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Abel James ShowJay Yang: You Can Just Do ThingsWhat if success isn’t just about working hard, but about creating your own opportunities?Today we’re here with teen phenom and author of the new book, You Can Just Do Things, Jay Yang. I met Jay last year through our friend and past guest of the show, Noah Kagan. At 17, Jay sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down gaps in his social media and email marketing—and how to fix them. That landed him a role as Head of Content, where he led social media campaigns, including the one that m...2025-07-3155 minAbel James ShowJay Yang: You Can Just Do ThingsWhat if success isn’t just about working hard, but about creating your own opportunities?Today we’re here with teen phenom and author of the new book, You Can Just Do Things, Jay Yang. I met Jay last year through our friend and past guest of the show, Noah Kagan. At 17, Jay sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down gaps in his social media and email marketing—and how to fix them. That landed him a role as Head of Content, where he led social media campaigns, including the one that m...2025-07-3155 minAbel James ShowDr. Ryan Lazarus: How to Survive a Near-Death ExperienceHave you ever had a near death experience?I sincerely hope not. But as long-time listeners know, I’ve had a couple of close calls.A simple twist of fate or freak accident can alter the course of your life. But if you let them, tragedies can set us on a new path that can change us for the better.The reason I disappeared for the past few months isn’t because I took vacation. I was seriously injured in a hit-and-run car wreck.A speeding driver rear-ended me out of nowh...2025-07-2258 minAbel James ShowDr. Ryan Lazarus: How to Survive a Near-Death ExperienceHave you ever had a near death experience?I sincerely hope not. But as long-time listeners know, I’ve had a couple of close calls.A simple twist of fate or freak accident can alter the course of your life. But if you let them, tragedies can set us on a new path that can change us for the better.The reason I disappeared for the past few months isn’t because I took vacation. I was seriously injured in a hit-and-run car wreck.A speeding driver rear-ended me out of nowh...2025-07-2258 minAbel James ShowWill Henshall: Transform Distraction into Peak Focus with Functional MusicDo you find yourself more distracted than ever?You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a compl...2025-06-051h 03Abel James ShowWill Henshall: Transform Distraction into Peak Focus with Functional MusicDo you find yourself more distracted than ever?You’re not alone. In the rapid-fire, hyper-connected, dopamine-driven modern world, harnessing true focus is a rare superpower… But understanding the subtle mechanics of human attention might just be the most valuable skill in our increasingly distracted world.Today, we're exploring the extraordinary work of Will Henshall - a guy who doesn't just create music, but deconstructs how sound interacts with our neurological operating system. Will is a musician, inventor, and entrepreneur who went from writing global #1 hit songs to reverse-engineering human focus like it's a compl...2025-06-051h 03Abel James ShowJames Swanwick: How to Break Free from AlcoholDo you ever feel like you’re losing your edge?Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce.In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regret… to 15 years alcohol-free and counting.If mediocrity found a way to creep into your life, James’ story might just kick you back into gear. Whether you're an entrepreneur grinding to reach the ne...2025-05-221h 06Abel James ShowJames Swanwick: How to Break Free from AlcoholDo you ever feel like you’re losing your edge?Today we’re here with my friend James Swanwick, creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a movement guiding high-achievers like you to sidestep the sauce.In this episode, we’re exploring James’s journey from rock-bottom, hungover in the hallowed halls of IHOP, where dreams go to drown in corn syrup and regret… to 15 years alcohol-free and counting.If mediocrity found a way to creep into your life, James’ story might just kick you back into gear. Whether you're an entrepreneur grinding to reach the ne...2025-05-221h 06Abel James ShowBen Azadi: How Toxins Like Glyphosate Sabotage Your MetabolismWhat if being overweight isn’t the problem, but actually a symptom of deeper dysfunction?The body doesn't lose weight to get healthy; it gets healthy to lose weight. And reclaiming your metabolic freedom may just save your life. Our guest this week, Ben Azadi is a living testament to the power of focusing on lifestyle factors like real food and fitness to change your life. He's lived the transformation, going from 80 pounds overweight and struggling to becoming a rising leader in the health movement.If you're sick of feeling frustrated, fatigued, or s...2025-05-1558 minAbel James ShowBen Azadi: How Toxins Like Glyphosate Sabotage Your MetabolismWhat if being overweight isn’t the problem, but actually a symptom of deeper dysfunction?The body doesn't lose weight to get healthy; it gets healthy to lose weight. And reclaiming your metabolic freedom may just save your life. Our guest this week, Ben Azadi is a living testament to the power of focusing on lifestyle factors like real food and fitness to change your life. He's lived the transformation, going from 80 pounds overweight and struggling to becoming a rising leader in the health movement.If you're sick of feeling frustrated, fatigued, or s...2025-05-1558 minAbel James ShowJohn Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & PerfectionismHave you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough?Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural conditioning that hold us back. In this episode with John, you’ll hear:How to address burnout before it’s too lateThe hilarious results of John’s 12-month experiment with Radical HonestyWhat the legend of the golden buddha can teach...2025-05-011h 02Abel James ShowJohn Wang: Overcoming Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & PerfectionismHave you ever struggled with burnout or imposter syndrome? No matter how much you accomplish, does it somehow feel like it's never quite enough?Today, we’re here with my friend John Wang, an author, speaker, and global traveler on a mission to help high-achievers overcome maladaptive patterns and break free from the invisible scripts and cultural conditioning that hold us back. In this episode with John, you’ll hear:How to address burnout before it’s too lateThe hilarious results of John’s 12-month experiment with Radical HonestyWhat the legend of the golden buddha can teach...2025-05-011h 02