In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Blake Eastman, former professional poker player and the founder of the Nonverbal Group,  a behavioral research and education company teaching people to better communicate and thrive in social interactions.

They delve into Blake’s journey to becoming the human behavior and communications expert he is, effective communication skills, the hard-earned lessons he got when his father was diagnosed with ALS, behind the scenes stories, and, of course, poker.

The discussion emphasizes the complexity and subjectivity of communication and how any transformation must start from within. Blake provides tips that will help you communicate like the legend that you are right away, insights into the world of professional poker, and unveils the truth behind the lies we’re told about how human behavior.

Episode Breakdown:

02:18 The truth behind the scenes of Slate’s viral article on Blake

04:22 Blake’s intense teaching schedule

05:20 A quick rise and journey of mistakes and lessons

07:14 Being an expert and an impostor

09:06 Becoming an adjunct professor at CUNY

12:24 Why a JD MBA and academia just wasn’t for Blake

16:54 The questions Blake is trying to answer

17:46 Always having a plan (even when it’s the wrong one)

20:22 How his family and early years influenced his path

24:01 Navigating the serious challenge of a parent with ALS

27:31 Hard-earned lessons

30:03 The truth behind statistics and blank statements about human behavior

33:05 How Blake approaches research as an entrepreneur

39:54 Tips to help you communicate more effectively today

41:27 The Flaw Finder 5000

43:43 Biggest barriers to truly transforming your social skills

45:01 Why people are committing to a full year of transformation

48:09 Insights into the world of poker

52:24 Tips to win a home poker game

54:18 The role of poker in Blake’s life

56:36 When Blake  placed 4th at a WSOP Main Event

1:01:33 The funny story behind Blake’s run-in with the IRS

1:04:33 Finding  the magic and beauty of what makes people effective

1:07:00 A letter to Blake’s younger self

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Legendary Quotes:

“ You can choose how you experience the world every second. I can't move my arms, but I'm so grateful for my legs. I can't walk unassisted, but I'm so grateful I can still walk.” – Blake Eastman

“ "Most people don’t add enough context when they communicate. You can hedge so many simple things by just telling people what’s going on.".” – Blake Eastman

“ I never tell people how to act. I just make sure that their behavior is in alignment with how they want to be perceived.” – Blake Eastman

“ We're meaning making machines and it's our greatest gift and it's our greatest curse at the same time.” – Blake Eastman

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In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews David Robson, one of the most prolific science writers out there, with thousands of articles and three bestsellers. They delve into strategies backed by scientific research to help you better manage your mental health and build stronger relationships.

The discussion emphasizes how your mindset can transform your life. David provides tools that will help you leverage stress, curb self-doubt, and quickly form deeper connections. He also shares his most impactful psychological effect after over 10 years of research.

Episode Breakdown:

02:27 David’s drive and intellectual curiosity

04:10 Combining mathematics and science with literature and writing

07:00 Self-fulfilling prophecies and the power of mindset

10:06 The importance of reappraising stress

16:28 2 things that will help you better manage your mental health

19:10 Teaching kids valuable tools for their mental health

22:04 The liking gap in social interactions and how to overcome it

26:20 How to form better connections through the virtual world

28:09 One thing you should do RIGHT NOW if you work by yourself

31:19 The phenomenon of self-expansion in meaningful relationships

33:23 The power of self-disclosure and vulnerability

38:27 The fast friendship procedure

43:28 Overcoming the fear of being vulnerable

46:46 Using narrative to live better and form stronger connections

48:46 The tool David uses to get through difficult times

51:09 David’s mission

52:51 How David is starting to do scientific research himself

54:48 The one technique that will transform your life

58:48 A letter to David’s younger self

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Legendary Quotes:

“ I think it also comes back to the Expectation Effect in a way that the stories we tell ourselves about the things that we're facing can become self-fulfilling prophecies. So, we always should recognize that fact that we are heroes of our own stories, and we can try to make the most of that.” - David Robson

“Life is going to have these downswings, but it's what defines your path in life is actually how you respond to that and whether you can find a way to bolster your resources, even if that is asking for support.” - David Robson

“ It's really learning just to question your basic assumptions and to realize that just because you think or feel something does not mean that it is necessarily the way that other people would interpret the situation or that there's an objective proof to that.” - David Robson

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In this episode of the Legend Letters Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Ash Rathod,  a storyteller, founder, and LinkedIn instructor of his 6P storytelling framework. They delve into how stories helped Ash emerge from the darkness and build the strongest relationships with his audience.

The discussion emphasizes the power of storytelling and vulnerability. Ash provides a storytelling framework and tips to help anyone create memorable and engaging stories that change hearts and minds, and he reflects on the lessons he learned from his real-life hero.

Episode Breakdown:

02:52 Ash’s true hero, his father

09:39 When Ash’s father passed away

13:13 The onset of vitiligo

17:01 Facing negative situations and racism

21:20 The LinkedIn post that changed it all

26:24 The importance of sharing our small stories

29:33 The #1 barrier to storytelling

31:56 The core KEY elements of storytelling

33:52 Ash’s 6P Storytelling Framework

37:41 Write hot, edit cold

38:49 How to make your story memorable and engaging

42:48 From scriptwriting to storytelling

47:56 Ash’s love for creating something new

50:05 Ash’s transformation post-vitiligo

53:41 Two letters to Ash’s younger self

From Our Guest:

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The LinkedIn post that kicked off Ash’s journey.

Learn more about Ash’s 6P framework in his LinkedIn course, Storytelling and Content Creation to Transform Your Personal Brand.

Legendary Quotes:

“ The difference between a hero and a villain is how they react to adversity because both of them face the same issues and problems. But the hero wants to make sure that people don't feel that again, and then the villain says, ‘I want everybody to feel the same way.’” – Howie Chan

“ It's emotionally draining trying to keep up with what you think others think of you.

Be yourself and be kind to yourself. You're good enough, and others know this too. Once you embrace this, I promise you will be the best version of yourself.” - Ash Rathod

“People want to know the real you. Of course, they want you to help them in terms of what they need from you and why they turn to you because of your expert opinion, your specialist, or your experience. But if they're not going to align with you in terms of values or they don't like you for whatever reason, they might just choose someone else that can also do that job as well.” - Ash Rathod

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