Balancing Success and Well Being | AMA Vol. 22 Live From NYC
26 August 2024 - 1 hour 32 minsA few months back, we recorded our first ever AMA in front of a live audience in New York City. The energy in the room was incredible, and it brought a whole new level of depth and spontaneity to the conversation.
Your favorite co-host, O'Neil Cespedes, and I dove headfirst into the questions that matter most to you. And this time, it wasn’t just us talking—our audience had a chance to steer the conversation in real time.
We dug into some fascinating topics, including:
The delicate balance between striving for success and maintaining mental healthHow to rewire your brain to change habitsThe difference between high performance and masteryNavigating the pitfalls of the ‘Self-Help Industria...
Series Episodes
The Psychology of Limiting Beliefs | Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and his newest book Beyond Belief, joins Dr. Michael Gervais for a conversation about the hidden assumptions that shape motivation, resilience, and performance, and why the biggest barrier between us and our potential just might be a belief we’ve never questioned.
1 hour 17 mins
18 March Finished
The Psychology Of YouTube Success | Michelle Khare
Michelle Khare breaks down the psychology behind stepping into fear on purpose, why the best creators are also operators, and how trust, feedback, and strategic self-awareness have helped her build a serious, sustainable business around high-stakes challenges.
1 hour 7 mins
11 March Finished
Five Questions That Matter | Dr Mike Gervais AMA Vol.28
Join Dr. Michael Gervais and co-host Jeff Byers (Co-Founder & CEO of Momentous) for this Ask Me Anything episode as they tackle deep questions from the Finding Mastery community—exploring perfectionism vs. purpose, nervous system downregulation, anger and emotional skill, loneliness and connection, and how to build a sustainable rhythm for reflection when life feels full.
59 mins
4 March Finished
The Only Financial Advice You’ll Ever Need | Morgan Housel
Bestselling author Morgan Housel returns to explore a deceptively simple question: once the basics are covered, what is money actually for?
1 hour 9 mins
25 February Finished
Why Young People Are Struggling | Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth breaks down the difference between healthy perseverance and harmful grind, explains how passion develops slowly over time, and offers practical parenting insights on how environments shape behavior more than pressure ever could
56 mins
18 February Finished
Why You’re Tired, Anxious & Inflamed I Dr Tim Spector
World‑renowned microbiome researcher Dr. Tim Spector challenges what we think we know about nutrition and reveals why gut health, not counting calories, may be the most overlooked key to better energy, mood, immunity, and long‑term wellbeing.
1 hour 19 mins
11 February Finished
