Episodes

Are you going about creating clarity from the outside in or from the inside out? In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil breakdown the most common mistake that stops entrepreneurs from getting clarity on what they truly want. They cover: How to avoid mimetic desire Internal feelings vs. External accomplishments and goal The powerful “announcement” question To get the complimentary micro course mentioned at the end of the episode: https://itamarmarani.com/efcourse/

Is the reason you’re not taking action a valid logical concern or simply an emotional worry? In today’s episode Itamar shares the Mindset framework he uses to help clients figure out the most effective path to achieve what they want and have the confidence to action the plan. Key points covered: The 2 questions that clarify the path of least (technical) resistance Emotional Worry vs. Logical Concern How to understand Risk, Danger and Control The “Courage Razor” Logical Concern vs. Emotion...

When you boil it down, mindset is an access issue. Usually, optimizing for external approval causes us to live in fear and play small. I.e. we only access a bit of our potential. In today’s podcast, we cover a case study of Dave, a client of Itamar who had a fear of judgment and abandonment and how he overcame it by optimizing for pride instead. They also share the exact mindset tool he used to: 1) Have an $800k day 2) 4 out of the top 5 days of his career within a three week period

“It was the ugliest, scariest and ultimately the biggest and most rewarding work of my life” In today's episode Ian Horley, a client of Itamar’s joins the podcast to share his transformation on how both his personal life and business have skyrocketed. He opens the kimono and shares his 7 step roadmap on how he was able to shed the need to prove others wrongs and is finally able to focus on what he wants, play his own game, and win massively in both his personal life and business. He also give...

The podcast is growing and first off I want to say thank you. Thank you for downloading and trusting me with your time and attention. Our goal is always to give the most helpful tools in as concise a manner as possible and we want to share these tools with more entrepreneurs and high achievers. In short we’re looking to have me go on other podcasts and help spread the word. If you run a podcast and would like to have me as a guest please reach out and let’s figure out a win/win. If you know ...

Who’s the one person you should crave respect from? What does failure mean about you? Is discomfort a valid sign or a part of the journey? In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil summarize the main lessons from the Arena Mindset Accelerator cohort that wrapped up in Q4 of 2022. They share the 4 main points that the Alumni emphasized helped them make a massive shift. P.S. If you want to join the next cohort of the Arena Mindset Accelerator you can apply here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply/

Why do we not do the simple things that we know will lead us to success? In today’s episode Itamar shares a recent experience of his. How he recognized an insecurity was pulling him to act in ways that didn’t serve him or his business. Itamar and Dr. Emil cover: 1) How to spot the root issue of why we sometimes overcomplicate things 2) "Why a man who knows his insecurities is a powerful one."

Will your new year's resolution actually make it easier for you to succeed or will it make it more difficult? Will it create a smoother environment that will result in “an upward spiral” or will it end up creating more friction to an already maxed out system? In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what to do to actually create a new you in 2023. How to avoid failure as your new year's motivation inevitably fades. For list of prompts mentioned in the episode (no opt-in): https://bit.ly/...

A follow up to the previous podcast. Itamar and Dr. Emil go more in depth on 2 main issues: 1) The Recruiting Method that is a prerequisite to having tough yet productive conversations. 2) The difference between you being rude or standing up to someone else who isn’t being considerate. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3vzkXYx Connect with Itamar: - Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas - Get the comp...

Have you ever noticed how people start acting like kids when they visit their family? Even the best of us can revert back to old thought patterns, behaviors and even identities. In this holiday-relevant episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss this important topic. How to enjoy your family holiday without having a mindset regression. They cover the two main things to be aware of: 1) How to deal with challenging family dynamics. 2) How to avoid identity hangovers when you go back to regular life. ...

Often the difference between having an argument instead of a tough yet productive conversation comes down to two things. Clarity and permission. It’s about you first getting clear on what you actually want in life and then giving yourself permission to speak up instead of holding things in, letting them pent up and priming yourself for a blowout. In today’s podcast Itamar and Dr. Emil dive deep with tools and insights around these subjects and wrap it up by sharing a 6 step framework on how to...

“Mindset is fluffy. It doesn’t really work.. Mindset programs have left me feeling pumped for a bit but then it fades and then it’s back to square one…” In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what the difference is between good and bad mindset programs, and how to spot and avoid the bad ones. Listen in to understand why mindset is often deemed as “fluffy, feel-good and woo-woo” and why going a mile wide and an inch deep does not get true results. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3vzkXYx Connect...

Are the limits of your language putting a ceiling on your success? In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil explain how to avoid wasting time on solving the wrong mindset problems. Listen in to understand the one key thing entrepreneurs need to expand to increase their effectiveness and why labels like “imposter syndrome” are sometimes just unhelpful labels that don't get results.  Also covered in this episode is the paradox of personal improvement vs. business development and how to leverage on...

Is what you want to achieve truly "unreasonable" or is it only unrealistic for someone who’s weighed down by fear, self doubt and insecurities? In this nothing held back style episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover 2 main things: 1. The biggest reason why some entrepreneurs achieve BIG things and why other’s settle for what they deem possible. 2. The nothing held back 6 part system to become the kind of person who keeps achieving “unreasonable” results. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3vzkXYx Connect...

In this workshop-style episode, Itamar shares a system to resolve mental blocks, insecurities and fear. Have a notepad ready as he walks you through impactful exercises to: 1) Create clarity on the subconscious mental blocks that influence your behavior. 2) A framework to resolve them 3) A tool to conquer your mind and not let your subconscious dictate your actions... and success. Get access to the FREE course mentioned at itamarmarani.com/course Connect with Itamar: - Sign up for "3 Quic...

In this episode, Itamar shares how Nathan, a former client, grew his business from 10k to 70k MRR in a few short months by removing one block. We cover how sometimes what creates the most impact isn’t adding anything, it’s resolving the things that hold us back. Itamar also introduces the “Hierarchy of Elite Performance” and a simple framework to assess whether you currently need more or less in order to achieve elite performance. Connect with Itamar: - Get the complete, nothing held back, E...

Get the complete, nothing held back, Emotional Fortitude micro course to overcome imposter syndrome: https://Itamarmarani.com/course In this episode Ben McAdam joins us to talk about his transformation and how several small steps helped him go from working crazy hours for $5-10k months to making $20-40k a month while working three days a week and traveling full time with his wife and children. Ben shares his unique journey and perspective on what helped him finally overcome the imposter syndrom...

In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss the case study of Ian who came from a place of unconscious insecurities to clarity, fulfillment, and 200k profit months. This episode covers the #1 mistake people make when going about to find clarity and what to do instead and what results that can create. (03:29) "I suspect that a lot of people spend most, if not all of their lives, battling insecurities" (14:40) How an emotion of anger can hold you back (19:00) "Why do I feel I need to prove some...

In this episode Noel Andrews joins us for a very honest conversation about his transformation and what getting clear on what you want in life can do. He discusses the challenging lifestyle changes that his realization about what he wanted out of life demanded, strategic thinking and why both of those led to him growing his mid five figure side project to a mid 6 figure business that finally allowed him to quit his lucrative day job. (06:45) How not being aware of your subconscious can deny you...

In this episode we share how Nathan, a former client, grew his business from 10k to 80k MRR in a few short months just by nailing in the 4th and final rung of the “Hierarchy of Elite Performance.” We share a simple and tangible framework to help you, the listener, clarify what rung of the Hierarchy of Elite Performance you're on and what's holding back your next big jump. (01:56) Even the worlds best mindset won't help someone if they don't have this locked in. (07:05) How different levels of...

In this episode, Scott Philips joins us for a second time. Scott first shared his unbelievable story on the Elite Foundations podcast and people kept asking for round #2. Business wise, Scott went from 10K a month to 3 million dollars a month in less than two years. He shares how he went from the lowest of lows and accepting mediocracy in life where he is today. How he stepped up, changed the core of who he was and the one main thing that lead him to achieve an incredible and inspiring life. ...

In this first episode Itamar takes us back to where it all started. He talks about his biggest failure in the special forces, the run in with Al Qaeda and his work with the Mossad’s top psychologist. We dive into the three core fears, the motivation fallacy and why most entrepreneurs are unknowingly chasing fool's gold when it comes to elite sustainable performance. (09:35) The most impactful thing I learned from working with the Head Psychologist of the Mossad (18:31) The Action Equation. Wh...