In this episode, we show you how to stop running yourself into the ground by using rest the same way the top 1% do. You’ll learn why short breaks, weekends off, and real downtime actually help you get more done without burning out. From LeBron James spending a million a year on recovery, to Winston Churchill’s daily naps, to Bill Gates disappearing for “think weeks,” this episode proves that rest isn’t lost time—it’s the tool that keeps you in the game long enough to win.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why the top 1% never burn out
00:47 The truth about adenosine and caffeine
08:13 Mike’s weekend breakdown moment
15:29 How elites use rest as a weapon
22:45 Call to action: plan your recharge
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In this episode, we face the hard truth that tomorrow isn’t promised and show how to love people while you still can. You’ll learn why the smallest words—“I love you”—become the biggest when life gets fragile. From hearing a 9/11 passenger’s final voicemail, to visiting the NYC memorial filled with last messages, to sharing our own brother-to-brother “I love you,” the lesson is clear: don’t wait. Say it now, while you still have breath.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Life is fragile: why this episode matters
00:47 The final words from Flight 175
08:13 What we saw at the 9/11 Museum
15:29 Why death can be life’s greatest teacher
22:45 Challenge: tell someone you love them today
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In this episode, we break down why you always feel drained and how to spot the people who quietly suck the life out of you. You’ll learn simple ways to protect your energy so you can show up better at work, in relationships, and for yourself. From jealous friends who hate your wins, to manipulators who “give to take,” to the study showing how your crew shapes your habits—this is about cutting out parasites and keeping your circle strong.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why you always feel drained (the real reason)
00:47 Parasites in your life explained
08:13 The 4 types: jealous, complainer, manipulator, taker
15:29 Science proves your friends shape your future
22:45 Boundaries + final challenge
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In this episode, we break the trap of never feeling enough by showing you how to feel proud of yourself right now. You’ll learn a simple way to flip comparison on its head and actually see your growth. From looking at old photos, to realizing why dopamine keeps you chasing “more,” to spotting real progress in small daily wins—this episode is your reminder that you’re already further than you think. The big takeaway: stop chasing the future “you” and start giving credit to the one who got you here.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How to stop chasing and start feeling enough
00:47 Why comparing to your past beats comparing to others
08:13 The dopamine trap and hedonic treadmill explained
15:29 The 1% better rule: progress that actually sticks
22:45 Daily reminder to be proud of how far you’ve come
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In this episode, we break down how tiny daily choices can either wreck your life or help you hit your wildest goals. You’ll learn how to use simple habits to stack wins in health, money, and happiness without burning out. From the penny-doubles example that blows kids’ minds, to Jerry Seinfeld’s one-joke-a-day trick, to why eating McDonald’s every week adds up fast—the big takeaway is this: your future is built one small decision at a time.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why small choices decide your future
00:47 The book that changed everything
08:13 The compound effect in real life
15:29 Jerry Seinfeld’s “don’t break the chain” trick
22:45 One challenge to start today
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In this episode, we show how to turn stress and overthinking into instant confidence with one simple move: smiling. You’ll learn why a smile makes you more attractive, trustworthy, and magnetic—without trying. From a random run-in with a toothless stranger, to the science of mirror neurons, to why Richard Branson built an empire while grinning, the big takeaway is this: your smile is free, contagious, and the fastest way to change your energy and everyone else’s.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How smiling changes your mood instantly
00:47 The weird stranger encounter that proved the point
08:13 Mirror neurons: why we copy each other without thinking
15:29 Why smiling makes you more attractive than makeup
22:45 Call to action: get someone else to smile today
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In this episode, we show you how to be 10x happier without forcing fake smiles or grinding through “self-help.” You’ll learn how to rewire your brain by simply choosing what you feed it. The guys break down why happiness isn’t just “genetics,” how swapping doomscrolling for gratitude plants better seeds, and why cutting toxic people out can be the ultimate brain hack. Big picture: your mind’s a garden—pull the weeds, plant the good stuff, and watch it grow.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 How to be 10x happier with zero effort
00:47 Your mind is a garden: seeds, weeds, and daily habits
08:13 Rewiring your brain like a computer
15:29 The call to action: rip out the weeds
22:45 Closing thought on guarding your mind
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In this episode, we show you how one simple question can flip your whole life in a single day. You’ll learn how to spot the thing you’ve been avoiding and finally do something about it. From quitting a soul-crushing job, to ending a toxic relationship, to just getting your health back on track—this is about facing the hard truth you already know deep down. The big takeaway? The pain doesn’t break you—it makes you the hero of your own story.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The one question that changes everything
00:47 Why your brain hides hard truths from you
08:13 Quitting jobs, breakups, and the pain of tough choices
15:29 Choosing your “hard” and why it sets you free
22:45 The call to action that rewrites your story
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In this episode, we show you how to shut down anxiety the moment it hits. You’ll learn a dead-simple three-step method you can use anytime stress shows up. These steps work whether it’s panic-level dry heaving, your heart racing after a bad email, or that low-key buzzing worry you can’t shake. From taking a quick walk, to using the 4-7-8 breathing trick, to journaling your way through a tough thought, you’ll see how to move from fight-or-flight back to calm clarity.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why anxiety feels like a broken alarm system
00:47 The 3-step method to kill anxiety fast
08:13 The Coke bottle analogy for stress release
15:29 The 4-7-8 breathing technique explained
22:45 How to use journaling to clear your head
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In this episode, we show how to stop focusing on what’s wrong and flip your brain to see what’s already good. You’ll learn how to catch more opportunities, feel lighter, and even rewire your mind to notice the stuff that actually makes life better. From God people-watching on a park bench, to a wild “lucky vs. unlucky” newspaper experiment, to a stoic trick for when you can’t think of a single thing to be grateful for—this one’s about building the habit of seeing the good so life stops feeling like a grind.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why we miss the good stuff around us
00:47 God’s park bench story that makes it clear
08:13 The “luck experiment” that proves attitude shapes outcomes
15:29 A stoic Jedi trick when gratitude feels impossible
22:45 How small daily wins rewire your brain
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What if the biggest cause of your anxiety has been hiding in plain sight?
Today’s guest is Julian Treasure, the world’s leading expert on listening. His TED Talks have been viewed over 150 million times, and his book Sound Business reveals how sound shapes your brain, mood, and even physical health.
In this episode of BSU, Julian uncovers the hidden everyday noises quietly destroying your mental health—and more importantly, how to reclaim control of the sound around you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The everyday noises that trigger stress & anxiety
✅ Why silence is essential for mental health
✅ How to curate your sound environment for focus & peace
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:05 The Hidden Impact of Everyday Noise
8:15 How Sound Shapes Your Brain & Behavior
13:32 Music, Memory & Mental Health
18:20 The Power of Nature Sounds
24:02 Why Silence is Essential
27:45 Escaping the Noise of Modern Life
32:16 Curating Your Sound Environment
37:01 Sound & Mindfulness
40:20 How Listening Can Heal Society
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📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT JULIAN
Julian’s Book: https://www.juliantreasure.com/books
Julian’s Website: https://www.juliantreasure.com
Julian’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliantreasure
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In this episode, we show you how to flip your brain’s “default setting” from nitpicking to noticing the good. You’ll learn why positive reinforcement works better than punishment—whether you’re training a puppy, talking to your partner, or motivating yourself. From sibling rivalry turned daily compliments, to the sun-and-wind fable, to breaking free from our ancient negativity bias, it’s all about one thing: catch people (and yourself) doing something right, and watch everything get better.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why this is the last dog story… probably
00:00:47 The puppy training rule that works on humans
00:02:13 How negativity bias quietly runs your life
00:04:30 Why criticism backfires (especially in relationships)
00:06:30 The Sun and the Wind: a fable worth remembering
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In this episode, we show you how to train your brain’s “algorithm” so you actually notice the stuff you want in life. You’ll learn how to use your reticular activating system to filter out the junk and lock onto the wins. From my dog obsession and seeing pups everywhere, to Jim Carrey’s $10M check, to missing the salt sitting right in front of you, it all comes back to one truth: you get what you focus on—so pick your focus on purpose.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Rocky, dogs, and why I can’t stop seeing them
00:01:26 How your brain’s RAS actually works
00:03:21 Gratitude as mental programming
00:04:08 Jim Carrey’s $10M vision check
00:06:22 The “pass the salt” blind spot
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In this episode, we ditch the “jump ship” reflex and show you how to spot shiny object syndrome before it kills your progress. You’ll learn how to push through the Valley of Disappointment, run tiny life experiments, and trust your gut so you don’t bail right before the breakthrough. From almost killing this very podcast, to the Chinese bamboo tree’s 5-year glow-up, to asking “What if you’re just one more away?”, the takeaway is simple: quit quitting too soon.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why this podcast almost died
00:01:29 Shiny object syndrome explained
00:03:28 The Valley of Disappointment
00:05:44 Gut checks vs. structured experiments
00:08:06 The Chinese bamboo tree lesson
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In this episode, we take that “I’m drowning in stress” spiral and show you how to flip it with one simple, pen-and-paper move. You’ll learn the 2-Sheet Strategy—a quick, no-BS way to dump the junk thoughts running your day and rewrite the story in your head so it actually helps you. From a Marcus Aurelius quote that hit like a brick, to ripping up old mental scripts, to building a hero’s mindset instead of a victim’s, the takeaway is clear: you hold the pen, so write the damn story you want.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Free 5-day meditation course
01:20 The “zero to 100” stress spiral
02:23 Marcus Aurelius’ elevator-stopping wisdom
04:05 Why your story is hijacking your mood
05:00 How the 2-Sheet Strategy works
07:15 Destroying the old script for good
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In this episode, we stop waking up anxious and start using that morning energy the way your caveman ancestors did—by going out and making a kill. You’ll learn why your brain is wired to crave a daily win, and how doing the hardest thing first changes the whole day. From Steven Pressfield’s hunter-gatherer analogy, to workouts that flip your mood in minutes, to spotting “malignant channels” before they hijack you, the takeaway is simple: plan your kill, make it early, and sleep like a lion.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why anxiety hits first thing in the morning
00:46 Steven Pressfield’s hunter-gatherer lesson
02:16 The science behind your “morning hunt”
05:45 Workouts vs. walks—what actually satisfies
06:41 Malignant channels & fake satisfaction
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In this episode, we show you how to get what you want by cutting off every escape route. You’ll learn why locking yourself in—mentally or physically—forces creativity, grit, and results you didn’t think you had. From Steve Jobs shrinking the iPod by throwing it in a fish tank, to Hernán Cortés burning his ships, to signing up for a marathon before you’ve trained a single mile, the takeaway is simple: when there’s no Plan B, Plan A gets done.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The “Reality Distortion Field” explained
01:15 Steve Jobs and the fish tank iPod trick
04:00 Hernán Cortés and burning the boats
05:16 Quitting jobs with no backup plan
06:29 Fitness goals & signing up for a marathon
08:13 How to burn your own boats today
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In this episode, we stop freaking out over endless to-do lists by showing you how to calm your brain and get one thing done now. You’ll learn how to dump the chaos in your head, cut the noise, and actually move forward without feeling crushed. From realizing your list will never be empty, to using our Triple D method (dump, decide, do), to Michael Phelps’ “one wall at a time” rule, the takeaway is simple: breathe, pick the next brick, and lay it well.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Realizing why your to-do list will never end
00:47 The “Triple D” method to kill overwhelm
08:13 Michael Phelps’ “one wall at a time” mindset
15:29 How to spot what’s truly urgent vs. just noise
22:45 Closing thoughts + why doing one thing is enough
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In this episode, we show you how to stop talking yourself into a worse life and start using your words to work for you. You’ll learn how everyday phrases—especially “I am” statements—train your brain to see more of what you say, and how to flip that script. From a “Permanently Tired” T-shirt to our dad’s Lucky Lou streak, to the science of your brain’s filter, the takeaway is clear: your mouth is a magic wand—use it to cast better spells.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why what you say shapes how you feel
00:41 The “Permanently Tired” T-shirt moment
02:19 How your brain’s “algorithm” works
04:43 “I am” statements & identity programming
05:51 Lucky Lou and using words as good spells
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In this episode, we break free from the “I’ll be happy when…” trap so you can stop rushing through life and start actually enjoying it. You’ll learn how adding a sense of play to your day makes you happier, less stressed, and even better at your work. From hitting 100K Instagram followers and feeling empty five minutes later, to asking “What would this look like if it were fun?”, to lessons from Amazing Race champions, the takeaway is simple: the journey is the whole point—so make it a game worth playing.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Meditation Made Simple – free gift for less stress
01:18 Hitting 100K followers & why it didn’t feel like we thought
04:36 The “arrival fallacy” and why goals don’t fix happiness
07:18 The “play” mindset that changes everything
09:32 How play makes you learn faster and live better
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