Elliot Roe's A-game Advantage

In this episode, Scott Young, the author of the bestselling book Ultralearning, explains the difference between traditional learning and ultralearning. Scott describes the qualities of an ultralearner and breaks down what we must do to activate knowledge. Elliot and Scott discuss why it’s important to be direct and why we lack the ability to transfer our knowledge from the classroom to real life. Listen in to hear the steps you can take to become an ultralearner so you can learn and use whatever you choose. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Tailor the way you learn to your specific goal. The easiest path isn’t always the most effective. Be deliberate and direct. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Elliot’s Survey  Scott’s Website Scott’s Book - Ultralearning

In this episode, Justin Kavanaugh, owner and head coach at the Sport and Speed Institute, shares why mindset comes first – even for athletes. Justin explains how the mind-body connection is integrated in his work and why his program taps into not just the body, but the mind and spirit. Elliot and Justin discuss why any successful person must be rooted in their passion, purpose and principles to be truly fulfilled. Listen in to hear some tips from Justin on how to get an advantage and perform at your best.   Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Training the mind comes first.  To excel you need passion, purpose, and principles.  The biggest power is being able to mentally turn on and off no matter the circumstance. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Justin’s InstagramThe Sport and Speed Institute website

In this episode, Elliot speaks to Nir Eyal about his new book 'Indistractable.' Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Distraction is anything that takes you away from what you intended to do. Traction is anything the moves you closer to what you intended to do.  The first step to mastering distractions is learning to manage internal triggers. Work hard and go home. Contact/Resources Nir’s Website Indistractable Book Distraction Guide  Schedule Maker

In this episode, Bill Perkins, a successful businessman, hedge fund manager, and high-stakes prop better, reveals the ripple effect he loves to see from prop betting. Bill explains the difference between something that’s impossible and something that simply requires hard work and resources, and shares how he tries to bring out the best in people. Elliot and Bill discuss his upcoming book “Die With Zero” and what he believes is the biggest mistake someone can make. Listen in to learn how to get real results – now. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Your beliefs inform your behavior. Change your beliefs, change your behavior.  Always do your best and recognize the possible.  You aren’t going to live forever and your resources aren’t static. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Bill’s Instagram Bill’s Book – Die With Zero

In this episode, Lauren Zander, the co-founder of Handel Group, reveals how to identify and interrupt destructive behavioral patterns. Handel Group is a renowned corporate consulting and life coaching company dedicated to teaching people how to realize their personal and professional visions. Elliot and Lauren discuss the Handel Method and how she came to develop it for herself and those she teaches. Listen in to learn “how to human better” by stopping the lies and realizing a worthwhile dream.   Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points It’s important to study our parents and our epigenetics. You need basic principles to produce actual change. Don’t lie to yourself and others.  Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Lauren’s Website – Handel Group

In this episode, Tony Yu, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Vessi Footwear, reveals the psychology behind a successful Kickstarter campaign. Elliot and Tony discuss how he dove into entrepreneurship and the challenges he quickly encountered along his journey. Listen in to hear some tips on how to start a successful Kickstarter campaign – and learn why it’s so important to capture emotion when trying to convey your brand’s messaging. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points It’s important to grow your team when trying to scale your business.  Learn by doing.  Capture emotion to effectively convey your brand. Contact/Resources Website – Vessi Footwear Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App 

In this episode, I speak with Sarah Prout, a writer, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of Dear Universe: 200 Mini-Meditations for Instant Manifestations. Elliot and Sarah discuss her trauma-healing journey and how vulnerability and joy unlocked her freedom and power. Listen in to hear some tips on how to cultivate an abundance mindset and move through difficult emotions – and learn to redefine yourself with an evolved awareness around any phrase beginning with “I am”. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Anything the mind can think is possible. Meditation and the healing journey can take many forms. Joy is the currency of consciousness. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Sarah’s Website Sarah’s Book Sarah’s Instagram

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Banman, an army ranger and fire captain who participated in the fire rescue and emergency response at the Pentagon during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and worked for the CIA. Elliot and Jeff discuss what separates high performers from the rest in terms of their key behaviors and ability to cope with stress. Listen in to hear the three things Jeff uses to measure mindset strength – and find out how The Primal Journey transforms weak points into performance indicators. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Stay present. Breathe and set recovery points and periods. Comfort, confidence, and creativity are the three components of a strong mind. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Jeff Banman – Website

In this episode, Kayvon Kay, sales master and creator of the One Call Closer methodology, reveals the mindset difference between a salesperson and a closer. Elliot and Kayvon discuss the importance of listening, asking the right questions, and being empathetic towards a prospect’s personal pain. He’ll explain the three “C’s” – Certainty, Clarity, and Conviction – and why they are critical for closing success. Listen in to hear an expert share how to change lives by selling what you truly believe in. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Sell what you believe in. To close you must have certainty, clarity, and conviction. Listen and ask the right questions at the right time with finesse. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Kayvon – Kayvon’s Website For information about Kayvon’s live 2-day intensive email kay@kayvon.com

In this episode, Steve Sims, founder of Bluefish and expert at making things happen, reveals how he went from poor bricklayer to Oscar party host. Elliot and Steve discuss how he built his company from nothing and the mindset required to achieve the impossible. Listen in to hear why people don’t dream big enough, how Steve built a process to fulfill the dreams people didn’t know they had, and what he’s doing now to keep the dreams alive. Click here to access the full show notes & extra content for this episode and to listen to all of the other episodes! 3 Key Points Relationships are when both parties benefit; value must go both ways. People don’t dream big enough; that’s why Steve helps realize bigger dreams than his clients initially had. When you dig into them, big dreams usually come from a trigger of an emotional memory. Contact/Resources Primed Mind – Elliot’s Mindset Coaching App Steve’s book: “Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen” Steve’s Website Bluefin’s Website In the U.S., you can

In this episode, Michael Naylor, the Head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport, reveals what nutritional strategies really work to increase your performance and gain a competitive edge in any area of life. Elliot and Michael discuss how he works backward to create nutritional plans that fit his client’s individual needs while optimizing their performance. Listen in to hear an expert share the truth about popular diets – and learn the best way to fuel your own life’s purpose. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – Introducing Michael, the head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport who has worked with international football, rugby, and Olympic teams 01:45 – Michael’s background and journey 02:00 – He has a degree in Nutrition and got an internship at the English Institute of Sport 02:45 – He travelled and worked with international teams and was Hea

In this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, a relationship and intimacy coach, reveals what high-achievers typically lack within their personal life. Elliot and Alexandra discuss the common concerns she hears from couples and why her work is so important for future generations. Listen in to hear a relationship expert share some tips to improve your own relationship – and find out what it really means to be good in bed. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 – Introducing Alexandra, her background in medicine, and her journey to becoming a relationship and intimacy coach 03:00 – She prioritized her patients and family and wasn’t honoring herself; she learned from other people’s experiences that if she continued she’d get burnt out 05:15 – She took a sabbatical from medicine and found herself chairing a committee for her son’s school three months later 06:05 – She realized that she didn’t know h

In this episode, AJ Yager and Meaghan Connell, owners of the data agency Praxis Metrics, reveal why using data is critical when companies want to acquire, convert, and retain more customers. Elliot, AJ, and Meaghan discuss how data sets you apart from the competition and why data provides relief instead of overwhelm. Listen in to hear a data-nerd power-couple share how anyone – at any level – can begin using data to leverage their efforts in business and in life. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – Introducing AJ and Meaghan’s company, Praxis Metrics 02:10 – The story behind Praxis Metrics and how they use data in life 2:30 - AJ likes to use data to make and justify decisions while Meaghan likes to be inside the data; when they started dating they saw that their brains complemented each other 03:00 – They started working together and data was the common bond; they are passionate about e

In this episode, Amy Morin, a psychotherapist turned “accidental” author, reveals the struggles in her life that caused her to turnaround her mental state. Elliot and Amy discuss how, when you cut bad habits, your good habits become that much more effective. Listen in to hear a world-renowned author and speaker share what not to do to become mentally strong and live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 –Amy’s background and journey 01:40 – Amy was a therapist and interested in psychology; she realized that she needed mental strength in her own journey 02:07 – Her mother passed away suddenly; she began studying mental strength from a new perspective 02:30 – She wondered why some people got “stuck” when bad things happened while others could move on 02:50 - Her 26-year old husband died of a heart attack 3 years after her mother’s death; she had since le

In today’s episode, Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, CEO of Automattic, photographer, and world traveler, explains why he believes open-source is the only moral way for software to continue. Matt has witnessed the rapid advancement of open-source through his work with WordPress and has dedicated his life to democratizing publishing on the entire web. Although his lifelong mission is lofty to say the least, he maintains a balanced life with meditation, disconnected breaks, and travel. Listen in as Matt shares his opinion on culture, results, and taking control of your journey. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes 01:30 –Introducing Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, CEO of Automattic, photographer, and world traveler 02:00 – He loved the idea of making websites; he started coding by contributing to his own blog 02:30 - Matt’s early days 02:40 – He volunteered for B2-Cafelog and when

In today’s episode, Ben Greenfield, a world-renowned expert in health and fitness, explains how his lifestyle and business evolved into what it is today. Ben is a wildly successful speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on human optimization, and he attributes his ability to operate at such a high level to his purposeful, self-sustaining, and relaxed home life. He also tells us his thoughts on homeschooling, “health” foods, and how he has chosen to raise his kids. Listen in as Ben reveals the four steps to optimization and the secret to rapid recovery.  Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:11 –Introducing Ben Greenfield, a world expert in health and fitness, who has done bodybuilding, triathlons, and is a professional obstacle course racer 01:20 – He is a public speaker and expert on human optimization 01:40 – Ben’s journey 02:00 – He’s always been into mind and body wellness; he got his master’s

In this episode, Oli Billson, a marketing and business growth expert who specializes in direct response and marketing automation, reveals the key ways to move the needle in business – and keep it moving. Elliot and Oli discuss how the lessons learned through competitive sport can be both beneficial and challenging when utilized in entrepreneurship. Listen in to hear a highly sought-after business consultant share why working on yourself, maintaining a routine, and focusing on your goals is critical to both personal and business success.  Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:40 –Oli’s entrepreneurial journey 01:50 – He started his first business at 15 years old and played tennis since he was 7 or 8 years old 02:37 – He lost his love for tennis and sought something else; he found joy in making custom-built computers for clients so he began doing that 03:50 – He had the freedom to choose his lif

In this episode, Ed Latimore, 13-1 professional boxer, author, speaker, and former alcoholic, reveals what is necessary to create true and lasting change. Elliot and Ed discuss how boxing taught him the grit and resistance he needed in the real world when getting sober, going back to school, and joining the military. Listen in to hear someone who has learned things the hard way share the truth about limitations, making money, and living a fulfilling life. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 –Ed’s background and journey 01:44 – He had an alcohol problem, a dead-end job, and was broke into his late 20s 02:50 – When he realized he had a greater vision for himself, he went into the army so he could pay to go to school 05:10 – After being in school and in the military, he quit alcohol and had to re-adjust to the change 06:30 – He was building himself up as a boxer and kept busy 07:00 – The

In today’s episode, George Bryant, US Marine, author, and marketing consultant, shares his incredible journey from a very difficult upbringing to using his story to build successful businesses. George had a childhood that involved physical, sexual, and emotional abuse that led him to develop some unhealthy coping mechanisms. He decided to take control of his story, share it, and use it to grow both as a persona and an entrepreneur. Listen in as George explains why owning your story is so incredibly powerful and how you can do that. Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 –Introducing George and his incredible journey 01:40 – How George went from a very difficult upbringing that included physical, sexual, and emotional abuse to being an incredibly successful and positive person in adulthood 04:30 – How George came to the realization that he needed to change how he was eating to feel better

In this episode, Scott deMoulin, business consultant, speaking coach, and CEO of Destiny Training Systems International, shares some tips to communicate more effectively and propel your business to the next level. Elliot and Scott discuss why most people fail in business and, surprisingly, it’s not what they do or don’t do: It’s how they think. Listen in to hear a true expert in the realm of personal development reveal what all leaders have in common and why mastering your message is crucial to your success.   Visit A-Game Advantage or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Elliot Roe. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – Introducing Scott deMoulin, a business consultant and speaking coach who has been in the personal development industry for 38 years 01:40 – Scott’s entrepreneurial and personal growth journey 01:53 – He’s accelerated his journey by learning from the experiences of others; he’s worked with the top thought-leaders in the industry 02:50 – Cur