Work Hard Play Hard | A Master Class For Your Life

One of the most-asked questions we get is about how we spend so much time working together without killing each other. A specific version of that question that we received recently said this: “How do you maintain partner accountability without placing expectations?” Now that’s a really good question. We’re going to take some time exploring that, from what we’ve done wrong in the past to how we manage to delegate tasks and responsibilities today with little to no drama. In This Conversation We Cover: [01:50] Our history of working together [04:39] Maintaining accountability without expectations [08:44] Setting lanes in a relationship [11:53] Leaning on each others’ strengths [17:29] Understanding how people process information [20:31] How to manage expectations [23:44] What to do when something falls outside your scope Resources: Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd To learn more, and for the compl

We just got out of our most recent Work Hard Play Hard Experience—our first ever Platinum Event—where we force high-level entrepreneurs out of the daily grind and into a place that forces them to be present and inspired. In these events, we see the incredible things that can happen when you stop hustling and take the time to enjoy life with other people. And look, it’s not just about enjoyment—everyone left the event with new ideas, new connections, and reinvigorated with energy. We’re going to talk about the takeaways we had as a group and give you a slice of that experience yourself. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:43] Experiencing the history of the Medici effect [07:53] The magic of connecting influential people [10:58] Seeing history come to life [15:28] Enjoying synchronous experiences [17:40] Exposing your kids to world culture [21:01] The collaboration effect Resources: Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with Rob on Instagram: @robmurgatroyd Connect with Kim on Instagra

You know what? You are a brand. Everybody is a brand nowadays, and now more than ever people are leaning into this fact to do incredible things. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or you’re building a side hustle, making yourself known for something is the key to long-term success. Los Silva is a brand-building expert, having founded and invested in 11 companies and consulting for over 150 more. He’s been in this game for over 20 years, and he’s seen it evolve over time. Today, the key is to play the long game and the short game on social media and to know how they work together. We talk about the four pillars of every great brand, how to niche down (and when it’s okay not to), where you can start creating a community, and how to turn all those views into actual paying customers. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:14] The four pillars that make up a brand [05:39] How to niche down when you have multiple interests [12:48] The different levels of community [20:52] The best place for creating content to build commu

Julia Haart is unorthodox. Coming from life under an extremist, fundamentalist sect of Judaism, Julia broke free and set out to create the life of her dreams in New York City. She built and sold a successful women’s shoe company, and she now runs the Elite World Group talent media company. We talk about her memoir, Brazen, her Netflix reality TV series that is making waves around the world, and everything she’s discovered along the way. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:26] Living in a shadow from the 1800s [10:27] Believing you have to suffer for a purpose [14:53] The difference between Jewish practices [21:42] What it feels like to start a new life [27:42] Creating freedom out of a life of restriction [31:18] Joining the fashion industry without preconceived notions [42:12] The best and worst parts of filming a TV show [48:20] The universal flaws of fundamentalist culture [51:48] Rapid-fire questions Resources: brazenbook.com theeliteworldgroup.com Instagram: @juliahaart Mastermind: workhardplayhardpo

Some people want their work to be their passion—something they love that lights them up and makes them feel all warm and fuzzy. But that’s hard, because the things people tend to be passionate about aren’t always the biggest money makers. But there’s a different path: Codie Sanchez’s path. She believes that most people would be better off buying boring businesses—laundromats, parking lots, mobile home parks—and using that money to live a rich life outside of your business. It’s easier, more accessible, and very profitable. We talk about how to get started with boring businesses, how you can use that income to leverage the life you want, and the freedom that comes with having enough income. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:14] Codie’s childhood environment [03:59] How working as a journalist informed Codie’s future work [08:49] The one conversation that changed the trajectory of Codie’s life [11:41] Finding where the billions are made [16:14] The sexy-boring continuum [19:58] Leveraging a boring business to

You may not have heard the name Jay Papasan before, but you’ve definitely heard of his book, The ONE Thing. It’s the kind of book that’s taken the world by storm, but there are also plenty of people out there who misunderstand what it means. In this conversation with Jay, we go deep into how he became a writer, narrowing in on your priority (and why it doesn’t make sense to pluralize the word), and how he approaches the never-ending quest to balance achievement and fulfillment. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:26] Advice for aspiring writers [07:45] The benefits of viewing the country from an outside perspective [16:01] How Jay met Gary Keller [20:50] Recognizing how limited our time is [26:06] What most people get wrong about The ONE Thing [37:20] Applying prioritization to your life [48:20] How to balance achievement and fulfillment [55:36] Rapid-fire questions Resources: jaypapasan.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaypapasan Read: The ONE Thing Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect

Andy Galpin is a country boy at heart, and he leveraged the work ethic that his community taught him to take on the world of fitness and exercise at a high level. With a degree in Exercise Science, a Master’s in Human Movement Sciences, and a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, he combined his love of people, science, and fitness into his full-time career as a scientist, teacher, and coach – or as he likes to put it, he “tells stories about human performance.” We talk about his background, how he uses storytelling to leverage a competitive advantage, and what he sees as the future of fitness and longevity. In This Conversation We Cover: [02:29] What informs the work Andy does today [10:08] Storytelling as an unfair advantage [20:46] Bands or weights [24:15] Mobility training for the average person [28:12] Intermittent fasting and how stress affects your dietary health [37:02] The problem with sleep trackers [40:47] How long we will extend the human lifespan Resources: andygalpin.com Instagram: @drandygalpin Read:

This week, we’re taking your questions straight from Instagram. A lot of you have reached out asking for more details about our move to Italy and how you might do something similar, so we dive into some of the specifics that you may want to consider if you’re a hopeful future expat. But stick with us even if you’re not, because we also answer your business questions, whether it’s starting a remote operation or trying to go into business without the support of your partner. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:01] How we got a visa and how we moved our possessions [10:54] Location independent work [19:07] Building a business without your partner’s support [27:34] Living a happy and fulfilled life Resources: Our Attorney: capecchilegal.com sendmybag.com 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 Work Hard Play Hard is produce

Your life is already made up of a series of routines, whether you consciously chose them or not. Shaking up those habits is how you drastically improve your life. In this episode, we discuss three rituals that we practice every week, each in different areas of our lives, to break us out of ruts: Morning questions, day dates, and five questions at dinner. These are incredibly simple tools but I cannot stress how much they have changed our lives for the better – and they can easily do the same for you. Seven morning questions: What am I happy about in my life right now? What am I excited about in my life right now What am I proud about in my life right now? What am I grateful about in my life right now? What am I enjoying in my life right now? What am I committed to in my life right now? Who do I love? Who loves me? In This Conversation We Cover: [03:25] Why we ask each other morning questions every day [09:15] The seven morning questions [20:04] Date day [23:40] Five questions with Sophia at dinner Resou

Let’s talk about sex, baby. Dr. Laura Berman is a leading expert in the field of sex and relationship therapy and a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including her latest. “Quantum Love.” She is also an award-winning radio host and has her own podcast, “The Language of Love.”  We take a look at why sex is such a hot topic in relationships and yet, is so rarely discussed. We also dive into how puritanical beliefs hurt the sex conversation, the importance of fantasy, and how to spice up your relationship. In This Conversation We Cover: [03:31] When Laura realized she wanted to become a sex therapist [08:31] What a sex therapist actually does [12:04] The effect of limitless access to porn on couples [17:09] The difference between male and female fantasy [18:18] Threesomes [20:32] Puritanical beliefs [24:29] Why our sex lives decline later in life and how to “spice it up” [28:24] Managing the dark and light sides of ourselves [30:03] Sex toys [36:34] Talking sex on the Oprah Show [41:12] Rapid-fir

We’ve documented much of our journey from living in the United States to moving to Italy and our lives here since. It’s been eight months since we first moved and we’re preparing to take our first trip back to the United States. We wanted to continue this documentation by predicting the reverse culture shock we expect to experience there. In this episode, we share three things we expect to be different, from what we’ll miss in Italy to what we’re excited to experience being back in America again. To finish up, we come back around and give our impressions during the trip. In This Conversation We Cover: [01:37] Visiting America for the first time in eight months [03:52] The different takes on food in America vs. Italy [08:00] The kindness of strangers in Italy [10:06] Walking on eggshells around political topics [11:55] Living a slower pace of life [12:44] Being able to communicate intimately [14:32] Getting a break from translation [16:22] Catching up on our intentions [22:14] Initial impressions on coming ba

Dr. Michael Gervais has helped countless high-performers, from Olympic gold medalists to top-ranking CEOs to Superbowl-conquering athletes and more, adopt the mindset necessary to achieve at the top of their field. He’s learned a few things about what makes these kinds of people tick – and he’s dedicated to sharing those lessons with the world. Success is not magic, and it’s not impossible. It’s something anyone can attain if they recognize the tradeoffs. We talk about being a sports psychologist, coaching people to do the impossible, and finding balance between performance and happiness. In This Conversation We Cover:  [2:39] Interrupting the pattern of violence and finding compassion [8:06] Why competition brings out anxiety [15:56] How our instincts hold us back from stepping into our presence [27:30] What sports psychology is [35:21] Finding the balance between performance and happiness [43:59] Coaching someone through the impossible [52:10] Rapid-fire questions Resources: findingmastery.net Instagram

Everybody wants to build a business these days. And when you think about starting a business, what’s the first thing everyone says?  “Follow your passion. Do what you love.” As someone who does just that, it’s hard for me to scoff at the advice. It does work for some people.  But what if you don’t actually feel all that passionate about anything, or you don’t see a path to making that thing profitable? That’s where boring businesses come in. Stay with me here. Building or buying a cheap, profitable, low-maintenance business can be a great way to reach your financial goals so that you can live the life you want without having to turn the thing you love most into a job. Today, we talk about when a boring business might be right for you, how to go about it, and when it’s time to draw a line between efficiency and living your best life. In This Conversation We Cover: [04:14] Why we’re talking about boring businesses [06:38] Whether or not you should turn your passion into a business [11:36] Using boring business

It feels like I’ve been on the cusp of a plant medicine experience for years, but there’s still this hesitancy holding me back. If you’re like me, where this stuff fascinates you but you aren’t sure what to really make of it, today’s guests are here to help. Azrya and Benjamin “Bee” Bequer co-founded Beqoming after meeting each other and having some radically transformative experiences. One was deeply embedded in the entertainment industry before realizing it wasn’t fulfilling her, while the other discovered that he was trapped in a cycle of perpetual stress despite finding tremendous success. Together, they set out to break the patterns in their life that kept them trapped. We’re going to talk about what that looked like, and how (if you’re ready) you can take that journey yourself. In This Conversation We Cover:  [2:44] The positive and negative aspects of growing up around an entrepreneurial family [3:50] Understanding and addressing the shadow parts of yourself [6:27] Growing up with a nomadic upbringing

We all have a number in our heads that, if we made that amount of money, we could finally live the life we really want to live. We could quit our job. We could travel. We could eat out whenever we wanted, whatever it is. The problem is, that number goes up based on the amount of money you make – and it never stops rising. If you keep waiting until you hit “that” number before you start living your life, you’re going to be grinding until the day you die.  Instead, we spend this episode talking about removing yourself from comparison, finding out what your dream life really is, and backtracking from there instead of chasing arbitrary numbers that are only ever going to make you miserable. In This Conversation We Cover:  [2:09] The formula for how much money you want to make [5:06] Realizing what it would actually cost to live your dream life [10:22] Taking time to enjoy your life as it is [14:12] The comparison trap Resources: Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course Mastermind:

For some people, small beginnings can keep them feeling trapped in life. For others, those small lives can inspire dreams of something bigger. For Ajit Nawalkha, who grew up in a small home with 23 people and little money, he knew that his future had to be different. From intern to CEO of Mindvalley Italy, he went on to create his own coach training program, Evercoach. We talk about why coaching appears to be everywhere these days, tips for a more balanced life, and navigating the different ways cultures view personal growth. In This Conversation We Cover:  [2:07] How Ajit’s childhood inspired him to create the life he has today [7:07] Why Ajit decided to become an intern at Mindvalley [11:13] Overcoming your limiting beliefs [15:06] How different cultures view personal growth [18:22] Evercoach [25:20] Tips for finding balance [31:36] The importance of location (and why everyone’s moving to Austin) [36:05] The difference between coaching and mentoring [39:47] Why coaching is more popular than ever before [50

Italy once had an explosion of technology and innovation in its history, a period famously now known as The Renaissance. What we can learn from that time may help us each have our own personal renaissance in our lives. In this episode, we talk about one concept the Medici family used in Italy to help create the renaissance, now known as the Medici Effect, and how you can harness it in your business and life. In This Conversation We Cover:  [2:37] What the Medici Effect is and how it helped create the Italian Renaissance [9:03] How Mastermind groups help spur the Medici Effect in action [13:01] Why artists were also often inventors Resources: Read: The Medici Effect Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course 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 The Rob Murgatroyd Show is a production of Crat

So much of fighting is about tradition… This is how we’ve always done it, so this is how it’s going to be. That’s fine when you’re on the training mat – but what happens when someone grabs you at the ATM at two in the morning? Fear kicks in fast, and all that training… Poof! That is, unless you’ve trained with Tony Blauer. He’s developed a self-defense system that uses your natural instincts and fear response and harnesses it to keep you safe. We talk about learning to embrace fear, questioning the way things have always been done, and trusting your instincts and intuition. In This Conversation We Cover:  [02:58] How Tony knew what he wanted to do with his life at 15 years old [06:23] Questioning assumptions [08:32] The difference between instinct and intuition [15:14] How to inoculate against fear [21:10] Training for split-second reactions [27:46] Rapid-fire questions Resources: coachblauer.com blauerspear.com Instagram: @tonyblauer Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course Ma

Stress can be a big motivator to get yourself moving. But ultimately, the work you do while under stress is not going to be your best output. The truth is, you need to balance being motivated without being stressed so that you can achieve the best outcomes possible for yourself and the people around you. We discuss this tricky balance in today’s episode, and lay out why associating stress with success is such a dangerous proposition. In This Conversation We Cover:  [02:43] What is a stressed achiever? [08:38] Associating stress with results [14:08] Shadow work [19:16] Power vs. Force [26:00] Peak performance without stress [27:08] Synchronicity and extraordinary outcomes Resources: Read: Power vs. Force Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course 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 Work Ha

What if I told you that the key to overcoming your biggest fear is just a breath away? Wild, I know. But look, if Valentine Thomas can go from having a near-death experience in the water and suffering from panic attacks that made leaving her house terrifying to spearfishing at an expert level – 170 feet underwater – well, I’d say that’s a pretty good pitch. We talk about when she first jumped into her deep sea interests, how she came to find comfort in discomfort, and the transformative power of breath. In This Conversation We Cover:  [03:16] Overcoming anxiety and trauma [08:26] How spearfishing changed Valentine’s life [16:49] The key to staying calm underwater [22:50] Removing the ego [25:03] Valentine’s appearance on Joe Rogan and MMA training [29:09] The importance of getting your breath right [35:40] Rapid-fire questions Resources: valentinethomas.net Follow on Instagram: @valentinethomas Superhumans App: wearesuperhumans.co Text "Dream Life" to 310- 388-9724 to get our FREE dream life course Master