“You do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear My guest today is …
Dear Zack: “Is pursuing feature film editing worth it given the sacrifices?”
(Author’s Note: If you’d like to submit a question for an upcoming article, don’t hesitate to reach out and send me a message. I read …
Ep54: The Darker Side of Creativity | with Daniel Arnold
Daniel Arnold, is a world-renowned NYC street photographer who has been hailed by Gawker as ‘The best photographer on Instagram,’ by Wired as ‘Instagram’s ultimate …
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthier Workstation (And Being Less Sedentary)…All For the Price of a Single Desk Chair
Author’s note: This ‘Ultimate Guide’ is a collection of over a decade of research, experimentation, and many of my past articles on the topic of …
Ep53: Never Take ‘No’ For An Answer | with Natalie Asatryan
Natalie Asatryan is the youngest female in the country to be certified as a yoga instructor. If you’re not terribly familiar with the process of …
Ep52: Taking Recovery to a Whole New Level with the TheraGun | with Dr. Jason Wersland
Dr. Jason Wersland is a chiropractor, athlete, and the founder & inventor of the TheraGun, a revolutionary neuromuscular percussive therapy device…or in laymen’s terms, the …
Ep51: Don’t Just Sit…SitTight | with Scott Bahneman
Scott Bahneman is the creator of the SitTight (use coupon code ‘OPTIMIZE’ for 10% OFF), an active sitting chair which has become my new #1 recommendation …
Ep50: EditFest 2018 Panel “The Extended Cut: How to Survive and Thrive In Editorial”
This bonus episode is a raw recording of my recent appearance at the wonderful event Editfest in Los Angeles where I was on a panel …
Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW
Kevin Bull is an obstacle course racing athlete and an American Ninja Warrior superstar who has appeared on 5 seasons of the show, as well …
Dear Hollywood: We’re Not “Lucky to Be Here”…You’re Lucky to Have Us
Those of us working in the filmmaking industry are willing to put up with ridiculous (and deadly) working conditions that few other industries would deem acceptable. But the much deeper question is: Why?
My 5 Favorite Articles From ‘Season One’
Summer is officially here which means the first season of the Optimize Yourself Podcast has come to a close (don’t worry…I’ll be back right after …
Dear Hollywood…We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.
For those of us in Hollywood working behind computers in dark rooms for a living, will there ever come a time when we realize it’s counterproductive, unhealthy, and downright dangerous to work insane hours at the expense of our health and our creativity simply for the sake of our jobs?
My 10 Favorite Podcast Interviews From ‘Season One’
Click to Download Audio Summer is officially here which means the first season of the Optimize Yourself Podcast has come to a close (don’t worry…I’ll …
Ep48: Feeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David Mead
“Why.” It’s an incredibly simple word that carries tremendous power when used correctly. But unfortunately ‘why’ is a question we are often afraid to ask …
6 Lessons Learned From 6 Months of Training For American Ninja Warrior
“Life is too short to live it without Snickers ice cream pie” and other musings after training for American Ninja Warrior for 6 months.