In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin sit down with Aubrey Marcus, founder and CEO of Onnit, for the second time. In their conversation topics ranged from Aubrey's soon to be published book, running a multi-million dollar company and how to navigate an open relationship. As the interview progressed Aubrey opened up regarding those things that challenge him and provide insight on how he overcomes adversity.
A big thanks to Aubrey and Onnit for their generous hospitality while Mind Pump was in Austin.
You can find Aubrey at www.aubreymarcus.com. He is on social @aubreymarcus and his podcast the Aubrey Marcus Podcast is available on iTunes and other podcasting apps.
Own the Day! Aubrey talks about his upcoming book. The struggle, the re-writes and his inner growth during the process. (6:52) Who is Aubrey’s guru? The people who helped him get pen to paper. (11:11) This book is the manual he wishes he had. Depression, anxiety and what Aubrey did to conquer his inner fears. (15:14) “The struggle of the expectation of what I want to happen and what is happening.” Aubrey shares the growth of ONNIT and the challenges that come with it. (30:10) Cracking the code of success. Aubrey shares the struggle of reaching a bigger demographic and making ONNIT a global company. (39:00) Writing wins. He talks bigger goal of wanting to become a leader of a movement. (44:00) Firing out of gratitude and seeing the best in people. Aubrey explains how he has let people go and the emotions that come with it. (50:30) People push away the things they are scared of. Trauma is the score of fear. The guys talk psychedelics and the misconceptions that come with the unknown. (56:00) No savings account? Aubrey talks how money is energy and how he cycles money. (1:05:30) “The things that sting, I need to clean.” Who does Aubrey go to for ego check? (1:08:00) Fear is the one virus. Ride or die vs. evolve and separate. Aubrey gives his take on the five people you spend the most time with are a representation of him. (1:17:30) Aubrey talks about his open relationship with his fiancé and the struggles that can come with it. (1:24:12) Links/Products Mentioned: Ep 529 Ben Greenfield - Mind Pump Media Tom Brown Jr. & Splatter Vision Data confirm that podcasting in the US is a white male thing Can Psychedelics Expand Our Consciousness? Annual Causes of Death in the United States Can MDMA (Molly, ecstasy) damage your brain? MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Power of the Market - The Pencil – (YouTube) Rapé and Sacred TobaccoFeatured Guest/People Mentioned: Aubrey Marcus Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram/Twitter Aubrey Marcus Podcast Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex – Aubrey Marcus (book) Duncan Keith (@DuncanKeith) Twitter Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) Twitter Bode Miller (@MillerBode) Twitter TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) Twitter Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Twitter Mark Sisson (@marksissonprimal) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfield) Twitter Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram Kyle Kingsbury (@kingsbu) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Wim Hof (@Iceman_Hof) Twitter Tom Brown Jr. Nils Parker (@NilsAParker) Twitter Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson)Twitter
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