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Alex Olsen
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Your Worst Song... with Alex Southey
Ep. 51 - Michael Peter Olsen's Worst Song: Canto-Rock, Missing Dinner with Bowie, and Looking Back on An Artist's Life from Middle Age
I've got musician Michael Peter Olsen here! We chat about looking back at a life in the arts -- the good and the bad with which it leaves you, playing one night in Canto-Rock band, and a lot more.Thanks!Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode!Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here:patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcastTheme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey.Michael Peter Olsen's Links:SpotifyHand Drawn DraculaInstagramFootage of the Jackie Chung Concert"Ancient Videos" from MPO...
2025-02-24
1h 45
We Share Podcast
DNA Surprises & Family Revelations with Debbie Olsen of DNA Surprise Network
On this episode of the We Share podcast, Alex and Julie welcome Debbie Olsen, a certified life coach and founder of the DNA Surprise Network. Debbie shares her personal journey of uncovering a life-altering DNA surprise—discovering that her biological father, whom she believed to be deceased, was actually alive and had been searching for her. She recounts the emotional rollercoaster of reconnecting with him and her newfound siblings, highlighting the unexpected joys and challenges that come with such discoveries.Through her experience, Debbie found a passion for supporting others facing similar revelations. She discusses how DNA te...
2025-02-19
22 min
Call Her Daddy
Chris Olsen: My Revenge Porn Experience
Join Alex in the studio for a powerful conversation with Chris Olsen. Chris finally breaks his silence and opens up about the revenge porn of him circulating online. He begs people to stop sharing it and shines a light on the harsh reality of Internet bullying. Chris also unpacks his childhood trauma, his complicated relationship with his parents, and his sobriety journey.This episode contains adult subject matter, including discussions of substance misuse and self-injury. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how and when you’ll listen. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources.
2024-09-11
1h 28
Call Her Daddy
Chris Olsen: My Revenge Porn Experience
Join Alex in the studio for a powerful conversation with Chris Olsen. Chris finally breaks his silence and opens up about the revenge porn of him circulating online. He begs people to stop sharing it and shines a light on the harsh reality of Internet bullying. Chris also unpacks his childhood trauma, his complicated relationship with his parents, and his sobriety journey.This episode contains adult subject matter, including discussions of substance misuse and self-injury. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how and when you’ll listen. For resources on these topics, vi...
2024-09-11
1h 28
Airbnb Blueprint
The Neuroscience of Self-Love | From Property Success to Personal Growth with Jess Olsen Zabel
In this episode, Alex sits down with the incredible Jess Olsen Zabel. Despite a traumatic upbringing, Jess has found success in property and personal development. She shares her journey of healing, the importance of self-love, and her exciting new venture in neuroscience. Tune in for life-changing insights that will help you become the best version of yourself! https://airbnbconsultant.co/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Trauma, even seemingly small events, can create patterns that impact our lives. Healing involves taking responsibility and working on ourselves. Perfection doesn't exist; striving for it leads to unhappiness. Focus on feeling g...
2024-04-29
1h 07
On The Fastbreak : NBA Talk
The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline - On The Fastbreak - NBA Talk
In this episode the guys discuss the 2023 NBA trade deadline - who won the deadline, as well as in depth analysis of the star players on the move. Alex also goes on an 11 minute Bulls rant, as usual.
2023-02-19
38 min
The Application Security Podcast
Alex Olsen -- Security champions, empowering developers, and AppSec training
Alex leads the Cyber Security Consulting Group, part of Rakuten's Cyber Security Defense Department. The group's dedication is to providing global security services, including security architecture, DevSecOps tooling and integration services, delivery of technical training, and running Rakuten's Security Champion community. His focus is on empowering teams to improve security throughout the development lifecycle.Alex joins us to discuss security champions, a topic near and dear to our hearts. We get into democratizing appsec, the value of security governance and empowerment activities for security champions and the organization, how scope, cost and effort fit, and the ROI...
2022-12-20
59 min
Off Track Podcast
102: Lee Hardy Racing/Brayden Elliott/Alex Olsen and James Buckingham
Our third show from Motorcycle Live and fresh from their announcements for 2023 Lee Hardy chats about his '22 season and the team's new recruit Brad Perie before Brayden Elliott shares the news of his switch to Kawasaki and DAO Racing then we round off with the return to racing of Team IWR with rider Alex Olsen and Team Manager, James Buckingham00.00 Lee Hardy17.48 Brayden Elliott26.48 Alex Olsen/James Buckingham Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Send us...
2022-11-28
36 min
StrictlyVC Download
Chris Olsen's Drive Capital Is Betting $2 Billion on the Midwest and Beyond
Connie & Alex go over a few of their favorite tech news stories this week and then talk to Chris Olsen of Drive Capital about investing in the Midwest and beyond.Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired)2. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance)3. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher)4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea)5. "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode)License: https://filmmusic.io/s...
2022-09-03
30 min
Anything Goes With Greg & Alex
Keith Olsen - NYC Firefighter
Join us this week as we welcome life long friend and New York City Firefighter, Keith Olsen. Olsen gives us an inside look at his journey to becoming a part of the FDNY. He gives us an insight look from his time taking the written test, to his experience in the academy, to what it was like walking into the firehouse for the first time, to his first major call as a firefighter. Olsen and Greg also reminisce of the good old times that they spent together growing up in Staten Island, NY. You won’t want to miss this ep...
2021-02-26
1h 44
Premier Credit's Pipeline Podcast
Episode 9 | Young, Hungry, and Establishing Credibility as a Sales Pro w/ Ty Olsen
"Just get in and work so hard that they can't ignore you" - Ty Olsen Alex and Ty discuss strategies for new sales professionals on ways to establish credibility and ultimately grow your pipeline of future business. Ty Olsen is a young mortgage professional with First Colony Mortgage who loves everything from motocross to wakeboarding. Check out the podcast and give us your feedback! If you're a mortgage, real estate, credit, or other type of sales pro, we'd love to get your input on topics that can make a difference in your business. Ma...
2020-08-05
00 min
The Public Circle w/ Adam Olsen
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang - Author & Futurist
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast, my colleague Sonia Furstenau and I connect with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang to discuss his research on the four-day workweek. So much of our lives have been re-designed in the past four months. It was in our workplaces where the most abrupt and dramatic changes occurred. Many of us have had to quickly adapt to working from home, our children, their teachers and administrators had to develop tools for learning online. We quickly found out that our relationship with the office was perhaps not as cemented as we...
2020-06-20
1h 02
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#89 - Learning to Live Together
This week, we share some thoughts and some resources. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., we hope it will help us "learn to live together as brothers". Resources - "13th": https://bit.ly/2XppbkI "Explained | Racial Wealth Gap": https://bit.ly/2MlzUpL Sheriff Chris Swanson: https://bit.ly/3cqSYxk Stranded Police Officer: https://bit.ly/2Mk010j Protesters bringing water: https://bit.ly/2Xoa62D George Floyd's Brother: https://bit.ly/2Arp9jc Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly...
2020-06-02
08 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#88 - Reframe - Air Force Resilience #4
This week, we talk about reframing and finding the good to help you build your great life! Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-05-25
13 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#87 - Book Review #17 - "Range" by David Epstein
"Range" teaches powerful principles about the development of human potential and performance. It changed the way I view my background and future opportunities. Hope it helps you build your great life! "Range - Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World": https://amzn.to/2X4SeIS TED Talk - https://bit.ly/2TeWvby Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-05-18
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#86 - Bring Your Strengths - Air Force Resilience #3
This week, we talk about identifying and bringing our strengths to help you build your great life! Strengths Survey: https://bit.ly/2WKGJWH Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-05-11
08 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#85 - Book Review #16 - "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown
Brene Brown teaches the importance of connection and the power of vulnerability to build a great life! "Daring Greatly - How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead ": https://amzn.to/2z24XDH Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-05-04
21 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#84 - Values & Goals - Air Force Resilience #2
This week, we talk about defining our values and setting goals to help you build your great life! Quick reminder, the deadline for the MasterClass Giveaway is tomorrow! Details below... Giveaway Form: https://bit.ly/mvGiveaway MasterClass: https://bit.ly/MVMasterClass Core Values Article: https://bit.ly/2S7xC0R Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-04-26
14 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#83 - MasterClass Giveaway! $180 Value!
This week, we want to thank you! To make the most of this quarantine time, we're giving away a 1-year subscription to MasterClass! It's an online education platform with great classes. Hopefully it can help you build your great life! Deadline is this Sunday, April 26th. To enter... +1 entry for every person you share the podcast with +3 entries for a review on Apple Podcasts +5 entries for a post on social media Google Form: https://bit.ly/mvGiveaway MasterClass: https://bit.ly...
2020-04-20
04 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#82 - Book Review #15 - "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Navy Seal commanders teach the power of Extreme Ownership, simplicity, and discipline to build a great life! Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-04-13
13 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#81 - Air Force Resiliency - Introduction & Gratitude
In this week's episode we talk about how to become more resilient and grateful to build a great life! Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-04-05
21 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#80 - Coronavirus & Comebacks
In this week's episode we talk about focusing on what we can control with the Coronavirus - staying inside, reframing, and journaling. We also talk about Comebacks - why we took a break, why we're coming back and what we want to do moving forward. Podcast Notes: bit.ly/PodcastNotesMV Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2020-03-28
22 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#79 - Focus & Red Teaming
This week we listened to 26 episodes, the 2 best ones talked about the power of focus and red teaming... The Tim Ferriss Show with Gary Keller: https://apple.co/2Mk73m3 The Art of Manliness with Bryce Hoffman: https://apple.co/2rdOSam Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-12-22
13 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#78 - Failure Friday #15
She inspires countless people with her music and message, but first she had to overcome failures and depression. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-12-16
06 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#77 - Purpose & Support
This week we listened to 24 episodes, the 3 best ones talked about the power of purpose and support: Masters of Scale with Robert Smith: https://apple.co/2PMj3hi How I Built This with Curt Richardson: https://apple.co/36C2taI The Tim Ferriss Show with Adam Grant: https://apple.co/2YOe5o7 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-12-15
19 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#76 - Book Review #14 - "David & Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell teaches how our weaknesses can become our strengths and how we can beat giants. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-12-11
22 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#75 - Adversity & Gratitude
This week we listened to 39 episodes, the 3 best ones talked about the importance of adversity and gratitude: Beyond the Uniform with Micah Fink: https://apple.co/364fOIB The Daily Stoic: https://apple.co/2ON14bl The Tim Ferriss Show with Dr. Peter Attia: https://apple.co/382f48p Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-12-04
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#74 - Failure Friday #14
This week’s person inspired countless people by showing us that limits are made to be broken, but first, he had to fail...
2019-11-30
07 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#73 - Thanksgiving & Core Values
This week we listened to 24 episodes, the 3 best ones talked about the importance of thanksgiving and core values: Oprah with Dr. Gary Chapman: https://apple.co/2OMFZMH Tony Robbins on Gratitude: https://apple.co/2smYcsT The Art of Manliness with Eric Kapitulik: https://apple.co/37L55EH
2019-11-27
16 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#72 - Book Review #13 - "Mindset - The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck
Professor Carol Dweck teaches us how to reach our full potential in our personal and professional lives. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-23
20 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#71 - Performance & Discipline
The best podcasts from week #45 talked about how to perform under pressure and how to build discipline: How To! by Charles Duhigg: https://apple.co/2OsksZs Masters of Scale with Jeff Weiner: https://apple.co/2KxK2LN The Tim Ferriss Show with Jocko Willink: https://apple.co/2qsjNPP Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-19
19 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#70 - Failure Friday #13
This week’s person is a self-made billionaire, but first, she had to overcome failure and rejection. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-16
08 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#69 - Survive & Thrive
This week we listened to 27 episodes, the 3 best ones talked about how to survive setbacks and thrive because of them: Beyond the Uniform with Dan Cnossen: https://apple.co/2KgyHzs Thrive Global with Robin Arzon: https://apple.co/34XKQkU Masters of Scale with Bill Gates: https://apple.co/374TdN Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-13
12 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#68 - Book Review #12 - "On Writing" by Stephen King
By revealing his failures and lessons learned, Stephen King shows us how we can reach our full potential. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-08
23 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#67 - Visualization & Priorities
This week we listened to 33 episodes, the 3 best ones talked about the power of visualization and priorities. The Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos: https://apple.co/2JRkXep Skimm'd from the Couch with Amy Nelson: https://apple.co/2CaKsmr The Time Ferriss Show with Edward Norton: https://apple.co/2C9qKI1 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-05
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#66 - Failure Friday #12
This week’s person was so successful and smart that his name has become synonymous with genius. But first, he had to overcome failure and challenges. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-11-01
07 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#65 - Attitude & Mindset
This week we share a quote, a poem, and a podcast about our attitude and our mindset... Charles Swindoll on Attitude: http://bit.ly/2BS2MRm Invictus by William Ernest Henly: http://bit.ly/2opxyOi Justin Su'a, "10 Things That Require Zero Talent": https://apple.co/31Zmjdn Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-29
12 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#64 - Book Review #11 - "Stillness is the Key" by Ryan Holiday
Feeling busy, stressed, and anxious? Ryan provides powerful strategies to find more stillness to improve our performance and find more peace. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-26
24 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#63 - Hard Work & Pain
This week we listened to 34 episodes, the 3 best ones talked about hard work and pain: Jimmy Rex Show with Amy Spencer: https://apple.co/2pOSGh9 Mark Manson on Negative Self-Help: https://apple.co/33Y4z35 On Purpose with Jay Shetty, "How to Think Like a Monk": https://apple.co/2BwxUFM Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-23
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#62 - Failure Friday #11
This week’s person continues to inspire countless people with her grace and grit. But first, she had to overcome extreme adversity. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-18
05 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#61 - Leadership & Happiness
The best podcasts from week #41 talked about leadership and happiness... Art of Manliness with Michael Lombardi: https://apple.co/31jC6Dk On Purpose with Marc Randolph: https://apple.co/2Mh2pFZ On Purpose with Laurie Santos: https://apple.co/2OS9IFY Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-16
22 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#60 - Book Review #10 - "The Millionaire Next Door"
Finance is a foundation for the rest of our lives. It makes everything else easier or harder. “The Millionaire Next Door - The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy” by Thomas Stanley and William Danko empowers us with the principles and the mindset shift necessary to become financially independent. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-11
21 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#59 - Fulfillment & Meaning
The best podcasts from week #40 talked about fulfillment and meaning. The Art of Manliness with Todd Rose: https://apple.co/2OvzgIC The Minimalists with Pete Buttigieg: https://apple.co/33fUtKW Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-08
14 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#58 - Failure Friday #10
This week’s person is influential and inspiring. He’s lifted up countless people with his creativity and life lessons, but first, he had to overcome extreme obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-04
06 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#57 - Entrepreneurship & Mental Health
The best podcasts from week #39 talked about entrepreneurship and mental health: Skimm'd from the Couch with Sarah Kauss: https://apple.co/2mQr0rk Happier with Gretchen Rubin: https://apple.co/2ooHxTy Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-10-02
12 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#56 - Book Review #9 - "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl
When I was struggling at the Air Force Academy, this book changed everything. It still strengthens and empowers me during my hard times to find happiness and meaning. We hope it helps you build a great life! Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-28
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#55 - Creativity & Starting Over
The best podcasts from week #38 talked about building creativity and starting over: On Purpose with Jay Shetty: https://apple.co/2mSnxrJ The Kevin Rose Show with Chase Jarvis: https://apple.co/2mqq1xw Jimmy Rex Show with Nate Boyer: https://apple.co/2ls2uvK Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-24
19 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#54 - Failure Friday #9
She is one of the most influential and successful people in the world. She's lifted up countless people with her courage and humor, but first she had to overcome extreme obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-20
05 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#53 - Anxiety & Distraction
The best podcasts from week #37 talked about how to overcome anxiety and distraction: The Mission with Nir Eyal: https://apple.co/2kFCAVe The Minimalists with Alex Banayan: https://apple.co/2kmggQ3 Tim Ferriss Show with Ken Burns: https://apple.co/2m1ErDN Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-18
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#52 - Book Review #8 - "Atomic Habits" by James Clear
How can we build good habits and break bad ones? How can we reach our full potential? James Clear powerfully answers these questions in "Atomic Habits"! Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-14
23 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#51 - Standing Out & Slaying Goliath
The best podcasts from week #36 talked about standing out and how to slay Goliath: The Minimalists: https://apple.co/2kGaUzd The Happier Podcast: https://apple.co/2kereao Masters of Scale with Drew Houston: https://apple.co/2ktSnGA Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-11
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#50 - Failure Friday #8
He has inspired millions with the underdog story he created, but first he had to overcome his own obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-06
05 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#49 - Work & Distractions
The best podcasts from week #35 talked about doing great work and eliminating distractions: Hidden Brain with Cal Newport, "Deep Work": https://apple.co/2kp6FYP The Art of Manliness with Donald Robertson, "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor": https://apple.co/2krKTDE The Art of Manliness with Alex Hutchinson, "Research-Backed Answers to Your Fitness Questions": https://apple.co/2lVVCH1 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-09-03
15 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#48 - Book Review #7 - "How Will You Measure Your Life?"
How can you find satisfaction in your career? How can you find happiness in your relationships? How can you live a life of integrity? Clayton Christensen, James Allworth, & Karen Dillon teach management theories to answer these crucial life questions. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-30
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#47 - Hope & Gratitude
The best podcasts from week #34 talked about hope and gratitude: Joe Rogan Show with Dan Crenshaw: https://apple.co/2U7aTBM Freakonomics Radio on Trader Joe's: https://apple.co/2ZuVOuV Afford Anything with Mark Manson: https://apple.co/2HvxIKu Jimmy Rex Show with Chester Elton: https://apple.co/2PhZfVV Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-27
22 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#46 - Failure Friday #7
This week’s person inspired millions with her imagination and creativity, but she also dealt with extreme obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-23
06 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#45 - Progress & Time
The best podcasts from week #33 talked about progress and time: Tim Ferriss with Charles Koch: https://apple.co/30gubqM Art of Manliness with Steve Chandler: https://apple.co/2zbcxc0 Skimm'd with Mel Robbins: https://apple.co/2TLmM00 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-20
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#44 - Book Review #6 - The Boys in the Boat - Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin by Daniel James Brown
Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-17
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#43 - Willpower & Unconditional Support
The best podcasts from week #32 talked about willpower and unconditional support: How I Built This with Tobias Lutke: https://apple.co/2YJoyo5 The Art of Manliness with Kelly McGonigal: https://apple.co/2ZXjskQ Meditation Story with Arianna Huffington: https://apple.co/2yWqNVW Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-13
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#42 - Failure Friday #6
This week’s person lit up our world with his drive and determination, but he also dealt with extreme failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-10
04 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#41 - Patience & Finding the Good
The best podcasts from week #31 talked about patience and finding the good: How I Built This with Angie & Dan Bastian: https://apple.co/2YtGrY6 Beyond the Uniform with Charlie Plumb: https://apple.co/2M6d5rV Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-06
13 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#40 - Book Review #5 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
7 powerful principles to help you build a great life! 1. Be Proactive 2. Begin with the End in Mind 3. Put First Things First 4. Think Win/Win 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen the Saw Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-08-02
20 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#39 - Positive Thinking
This week we share some thoughts from Washington DC, a podcast and a documentary to help you build a great life: The Minimalists on Positive Thinking: https://apple.co/2YdYq4J Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-30
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#38 - Failure Friday #5
His vision and drive changed our world, but he had to overcome extreme obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-26
05 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#37 - Tenacity & Diligence
The best podcasts from week #29 talked about tenacity and diligence: Tim Ferriss with Nick Norris: https://apple.co/2JZECb0 The Minimalists with Paul Jarvis: https://apple.co/2Oc1klX Beyond the Uniform with Preston Pysh: https://apple.co/2JZEM26 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-23
16 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#36 - Book Review #4 - The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
This is the most applicable book we've read. It has empowered top performers in sports, business and the military. Hopefully it helps you to build a great life! Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-19
15 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#35 - Mindset & Challenges
The best podcasts from week #28 talked about mindset and challenges: Gary Vaynerchuk on Mindset: https://apple.co/2LZ9z23 How I Built This with Wendy Kopp: https://apple.co/2XJiueX Beyond the Uniform with Jan Rutherford: https://apple.co/2NRIyA0 The TED Interview with Tim Ferriss: https://apple.co/2Y17s40 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-16
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#34 - Failure Friday #4
His vision and drive changed our world, but he had to overcome extreme obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-12
03 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#33 - Entrepreneurship & Limits
The best podcasts from week #27 talked about entrepreneurship and limits: Tim Ferriss Show with Seth Godin: https://apple.co/2Y1pZgM Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman and Gwyneth Paltrow: https://apple.co/2JvjLMJ Freakonomics Radio with Takeru Kobayashi Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-09
20 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#32 - Book Review #3 - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This week's book review is How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. https://amzn.to/2LFt67k Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-06
19 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#31 - Core Values & Learning
The best podcasts from week #26 talked about core values and learning: Beyond the Uniform: https://apple.co/2KU87xU How I Built This: https://apple.co/2KUFAZ2 Tim Ferriss Show: https://apple.co/2ROpv84 Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-07-02
13 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#30 - Failure Friday #3
She is one of the most successful people in the world, overcoming incredible obstacles and failures. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-28
03 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#29 - Transitions & Perseverance
The best podcasts from week #25 talked about transitions and perseverance: Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman: https://apple.co/31OBQO1 Team RWB with Pat McNamara: https://apple.co/2FvLZFP Tim Ferriss Show with Chip Conley: https://apple.co/31S6IgJ Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-25
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#28 - Book Review #2 - Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Les Miserables is my favorite book with my favorite fictional character. It answers the questions: can we become better and what is the purpose of life by showing the power of sacrifice and love. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-21
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#27 - Courage & the Good Life
The best podcasts from week #24 talked about courage and the good life: Art of Manliness with Edith Hall: https://apple.co/2XotwFn Without Fail with Gretchen Carlson: https://apple.co/2WNVxGV Beyond the Uniform with Billy Hurley III: https://apple.co/2RmycGq The Hustle Business Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2Iovqxv Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-18
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#26 - Failure Friday #2
He lost his job, his business and eight elections. Then, he saved America. Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-14
03 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#25 - Relationships & Creativity
The best podcasts from week #23 talked about the importance of relationships and becoming more creative: Tim Ferriss Show with Julie Rice: https://apple.co/2IEE21M The Minimalists with Matt D'Avella: https://apple.co/2WEMiZJ Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-11
15 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#24 - Bonus Ep. #2 - Book Review, "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius
We share central themes from "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, including: gratitude, essentialism and seizing the moment. https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255 Anonymous Feedback: http://bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-07
19 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#23 - Performance & Fulfillment
The best podcasts from week #22 talked about improving our performance and fulfillment to help us build a great life: Art of Manliness with David Epstein (performance): https://apple.co/2WnBb74 Oprah's Masterclass with Condoleezza Rice: https://apple.co/2WfhtFU The TED Interview with Arthur Brooks (fulfillment): https://apple.co/2JRMe1K Anonymous Feedback: bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-06-04
15 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#22 - Bonus Episode #1 - Failure Friday
"When he was a sophomore, he was cut from his high school’s varsity basketball team. He went home and cried. He could have quit. He could have been overcome by embarrassment. Instead, he promised himself that no one would outwork him. He promised himself that he would never give up." Listen to hear who the Failure Friday is and his amazing quote on the power of his failures! http://bit.ly/MagnaVitaFeedback
2019-05-31
06 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#21 - Personal Brand & Being Intentional
This week the best podcasts talked about building our personal brand and being intentional: Beyond the Uniform with Lida Citroen: https://apple.co/2QtkMYN The Minimalists with Sam Harris: https://apple.co/2wlHBV4 The Tim Ferriss Show with Ramit Sethi: https://apple.co/2EzKlCE
2019-05-28
13 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#20 - Principles & Character Skills
This week the best podcasts talked about principles and character skills: How I Built This with Chet Pipkin (principles): https://apple.co/2WlaGOO Art of Manliness with Paul Napper (principles): https://apple.co/30zw9Tx Hidden Brain, "What's Not on the Test" (character skills): https://apple.co/2HFxX4M
2019-05-21
12 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#19 - Self-Suffering & Mental Toughness
This week the best podcasts talked about avoiding self-suffering and becoming mental tough: The Minimalists: https://apple.co/2Vl7vlW The Jimmy Rex Show: https://apple.co/2JF4Ktp The Tim Ferriss Show: https://apple.co/2LItDan
2019-05-14
18 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#18 - Dreaming Big & Rest
This week the best podcasts talked about Dreaming Big and getting the Rest we need: The Art of Manliness, "The Case for 24/6" with Aaron Edelheit: https://apple.co/2LCprsm Beyond the Uniform, "How the Outdoors Saved My Life" with Stacey Bare: https://apple.co/2Y7XGte The Art of Manliness with Olympic Marathoner Jared Ward: https://apple.co/2H2jfVl How I Built This with John Foley: https://apple.co/2DRDbJO
2019-05-07
17 min
Magna Vita with Alex Olsen
#17 - Public Speaking & Comparison
This week the best podcasts talked about Public Speaking and Comparison: Stuff You Should Know (Public Speaking): https://apple.co/2WdWvIn The Art of Manliness (Public Speaking): https://apple.co/2GUhydC Hidden Brain (Comparison): https://apple.co/2WguBev The Tim Ferriss Show: https://apple.co/2XZ5Unv
2019-04-30
18 min