Most of us work for our employers, we work for our spouse, we do more work for our family and sometimes even find ourselves doing work for our friends. Despite all our great intentions, burnout and frustration can combine to create stagnant lives where we fail to cut out times during the day to just relax, nonetheless to pick up a book or even learn a new skill.
Well, thanks to the beautiful digital world of podcasts, you can achieve a world class education from the experts just by tapping a few buttons on your phone or laptop. So whether you’re at the gym, in the car, or on your lunch break, here are some of the top self-development podcasts out right now pumping out fresh content for you weekly, absolutely for free.
Self-proclaimed lifestyle entrepreneur Lewis Howes brings you a library of episodes talking to the top tier athletes, business leaders, media figures, and politicians to learn how remarkable people develop the habits and mindsets needed to lead the way in their industries. Whether he’s sitting down with Glenn Beck discussing how our childhood can impact our outlooks as adults, or discussing life in a combat zone with Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and financial freedom with real estate investor Grant Cardone, Howes brings you some of the best longform conversational episodes online.
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The ancient philosophical art of Stoicism is back in vogue as of lately, and everyday you can listen to bite sized portions of prompts and stories that force you to ask yourself whether you are controlling the world around you, or if you are being controlled by the world. Described as art of learning how to react to an unpredictable world, the Daily Stoic Podcast forces you to confront some of life’s deepest questions and challenges in order to help us rise above the sometimes small challenges that can create larger problems for our day to day lives.
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From the warzone to the boardroom, former Navy Seal Jocko Willink discusses the harsh reality of the world around us, and how a sharp mind, lethal body, and bulletproof virtues are needed in order to truly become someone who can take on the world, and win. This is a podcast of gritty truths and nuanced discussions between some of the most lethal individuals alive.
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Perhaps the world’s number one self-help guru, Tony Robbins teaches you the strategies and styles needed to take control of your life- from your relationships to your profession. This is a must have on your playlist.
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All transactions are relational, and the hosts of The Art of Charm understand that better than everyone else. From how to start a conversation to becoming a networking pro, this is the podcast for everyone, whether you’re in sales or not, who wants to learn the art of communication to create better outcomes for yourself and everyone around you.
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All these podcasts are also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.
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