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903. Our Biggest Lessons From Italy

We’ve finally had some time to really reflect about our vacation to the Amalfi Coast and want to share some of our biggest takeaways from the trip. Our friend Rob Murgatroyd curated so many beautiful experiences as part of his Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind and we were able to really soak up the Italian culture, art, food, and fashion. We talk about getting clarity on how we’re going to balance the joy and production containers of our lives, and our commitment to making time for new, enriching experiences in our week. 

We learned about the Italian saying “Dolce Far Niente,” which means the sweetness of doing nothing, observing beauty, and enjoying life in the moment. Chris and I want to take time to be more present in our everyday lives and worry less about things that we don’t have control over. This trip proved to us that a vacation doesn’t have to be just a moment in time一we can extend this sense of peace and wonder into our everyday lives. 

 

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Episode Timeline & Discussion Questions

( 0:34 ) Welcome back to another He Said She Said episode of Earn Your Happy.

( 0:49 ) Lori asks Chris, “What do you think made it the best vacation?” 

( 1:08 ) Chris explains how creating a 2-day buffer between getting home and starting work again made a huge difference. 

( 2:49 ) Chris reflects on ways that Italians value the balance of function and form. 

( 3:29 ) Lori notes that Italians often appreciate beauty for beauty’s sake, and that’s something she wants to implement into her life. 

( 6:04 ) Chris says, “I came back with so much clarity on how important it is for me to work space into our busy days.”

( 7:17 ) Lori explains the Italian phrase “Dolce Far Niente.”

( 9:20 ) Chris says, “Another takeaway I took back was how much more of the arts and how much more experience I want in my life without sacrificing any of the sprints.”

( 13:05 ) Lori says, “For me, travel is about perspective.”

( 15:10 ) Lori says, “My ultimate biggest takeaway is about the meaning that we are applying to things or that we need to be applying more of to things.”

( 20:09 ) Lori says, “When you start enriching your life with other things and looking for other meaning around you, that’s when you realize there are infinite details about life that you can talk about.”

( 20:39 ) Chris talks about his experience with buying custom shirts in Italy. 

( 24:51 ) Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP Early Access to Chris and Lori’s upcoming course! 

902. Ed Mylett’s Secret To Happiness & Success

Chris and I are joined by the legendary entrepreneur, speaker, and performance coach Ed Mylett to talk about his latest book, The Power of One More, and so much more. We discuss overcoming limiting beliefs from his unstable childhood, rethinking the 24-hour day, and his top tips for staying present and enjoying the downtime when you’re addicted to achieving like we are. He breaks down his strategy of ‘one more’ that’s helped transform his relationship with pain and achieve so much success. We also get into the impact that intention and faith have on his life, plus what readers can expect to learn from his new book. 

 

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About Ed:

Ed Mylett is a globally recognized entrepreneur, performance coach, and speaker. He got his start in the financial services industry, achieving incredible success that eventually earned him a spot on the Forbes 50 Wealthiest Under 50 List. Since then, he has spearheaded a range of ventures, spanning technology, real estate, health, food/nutrition and more . Ed is the best-selling author of #MaxOut Your Life, and new book The Power of One More (Wiley, 6/1/2022). He has grown his online audience to more than 3 million followers in just four years. His weekly podcast, The Ed Mylett Show, features such diverse thought leaders and peak performers as: Megyn Kelly, Barbara Corcoran, Martin Luther King III, David Goggins, Vivica A. Fox, Tony Robbins, James Clear, Kurt Warner, and Jaime Kern Lima. Ed also regularly inspires audiences ranging from small gatherings to mega-venues of 50,000+ attendees, and online audiences in the hundreds of thousands.

 

Discussion Questions & Episode Highlights

( 1:05 ) Welcome back to another episode of Earn Your Happy. Today, Chris and Lori are joined by Ed Mylett. 

( 6:12 ) Ed joins the conversation. 

( 8:39 ) Lori asks Ed, “What were some of the beliefs that you had growing up that you had to overcome in order to be the person that you are today?”

( 11:12 ) Chris asks Ed, “Was there a time that you can look back on and realize, okay, I finally shed those insecurities, or do you still struggle with some today?”

( 14:35 ) Lori asks Ed, “What have you found that has been like a universal truth or habit of people that you have found who get what they want and reach their goals?”

( 19:19 ) Chris asks Ed what percentage of the high performers he’s worked with has achieved happiness. 

( 24:02) Lori shouts out one of today’s sponsors, Indeed. 

( 26:02 ) Lori asks Ed, “What would you tell somebody who is addicted to chaos or achieving, or following that goal, how do you actually enjoy the downtime?”

( 32:24 ) Lori asks Ed, “What are some things that you have scheduled for yourself, that you feel feeds everything else that you’re doing outside of working out and taking care of yourself?”

( 35:28 ) Lori asks Ed, “What happens when you’re actually viscerally experiencing anxiety or panic or going out on stage or doing new things in business? How do we find that equanimity?”

( 39:27 ) Lori shouts out another one of today’s sponsors, Splendid Spoon. 

( 41:45 ) Chris asks Ed, “Is there a sweet spot? Is there a moment where X number of dollars helps to really make somebody happier and really helps to bring them a better life?”

( 47:52 ) Lori asks Ed, “Why do you think it’s important for people to show up for their purpose and to chase that next evolution of themselves? What have you seen happen if people don’t do that?”

( 52:46 ) Chris asks Ed, “How does the power of one more play into your faith?”

( 1:02:04 ) The first 50 people who tag @edmylett, @loriharder, and @chriswharder on Instagram will win a free copy of Ed’s new book. 

901. Ask Yourself These Questions For A Regret-Free Life

Our trip to Italy was the exact shake up to my routine that I needed. Being immersed in this beautiful culture that’s all about connection, friendship, long dinners, and great conversation brought me back to my North Star. It was a reminder that I’m the only person responsible for applying meaning to my life and it’s up to me to embark on new experiences every week that make me feel alive. What are the little things that you can start right now to live a more fulfilling life? I have four questions to ask yourself to help you figure that out一and your answers might surprise you!

 

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Episode Timeline & Discussion Questions

( 0:30 ) Welcome back to Earn Your Happy.

( 1:51 ) Lori recaps her trip to Italy. 

( 4:20 ) Lori says, “It took me traveling to another country to realize that I don’t need to burn the house down, that I don’t need some insane shake up all of the time. What I need is to make sure that I’m connecting with more people.”

( 5:58 ) Lori lists Tony Robbins’ four questions for living a regret-free life. 

( 7:13 ) Lori asks listeners, “What are the little things that you can start right now to live a life that feels more fulfilled?”

( 8:15 ) Lori asks listeners to share their takeaways from this episode with her on Instagram.