stefan recommends you MUST do every day to achieve wild success (8:42) -How to stay consistent and maintain your morning ritual every single day. (12:42) -The FIRST step you need to take in order to find out what type of business you should start (22:20) -Stefan’s favourite (and most recommended) way to generate income. (29:40) -Which thought leader first introduced Stefan to self-development and the idea that we can change and evolve. (37:55) -What to do if you feel yourself procrastinating during the day. (40:30) -How YOU can change your life using Stefan’s mastery guides: http://morningritualmastery.com/ http://projectlifemastery.com/freecourse  

John Lee Dumas is known for hosting the biggest Entrepreneur podcast in the world, ‘Entrepreneurs on Fire’, on which he has interviewed over 1,400 guests. The show was named Best of iTunes in 2013 and generates 7 figures in revenue annually and Dumas continues to openly share his income breakdown in a monthly report on his site. In this interview, I discuss with John the journey he’s taken that has led him to where he is today and the things he’s learnt from interviewing the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. Questions I ask:  -What was that ‘ah-ha’ moment you had on your journey that made you re-assess what you were doing with your life? (1:35)  -If you were to start over from the beginning on your entrepreneurial journey, what step-by-step process would you go through, knowing what you know now? (4:35) -Who was your biggest role model at the start of your journey?  (7:15) -What was your biggest hiccup with ‘Entrepreneurs on Fire’ over the last 3 years? (8:55) -Out of the 1,400 interviews that you’ve done, who has been your favourite guest, and what was the biggest thing you learn from their interview? (10:53) -If you could go back and give your 12-year old self 3 pieces of advice, what would they be? (12:33) -What kind of daily habits do you have to keep yourself in a happy state? (16:48) -If someone wanted to achieve your level of success in half the time, what advice would you have for them? (22:08)   What you will learn: -When and why John decided to start up his podcast ‘Entrepreneurs on Fire’ (2:50) -John’s number one secret for finding success on your entrepreneurial journey (4:58) -Who John considers to be his biggest role model back when he first decided to launch his business, and what you can learn from his choice in mentors. (7:24) -What John’s biggest roadblock was with his business, and how he overcame it (9:05) -Who has been John’s absolute favourite guest on his podcast, out of the 1,400 people he’s interviewed. (11:04) -What the two things are that John prioritises in his life the most. (14:10) -John’s regular morning routine to keep himself happy and in a good state (16:58) -Why John believes there are no ‘hacks’ and ‘short-cuts’ to achieving huge growth (23:13)

Have you been through some tough times and are in need of some inspiration? Lewis Howes has overcome some massive roadblocks on his journey to success, and his positive outlook and ability to find meaning and lessons in his hardships are beyond inspiring. After suffering a career-ending injury, Lewis was forced to give up his dream of playing professional football and search for a new path in life. Today, he is a wildly successful entrepreneur and author. He hosts his own talk show called ‘The School of Greatness’ which is one of the top rated podcasts on iTunes in the ‘leadership and personal development category. Listen to this inspiring interview to learn why sometimes things don’t work out the way we want them to, simply because our life is supposed to head in a different direction. Questions I ask: -What was the most painful experience of failure you’ve experience on your journey to success? (1:29) -What was the biggest lesson you learnt from your career-ending injury, and how has it impacted your journey as a successful entrepreneur? (4:25) -If you were to start your life over with three fundamental principles, what would they be? (10:55) -What are you most grateful for in your life? (20:58) -What do you fear most in this world (23:10) -What daily practice do you do, day-to-day that you believe impacts your success the most? (24:15) -What was the most painful activity that you consistently endured to become successful? (26:28) -What activity do you find challenging, but you still make sure it gets done regularly? (27:44) -What do you get most excited about in your life now? (28:29)   What you will learn: -Why Lewis believes that getting injured and losing his dream of playing professional football, turned out to be an amazing blessing (3:08) -The biggest lesson Lewis learnt from his career ending injury (4:45) -Lewis’ secret to shifting your energy when you’re feeling angry or sad (12:50) -What Lewis believes to be the most important aspect to living a fulfilling life (17:12) -What Lewis fear most in the world (23:30) -The one daily habit that Lewis attributes most to his success (24:20) -The thing that excites Lewis most in his day-to-day life (28:35)  

Jack Delosa is one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs and investors. He is the founder of ‘The Entourage’ which is the biggest network of entrepreneurs in Australia. I was fortunate enough to stay at Jack’s house in Mossman, Sydney for a few days where we had many amazing chat’s about business and the future of entrepreneurship. In the following interview, we discuss Jack’s journey to becoming one of the youngest self-made millionaires in Australia, and his advice for those of you just starting your entrepreneurial journey. Questions I ask: What step-by-step guidance would you give to someone who wants to launch their own business, but doesn’t know where to start? (3:02) -Where should entrepreneurs start, when trying to decide what business they want to create? (4:20) -Knowing what you know now, what 3 pieces of advice would you give your 12-year old self, if you could go back? (6:38) -If you could have dinner with any 3 people (that are alive today) who would they be, and why? (10:05) -You’ve worked with thousands of new entrepreneurs; what do you see reoccurring as the biggest hurdle that start-ups face?  (15:59) -What is one mistake you’ve made with ‘The Entourage’ that you think the listeners can learn from? (21:30) -What is something you’ve learnt about people that has helped you make it easier to build rapport with individuals and crowds? (25:25) -What do you think allows people to step out of ego and into their heart? (28:10) -What was the most painful task that you consistently endured on your journey to success? (30:48) -On a daily basis, what do you do that you think impacts your success and productivity the most? (32:55) What you will learn: -What questions you should ask yourself before you start your own business. (3:06) -The 2 things that are essential in order to start a great business (3:45) -Why Jack’s parent’s ‘not-for-profit’ business failed, and what he learnt from that (7:39) -The advice Jack would give his 12-year old self if he could go back (8:58) -The top 3 people Jack would most want to meet and have dinner with (10:20) -Why Jack believes those who have ‘come from nothing’ are the most humble. (12:28) -The main question that Jack would love to ask Bill Gates. (14:57) -What the number one reoccurring issue is for new entrepreneurs. (16:20) -The one thing Jack does on a daily basis that makes the biggest impact on his success (33:20) -Jack’s most embarrassing moment on stage (36:30)

Caleb Maddix is an American author, public speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of a six-figure company, Kids 4 Success and has travelled the world speaking at events. Oh, and did I mention he’s only 14 years old? No matter how old and experienced you are, I can guarantee you, you can learn a thing or two from listening to this amazingly insightful teenager as he answers questions about how he managed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and take massive action at such a young age. Questions I ask: -You’re 14 years old now, what age did you first start hustling at? And what did you have to sacrifice on the journey? (2:42) -What do you think your sales experience has done for your character and emotional strength? (6:39) -What would you consider to be the most painful experience of failure on your journey so far? (9:12) -How many failures and rejections have you had so far on your journey, and how is that linked to your level of success? (19:25) -If you could go back to when you first started hustling, knowing what you know now, what would you do different to x10 your success in terms of business strategy? (29:14) -What activities have you done that have made the biggest impact on your brand and growth so far? (35:07) -What is one key thing that your dad has done, that has been different to what other parents do, when it comes to encouraging your success? (41:30) -What was the hardest, most painful activity that you did consistently to reach success? (48:40) -Who do you look up to most in the world, besides your dad? (49:40) -What are you most excited about right now in your life? (51:22) What you will learn: -What Caleb was selling as a 6 year old salesman (3:06) -What Caleb has had to sacrifice as a teenager, to be an entrepreneur (4:10) -What Caleb has learnt as a result of forcing himself to do door-to-door selling and cold calling (7:29) -The reason why Caleb believes most people stay ‘poor’ (10:29) -Why you can’t just rely on ‘The Law Of Attraction’ to get what you want (13:20) -Why Grant Cardone was NOT impressed when Caleb mentioned he already had 7 streams of income at age 14 (6:20) -Caleb’s one big piece of advice for Entrepreneurs (17:00) -Why Caleb wants YOU to fail (21:00) -What Caleb does when he doesn’t feel confident, and needs to (26:18) -What you MUST do on Facebook for massive brand growth (35:43) -What Caleb’s father did differently to other parents (41:53)

This has got to be one of the most eye-opening interviews I’ve ever done! Jason Silva is a media artist, futurist, philosopher, keynote speaker and an Emmy-nominated TV personality. In this interview he speaks on the meaning behind existentialism and provides awesome insight into life, death and everything in between. Questions I ask: -What is existentialism, and how can it help people create more happiness and success in life? (2:22) -What was the breakthrough/turning point for you on your journey, which allowed you to reach that next level of success? (8:31) -How do you trigger states of ‘flow’? (18:01) What you will learn: -Why Jason believes there has been a rise in schizophrenia and depression over the past few decades (5.21) -Why it’s important to give ourselves permission to fail (6.24) -What one event Jason considered to be his ‘big break’ when it came to reaching that next level of success (8:51) -How Jason gets himself into a state of ‘flow’ and how you can too (18:10)  

If you’ve ever wondered what your purpose is in life, and how you can figure it out- this podcast with Dr. John Demartini is one you MUST listen to. Dr. Demartini is considered one of the world's leading authorities on human behaviour and personal development. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and told he would never read, write or be able to properly communicate, Demartini has overcome incredible odds to become a wildly successful author, philosopher and public speaker. In this interview he provides amazing insight into how our values can determine our success in life.   Questions I ask: -What was the most painful experience you’ve gone through, that has turned out to be a blessing? (1:24) -How did you first decide you wanted to be a thought leader and public speaker? (8:04) -If you had to choose between doubling the power of your mind, or doubling the power of your heart, which would you choose? (20.00) -What is axiology and how does it relate to your teachings? (20:52) -What is the question you get asked most often, and how do people’s values play a part in the outcome of that question? (23.02) -What is the difference between someone’s ‘true’ values, and their ‘fantasy’ values? (24.06) -How to you help people decide whether they should change their values to meet their goals, or change their goals to meet their values? (30:13) -How is your life different from before you were aligned with your values, and now, after you’ve aligned with them? (40:38) What you will learn: -John’s story of how he went through physical and learning disabilities, as well as homelessness and near-death experiences before he turned his life around (1:44) -What is your purpose in life? (22:50) -How a chance encounter with billionaire business man Howard Hughes on the streets of El Paso changed John’s life (17:06) -What happens when your true values don’t match up with your fantasy values. (25.22) -How to find out what your highest values are, and therefore your life’s purpose (27:35) -How we can change our values (31:42) -What is a good and bad example of an entrepreneur whose values align with their businesses and customers values? (35:36) -How John’s life is different now that he is aligned with his values, to how it was before (40:52)  

In this episode I interview the amazing Elliott Hulse, who is an absolute game changer when it comes to personal fitness and reaching your fitness goals. Elliott Hulse was named the ‘Number 1 YouTube Fan’s Favourite’ after starting his fitness channels in 2012 and gaining over 1 million subscribers in the first 24 months. We delve into the struggles that Elliott has had to overcome to become a successful YouTube star who has helped hundreds of thousands of people through his heart-felt videos. Questions I ask: -What was the lowest point in your life that led you to where you are today? (3:18) -What was the biggest learning you had, from going through financial struggle? (7:28) -If you were to start your life again, knowing what you know now, what would be the 3 main qualities you’d want to be reborn with? (8.58) -What do you think are the 3 biggest, most important factors to living an amazing life? (10.30) -When it comes to exploring the spiritual world, what does it mean to you and how can it improve someone’s life? (15.23) -How can people start to connect to that introverted/spiritual part of themselves? What is the first step they can take? (24.08) -What is one painful task that you had to do, to achieve the level of success you have today?  (27:44) -When you’re in a state of ego, what do you fear most in the world? (31:32) -What do you do to stay out of a fearful state? (32.11) -What would be one piece of advice that you would give to those listening to this interview? (40:12) What you will learn: -What Elliott’s lowest point in his life was, and how it led him to achieve massive success (3:36) -Elliott’s opinion on why you need to develop a spiritual connection with yourself to achieve personal growth (15.32) -What Elliott does to get out of a state of fear (32.11) -Why Elliott stopped making exercise videos for Youtube (25.40) -What advice Elliott has for his fans and those listening to this interview (40:22)