Optimize Yourself

By Zack Arnold

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Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, and most importantly a father - these raw, honest, and candid conversations will both provide you with the necessary tools to optimize your creative potential as well as inspiring you to believe that you can.Whether it’s American Ninja Warrior superstar Jessie Graff (Zack’s ninja trainer), P90X creator Tony Horton (Zack’s fitness trainer), or Ramit Sethi (Zack’s business mentor)...or perhaps industry legends such as Walter Murch, Jeffrey Ford, Roger Barton, or Eddie Hamilton…or productivity gurus such as David Allen (GTD), Cal Newport (Deep Work), or James Clear (Atomic Habits),…we’ll provide you with the strategies, resources, and mindsets to help you design a clear path towards the more balanced, more productive, and more fulfilling life you deserve.


Episode Date
TOP 5: Mike Michalowicz on The ‘Profit First’ Financial System (That Gives You the Freedom to Say ‘No’ to the Wrong Gigs)
Apr 30, 2024
TOP 5: Matt Sandrini on Your Time Is Worthless (Here’s How to Invest It Properly)
Apr 23, 2024
TOP 5: Laura Vanderkam on How to Optimize Your Money to Buy You Time (and Experiences)
Apr 16, 2024
TOP 5: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life’
Apr 09, 2024
Ep251: Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Apr 01, 2024
[CASE STUDY] Why People Don’t Respond to Your Cold Outreach (and How to Get a Response) | with Scott Davis
Mar 29, 2024
Ep250: The Creative's Guide to Understanding AI and Leveraging AI to Build Workflows & Optimize Your Creativity | with Rob Howard
Mar 19, 2024
What Does The Future Hold for "AE's" In the Age of "AI"? | LACPUG Panel
Mar 12, 2024
EditFest 2023: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Art of Editing
Mar 05, 2024
Unlock Your True Creative Potential [Podcast Trailer]
Mar 05, 2024
Ep249: OpenAI's Chad Nelson on How Artificial Intelligence Could Shape the Future of Creativity, Collaboration, and How We Can Survive
Feb 27, 2024
Ep248: Make Yourself Memorable: How to Leave an Impression, Build Your Network, & Get Hired | with Carole Kirschner
Feb 20, 2024
Ep247: When the Passion Tax Leads to a Stroke & How to Rebuild Your Life | with Troy DeVolld
Feb 13, 2024
Ep246: Building a Career Beyond Your Job Title, Strategically Crafting Your Story, and Diversifying Your Career Portfolio | with Jeff Bartsch
Feb 06, 2024
Ep245: How to Reinvent Yourself, Pursue Your Dreams, and Change Careers at Any Age | with Marcelo Lewin
Jan 30, 2024
Ep244: [CASE STUDY] How Marc Wiltshire Optimized His Cold Outreach Strategies (and Expanded His Network) to Land His Dream Job
Jan 23, 2024
Ep243: [CASE STUDY] Beyond NCIS: Abandoning Job Security (Without Burning a Bridge), Optimizing Unemployment, & Embracing Fear of the Unknown | with Luke Brown
Jan 23, 2024
Ep242: A Mental Performance Expert on Shifting Your Mindset to Endure Setbacks | with Derin ‘DMac’ McMains
Jan 17, 2024
Ep241: How to Optimize Your Money to Buy You Time (and Experiences) | with Laura Vanderkam
Jan 09, 2024
Ep240: Stop Delaying Your Dreams and Live a Life Rich in Experiences | with Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff
Jan 02, 2024
TOP 5: Optimizing Sleep, Productivity, & Creativity Using Ultradian Rhythms and Self-Tracking | with Dr. Azure Grant
Dec 26, 2023
TOP 5: A Former Monk on Managing Overwhelm (and Following Your Intuition) | with Cory Muscara
Dec 19, 2023
TOP 5: How to Use 'Intuitive Eating' To Change Your Relationship With Food | with Melissa Costello
Dec 12, 2023
TOP 5: Deskbound - Standing Up to a Sitting World | with Kelly Starrett
Dec 05, 2023
TOP 5: How Regular Movement Makes You Smarter | with Dr. John Ratey
Nov 28, 2023
Ep239: Reduce Pain, Increase Productivity, and Enhance Your Creativity with the QOR360 Chair | with Turner Osler, MD
Nov 21, 2023
Ep238: Setting Boundaries Between Work & Life (Even When You Work For Steven Spielberg) | with Sarah Broshar
Nov 14, 2023
Ep237: A New Approach to Relieving Stress & Anxiety (and Improving "Emotional" Health) | with Nick Wignall
Nov 07, 2023
Ep236: Building An Oscar-Winning Career...Without Sacrificing Your Values | with Paul Rogers
Oct 31, 2023
TOP 5: Using Fitness to Overcome Parkinson’s and Become a Ninja | With Jimmy Choi, ANW
Oct 24, 2023
TOP 5: Being Grateful In the Face of Adversity | with Humberto Gurmilan
Oct 17, 2023
TOP 5: Transforming Your Disabilities Into Superpowers | with Erik Stolhanske
Oct 10, 2023
TOP 5: Rewiring Your Brain to Be Happier | with Shane Burcaw
Oct 03, 2023
TOP 5: What Five Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Living | with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Sep 26, 2023
Ep235: Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Disabilities in the Workplace | with Taylor Lewis
Sep 19, 2023
Ep234: [CASE STUDY] How to Make the Most of Slow Work Periods and Make a Career Pivot | with Malinda Zehner Guerra
Sep 14, 2023
Ep233: Redefining Your Career Path in a Post Generational Society | with Mauro Guillén
Sep 12, 2023
Ep232: How to Future-Proof Your Creative Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Résumé | with Christina Wallace
Sep 05, 2023
Ep231: Becoming a Master of Change in All Aspects of Your Life | with Brad Stulberg
Aug 29, 2023
Weathering the storms...without losing yourself
Aug 23, 2023
Ep230: The Performance Paradox - How Only Focusing On Performance Leads to Performing Worse | with Eduardo Briceño
Aug 22, 2023
The Note Underneath the Note: What Separates Editors From the Machines
Aug 18, 2023
You are a "Jack of All Trades" AND a master of one (you just don't know it yet)
Aug 16, 2023
Ep229: Why Providing Value & Supporting Your Community is Essential | with Shiran Carolyn Amir, ACE
Aug 15, 2023
This isn't just an economic crisis...it's an identity crisis.
Aug 10, 2023
Ep228: The Link Between Telling Your Story & Identifying Your Purpose (And How to Do Both) | with Dan Davis
Aug 08, 2023
The Hollywood suits may hate us. But they will always need us.
Aug 03, 2023
Ep227: A Psychologist’s Guide to Building Relationships and Managing Conflict (Both Personally and Professionally) | With Dr. Jessica Higgins
Aug 01, 2023
Should we prepare for The Rise of the Machines? Or The Rise of the...
Jul 27, 2023
Ep226: The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan
Jul 25, 2023
Ep225: Outsmarting Your Chronic Pain with Mindfulness | with Christiane Wolf
Jul 18, 2023
[BONUS] Mind-Body Burnout and Career Rebirth with Zack Arnold (From Chronic Pain to Passion podcast)
Jul 11, 2023
Ep224: Managing & Alleviating Chronic Pain with…Creativity? | with Anna Holtzman
Jul 11, 2023
Ep223: Stop “Managing” Your Chronic Pain and Start Fixing It | with Julie Fahrbach
Jul 04, 2023
Ep222: Is Artificial Intelligence Coming for Your Job? Maybe…and Here’s How to Prepare | with Michael Kammes
Jun 27, 2023
Ep221: How to Be an Irreplaceable Creative in the Emerging World of Artificial Intelligence | with Srinivas Rao
Jun 20, 2023
Ep220: William Zabka on Managing Overnight Success, Choosing the Right Opportunities (to Avoid Being Pigeonholed), Staying Creative, and Balancing Fatherhood with Hollywood
Jun 13, 2023
TOP 5: Using the Hero’s Journey to Write Better Stories (and Live a Better Life) | with Chris Vogler
Jun 06, 2023
TOP 5: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
May 30, 2023
TOP 5: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
May 23, 2023
TOP 5: Feeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David Mead
May 16, 2023
TOP 5: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life’
May 09, 2023
Ep219: How to Know What You Actually Want (and Find Support to Make It Happen) | with Philippe Danielides
May 02, 2023
[CASE STUDY] “What should I do when I’ve been fired from a gig?” with Chris Salters
Apr 28, 2023
It's not just you...the job market SUCKS right now.
Apr 27, 2023
Ep218: How to Know (Without a Doubt) If It’s Time to Quit | with Annie Duke
Apr 25, 2023
How to surround yourself with “A-gamers”
Apr 20, 2023
Ep217: How to Live a Better Life Simply by Asking Better Questions | with Marc Champagne
Apr 18, 2023
The #1 obstacle stopping you from networking is...
Apr 13, 2023
Ep216: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’
Apr 11, 2023
Not sure who to network with? This should help...
Apr 06, 2023
Ep215: How to Build Your Community, Intuition & Resilience in Order to Succeed as an Artist | with Kristina Snyder
Apr 04, 2023
Is Now the Worst Time to Network? Or the Best Time?
Mar 30, 2023
Ep214: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey Cofone
Mar 28, 2023
Can You Recession-Proof Your Career?
Mar 23, 2023
Ep213: How to Break Into Any Industry (Without Having Experience) | with Niceole Levy
Mar 21, 2023
The Perfect Storm is Coming (For Our Jobs)
Mar 16, 2023
Ep212: The Science of Storytelling, Why We Need Stories, and How to Rewrite Our Own | with Will Storr
Mar 14, 2023
Ep211: Severance Creator Dan Erickson On Staying True to Your Creative Vision, Becoming An "Overnight Success," and the Blurred Lines Between Work & Life
Mar 07, 2023
Ep210: All Quiet On the Western Front Writer/Producer Lesley Paterson On Unleashing Your True Creative (and Athletic) Potential
Feb 28, 2023
Ep209: Life After 3 Heart Attacks in 24 Hours | with Marc Wielage
Feb 21, 2023
Ep208: Why the “All or Nothing” Approach Will End Up Getting You Nowhere | with Nick Harauz
Feb 14, 2023
Ep207: How to Maintain Health No Matter How “Busy” You Are | with Jeff Greenberg
Feb 07, 2023
Ep206: Career & Life Advice from The Office Director & Producer | with Jen Celotta
Jan 31, 2023
Ep205: Using the Hero’s Journey to Write Better Stories (and Live a Better Life) | with Chris Vogler
Jan 24, 2023
Ep204: [CASE STUDY] How to Make Your Dream Project a Reality | with Matt Allen and Matthew Gentile
Jan 19, 2023
Ep203: Using Time Tracking and Habit Formation to Create Moments That Matter | with Laura Vanderkam
Jan 17, 2023
Ep202: Let’s Stop Talking About “Productivity” and Start Talking About Balance | with Mike Vardy
Jan 10, 2023
Ep201: What I've Learned About Life From 200 Interviews with Amazing Human Beings | with Zack Arnold
Jan 03, 2023
How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Dec 29, 2022
Feeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David Mead
Dec 27, 2022
Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross
Dec 20, 2022
Redefining What It Means to Be “Productive” (and Aligning Your Values With Your Time) | with Tamara Torres
Dec 13, 2022
Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton
Dec 06, 2022
Ep200: Ralph Macchio ‘Waxing On’ About Authentically Living a More Balanced and Fulfilling Life
Nov 28, 2022
Ep199: The Business & Craft of Trailer Editing, Making Your Side Hustle Your Career, and Staying Motivated Along the Way | with Chris MacDonald
Nov 15, 2022
Ep198: Terrified to Make a Big Change In Your Life? Start By “Showing Up Small” | with Eddy Roche
Nov 08, 2022
Ep197: On Authenticity, Luck, and Designing Life (and Footwear) On Your Own Terms | with Xero Shoes CEO Steven Sashen
Nov 01, 2022
Ep196: How to Become Oscar-level Successful (Without Being a Dick) | with Peter Ramsey
Oct 25, 2022
Ep195: When Being a “People Pleaser” Goes Too Far (and How to Set Boundaries) | with Lisa Robison, CCE
Oct 18, 2022
Ep194: How ‘The Great Resignation’ Caused Us to Question Everything About the Way We Work (and How to Quit if It’s Time to Move On) | with Anthony Klotz
Oct 11, 2022
Ep193: A Former Monk on Managing Overwhelm (and Following Your Intuition) | with Cory Muscara
Oct 04, 2022
So You’re Burned Out…Now What? [7 Ways to Climb Out of the Hole]
Sep 27, 2022
7 Red Flags You Might Be Burned Out (Or You're Headed There)
Sep 20, 2022
If We Don't Do Something About Workplace Burnout, "Severance" Will Be the New "Quiet Quitting"
Sep 13, 2022
Ep192: [CASE STUDY] How a Single Outreach Email Led to a Dream Job at Marvel | with Matthew Farrugia
Sep 06, 2022
[BONUS] Mastermind Q&A: How to Successfully Be a “Specialized Generalist” | with Michael Addis
Sep 02, 2022
Ep191: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace | with Simon Smith, ACE
Aug 30, 2022
Ep190: Transforming Your Disabilities Into Superpowers | with Erik Stolhanske
Aug 23, 2022
Ep189: Optimizing Sleep, Productivity, & Creativity Using Ultradian Rhythms and Self-Tracking | with Azure Grant
Aug 16, 2022
Ep188: How Your Gut Health is the Key to Unlocking a Healthier & Happier You | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Aug 09, 2022
Ep187: [Hollywood On the Record] How to Create Your Dream Job by Setting Healthy Boundaries | with Jerilynn Stephens & Kimi Messina
Aug 02, 2022
Ep185: | Building a Fulfilling Career Across Multiple Mediums (Without Getting Pigeonholed) | with Stephanie Filo, ACE
Jul 19, 2022
Ep184: Networking (the Right Way), Mentorship, and Connecting with ‘Experts’ | with Troy Takaki, ACE
Jul 11, 2022
Ep183: Pushing Yourself to Your Limits (When Quitting isn’t an Option) | with Evan Perperis
Jul 05, 2022
Ep182: Staying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean Corvelle
Jun 28, 2022
Ep181: Overcoming a Dark Past (and Managing the Voices In Your Head) to Become Successful In Hollywood | with Christopher Titus
Jun 21, 2022
Ep180: What Is a “Men’s Group?” & Why “Men’s Work” is Beneficial for Both Men & Women | with Traver Boehm
Jun 14, 2022
Ep179: Navigating The ‘Messy Middle’ of Life & Career Transitions | with Melissa Costello
Jun 07, 2022
Ep178: How to Manage An Identity Crisis (Especially When You Know You’re Meant For Something More) | with Erica Wernick
Jun 02, 2022
Ep177: Mental Health is Not a Luxury…Even For “Top Guns” | with Eddie Hamilton, ACE [Pt 2]
May 30, 2022
Ep176: Why You Don’t Need to Go to Film School to Be Successful | with Eddie Hamilton, ACE [Pt 1]
May 23, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: From outreach emails that get responses to having a mentor | with Jonathan Hodges
Mar 11, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: The Key to Writing Outreach Emails That Get a Response| with James Crouch
Mar 04, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: Negotiating your true value (not just the hours you work) | with Denise Chan
Feb 25, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: Should I Risk Saying No to a Comfortable Job in Pursuit of My Dream Job? | with Marcella Garcia
Feb 20, 2022
Ep175: Defining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael Baumann
Feb 17, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: How Can I Waste Less Time and Overcome Perfectionism When I Edit? | with Denise Chan
Feb 11, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: Is Working with an Agent Going to Benefit My Career? | with Melanie Annan
Feb 04, 2022
Ep174: Hollywood on the Record: The Real Story Behind @IA_Stories | with Marisa Shipley & Amy Thurlow
Feb 01, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: I Have Multiple Career Goals. Do I Have to Choose Just One? | with Lara Britton
Jan 28, 2022
Hot Seat Friday: I Need a Networking Plan to Make a Career Transition | with Fabian Corrado
Jan 21, 2022
Ep173: How to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age (And Become Badass) | with Scott Morgan
Jan 18, 2022
Ep172: [CASE STUDY] Landing Your Dream Job Isn’t About “Luck,” It’s About Strategy | with Fabian Corrado & Nick Towle
Jan 04, 2022
FOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal Newport
Dec 28, 2021
How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear
Dec 23, 2021
The Four Tendencies’ (aka ‘The Matrix’ For Understanding Yourself & Others) | with Gretchen Rubin
Dec 14, 2021
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less | with Greg McKeown
Dec 07, 2021
How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Dec 01, 2021
Ep171: How to Determine If a Job Is Worth The Costs | Mastermind Q&A
Nov 24, 2021
Ep170: How to Avoid Burnout and Live a More ‘Effortless’ Life | with Greg McKeown
Nov 16, 2021
Zack Arnold On the Devastating Words “Why Doesn’t Daddy Love Us?” (from the Success Engineering Podcast)
Nov 09, 2021
Ep169: Why Becoming a Failure is Essential to Success | with Alex Weber, ANW
Nov 02, 2021
Ep168: Hollywood On the Record: What’s REALLY Happening On Set? | with Shay’La Banks and Nickolaus Brown
Oct 28, 2021
Ep167: A Contract Isn’t Going to Change Our Lives...It’s Up to Us to Create Change | Mastermind Q&A
Oct 26, 2021
Ep166: How a Near-Death Experience Turned Massive Failure Into Growth | with Chinna Balachandran, ANW
Oct 19, 2021
Ep165: How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You’re Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANW
Oct 13, 2021
Ep164: How to ‘Get In the Room’ and Work with Producers Who Will Value & Respect You | with Matt Nix
Oct 06, 2021
How To Change The Culture In Hollywood With Zack Arnold (from The Hollywood Success Podcast)
Sep 29, 2021
Ep163: Understanding What’s At Stake With the IATSE Strike Authorization Vote | Mastermind Q&A
Sep 28, 2021
Dear Hollywood: If We Don’t Speak Up Now, The Industry As We Know It Will Never Be The Same (It’s Gut Check Time)
Sep 22, 2021
Ep162: Stop Waiting For Permission to Make Sh*t Happen | with Mark Gantt
Sep 21, 2021
Ep161: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross
Sep 15, 2021
Ep160: Convincing People You Can Do The Job (When You Don’t Have the Credits) | with Chris Patterson
Sep 09, 2021
Ep159: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs (and Lack of Experience) to Break Into Scripted Television | with Marcella Garcia
Sep 07, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: How to ask Better Questions and Make Genuine Connections at Networking Events like EditFest | with Denise Chan
Aug 27, 2021
Art of the Cut, Ep. 101: "Cobra Kai" Editor Zack Arnold, ACE
Aug 10, 2021
Get To the Core of Your Why and Optimize Yourself (from Passion in Progress Podcast)
Aug 05, 2021
Work-Life Balance in the Industry (from The Practical Filmmaker Podcast)
Jul 28, 2021
What's Not Working In Hollywood With Zack Arnold (from The Hollywood Success Podcast)
Jul 23, 2021
Inside Cobra Kai & Its Domination of Netflix with Zack Arnold (from Indie Film Hustle podcast)
Jul 14, 2021
Optimize Yourself Is Going On Summer Hiatus!
Jul 07, 2021
Ep158: Leveling Up Your Ability to Tell More Engaging Stories using EditMentor | with Misha Tenenbaum
Jun 30, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: “I’ve fallen off the wagon with my healthy habits. Help!” | with Stanley Collado
Jun 25, 2021
Ep157: What Every Recent Graduate Needs to Know About the Realities of Working In Hollywood Pt2 | with Zack Arnold (interviewed by Austin Coburn)
Jun 22, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: “How can I optimize my sleep habits?” | with Joshua Brecht
Jun 18, 2021
Ep156: What Every Recent Graduate Needs to Know About the Realities of Working In Hollywood Pt1 | with Austin Coburn
Jun 15, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: “How do I become the editor that directors keep calling for more work?” | with Chris Salters
Jun 11, 2021
Ep155: How a Tentpole Hollywood Feature Editor Stays Healthy, Fit, and Sane | with Alan Bell, ACE
Jun 09, 2021
Ep154: Using Humility to Cultivate Relationships and Land Your Dream Gig In Network TV | with Scott Powell, ACE
Jun 02, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: “How do I write an effective About Page?” | with Jonathan Hodges
May 28, 2021
Ep153: Mob Scene CEO Tom Grane on What It Takes to Succeed in Trailers & Marketing (Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance)
May 26, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: “I’m stuck and don’t know how to get over my fear of failure” | with Jeffrey Lerner
May 21, 2021
Ep152: Understanding the Difference Between Integrative & Traditional Medicine | with Dr. Edison de Mello
May 19, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: “What questions do I ask to determine if a company is the right fit for me?” | with Ariel Fujita
May 14, 2021
Ep151: 20 Questions to Ask Your Mom on Mother’s Day Pt2 | with Jane Arnold
May 13, 2021
Ep150: 20 Questions to Ask Your Mom on Mother’s Day Pt1 | with Jane Arnold
May 11, 2021
Ep149: How Modern Society Is Damaging Your Brain (and the Simple Steps to Reverse It) | with Dr. Dave Jenkins
May 04, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: How to Establish a Consistent Fitness Habit | with Joshua Brecht
Apr 30, 2021
Ep148: “I Was Fired For Requesting a Single Mental Health Day” | with Jim Page
Apr 27, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: I’ve achieved my goals, Now What?| with David Feinberg
Apr 23, 2021
Ep147: [CASE STUDY] From Total Burnout to Shooting for the Moon (Literally) | with David J. Turner
Apr 20, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: How to Leverage Your Skills to Get Hired (When You Don’t Have the Experience) | with Marcella Garcia
Apr 16, 2021
Ep146: [CASE STUDY] From “Out of Ideas” to Becoming an Idea Machine | with Paul Del Vecchio
Apr 13, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Preparing for a “Meet & Greet” conversation with a potential mentor | with Paul Del Vecchio
Apr 09, 2021
Ep145: [CASE STUDY] Navigating a Difficult Career Transition | with Sam Lavin
Apr 06, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Which Job Should I Take? | with Sam Lavin
Apr 02, 2021
Ep144: Redefining What It Means to Be “Productive” (and Aligning Your Values With Your Time) | with Tamara Torres
Mar 30, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Coping with Career Anxiety | with Matthew Farrugia
Mar 26, 2021
Ep143: Mastering the “Chess Mindset” to Achieve Any Difficult Goal (and Get Really Good at Failing Along the Way) | with Misha Tenenbaum
Mar 23, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Marketing Yourself Properly With Your “About” Page | with Melanie Annan
Mar 19, 2021
Ep142: Michelle Tesoro (ACE) On Playing Chess With Your Health & Well-Being - pt2
Mar 17, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Reducing Neck & Back Pain at Your Computer | with Lando Cortes
Mar 12, 2021
Ep141: Michelle Tesoro (ACE) On Playing Chess With Your Career (Instead of Checkers) - pt1
Mar 09, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Overcoming Procrastination & Creative Blocks to Meet Tight Deadlines | with Sara Shaw
Mar 05, 2021
Ep140: Using the Athlete’s Mindset to Hone Your Creativity & Productivity | with Vashi Nedomansky, ACE
Mar 02, 2021
Evercast vs. Zoom - Why the New Evercast Proves the Choice is Clear For Remote Collaboration [Evercast Review]
Feb 23, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Communication Strategies While Working From Home | with Jesus Silva
Feb 19, 2021
Ep139: Fostering Better Relationships and Improving Team Culture | with Jason Barger
Feb 16, 2021
Ep138: On Hiring Editors & AE’s, Fostering Creative Collaboration, and Managing Happy Post Teams | with Paul Leonard
Feb 09, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Telling the Right Story With Your Résumé| with Karen Goffred
Feb 05, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Negotiating Working From Home with Clients | with Paul Del Vecchio
Jan 29, 2021
Ep137: How to Negotiate Your Real Value (and Advocate For Yourself) As an Assistant Editor | with Scott Jacobs
Jan 26, 2021
Hot Seat Friday: Managing Burnout In the Entertainment Industry | with Eva Yuma
Jan 22, 2021
Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE
Jan 19, 2021
Ep135: The “Playbook” For Building a Successful Career in Scripted TV | with Steve Lang, ACE (pt2)
Jan 12, 2021
Ep134: Leveraging Your Skills to Get Hired (When You Don’t Have the Experience) | with Steve Lang, ACE
Jan 05, 2021
How to Go From Cold Contact to Your Ideal Mentor In Seven Simple Steps
Dec 17, 2020
Ep133: Improve Your Networking Skills By Serving First (Instead of Selling) | with Liston Witherill
Dec 15, 2020
How to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best)
Dec 09, 2020
Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Dec 01, 2020
Struggling to “Do” It All? Try “Being” First. (Three Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Sanity When Working From Home)
Nov 19, 2020
Ep131: How Having a 'Side Hustle' Buys You the Freedom to Say 'No' | with Alex Ferrari
Nov 17, 2020
IMDbPro for Networking: The 10 Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New Level
Nov 11, 2020
Ep130: On Pursuing Your Passion (Instead of Paychecks), and Finding the Right Mentor | with Joaquin Elizondo
Nov 10, 2020
Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach
Nov 03, 2020
Ep128: How to Have a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family | with Farrel Levy
Oct 27, 2020
A Special Interview with Topo Mat Creator Kit Perkins About His Latest Product - New Standard Whole Protein
Oct 21, 2020
Ep127: The Difference Between Building a Career vs. Finding the Next Job | with Kabir Ahktar, ACE
Oct 21, 2020
Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian
Oct 13, 2020
Ep125: From Scraping Up Cigarette Butts to Editing, Directing, and Producing Emmy-Winning TV Shows | with David Rogers
Oct 06, 2020
Ep124: Simple Solutions to Your Chronic Aches & Pains (and Where They Came From) | with Dr. Sadie Sanders
Sep 29, 2020
Ep123: The Solution to Your Sedentary Lifestyle | with Ben Greenfield
Sep 21, 2020
Ep122: 'Superfood Hunter' Darin Olien On How To Be Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
Sep 14, 2020
Ep121: Breaking Down Impossible Obstacles to Make (Almost) Anything Achievable | with Jessie Graff, ANW
Sep 08, 2020
Ep120: It’s Never Too Late to Get Stronger (and Become a Ninja) | with Ginny MacColl, ANW
Sep 08, 2020
Ep119: [Case Study] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Better Managing Your Time, And Making the Most of This Pandemic | with Ariel Fujita, Kristi Shimek, and Maxton Waller
Sep 02, 2020
I Said No to a Job (A Good One)…During a Pandemic
Aug 26, 2020
Ep118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years
Aug 24, 2020
Ep117: The Secret to Surviving 40+ Years Working In Hollywood | with Carol Littleton, ACE
Aug 17, 2020
The “Passion Tax” – Why Artists and Creatives Are Exploited, And How We Can Start Saying ‘No’
Aug 12, 2020
Ep116: Maintaining Boundaries, Well-Being, and Sanity on Hollywood Blockbusters | with Jeffrey Ford, ACE
Aug 10, 2020
Work Remotely With Your Team In Real-Time Using Evercast (A Game Changer)
Aug 03, 2020
Ep115: How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied | with James Wilcox, ACE
Aug 03, 2020
Ep114: Breaking Into (and Making It) In the Industry as People of Color | with Mirra Watkins, Ariel Brown, and Isaiah Cary
Jul 27, 2020
Ep113: The Importance of Setting Boundaries, Advocating For Yourself, and Asking For Help | with Janace Tashjian
Jul 20, 2020
Dear Hollywood: It’s Time For An Intervention About The Hours We Work [Change.org Petition Inside]
Jul 16, 2020
Ep112: On Signing COVID Waivers, Kit Rental Fees, and Working Humane Hours | with Cathy Repola, MPEG National Executive Director
Jul 13, 2020
Ep111: Parenting In a Post-Pandemic Hollywood | with Natalie Boschan, Bari Winter, Yvette Amirian ACE, and Monica Daniel
Jul 06, 2020
Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working.
Jun 26, 2020
Ep110: From Out-of-Shape to Running a 240 mile Ultra Marathon | with Wes Plate
Jun 23, 2020
Ep109: 20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt2 | with Al Arnold
Jun 19, 2020
Ep108: 20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt1 | with Al Arnold
Jun 19, 2020
Ep107: Recognizing, Mentoring, and Promoting Diversity In Hollywood | with Monty DeGraff, ACE
Jun 17, 2020
Ep106: On the Vital Importance of "Being Nice" | with Jesse Averna, ACE
Jun 04, 2020
Ep105: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own 'Rich Life'
May 27, 2020
Ep104: How to Keep Working As An Editor (After You've Made the Transition From AE) | with Susan Vaill, ACE
May 20, 2020
Ep103: "Cameras Will Roll Again When There's a Vaccine" | with Dennie Gordon
May 18, 2020
Ep102: How to Create Your Own Opportunities to Pursue Dream Projects | with Richard Sanchez
May 14, 2020
Ep101: How to Transition From 'Technician' to 'Entrepreneur' | Mastermind Q&A with Misha Tenenbaum
May 08, 2020
Ep100: What Five Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Living | with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
May 05, 2020
Ep99: How to Provide Value & Get Paid What You're Worth | Mastermind Q&A with Monica Daniel
May 01, 2020
Ep98: P90X Creator Tony Horton on Covid-19, Staying Healthy During Quarantine, Boosting Immunity, & More
Apr 28, 2020
Ep97: When Are We Going Back to Work? And How Can We Earn Income Now? | Mastermind Q&A
Apr 24, 2020
Ep96: Making Sense of the Unemployment + Small Business Loans Train Wreck | Mastermind Q&A
Apr 20, 2020
Ep95: On the Frontlines with COVID-19, How to Boost Your Immunity, & Testing Safely | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Apr 14, 2020
Ep94: [CASE STUDY] How to Identify Your "One Thing" and Accomplish It Every Day | Mastermind Q&A
Apr 14, 2020
Surviving Freelancer Unemployment [Part1]: How to Manage Your Budget In the 'Gig Economy' (Global Pandemic Edition)
Apr 04, 2020
Ep93: How to Organize & Prepare Your Finances As a Freelancer | Mastermind Q&A
Apr 02, 2020
Ep92: Optimizing Your Remote Post-Production Workflow (and Maintaining Your Sanity) | with Michael Kammes
Mar 30, 2020
The Mindful Editor | It's Okay If You're Not Ready to Be Productive
Mar 27, 2020
Ep91: How To Reduce Anxiety and Take Back Control During COVID-19 | Mastermind Q&A
Mar 23, 2020
Ep90: How to Stay Productive (and Stop Procrastinating) During Your Next Hiatus | with Debby Germino
Mar 04, 2020
FEAR: How to Protect Your Mental Health From the Infection Far Worse Than COVID-19
Mar 03, 2020
Ep89: How to Become a Production Assistant (and Keep Getting Hired) | with Aaron Schmidt
Feb 26, 2020
Want a Response to Your Cold Emails? Then Every Message MUST Do These 5 Things
Feb 17, 2020
The 5 Most Common Mistakes You're Making With Your Cold Emails (and How to Fix Them)
Feb 11, 2020
Why Writing Cold Emails Is the Most Important ‘Soft Skill’ You Must Master (Especially If You’re An Introvert)
Feb 04, 2020
Ep88: The 'Profit First' Financial System (That Gives You the Freedom to Say 'No' to the Wrong Gigs) | with Mike Michalowicz
Jan 28, 2020
Ep87: [CASE STUDY] Why People Don't Respond to Your Cold Outreach (and How to Get a Response) | with Scott Davis
Jan 21, 2020
Ep86: How to Become 'Indistractable' | with Nir Eyal
Jan 13, 2020
Ep85: Mentorship, Networking, and Surviving Hollywood Blockbusters | with Dody Dorn, ACE
Jan 06, 2020
Ep84: How to Use 'Intuitive Eating' To Change Your Relationship With Food | with Melissa Costello
Dec 04, 2019
Ep83: How to Boost Your Cognitive Performance with Sleep (according to a Navy Seal) | with Dr. Kirk Parsley
Nov 07, 2019
Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes
Oct 24, 2019
Ep81: "It's All About Who You Know" Is Not a Valid Excuse | with Evita Zhou
Oct 10, 2019
Ep80: How to Avoid Getting Pigeonholed, The 'Concentric Circles of Networking' & More | with Doc Crotzer, ACE
Oct 03, 2019
Ep79: Balancing Health, Happiness, & Hollywood (and the Consequences When You Don't) | with Roger Barton
Sep 26, 2019
Ep78: How to Build Meaningful Relationships in the 'Real World' | with Camille Virginia
Sep 19, 2019
How to Be More Productive and Summon 'Creativity On Demand'
Sep 04, 2019
Ep77: Your Time Is Worthless (Here's How to Invest It Properly) | with Matt Sandrini
Aug 29, 2019
Ep76: Transitioning to Scripted Television (Without Becoming an AE) | with Phil Habeger & Toni Ann Carabello
Aug 22, 2019
Ep75: 'The Four Tendencies' (aka The Matrix For Human Behavior) | with Gretchen Rubin
Aug 15, 2019
Ep74: How to Master the Metaskill of 'Ultralearning' | with Scott Young
Aug 08, 2019
Ep73: "I'm Not Going to Let the Business Kill Me" | with Fil Eisler
May 24, 2019
Ep72: Everyone Can Be a Ninja | with Akbar Gbajabiamila
May 15, 2019
Ep71: To Assist or Not to Assist...That Is the Question (pt 2) | with Wellington Harrison
May 02, 2019
Ep70: To Assist or Not to Assist...That Is the Question (pt 1) | with Chris Cavanagh
May 02, 2019
Ep69: How I Landed My Dream Job Editing 'Cobra Kai' | with Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg
Apr 24, 2019
Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW
Apr 10, 2019
Ep67: Using Fitness to Overcome Parkinson’s and Become a Ninja | With Jimmy Choi, ANW
Mar 07, 2019
Ep66: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Time Blocking (But Were Afraid to Ask) | with Amber De La Garza
Feb 21, 2019
Ep65: Becoming a 'Digital Minimalist' | with Cal Newport
Feb 07, 2019
Ep64: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome | with Chryss Terry
Jan 24, 2019
Ep63: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Procrastination and Getting Focused | with Moni Salazar
Jan 18, 2019
Ep62: [CASE STUDY] Transitioning to Scripted Television | with Len Ciccotello
Jan 11, 2019
Ep61: The Difference Between 'Amateurs' and 'Professionals' | with Allon Khakshouri
Dec 19, 2018
Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW
Dec 12, 2018
Ep59: The Craft of Film Composing (And Working with Composers) | with Joseph Trapanese
Dec 05, 2018
Ep58: How to Get a Script Made In Hollywood | with Kyle Long
Nov 20, 2018
Ep57: Pursuing Your Passion With Authenticity (And No Apologies) | with Dr Noah Arnold
Nov 13, 2018
Ep56: One Sleep Tracker to Rule Them All...the Oura Ring | with Chuck Hazzard
Nov 01, 2018
The Ten Commandments of Working With Editors
Oct 25, 2018
Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear
Oct 18, 2018
Dear Zack: "Is pursuing feature film editing worth it given the sacrifices?"
Oct 11, 2018
Ep54: The Darker Side of Creativity | with Daniel Arnold
Oct 04, 2018
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthy Workstation (And Being Less Sedentary)...All For the Price of a Single Desk Chair
Sep 27, 2018
Ep53: Never Take 'No' For An Answer | with Natalie Asatryan
Sep 20, 2018
Ep52: Taking Recovery to a Whole New Level with the TheraGun | with Dr. Jason Wersland
Sep 13, 2018
Ep51: Don't Just Sit...SitTight | with Scott Bahneman
Sep 06, 2018
Ep50: EditFest 2018 Panel "The Extended Cut: How to Survive and Thrive In Editorial"
Sep 05, 2018
Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW
Sep 04, 2018
Dear Hollywood: We're Not "Lucky to Be Here"...You're Lucky to Have Us
Aug 15, 2018
5 Things Every Editor Can Do to Build Trust and Keep Clients
Aug 09, 2018
My 5 Favorite Articles From 'Season One'
Aug 02, 2018
Dear Hollywood...We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.
Jul 24, 2018
My 10 Favorite Podcast Interviews From 'Season One'
Jul 19, 2018
Ep48: Feeling Lost? It's Time to 'Find Your Why' | with David Mead
Jul 12, 2018
6 Lessons Learned From 6 Months of Training For American Ninja Warrior
Jul 05, 2018
Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone
Jun 28, 2018
Dear Zack: "I'm having trouble finding work and want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to better my chances..."
Jun 22, 2018
Ep46: Finding Strength On the Road to Disability | with Chris Anselmo
Jun 14, 2018
Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True 'Cobra Kai'
Jun 10, 2018
Ep45: How to Build a Career You're Proud Of | with Robert Hardy
May 31, 2018
The Beginner's Guide to Alleviating Chronic Pain In 5 Min a Day...Right at Your Desk [VIDEOS]
May 24, 2018
Ep44: How to Tell Good Stories | with Jeff Bartsch
May 16, 2018
Design Yourself Enrollment Opens Next Week! (Make Sure You're On the Waitlist)
May 09, 2018
The Four Types of Creative Jobs (and The Secret To Knowing Which Is the Perfect Fit For You)
May 03, 2018
Ep43: How to Optimize Your Finances As a Freelancer or Small Business Owner | with Sylvia Inks
Apr 26, 2018
From 'Dad Bod' to...American Ninja Warrior?
Apr 19, 2018
Ep42: How to Reverse Depression, Anxiety, and ADD at the Genetic Level | with Dr. Ben Lynch
Apr 12, 2018
There Is A Profound Life Lesson Hidden Behind This Jaw-Dropping Photobomb. Can You Find It?
Apr 05, 2018
Ep41: How to Master "Offline" Networking at Live Events | with Camille Virginia
Mar 29, 2018
The Socially Awkward Introvert's Guide to Networking with Industry "Experts"
Mar 22, 2018
Ep40: Breaking "Bad" From Assistant to Editor | with Kelley Dixon, ACE (pt 2)
Mar 15, 2018
Here’s Why Over 90% of People Fail to Achieve Their Resolutions
Mar 08, 2018
Ep39: Breaking "Bad" From Assistant to Editor | with Kelley Dixon, ACE (pt 1)
Mar 01, 2018
7 Simple Hacks to Minimize Your Smartphone Addiction and Maximize Creativity
Feb 22, 2018
Ep38: Your "Smart" Phone Is Killing Your Creativity | with Kevin Holesh
Feb 15, 2018
Are You 'Productive' or Just 'Busy?' Answer These 5 Questions (Honestly) to Find Out.
Feb 08, 2018
Ep37: The Myth of Work-Life Balance (And What to Strive For Instead) | with Apryl Schlueter
Feb 01, 2018
Ep36: Finding Your 'One Thing' | with Jay Papasan
Jan 25, 2018
Ep35: FOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal Newport
Jan 15, 2018
Ep34: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less | with Greg McKeown
Jan 10, 2018
Ep33: Winning at The Ultimate Game of Life | with Jim Bunch
Dec 21, 2017
Ep32: Why People Fail And How To Properly Set Your Goals | with Jeanette Goodrich
Dec 19, 2017
Ep31: The Weekend Warrior's Guide to Obstacle Course Racing | with Nick Montgomery
Dec 14, 2017
Ep30: How Regular Movement Makes You Smarter | with Dr. John Ratey
Dec 12, 2017
Ep29: Protecting Your Vision Using 'Iris' | with Daniel Georgiev
Dec 07, 2017
Ep28: The Science Behind Depression and Anxiety | with Dr. D and Dr. Michael Mark
Dec 05, 2017
Ep27: How to Rewrite Your Own Story | with Dr. Steven Isaacman
Nov 30, 2017
Ep26: The Power of a 'Mindfulness' Practice | with Dr. Swati Desai
Nov 28, 2017
Ep25: Being Grateful In the Face of Adversity | with Humberto Gurmilan
Nov 20, 2017
Ep24: The Journey of 1000km That Began With a Single Step | with Todd Kopriva
Nov 16, 2017
Ep23: How Being Sedentary Is Damaging You (According to NASA) | with Dr. Joan Vernikos
Nov 14, 2017
Ep22: The 'Limitless' Drug Is Here...Introducing Qualia | with Dr. Daniel Stickler
Nov 08, 2017
Ep21: Using HRV to Reduce Stress (and Master Your Nervous System) | with Ronda Collier
Nov 06, 2017
Ep20: Rewiring Your Brain to Be Happier | with Shane Burcaw
Nov 02, 2017
Ep19: From Rehab to Running Ultra Marathons | with Wes Plate
Oct 31, 2017
Ep18: Surviving the Insanity of the Edit Suite | with Billy Goldenberg, ACE
Oct 26, 2017
Ep17: Is Taking Free Work Really Worth It? | with Alan Bell, ACE
Oct 24, 2017
Ep16: Writing Your Own (Unique) Path to the Top | with Wendy Calhoun
Oct 19, 2017
Ep15: Transitioning From 'Reality TV' to Scripted Drama | with Monica Daniel
Oct 17, 2017
Ep14: Are Creative and Tech Workers the New 'Blue Collar?' | with Maxim Jago
Oct 12, 2017
Ep13: The True Meaning of 'Below the Line' and How It Affects Your Career | with Mike J. Nichols
Oct 10, 2017
Ep12: The Right Way to Network In Hollywood | with Chris Visser
Oct 05, 2017
Ep11: Making It In Hollywood as a "Creative" (What They Don't Teach You In Film School) | with Norman Hollyn
Oct 03, 2017
Ep10: Fueling Your Brain For Optimal Creativity | with Mark Sisson
Sep 28, 2017
Ep09: Everything You Need to Know About Food Shopping, Nutrition, and More | with Mira and Jayson Calton
Sep 26, 2017
Ep08: Advanced Sleep Technology and Biohacking | with Ben Greenfield
Sep 21, 2017
Ep07: How to Sleep Smarter | with Shawn Stevenson
Sep 19, 2017
Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton
Sep 14, 2017
Ep05: How to Develop 'Obstacle Immunity' | with Spartan Race founder Joe de Sena
Sep 12, 2017
Ep04: The Zen-like Art of 'Getting Things Done' | with David Allen
Sep 08, 2017
Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You're Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
Sep 07, 2017
Ep02: Deskbound – Standing Up To a Sitting World | with Dr. Kelly Starrett
Sep 06, 2017
Ep01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Sep 05, 2017
BONUS: The "HumanCharger" - A Revolutionary Light Therapy Device For 'Creatives' Who Live In the Dark
Aug 29, 2017
BONUS: Take Your Standing Workstation to the Next Level with the 'Topo Mat'
Aug 29, 2017
[START HERE] The Beginner's Guide to Optimizing Yourself
Aug 08, 2017