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Benjamin Hardy felt like a failure when his book didn’t make it to the New York Times bestsellers list, resulting in deep depression. Forced to confront his perceptions of success and failure, he realized he could drive significant positive change by focusing on progress and aligning with his future self. In this episode, Ben introduces the concept of 'The Gap and The Gain' for measuring progress and emphasizes the importance of embracing our future selves.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. A former top writer on Medium, he has written several books, including Be Your Future Self Now.

In this episode, Hala and Benjamin will discuss:
- What it means to be in ‘the gap’ vs. ‘the gain’
- Why focusing on progress is a game-changer
- The difference between ideals and goals
- How to commit to your future self
- Why imagining is a skill
- Viktor Frankl’s tools for survival 
- Mr. Beast’s journey toward his future self
- The importance of empathy towards your past self 
- How to view the timeline of our future self
- And other topics…

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. A former top writer on Medium, his blogs were read by over 100 million people. Benjamin published his first major book, Willpower Doesn’t Work while running a 7-figure online training business. He has published additional books, including three co-authored with the legendary entrepreneurial coach Dan Sullivan. 

Connect with Benjamin:
Benjamin’s Website: https://benjaminhardy.com/
Benjamin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminhardy/ 
Benjamin’s Twitter: https://x.com/DrBenjaminHardy 
Benjamin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminhardy/ 
Benjamin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbenjaminhardy/

Resources Mentioned:
Benjamin’s Book, Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Future-Self-Now-Transformation/dp/1401974015
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X 

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Determined to master her messy personal finances, Jean Chatzky immersed herself in learning all about money. She worked on Wall Street to understand investing, then transitioned to personal finance journalism. After she got fired for being too expensive, she combined her side hustles and launched HerMoney, a safe space for women to learn about finance. In this episode, Jean shares practical tips on mastering personal finance and optimizing wealth.

Jean Chatzky is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. She is also the host of the popular podcast HerMoney and was the longtime financial editor for NBC's Today show.

In this episode, Hala and Jean will discuss:
- Jean's transition from journalism to finance
- The value of skill stacking in entrepreneurship
- The gender wage gap in 2024
- Women as primary breadwinners 
- The importance of gender-neutral financial advice
- Why many successful women are single
- The inevitable transfer of global wealth to women
- Practical tips for budgeting and investing
- Strategies for clearing debt and improving credit
- Homeownership vs. renting
- And other topics… 

Jean Chatzky is the CEO and co-founder of HerMoney Media, a digital platform dedicated to improving financial literacy and wellness among women. She is an award-winning personal finance journalist, bestselling author, and host of the HerMoney podcast. With a background that spans Forbes, SmartMoney, and a 25-year tenure on NBC's Today show, she has earned many accolades, such as the Gracie Award for Outstanding Host. She has authored multiple bestselling books, including Women with Money and Pay It Down! She frequently appears on major platforms like CNN, MSNBC, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. 

Connect With Jean:
Jean’s Website: https://jeanchatzky.com/
Jean’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanchatzky/  
Jean’s Twitter: https://x.com/jeanchatzky  
Jean’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanchatzky/  
Jean’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanChatzky/ 
Jean’s Podcast, HerMoney: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hermoney-with-jean-chatzky/id1098802558 

Resources Mentioned:
MoneyType Personality Test: https://moneytype.hermoney.com/
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Women-Work-Will-Lead/dp/0385349947 
Beautiful Girls by Ted Demme: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115639/ 

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After battling depression and finding chemical antidepressants somewhat ineffective, Johann Hari researched the deeper causes of the condition. This led to his book, Lost Connections, solidifying his reputation as a leading mental health author. He followed with another bestseller, Stolen Focus, establishing himself as an authority on focus and productivity. In today's episode, Johann debunks the myth of multitasking, offers strategies to improve our attention span, and shares powerful stories of transformation in the quest for better mental health.

Johann Hari is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on depression, addiction, and anxiety. 

In this episode, Hala and Johann will discuss: 
- Johann's challenging childhood  
- The serious health concerns linked to loneliness
- Social prescribing vs. chemical antidepressants
- How our environment shapes our inability to focus
- The impact of the “switch cost” effect on productivity
- How diets and sleep patterns affect focus
- The detrimental effects of multitasking 
- Healthier business models for social media 
- Practical steps for improving focus and attention
- And other topics…

Johann Hari is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. He has written three books praised by notable figures such as Oprah, Elton John, and Naomi Klein. His book, Stolen Focus, was published in January 2022 and received rave reviews from The Washington Post, The Irish Times, and other major publications. Johann’s TED Talks have been viewed over 93 million times. Additionally, he served as the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson.

Connect with Johann:
Johann’s Website: https://johannhari.com/
Johann’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/johannhari101
Johann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/?hl=en
Johann’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohannHari.Page/

Resources Mentioned:
Johann’s Books:
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again: https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Focus-Attention-Think-Deeply/dp/0593138511
Lost Connections: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/1632868318

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Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of being in service of a greater purpose. 

Ginni Rometty is the former president, chairman, and CEO of IBM. She led the company through significant transformations and advocated for diversity and inclusion in tech. She is also the author of Good Power, a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

In this episode, Hala and Ginni will discuss:
- How Ginni turned tough situations into positive power
- The need for leaders to have ‘good power’
- The five principles of ‘good power’
- Why loving conflict can be good
- The importance of never striving for perfection
- Why continuous learning is key to success
- The difference between a job and a career
- Why you must reframe how you think about risk
- The responsible use of technology
- Why leaders must inspire and not force
- And other topics… 

Ginni Rometty is the former chairman, president, and CEO of IBM, and the first woman to hold the position. She led IBM's transformation, building a $21 billion hybrid cloud business and establishing the company’s leadership in AI, quantum computing, and blockchain. She co-chairs OneTen, aiming to upskill and promote one million Black Americans by 2030. Ginni is the author of Good Power and was named Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row. Today, she continues her influence through board positions and advocacy for ethical technology use.

Connect With Ginni:
Ginni’s Bio: https://www.ibm.com/history/ginni-rometty 
Ginni’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnirometty/ 
Ginni’s Twitter: https://x.com/ginnirometty?lang=en 
Ginni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnirometty/?hl=en 
Ginni’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinniRometty/ 

Resources Mentioned:
Ginni’s Book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Power-Leading-Positive-Change/dp/1647823226 

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Despite being a successful social scientist for nearly three decades, Arthur Brooks realized that he was missing the boat on personal happiness. He decided to apply his expertise to develop a strategy for living a happier life. So he quit his job and devoted himself to the pursuit of happiness. In this YAPClassic episode, Hala talks to Arthur about building true happiness.
 
Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist with a focus on human happiness. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want, co-written with Oprah Winfrey.
 
In this episode, Hala and Arthur will discuss:
- Arthur’s journey from gloom to happiness
- Why a spiral-pattern career will make you happier
- How he met and started working with Oprah
- The four types of career patterns
- Why Americans struggle with happiness
- The three key ingredients to happiness
- Why happiness is not a feeling
- The difference between enjoyment and pleasure
- How hard work leads to more satisfaction
- How to judge less
- Why you need unhappiness
- And other topics…

Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist specializing in human happiness. He holds the William Henry Bloomberg professorship at Harvard Kennedy School and is a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School. Arthur is a bestselling author, with his latest book, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey. He also hosts the How to Build a Happy Life podcast, writes for The Atlantic, and was the subject of the 2019 Netflix documentary The Pursuit, named one of Variety’s Best Documentaries on Netflix. In addition, he was selected as one of Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders.
 
Connect with Arthur:
Arthur’s Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/
Arthur’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/
Arthur’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arthurbrooks
Arthur’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/
Arthur’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/
Arthur’s Podcast, How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/podcast/

Resources Mentioned:
Arthur’s Book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, co-written with Oprah Winfrey: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400 
Arthur’s Articles in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/
Take the PANAS quiz: https://arthurbrooks.com/build 

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At his first sales job, Jeremy Miner sold home security systems door-to-door. But he soon saw that the company’s traditional sales scripts were ineffective. So, he changed his approach to create curiosity. The result? Clients were more interested, less resistant, and more likely to buy. In this episode, Jeremy explains the neuroscience behind sales and breaks down his innovative Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (NEPQ) model, which helps prospects convince themselves to buy. 

Jeremy Miner is the founder and CEO of 7th Level, a global sales training company. His Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (NEPQ) model uses psychology to help salespeople understand and influence customers to improve sales.

In this episode, Hala and Jeremy will discuss:
- The neuroscience of selling
- The three modes of the NEPQ model
- The power of language in sales conversations
- How to get prospects to sell themselves 
- How to trigger curiosity in prospects
- Jeremy’s effective follow-up script
- The right questions to ask in sales calls
- Uncovering problems through effective questioning
- The importance of social media presence in sales 
- How to avoid fight-or-flight responses
- And other topics… 

Jeremy Miner is the founder and CEO of 7th Level, a global sales training company known for its innovative approach to sales. His Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning (NEPQ) model uses behavioral science and psychology to improve sales outcomes by understanding and influencing customer behavior. With over two decades of experience in sales, Jeremy has trained more than 100,000 salespeople across various industries. He is a top 1% income earner in direct sales and has consistently exceeded sales targets throughout his career. Jeremy is also a sought-after keynote speaker and hosts the popular podcast, Closers are Losers. His book, The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation, is a Wall Street Journal bestseller. 

Connect With Jeremy:
Jeremy’s Website: https://www.7thlevelhq.com/ 
Jeremy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyleeminer/ 
Jeremy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyleeminer 
Jeremy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyleeminer 
Jeremy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.miner.52 
Jeremy’s Podcast, Closers are Losers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closers-are-losers-with-jeremy-miner/id1534365100 

Resources Mentioned:
Jeremy’s Book, The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation: https://www.amazon.com/New-Model-Selling-Unsellable-Generation/dp/1636980112 
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 

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