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Optimize Yourself

Optimize Yourself

De: 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.

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  • Turning Adversity Into Opportunity and Suffering Into Purpose (a Superhero’s Perspective) | with Aaron Welty

    Turning Adversity Into Opportunity and Suffering Into Purpose (a Superhero’s Perspective) | with Aaron Welty
    May 21 2025
    What if the way you see your struggles is the key to overcoming them?In this episode, I talk with motivational speaker and all-around awesome human Aaron Welty—moderator of the Council of Nerds film series, former Two Geek Soup co-host, and Senior Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born with cerebral palsy, Aaron brings a powerful lens to storytelling, shaped by his love of movies and his lived experience with disability. But instead of seeing himself as a victim, he calls his condition a “terrible privilege” and lives as the hero of his own story. We dig into how the stories we tell ourselves shape our mindset—and how rewriting that narrative can help us face life’s hardest challenges.Key TakeawaysHow can your terrible privilege help you serve others? We all carry something painful we wish we didn’t but it can become the very thing that equips us to make an impact.Learn how to suffer well. Know how to go from suffering to perseverance, perseverance to deeper character, and from that deeper character to a place of hope.Choose the bigger life. Heroes are shaped not by the pain they face, but by the choices they make in response to it.Episode HighlightsAaron’s origin story and early lifeWe all have a disability in certain contextsHow to turn your ‘disabilities’ into superpowersExploring fandom: Star Wars, Marvel, and comic books as more than entertainmentFinding meaning beyond yourself and transforming challenges into purposeThe power of storytelling to influence and transform livesThe importance of modern mythology for a new generationThe impact of artificial intelligence on human dignity in entertainmentHow will AI change the way we engage with filmsEmbracing the idea that suffering isn’t optionalRecommended Next EpisodeWill Storr: Dive even deeper into the science of storytelling and why our brains are wired for narrative.Useful ResourcesGo Far - The Christopher Rush StoryPodcast with Christina RasmussenViktor Frankl's The Man's Search for MeaningThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellThe Writer's Journey by Chris VoglerPodcast with Chris VoglerWant to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episodeGuest BioAaron Welty was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a newborn. He overcame those early years of low expectations and a presupposed poor quality of life to graduate from Cedarville University and serve as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the House of Representatives, wherein he worked on a variety of policy issues. Presently he lives and works in Washington, DC.An avid fan of comic books superheroes and Star Wars, Aaron has shared his story with outlets such as NBC Nightly News, Facing Life Head On, Roll Call, The Daily Signal, and various radio programs. His writing has been featured by a variety of publications and presented at conferences and conventions.He is the creator and/moderator of the Council of Nerds film discussion series at the Miracle Theatre in Washington, DC and served as a co-host for the Two Geek Soup podcast, focused on the intersection of faith and geek culture.Aaron’s Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TwitterShow CreditsEdited by: Curtis FritschProduced by: Debby GerminoShownotes and published by: Vim PangantihonMusic by: Thomas CepedaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content
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  • How We are “Wired to Create”, What It Means to Be a “Creative”, and How We Can Leverage Our Unique Gifts | with Scott Barry Kaufman

    How We are “Wired to Create”, What It Means to Be a “Creative”, and How We Can Leverage Our Unique Gifts | with Scott Barry Kaufman
    May 14 2025
    What if your greatest creative strength is the part of you that never quite fit in?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, psychology professor at Columbia University and host of The Psychology Podcast, to explore why creativity isn’t a rare talent but a way of being—one that thrives when we embrace what makes us different. We discuss how to reframe “disabilities” as strengths and how owning your uniqueness can unlock your creative superpowers. If you’ve struggled to share your work or felt like you don’t belong, this conversation might shift how you see yourself—and your creative potential.Key TakeawaysBoost creativity with boredom: Boredom activates the default mode network that helps with creativity.Embrace laughter: Most creative ideas often sound ridiculous at first. Fear of failure blocks creativity.Hope is a skill you can learn: You can’t choose your struggles, but you can always choose your response.Episode HighlightsScott’s origin storyDifference between doing creative work and being a creativeBrain networks (and how it leads to creativity): Imagination, Executive and SalienceScheduling boredom and incubationRelationship between creativity and mental healthImportance of flow state on your well beingBalancing high sensitivity with creativityCorrelation between creativity and neurodivergenceHow to overcome the victim mindset and empower yourselfChanging your default response from helplessness to hopefulnessStrength-based approach to disabilitiesRedefining what it means to be intelligentThe language that we use in our own mindsRecommended Next EpisodeEthan Kross: If you’re curious to keep exploring the inner workings of the mind—and the inner critic that so often holds you back.Useful ResourcesScott’s Book: Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative MindScott’s Book: Transcend: The New Science of Self-ActualizationScott’s Book: Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full PotentialScott’ Beautiful Minds NewsletterThe Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry KaufmanThe Amazing Dr. ScottIt’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic PeopleMarc Brackett Yale Center for Emotional IntelligenceWant to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episodeGuest BioDr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. He is a professor of psychology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. He hosts The Psychology Podcast which has received over 30 million downloads and is widely considered among the top psychology podcasts in the world.Dr. Scott's Website, Podcast, Substack, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Show CreditsEdited by: Curtis FritschProduced by: Debby GerminoShownotes and published by: Vim PangantihonMusic by: Thomas CepedaNote: I believe in 100% transparency, so please note that I receive a small commission if you purchase products from some of the links on this page (at no additional cost to you). Your support is what helps keep this program alive. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclusive-content
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    56 m
  • Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?

    Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?
    May 13 2025

    Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.



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