Hosts: Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt
"Learning isn't the problem—using it is." In this episode of the Achieve Results Now podcast, Mark Cardone and Theron Feidt kick off 2026 by tackling the "Seminar Trap." We've all been there: you leave a workshop or finish a book feeling "amped up," but by Tuesday at noon, the excitement has faded and nothing has changed.
This episode isn't just about gathering more information; it's about the utilization of knowledge. Mark and Theron break down three specific, high-impact strategies to ensure the things you learn actually move the needle in your life and business.
The 3 Key Action Steps for Mastery:
1. The "Can I Use This Tomorrow?" Test
Don't let your takeaways evaporate. Use the Total Blurt Rule: immediately write down your biggest takeaways from memory without peaking at your notes.
- The Application Audit: Ask yourself, "Where can I fit this into my life or work tomorrow?"
- Immediate Action: Never leave the site of a goal without taking one small action step toward it.
2. Decision Over Notes
Mark and Theron warn that "Notes are the cemetery of ideas." To avoid this, high performers collect decisions, not just information.
- The "Next Time" Trigger: Instead of a vague note, write: "Next time [X] happens, I will do [Y]." * Prioritize the Top 3: Focus on three concrete decisions rather than ten small to-dos. Fewer decisions made better will always move the needle further.
3. The "Combat Lecture" Drill
To truly master a concept, you must be able to teach it.
- The Mirror Test: Stand up and give a two-minute "combat lecture" on what you've learned.
- Eliminate Filler: Record yourself to identify "ums" and "ahs" that signal a lack of mastery.
- The Movement Hack: Use your physiology. Moving your body while you speak helps your brain process information faster and makes you a more authoritative communicator.
Key Quotes & Takeaways:
"Notes are a cemetery for our ideas. High performers collect decisions."
- The Tuesday by Noon Theory: Most motivation from a weekend seminar dies by Tuesday at noon unless a specific action plan is in place.
- Mastery through Teaching: Teaching others is the fastest way to solidify your own understanding.
- Physiology Matters: Your posture and movement dictate your level of influence and mastery over the material.
Resources Mentioned:
ARN Suggested Reading:
Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt
https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-Bullshit-Guided-Journal-Finding/dp/B09FP35ZXX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blessings+in+the+bullshit&qid=1632233840&sr=8-1
Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders
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Episode Highlights & Timestamps
- [00:00] – The Energy of 2026: Mark and Theron kick off the first recording of the year with a focus on renewed energy and the "Learning vs. Using" gap.
- [01:15] – The "Tuesday by Noon" Theory: Why most seminar excitement fades within 72 hours and the secret to making motivation last.
- [02:45] – The Implementation Mindset: How to listen to podcasts and read books with the specific goal of finding one actionable item.
- [04:20] – Action Step #1: The Reality Audit: Introducing the "Can I Use This Tomorrow?" test and the importance of immediate application.
- [05:50] – The Total Blurt Rule: A simple memory hack to ensure your best ideas don't evaporate after a learning session.
- [07:10] – Action Step #2: Decisions Over Notes: Why notes are the "cemetery of ideas" and how to turn your notebook into a list of concrete decisions.
- [08:45] – The "Next Time" Trigger: A powerful psychological tool to automate your future success.
- [10:30] – Action Step #3: The Combat Lecture: Why the best way to master any subject is to teach it (and how to do it in front of a mirror).
- [12:15] – The Movement Hack: How using your physiology and moving while you speak increases your mental agility and influence.
- [13:40] – Eliminating Filler Words: Why "ums" and "ahs" signal a lack of mastery and how to talk slower for better impact.
- [15:00] – Episode Recap: A final review of the three steps to ensure you achieve results now.
