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The James Quandahl Show
Hosted by James Quandahl · EN
Listen to the world's experts and learn how to live your life to the fullest and build the life of your dreams.
Each week James interviews successful business owners, investors, authors, and artists and uncovers what makes them tick, what disciplines have contributed to their success, and he gets answers to the listener submitted questions you’ve submitted.
Listening to the show is like eavesdropping on two friends discussing the secrets of their success.
Have you ever met someone and felt immediately that they were different? They have a magnetic energy and you can’t figure out why you want to spend more time with them… You just do.
The James Quandahl Show helps demystify that unique energy and teaches how you too can stand out amongst the crowd. Become a regular listener to the show and learn to become who you were meant to be.
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Using Your Chronotype to Get the Most From Your Day with The Sleep Doctor Michael Breus
Nov 9, 202201:01:37Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Dr. Michael Breus, also know as The Sleep Doctor.He’s the best-selling author of The Power of When and Energize! During today’s episode we discuss the four chronotypes: Lion, Bear, Dolphin, and Wolf.And answer if you should be drinking caffeine, and if yes, when it’s best to do so.Dr Breus answers if your chronotype can change with your work schedule, your lifestyle, or as you age.Are you part of the popular 4AM rise and grind club? If you are you may be going against your biology and it’s setting you up for failure,We discuss how there’s much more to sleep than just if you slept or not. You must also investigate the quality of the sleep you’re getting.We discussed all of this and so much more during our conversation, so please sit back and enjoy the show. And send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram and Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode resourcesThe Power of WhenEnergize!chronoquiz.comThe Sleep Doctor website
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How To Live An Integrated Life with Bill George
Nov 1, 202200:55:32Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Bill George currently a Harvard Business School Professor, former CEO of Medtronic, which under his leadership grew from $1.1 billion to $60 billion, averaging 35% growth per year. Bill also is the author of Discover Your True North and the new Emerging Leader Edition of True North, which we discuss today.During this episode Bill explains why it’s important to have unscheduled time slots on your calendar and how during that time you can focus on introspection.He shares that the average leader is spending over 70% of their time in meetings and what they should be doing with that time instead.We discuss the importance of understanding the values of the individuals you work with and how to determine if your values align.And we talked about having an integrated life where you’re the same person at work, home, church, and in your community.Finally, we discuss quiet quitting, remote work, our focus on bachelors degrees, and how we need to encourage more individuals to follow their passions into trades and other fields.We discussed all of this and so much more during our conversation, so please sit back and enjoy the show. And send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram and Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode ResourcesBill’s websiteBill’s new book, True North: Emerging Leader Edition
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How History Should Contribute to Your Work and Life with Jordan Raynor
Oct 25, 202200:55:15Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Jordan Raynor the best-selling author of multiple books I personally enjoyed including Called to Create and Redeeming Your Time. Jordan’s newest book is titled The Word Before Work.During this episode we discuss why Jordan enjoys reading autobiographies from individuals that lived hundreds of years ago.If fame and fortune should be an indicator or motivator for how we should live.Why Jordan is planning to be completely off social media before the end of the year.How he believes following political news is quicksand and how when he worked in politics it made him an angry and bitter person.Jordan explains how we will all benefit from one true day off each week where we realize our value and worth just by existing and not by producing. In Jordan’s home they celebrate the Sabbath by not doing anything they feel they have to do, but only doing what they feel like they get to do.Finally, we discuss how Jordan feels true cultural change starts on the ground in the hearts and minds of the citizens.We discussed all of this and so much more during our conversation, so please sit back and enjoy the show. And send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram and Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode ResourcesJordan’s websiteJordan’s new book, The Word before WorkJordan’s book, Called to CreateJordan’s book, Redeeming Your Time
Transcribe →James Quandahl Shares How To Build the Life of Your Dreams with Host David Wilson
Oct 18, 202200:58:39Tap to summarizeWelcome to The James Quandahl Show the space where I have conversations the world’s experts and share how you can live your life to the fullest and build the life of your dreams.Today’s episode is an interesting one because my friend and former podcast guest David Wilson puts me in the hot seat and digs deep into how I set goals and my family dream meeting process. We discuss how after fifteen years of working in retail I ripped the band-aid off and walked into my boss’s office and quit my job and moved across the country to start completely over.How this plan wasn’t all I thought it was going to be and actually pushed me into a deeper depression and frantic search to find my purpose and the meaning for my life.During this search I discovered most self-help books and podcast didn’t help at all and I stumbled across my own full-proof process to identify my true purpose by experimenting, looking into my past, and identifying my strengths. We discussed all of this and so much more during our conversation, so please sit back and enjoy yours truly in the hot seat. And send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram and Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode resourcesMy podcast episode with David WilsonMy review of James Altucher’s book, Skip The Line
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How to Keep Choosing Yourself When Times are Tough with James Altucher
Oct 4, 202201:19:35Tap to summarizeThis is a very special episode because I finally had a chance to record a conversation with someone who needs no introduction for the listeners of this show… my good friend and mentor James Altucher.During today’s episode we discussed why James believes hosting a podcast is like taking classes from the best professors ever.The negative effect social media has on our focus, careers, life, etc.Why we have the tendency to do what is bad for us… even when we know it is bad.And how James feels it may be good to be a little anxious.We dig into why he doesn’t consider his writing or podcast to be in the self-help category, and instead how his books are a story of how he helped himself.Finally, we spoke about the ramifications of James’s viral article, NYC is Dead Forever, Here’s Why, and if James writes to be controversial.We discussed all of this and so much more in today’s episode, so please give it a listen and send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram and Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode resourcesJames’s article on anxiety, I need a check for one million dollarsJames’s viral article, NYC is Dead Forever, Here’s WhyNotePd.com: Where you can write 10 ideas per day, join challenges, use AI to create images and ideas, and much much more.My podcast episodes with Robyn Altucher… Episode 1, Episode 2My article on James’s book, Skip the LineCal Newport, So Good They Can’t Ignore YouDo The Work, by Stephen PressfieldJames Altucher’s blogJames Altucher’s Podcast, The James Altucher Show on Apple PodcastsJames Altucher on TwitterJames Altucher on LinkedinThis episode's sponsor, Fortifeye and Fortifeye Focus
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Why You Should Be Curious and Present in Conversations with Joe Pardavila
Sep 28, 202200:58:50Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Joe Pardavila the author of the new book, Good Listen. Joe was a radio personality and producer on the New York City radio station, 95.5 PLJ. He studied sketch and improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade and was a founding member and actor in the New York-based sketch comedy group, Clip Show. He is the co-director, writer, and producer of the award-winning horror satire, “The Witches of Bushwick.” Currently, he serves as the director of podcasts for Advantage Media Group|ForbesBooks. During our conversation we discussed how to create magic moments in conversations by being curious and completely present with others. Joe explains how to be an active listener and how to pay attention to what isn’t said in a conversation. Finally, Joe shared his thoughts on if it is possible to improve in conversation and what the tangible benefits of being a good conversationalist are.We discussed all of this and so much more in today’s episode, so please give it a listen and send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram and Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode resources:Harper movie introJoe’s podcast, The Forbes Books Podcast, on Apple PodcastsJoe’s Book Good Listen
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How To Age Gracefully and Keep Your Eyes and Body Healthy with Dr Michael Lange and Karen Hecht
Sep 13, 202201:11:22Tap to summarizeToday’s guests are Karen Hecht, past guest of the show and the Scientific Affairs Manager at AstaReal. Karen holds a PHD in molecular biology from the University of Pittsburgh and a honors bachelor of science in biochemistry from the University of Toronto.Also on the show today is Dr. Michael Lange whose a board certified optometric physician, certified nutrition specialist, CEO and chairman of Fortifeye Vitamins, Radio Talk Show Host, extreme sports enthusiast, and much, much more.During this episode we discussed how it’s common to see 45 and 50 year olds with the retinas of 85 year olds and how spending all day inside on our screens is accelerating this problem. And I’m taught the 20-20-20 rule which helps your eyes rest and recover.We discussed the importance of looking at the body as a whole instead of individual pieces and how you can’t take your vision or health for granted— don’t wait to have a problem, be proactive instead of reactive because prevention is the name of the game.If you make your body healthier your eyes will be healthier and visa versa, and this helps you to age gracefully.Finally, we discussed the importance of starting with the basic principles first before layering on supplements, and we learn the importance of doing research on these supplements— where and how they are made and, if they are supported by clinical studies, and is there third party certifications? There is so much in today’s episode, so please give it a listen and send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram or Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode Resources Canada’s licensed natural health product databaseMy last podcast episode about AstaReal and astaxanthin with Karen HechtAstaReal USA’s websiteWhere to find Astaxanthin productsDr Lange’s nutritional supplement brand, Fortifeye VitaminsDr Michael Langes’s website
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How to Reach Financial Independence and Create a Family Legacy with Scott Ford
Sep 6, 202201:08:13Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Scott Ford whose a Jiujitsu loving, woodworking, beekeeping entrepreneur who is also the managing director, partner, and wealth advisor at Carson Wealth. Influenced by his father, Scott has always had a passion for small businesses and entrepreneurship. When his own father couldn’t find financial freedom, he knew what he needed to do with his life.Scott’s mission is to spread education about finances and finally give people the tools that they need to reach financial independence through financial wisdom.During this episode Scott and I discussed how to create a family constitution, family bank, and what it takes to build a 7-generation family legacy like the Rockefeller’s— one that will stand the tests of time.He shared what many billionaires don’t have, but what many people with only a small amount of money in the bank have, and explained the the difference is between hoarding and giving.Finally, Scott taught me what an infinite entrepreneur is and why is’s important to begin focusing on self healing first, then we, and then everyone else.There is so much value packed into this short episode, so please give it a listen and send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram or Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode ResourcesMy podcast episode with Rich Christiansen: Build a Seven-Generation Family by Reconnecting With Your Past, Present, and FutureSo Good They Can’t Ignore You, by Cal NewportScott’s website and podcastScott’s LinkedinScott’s TwitterIf after listening to this episode you want to learn more about the Legado Family program head to LegadoFamily.com and use the code James to receive 20% off anything you purchase.
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The Colossal Difference Between Quitting and Giving Up with Brad Ritter
Aug 30, 202201:08:19Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Brad Ritter, the author of the book School of Grit.After graduating from Kokoro camp in 2015, Brad wanted to find a way to serve others and help people take control of their lives and get unstuck. He accomplishes this through a proven system that focuses on your physical, mental, emotional, and warrior spirit. Brad’s job is to help you achieve a goal or produce a certain result.We discussed how your kids will remember when you’re around, so you’ve got to spend time with them. And after 17 years of marriage, why it is just as important as ever to date your spouse. And that your kids know what’s going on in the house, even at a young age… And if you don’t think so you’re telling yourself a lie.Brad had a revelation and shared the subtle difference between quitting and giving up which has been extremely helpful for me already!Are you a people pleaser? If yes, Brad shares that you need to stop saying yes to everything and teach yourself how to say no.Do you know how to ask for help or are you someone that doesn’t like asking for help? If you’re the later, like me, you’ll need to start working on it.Finally we discussed how to turn off the internal chatter and resistance by figuring out the real reason you’re working on a difficult task or project.There is so much value in this episode, so please give it a listen and send me a message with your thoughts @ JamesQuandahl on Instagram or Twitter… And if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe or follow and share this episode with a friend.Episode ResourcesBrad’s InstagramGet your Grit score from Angela DuckworthThe Long Walk informationBrad’s book, School of Grit, on AmazonStephen Kings, The Long WalkSchool of Grit website
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Your Life Will Be Reimagined By You or For You with Michael Clinton
Aug 23, 202200:55:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to The James Quandahl Show the space where I interview the world’s experts and share how you can live your life to the fullest and build the life of your dreams.Today’s episode features Michael Clinton the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines and the best-selling author of ROAR— into the second half of your life (Before it’s too late)He is also a photographer, traveled through 124 countries, ran marathons on 7 continents, started a nonprofit foundation, is a private pilot, part owner of a vineyard in Argentina, holds two master’s degrees, and still has a long list of life experiences that he plans to tackle.In today’s discussion Michael explains the concepts behind ROAR:R: ReimagineO: Owning your stuff— numbers, health, age, finances, etcA: Action Plan— How to make it happenR: Reassess your relationships Michael shares why it is important to add new people of all ages into our lives.And answers how we can cultivate curiosity.Finally, he expands on why it will be a much different world in a decade or two for people over 50 years old and what we can do to prepare for it.We discussed all of this and much, much more in this entertaining conversation, so please enjoy the show!Episode resources:Michael’s websiteMichael’s LinkedInROAR, by Michael Clinton on Amazon
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