The James Swanwick Show

Welcome to Q&A Friday. Many of you have written in and sent me your burning questions, and I’ll do my best to shed some light and my perspective on the situation. Today we have questions that range from landing a new job in a crowded marketplace, suicide, and dating without alcohol. A big thank you to those who wrote in, I appreciate it! Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

What does persistence mean to you?  Today I’m reviewing the book "When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man" by Jerry Weintraub. He’s produced the Karate kid movie, Ocean’s 11, was the first to take Elvis Presley out on tour, and much more. Listen in, and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Do you ever dream of leaving the 9 to 5 and traveling the world? Today we are talking all about the art of travel and giving back. Now I like to consider myself a fairly well traveled person, having been to over 40 countries...but I’m not much of a traveler compared to our guest today. I’m happy to welcome Leon Logotheits, who’s a British born author, TV host, global adventurer, and traveler to over 90 counties.  But life wasn’t always so fulfilling for Leon.  He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. But he decided to give it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. The days of living and working behind his ‘slab of wood’ were truly over. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable. How often to you put yourself in uncomfortable situations throughout the week? I’m not talking about risky circumstances that could potentially harm you, but the kind that allow for personal growth and discovery.  Today I’m joining you from Runyon Canyon, in Los Angeles, where I’ve just finished up some cardio training. And it’s absolutely beautiful atop the hill here, as the sun is setting, and people are walking their dogs and smiling to one another.  How can I create more amazing experiences? In reality the only way to    push yourself, go on exciting adventures, and meet fascinating people is by breaking through your comfort zone. And yes, it’s going to be uncomfortable, but it’s necessary to feel and internalize the discomfort in order to progress along the journey. So when was the last time you took an uncomfortable leap and expanded your horizon? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Did you ever have a coach growing up? If you played sports or were on any kind of team, you most likely had a coach guiding you along the way. But why do most people graduate from coaches after school is over? Some of the all time greats such as Michael Jordan, Warren Buffett, and Sir Richard Branson all had mentors throughout their careers. But when is the right time to get a coach again? Joining us on the show today is the CEO of coach.me, Tony Stubblebine. Coach.me was created by the idea that positive reinforcement and community support could be deployed to help people achieve any goal. Listen in, and enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwaick.com   

How do you work for someone even if they haven’t met you yet? Moreover, how do you cold email someone you want a job with? This may seem like a tall task, but there are a few guidelines you can follow to stand out from the rest. Today I will teach you how to reach out to these potential mentors and employers and offer them value they can’t refuse.  And joining me on the show today is Kevin, a long time Lister from Montana who’s now working with me all because he reached out and offered something different. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com       

Today I’m joined by a long time listener of the James Swanwick show, Keith Ledig. He is also the host of the “Super Smart Guy Podcast” on iTunes, where he takes a strategic approach on how to be happy in life through life hacks and continual learning.  Listen in as Keith shares what he’s learned most from the James Swanwick show and how he’s implemented them into his life. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Why do we gravitate towards playing small in life? What is it that stops us from playing life all out? Today I’m joining you from Forth Worth Texas, as I’m getting ready to fly back to Los Angeles. In reality we are all guilty of not playing big enough, and we’re all guilty of playing too small. But by doing this we can’t know our limitations, and how far we can really climb. In truth, I’ve had some big realizations the past few days, while here at the Podcast Movement Conference…and I’m guilty of playing it too safe. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Are you killing time by checking your email, Facebook, and phone way too often?  Are you overwhelmed with the distractions that rule your life everyday? Well, Today I’m at the “Podcast Movement” conference in Texas, and I’m joined by productivity expert Mike Vardy.  Mike is a writer, speaker, and Founder and President of Productivityist. And his mission is to help individuals and organizations accomplish what they need and want to do through the use of simple, flexible, and durable personal productivity practices. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram at jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Are you eating Paleo the wrong way? Maybe you’re on the Paleo diet, but still not seeing the results you were promised.  Well Today I’m joined by two leaders in the Paleo community, Matt Whitmore and Keris Marsden. They are best selling authors of the book “ The Paleo Primer,”  and founders of the popular fitness and wellness facility called Fitter London.  Having a combined experience of over 10 years in the health and fitness industry, they set out on a mission to empower people with the knowledge and understanding to jump on a collective journey towards ultimate health. Fueled by a strong passion for creating recipes and eating foods that fuel our active lifestyle Keris and Matt released their best selling cookbook The Paleo Primer to share with the world just how easy it is to cook and eat amazing tasting food that’s both great for you and won’t break the bank. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Have you ever created a vision board? If so, you might not be doing it right.  Today I’m talking with Eli Wilhide, who’s going to explain all about the vision board and why it’s not working for you.  If you haven’t made a vision board, it’s basically a tool used to help clarify and maintain focus on a specific goal. It’s any sort of board, on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, or have in your life. Eli believes people get too focused on the material objects, and forget about their ultimate goal of creating products that serve a unique purpose in life. So when you’re making your next visions board, ask yourself what do you want to create and who do you want to serve? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamessanwick.com   

I’m coming to you today from the Soho House in West Hollywood. And right now you’re going to hear the story of how 2 friends of mine met, dated, fell in love, and then ultimately married. Now we’ve been talking about how men should approach women numerous times on the show….I’ve had many dating experts on the show and have had many episodes dedicated to the art of attraction. But today you are going to hear the true story of how Terry met and ultimately married the love of his life. Listen in and see how the story unfolded! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

What should I do for my 40th birthday? It’s coming just around the corner, on September 7th.  I’ve actually been giving this a lot of thought, and I’ve recently convinced myself that I’m not going to do anything at all.  It doesn’t need to be a big celebration of sorts, maybe a dinner with a few friends.  But then again I have this feeling it would be fun to throw a nice party. What do you think? Let me know on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com       

How often do you get out of town? How often do you explore new vistas? Even if you’re not taking a vacation it’s very beneficial to get out of your bubble every so often. I’m actually heading off to San Diego for Comic-Con this weekend, to get some time away form home. When was the last time you took a quick trip away from home? Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

Do you have a fear of missing out? Otherwise known as FOMO, in today’s language.  Maybe you find yourself living in a small town in the countryside, but you know there’s so much to explore and to experience in the world…. You can see the future planned out ahead of you with the wife and 2 kids, but you have this feeling of missing out on life’s adventures.  Do you ever get this feeling? Well, you’re not alone, as most everyone experiences this throughout his or her life. And Today I’m going to talk about the dreaded FOMO with Jason Chatfield. He is a fellow Australian, widely popular cartoonist, Vice president of the National Cartoonist’s society, and Stand-up comedian where he lives in New York City. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com 

COFFEE. Is coffee a health food, or is it actually harmful for you? Over the past 10 years I’ve read studies from both sides of the spectrum, with each having valid arguments. And today I’m joined Sincere Hogan, the host of the “Live Life Aggressively” podcast, holistic strength and conditioning coach, and founder of New Warrior Coffee. Sincere will cover why people should drink coffee and why some people should stay away from the little dark beverage. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram or twitter @jamesswanwick or www.jamesswanwick.com   

Are you thinking of starting a business? Maybe you want to, but work a full time job…and extra time is hard to come by. Tai Lopez is with me today as we chat about the journey of beginning your first entrepreneurial venture. He believes the first thing you need to do is avoid extreme ideologies. For example, maybe you’ve been told to quit the steady job and paycheck, and just go for it. Or maybe you want to have the perfect fail proof plan in place before you set sail into business… But the answer always lies in between. Make a transition plan, and stick to it. If you don’t like what you’re doing, make an 18-month transition plan (as Peter Drucker says). And whatever you do, make sure to start with knowledge. Research the successful entrepreneurs in your field, and find out WHY. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and   www.jamesswanwick.com     

How harmful can blue light be? Well, besides disrupting our melatonin production, it’s been linked to a myriad of diseases including cancer. During the day, you don’t really need to worry about your blue light your exposure …but at night it’s a different story. Until the advent of artificial lighting, the sun was the major source of lighting, and people spent their evenings in relative darkness, besides natural candlelight.  But nowadays, easing into bed with a laptop or tablet makes it harder to take a strong snooze, because it mimics the sun (signaling to you it’s daytime).  But there is hope! You can wear specially designed blue blocker glasses, which have an orange tint on the lens, that block most of the harmful light. Think of the orange construction glasses. Ideally you want to wear these 4 hours before bed, so your body can prepare for the night soon ahead. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Do you still find it difficult and awkward to socialize without alcohol? Maybe you tried it once, but you cave in eventually.  Well, today I’m going to teach you 7 ways to socialize without drinking in any situation.  And I’m not just talking about sitting around a table while playing Pictionary and Monopoly…I mean how to be the life of the party and really have fun without the booze! Enjoy the show.  Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

How do you lead an optimal life? What would your best life look like, if you had to create one? Today I’m joined by three of my close friends, as we discuss the top habits you need to reach your best life. There is a ton of knowledge dropped on the show today as we’re joined by Eli Wilhide, a personal coach and former chief salesman to Tony Robbins, Mark Dhamma, who is a celebrity trainer and high performance coach, and the one and only Owen Cook, coach, speaker and founder of Real Social Dynamics. Listen in as they uncover their personal strategies for getting what they want out of life.  Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com