Work Hard Play Hard | A Master Class For Your Life

Today’s episode is a highlight reel of some of the best moments from Episode 454 with Jasmine Star. I want to help you live your dream life, and that often requires a change in mindset. Jasmine is an incredible example of applying the growth mindset framework to her own life—and what she does for herself anyone else out there can steal and use on themselves. We’ll revisit her advice and look at how I’m implementing it in my own life. Get Additional Private Podcast Content Here: www.patreon.com/fridateWork One-on-One with Rob Here: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/coaching-2 Links from today’s episode: 454. Jasmine Star on Recognizing Possibilities and Making Them a Reality Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

In this very special Fri-Date episode, we’re joined by the other Murgatroyd daughter, Demi. The things parents do have a profound effect on their kids. We’re diving into Demi’s childhood and how the things we did, the mistakes we made, and the successes we had impacted her and played a role in where she is in her life today. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind If you want to connect with our daughter Demi, here’s how: Demi helps Shopify based businesses accelerate new and repeat sales by building an affordable and customizable app. Contact Demi at Tapcart to get a special offer: https://book.tapcart.co/c/demitapcart-co#/select-time Email: demi@tapcart.com Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: wo

In this Double Shot, ride the caffeine wave with me as I discuss wearing busyness as a badge of honor, starting your day with positive momentum, the difference between “deal” friends and real friends, how forming habits is really about reshaping your identity, and not confusing your grasp for your reach. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Adrian Koehler describes himself as a “no bullshit coach for the relentless.” What does that mean? It means he trains and coaches executives to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. But that’s not all—he’s also spent a large part of his life doing work that makes an impact. From training leaders at NIKE to providing disaster relief in Haiti, Adrian has had a wild story that you won’t want to have spoiled for you. We talk about the power of taking responsibility for your actions, what drives people to live altruistic lives, and why great leaders need to focus on self-mastery. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: adriankoehler.com Instagram: @adrian.k The Naked Leadership Podcast Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To

I don’t like to admit it, but I don’t like change. But it’s something I’m working on because more and more I realize the amazing benefits of having new experiences—I even create those experiences for others as part of my Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience. So today, we’re going to talk about the science behind trying new things, how doing something different wakes you up to the experience, and how novelty can actually rewire your brain. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

I often hear from my coaching clients that “things aren’t bad,” you know? When we’re talking about what areas of their life they want to improve they are grasping to come up with something. They’re living life at 72 degrees—too comfortable to turn on the AC or put on a jacket. It’s good to be grateful for what you have and recognize what you’ve achieved, but humans always want to be growing. Sometimes we’re just not paying attention to the cues in life that we want something more. We’re going to talk about what to look out for, how to identify when good enough is actually good enough, and how to stop yourself from growing stagnant. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, vis

You’ve probably heard people talk about having a “growth mindset” before. Some people believe they were born with certain abilities—also known as a “fixed mindset”—and others believe they can cultivate it. But how do you get a growth mindset, and what can it do for you? We’re going to share two stories from our life about overcoming a fixed mindset and adopting a growth mindset. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com  

In this Double Shot, I talk about the obsessive rumination over work thoughts and how to hack your brain into being more present, how to balance parenting to believe anything is possible while also balancing expectations, noticing the impact of my testosterone replacement therapy, and the perks of our new Patreon community. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Whether you’re looking to work as hard as you can or just trying to make the most of the time you have, many of us fall into the trap of time management. And it is a trap—because time management was never designed to make you happy or give you freedom, but to make us better and more productive workers. Richie Norton, author of Anti-Time Management, takes a different approach to time. He believes in living life as if you’ve already achieved what you want, and valuing the time you have while you live it. We discuss why busy is a choice, how to use time management as a tool for good, and living with your values baked into your life. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: richienorton.com Read: Anti-Time Management Read: The Power of Starting Something Stupid The Richie Norton Show Instagram: @richie_norton Connect w

In this double shot, I asked you what I should talk about on Instagram and I got a variety of responses, so this will be a mini-Q&A. I answer your questions about the most surprising thing I’ve learned about myself since moving to Italy and how it’s changed me, how we pick our travel destination with kids and try and make all three of us happy, advice for relocating to Europe and making major shifts in your life, and being the father of a young child and an adult child. Download the Patreon App and Join our Private Member Episodes at www.patreon.com/fridateApply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Links from today’s episode: Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

Jealousy is ugly—we all know it. But what if we contextualize jealousy for what it actually is: a sign of contrast? We’ve explored the topic of contrast before, but today I’m going to give an actionable way to explore contrast in your life with two tools that will help you add and subtract things from your life at will.   In This Conversation We Cover: [02:48] Creating a contrast list [07:45] Accepting ownership over the circumstances of your life [10:50] How contrast helps you find clarity on what you want [13:52] Creating a feel-good list [16:15] Our new Patreon community   Resources: Foundation Training original 12 minutes w/ Dr. Eric Goodman Download the Patreon App and Join the Rob Murgatroyd Show AD FREE at patreon.com/fridate Apply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience at workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayh

In this Double Shot, I talk about how to set a new vision when you’re living your past one, trying to step into the moments in life that you want more of, my quest to find the perfect wearable—and what’s currently working for me, and how getting into your heart can help you change the patterns in your life that keep you feeling unhappy. Resources: Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd Download the Patreon App and Join the Rob Murgatroyd Show AD FREE at Apply to be a part of our next Work Hard Play Hard Mastermind Experience To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

While in the middle of our long traveling stint, someone reached out to Kim via DM and asked why we were okay working in the middle of our holiday. And look, it’s a good question! So we’re addressing that today. Why are we still working and creating content while we travel? Do we ever take time off to fully unplug? And what are the alternatives? Let’s discuss! In This Conversation We Cover: [02:36] Introducing Double Shot episodes [04:31] Why we work while traveling [11:12] Using travel to inspire creativity [13:55] The two sides of work-life balance [17:27] Finding the pros and cons of work and rest [19:14] The shifting tide of remote work [21:22] Going all in on vacation [24:21] When collaboration is necessary Resources: Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd  

In this premiere episode of Double Shot, I take a walk and talk about taking extended vacations, finding balance (in planning vs spontaneity, fasting, and wine), experiments with Patreon and more unfiltered access to me, and getting into the vibe to write a book. Resources: Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhardplayhardpodcast.com

People love to look at us traveling one month out of the year and say “Well, that must be nice.” And you know what? It is nice, but it sure wasn’t easy. When something is a priority in your life—like travel is for us—you have to make sacrifices to make it happen. Years ago we were taking one week a year of vacation until we decided to push it to two, then three, then four—all while running a business. We share the steps we took to get there, the role mindset plays in getting what you want, and how you can start making your dreams a reality. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:20] Why “it must be nice” isn’t easy [07:02] Letting bad things happen [10:36] How big plans force you to do things differently [19:44] Building your life around what’s important to you [25:57] What a typical day of our vacation looks like Resources: The Art of Letting Bad Things Happen (and Weapons of Mass Distraction) – The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram:

If you had the opportunity to do it all over again—to relive your life knowing what you know now—what would it look like? We gain a lot of clarity just moving through life, but the cruel irony of that is we don’t often get the time to make adjustments and live a full life with those lessons in mind. Or… maybe you can. It takes courage to look at your life, to realize you’re on the wrong track, and intentionally start over, even when it means taking a step back. So many of us are living our lives by default without taking the time to design the life we want to live. We’re going to share why you MUST shift gears the moment you know you’re on the wrong path, or risk living a life of regret. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:24] What you would do if you could reimagine your life [04:22] Getting locked into your lifestyle even if it’s the wrong one [12:17] Reverse-engineering your life by design [15:46] Starting with what matters most [19:14] Identifying your own path without shame [24:43] Taking baby steps towa

Jasmine Star makes social media look easy. That is her job, after all. But the truth is, social media is work—for all of us. That doesn’t mean it has to be like pulling teeth. In this conversation, we tackle how Jasmine’s background set her on the path she’s on today, the things she’s learned along the way on her journey towards success, and why finding your joy usually means doing hard things you don’t want to do. She knows how to work hard, but she also knows how to enjoy life. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:05] How culture shapes our view of the world [06:56] Recognizing the drive for more [13:25] Putting happiness above success [18:59] How our definition of happiness changes over time [23:48] Hijacking your mindset toward growth [31:11] Giving people what they want on social media [38:44] Rapid-fire questions Resources: jasminestar.com Instagram: @jasminestar Jasmine Star’s YouTube Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on

You know that we’ve been big proponents of finding fulfillment in all areas of your life, not only business. In a recent conversation with Chalene Johnson, we talked about a recent guest of hers, Richie Norton, who wrote “Anti-Time Management.” In it, he claims that when people look to manage their time, what often ends up happening is they fill their calendars with work—and they end up pushing out the rest of their life in the process. Kim and I discuss our thoughts on this and why we need to stop being addicted to being busy and fill our lives with the things that leave us feeling fulfilled. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:27] Why efficiency leads to an empty life [10:00] Being addicted to busy [12:06] Setting goals outside of your experience [20:29] Creating a balanced life Resources: Read: Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with

We are always evolving, whether that’s in our lives or in our businesses. We started out creating videos as Jet Set Life, helping people get the most out of their traveling experiences—we wanted people to live a full life. We started podcasts, ebooks, and courses, and all of that set the foundation for what become Work Hard Play Hard, which was all about balancing the drive to work with the things you’re working for. But over the years, our philosophies have evolved, and we are pushing further away from the “work hard” aspect and focusing on one thing: Living your life now. And that’s what our new brand, Live Life NOW, is all about. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:28] The inspiration behind our rebrand [04:51] The evolution of our business and life [14:37] Being open to new directions Resources: Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: workhard

Ellen Vora is an unconventional psychiatrist. She’s been fascinated by the vague and complicated inner workings of humanity, and she followed that passion with an M.D. from Columbia University. But when she got into the world of psychiatry she saw that the primary approach to mental health wasn’t working for most people, and it certainly didn’t resonate with her. She offers a different approach to mental health and anxiety—one that doesn’t rely on overmedication and myriad unwanted side effects. We talk about her boundary-pushing philosophies and what she believes is at the root of America’s mental health epidemic. It’s not what you think. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:12] How Ellen managed to graduate from one of the best schools in the world with an English degree while struggling with a reading disorder [07:38] Exploring the complexities of being human [11:05] Ellen’s surgery rotation story [14:48] Why our medical system is set up to treat rather than prevent [16:54] How we diagnose mental conditions