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- Today1h 30m
#1 Celebrity Manager Reveals DARKEST Lessons From His Clients (Kayne West, 50 Cent + More)
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Mani Nordine is a music industry veteran who manages artists like Snoop Dogg and Akon, and this conversation reveals why mixing family with business always fails, how ego isn't your amigo but you need it to succeed, and why passion beats any strategy.Learn why artists need managers from day one because early mistakes haunt careers forever, how emotion in business destroys relationships when you work with family, and why he never involves himself in the creative process—his job is guiding, not making the art. This covers why ego is essential for superstars even though you finish alone, how digital production and algorithm demands killed music quality, and why rappers struggle with ageing because they eventually become what they once criticised.0:00 Introduction03:31 Transition from dance to music management12:10 Meeting and working with Michael Jackson's family17:00 Challenges of managing artists' egos and personal habits20:56 The impact of money and fame on artists' personalities27:46 Organising large-scale tours and dealing with promoters32:08 Balancing creative freedom with profitability for artists40:00 The enduring influence of music from the 2000s45:14 Strategies to maintain long-term relevance in music50:24 The evolving landscape of music and content creation55:32 Differences in DJ and traditional artist lifestyles01:02:07 Iconic events and their roles in networking in the music industry01:08:10 Personal philosophy on professional and personal growth» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Discover Bioniq Lab peptide products- https://bioniqlab.com/mike1010% off with code MIKE10» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join @WHOOP and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow ManiInstsagram: https://www.instagram.com/maninordine/?hl=en-gbhackyou.mediaHack You MediaYour optimized future starts here.THRSTTHRST - Your Ultimate Destination for Fitness, Swim & ActivewearDiscover a wide range of high-quality training shorts, apparel, and swimwear at THRST. With our fitness app, you can take your workouts to the next level. Shop now and get ready to elevate your training game!
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
E140 - Billionaires Brutal Lessons On Wealth, Discipline & Building From Nothing
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Gediminas Ziemelis is Lithuania's wealthiest entrepreneur, who started his first business at 19, and this conversation reveals what separates founders from managers, why treating business like a three-life computer game keeps him motivated, and how being born in a small country forced him to think globally from day one.Gediminas explains growing up in the Soviet Union where businessmen were criminals, how poverty and limitation shaped his drive to be rich, and why selling his first company at 27 pushed him toward building something unrepeatable in aviation. The key insight: work-life balance doesn't exist when building something big; your lifestyle becomes the business, and you risk everything while managers sell hours for the highest price with no social life at stake.This covers why he has four assistants but stays hands-on daily, how spending money on relationships beats marketing, and why the only thing he fears is losing motivation.00:00 Gediminas Ziemelis Introduction04:47 Early business endeavours in post-Soviet Lithuania10:19 Importance of international business for Lithuanian entrepreneurs15:28 First IPO and stepping into diverse business sectors20:30 Entering aviation amidst challenges and opportunities26:46 Overcoming financial crises in business34:25 Global thinking and expanding aviation business43:54 Dedication to Avia Solution Group and future plans47:54 Passion and motivation in business pursuits54:18 Importance of networking and relationships in business59:53 Expanding interests beyond aviation, including AI and numbers01:05:09 Space industry insights and potential future ventures01:10:19 Reflections on health, AI, and personal discipline01:14:36 Final advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on collaboration and planning» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow GediminasYouTube: youtube.com/gediminasziemelis-officialLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gediminasziemelis
- 2 weeks ago1h 17m
E139 - The Most Personal Q&A I've Done (Money, Dating & Life)
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/From staying in Dubai despite recent events and travelling to Cape Town and Japan, to losing your peptide virginity at 35 and selling Bioniq, join me for a special Q&A filmed in the apartment where this podcast started five years ago.I talk starting over from scratch, the balance between life-maxing and business-maxing, why investing in yourself beats everything else, and the mindset shifts that matter when nobody's watching.Thank you to everyone who's tuned in, asked questions, or supported the journey so far.Here's to the next chapter.00:00 Introduction00:52 Thoughts on living in Dubai long term02:22 Top three favourite travel destinations03:42 Starting over and choosing a niche05:01 Use of peptides and personal experiences07:14 Views on marriage and having children08:12 Making friends in a new environment10:16 Daily non-negotiables for health and wellness11:17 Thoughts on diminishing returns of wealth13:48 Strategies for avoiding doomscrolling15:21 Evolving focus on swimwear brand17:50 Surrounding oneself with inspiring people19:56 Boredom and seeking new experiences21:33 Lessons from launching a coaching channel25:02 Navigating life post-business acquisition27:19 Does Mike adjust his training volume according to his Whoop data28:23 Has Mike ever worked with a performance psychologist30:28 Mike’s experience with emotional eating34:01 Should you help others unconditionally?34:50 What are some non-negotiables when dealing with people in business36:20 Who would Mike choose as my ideal gym partner39:34 Controversial figures on First Things THRST42:34 What if Mike had never travelled to UAE?44:46 How to date when you're broke46:54 What excites Mike the most49:33 Young Financial Investments vs going out to see the world53:35 How important is Mindset in your journey55:36 Should you set self-standards?58:24 Is life in Dubai Better than the UK?59:33 Biggest Problem in Modern Dating1:02:23 Admiration for Women with Careers1:04:34 Mike’s Favourite Film1:05:45 A Lesson from Mike’s Father1:08:00 What would you have done if you were 20 again1:12:04 Perfect Work-Life Balance1:13:42 Mike’s Biggest Goal1:16:04 Outro» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst
- 4 weeks ago1h 51m
E138 - 15 “Normal” Habits You Do Every Day Destroying Your Body, Brain, & Testosterone
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Paul Saladino left medicine to focus on nutrition and moved to Costa Rica for the surf, and this conversation reveals why he avoids wearables and EMF exposure, how simplifying diet to meat and fruit fixes most chronic conditions, and why organ meats contain forgotten nutritional wisdom.This covers why carnivore works short-term, but he recommends adding fruit, how elimination diets beat expensive food sensitivity tests, and why eating specific organs like testicle or spleen follows evolutionary logic that modern science is only beginning to understand through peptides and microRNAs.00:00 Introduction & Costa Rica lifestyle06:19 Designing a unique home: innovations and choices11:08 Air quality and EMF exposure: health implications17:18 Concerns about wireless devices affecting health24:20 Sleep's role in health and minimising EMF exposure30:32 Diet quality over calorie counting for weight loss36:39 Simplifying food choices for optimal health43:10 An animal-based diet's impact on chronic conditions51:12 Debates on vegan vs carnivore: nutritional needs59:42 Organ meats as supplements: sourcing and efficacy1:10:10 Entrepreneurship in health supplements: challenges1:18:56 High-quality retail challenges and market entry1:26:01 Travelling with dietary restrictions and jet lag1:34:50 Grocery shopping in the US: prioritising quality1:39:58 Reducing microplastics: practical steps» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow PaulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.paulsaladinomd.com/Lineage Provisions: https://lineageprovisions.comHeart and Soil: https://heartandsoil.co/
- Apr 12, 20261h 33m
E137 - Anger-Fuelled Success Is Destroying Young Men In 2026 | Lewis Howes
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned podcaster and author who discovered handball when his football career ended, and this conversation reveals why longevity comes down to relationships and emotional healing more than optimisation.Learn why longevity isn't about perfect sleep or nutrition but about healing emotional wounds and maintaining quality relationships, how he used to attract partners based on wounds and chemistry instead of values alignment, and why therapy from day one became non-negotiable.00:00 Introduction02:20 Handball origins and Lewis's journey to the national team04:11 Mike's athletic background and transition to fitness06:21 Genetics and misconceptions about Mike's physique07:56 Steroid use debate and personal stance09:40 Risks and experiences with performance-enhancing drugs11:16 Honesty in the fitness industry and its impacts11:45 Importance of relationships and emotional healing14:42 Lewis's belief in God and personal experiences19:18 Lewis's realisation and journey of self-healing22:23 Balancing work, life, and relationship values25:18 The role of therapy and communication in relationships31:42 The challenges and joys of fatherhood33:30 Lewis's Olympic aspirations and dedication36:07 Building an empire, personal fulfilment, and service38:30 Private relationships vs public life challenges» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow LewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=enWebsite: https://lewishowes.com/
- Apr 6, 20261h 32m
E136 - Are Young Men Locking Themselves Into Lives They'll Regret? | Rob The Bank
Rob Oliver is a content creator and DJ who went all-in on house music, and this conversation reveals why Miami is optimised for spending not building, how the music industry is surprisingly political, and why pursuing what you love gives energy instead of draining it.Rob explains why he hates Miami despite being there, it's status games rather than real building, though it remains necessary for what he's creating. Learn why the DJ world is more cliquish than expected with exclusive circles that either embrace or reject you based on having a following, how most people stay bogged down by relationships and jobs they hate without realising what they're leaving on table, and why his viral talking-head format eventually stopped working after massive volume.00:00 Introduction02:07 Reflecting on changes since their last conversation03:22 Observations on Miami's flashy and materialistic culture06:16 Transitioning focus to music and social media growth09:04 Lifemaxxing, pursuing passions across multiple domains12:23 Navigating the political landscape of the music industry22:53 Discussing tax implications of living in the US24:57 Perspectives on endless content streaming30:05 Experiences in Ibiza and its influence on life34:53 Evaluating personal growth through music and events39:17 Harnessing music's power & Ideal music performance settings and experiences47:14 Reflecting on past open relationship dynamics56:59 Refocusing on positive content & Future plans» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow RobInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robthebank/Website: https://robthebank.music/
- Mar 29, 202659 min
E135 - What Ambitious Men Get Wrong About Wealth, Success & Life
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Sahil Bloom is an author, investor, and content creator who quit his high-paying finance job after realising he'd only see his parents 15 more times before they died, and this conversation reveals his framework for the five types of wealth, why autopilot in life is the single greatest risk, and how anything above zero compounds.This covers why he invests in founders who can get punched in the mouth repeatedly and figure it out, how his investments range from healthcare advocates to humanoid robots, and why he uses AI agents for logistics but never outsources the creative work he actually enjoys doing.00:00 Introduction03:31 AI possibilities and optimism for the future07:45 Maintaining uniquely human skills in an AI world12:18 Personal transformation and redefining success15:05 Overview of the five types of wealth19:03 Balancing life's priorities and family importance21:37 Confronting fear of uncertainty and taking risks27:44 Growth through personal loss and struggles30:13 Embracing failure and gaining confidence33:13 Navigating criticism and public backlash39:35 Investing in people over ideas47:07 The impact of AI on daily life and driving52:10 Exploring luxury in future automated living55:59 Future plans and ongoing projects» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow SahilInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=enThe 5 Types Of Wealth: a.co/d/awxJWBR
- Mar 24, 20261h 9m
E134 - Patrick Bet-David: World War 3, Manosphere & Becoming Irreplaceable
» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Patrick Bet-David built Valuetainment into a media empire, and this conversation reveals why nobody truly knows what's happening in geopolitics even on the inside, how creating stakeholders makes society safer, and why loving the game matters more than tolerating the grind.Learn why societies become safer when people have equity, families, and assets to protect, versus nothing to lose, and how Dubai's lack of military becomes concerning when cheap drones meet expensive defences. This covers why he interviews everyone from controversial figures to world leaders as long as they're respectful, how shutting down YouTube three times at 488K subscribers forced the decision to build a major media company or quit entirely, and why the Michael Jordan "love of the game" clause captures what separates passion from obligation.00:00 Introduction02:28 Discussing the situation in the Middle East07:02 Concerns about safety living in Dubai12:49 Hypothetical scenario: Becoming the supreme leader of Iran17:04 Big problems in the world Patrick wants to tackle21:13 Impact of social media on role models27:20 Thoughts on Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary32:05 Deciding who to socialise or do business with34:22 Short-term vs long-term thinking in business40:38 Dealing with controversial interview backlash45:35 Desire to interview Putin46:50 Motivations for continuing to build the company48:25 Coping with stressful or bad days53:06 Importance of loving what you do56:54 How to keep up with an overwhelming flow of information1:04:06 The significance of processing information over just knowledge1:07:36 Optimism about the future and mindset» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow PatrickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/?hl=enWebsite: https://link.me/patrickbetdavid
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