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The Less Doing Podcast500 - Finale with Jordan HarbingerJordan Harbinger will interview Ari Meisel for this final episode of the Less Doing Podcast! Why did Ari choose Jordan to interview him for this final episode? Find out!
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2022-01-1157 min
The Less Doing Podcast498 - James Clear - Mastering Your HabitsWe’re going back to some fan favorites! Enjoy this incredible episode with James Clear, where Ari and James talk about how to master your habits.
Highlights
How James became the “habit master” - 2:13
Consumer psychology - 3:59
A difference between routine and habit - 4:49
Automate the beginning of the routine - 6:44
Four major ways to change habits - 11:08
The hardest habit to form - 15:08
Habits that you should have in your life - 19:10
Which habit should you focus on? - 22:00
Pieces of advice to be more effective - 26:41
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2021-08-1030 min
The Less Doing Podcast495 - Dan Sullivan - Getting FocusedAnother fan favorite where Ari and Dan Sullivan talk about the importance of focus and how to get it.
Highlights
The creator of the strategic coach program: Dan Sullivan! - 2:00
It all started 43 years ago - 3:01
Running strategic coach today - 5:33
People that did not know their business model - 8:34
As a coach and marketer - 10:46
Innovation managers vs. focus managers - 15:00
Having two sales teams - 17:44
Having a coaching workshop company - 20:30
The real change-makers - 23:51
Investing in young people - 26:22
One thing that they’re going to start implementing - 28:29
Having a scarcity mindset...
2021-08-1054 min
The Less Doing Podcast494 - 10 Tasks You Should DelegateThis is one of the favorite episodes of our audience. Do you know which are the 10 tasks you should delegate? Listen in as Ari explains them to us.
Highlights
How long it takes to do something - 2:37
Tedious tasks that you want to delegate - 3:00
Task someone you could learn from - 3:27
Tasks you’re not good at - 4:31
Having someone else do things that consume your time - 5:19
Routine or recurring tasks - 6:29
Episode Resources
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2021-08-1008 min
The Less Doing Podcast493 - Dave Asprey - Mitochondrial Health, Brain Energy, and Working SmarterEnjoy a fan’s favorite episode with Dave Asprey, where Ari and Dave talk about mitochondrial health, brain energy, and working smarter.
Highlights
Things that make you weak - 3:21
When your anxiety goes up or down - 4:36
Killing the weak mitochondrias - 8:24
Feeling anxiety and stress - 10:13
Keeping the system health - 12:02
Getting energy - 22:42
Intermittent fasting - 25:35
Top three tests that people should do - 25:45
The mitochondria that we have - 29:56
The ability of a mitochondria - 47:43
Seeing a change in your brain - 48:36
What increases energy in the brain - 55:27
The top three pieces of...
2021-08-101h 05
The Less Doing Podcast492 - Author Neil StraussWith the final episode coming up, Ari shares some of his listeners’ favorite episodes. This one is an interview with Neil Strauss, author of Ari’s favorite book.
Highlights
Ari’s disease - 1:48
Reporting an image from Facebook - 5:54
The problem with image verification - 6:39
Making more than just one click - 7:42
Helping people get to the process of divorce - 9:29
Scheduling follow ups - 10:49
Sugar is addictive - 19:39
What decisions can you stop making? - 22:46
Reading Neil’s book - 30:22
Think on what created the problem in the first place - 37:04
Put the most important things f...
2021-08-101h 07
The Less Doing Podcast491 - Cameron Herold - Intensive Coaching Session for AriThis podcast is one of the fans’ favorites with Cameron Herold talking about an intensive coaching session for Ari.
Highlights
Cameron came to coach Ari - 2:03
Looking at Ari’s company and model - 3:34
Raising prices as not an option - 5:37
“You’re going to be more successful than you think.” - 7:32
The Replaceable Founder - 9:26
Speaking events during a month - 15:03
What's the lowest “hanging fruit” - 20:18
Episode Resources
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2021-08-1022 min
The Less Doing Podcast487 - The Last Line of DefenseIn the early nineties, there was a movie called “True Lies”… Ari talks about this movie and the phrase “The last line of defense.”
Highlights
His position in the business world as a coach - 0:42
What’s the last line of defense? - 0:49
A proven system - 1:20
An interesting position to be in - 1:30
A different way of thinking - 2:23
Episode Resources
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2021-08-1003 min
The Less Doing Podcast486 - On Productivity: Chapter 2This week, Ari spent a couple of hours in a recording studio to record the audio for his newest book: On Productivity. Ari shares his experience and how he is happy with the result. Listen to a snippet of Ari's newest book!
Highlights
Procrastination sucks - 1:27
Everybody deals with procrastination at some point - 1:35
What contributes to further procrastination? - 1:58
It’s necessary to be in the right mood - 2:34
Fear is on the top of the list of procrastination’s reasons - 2:54
With procrastination, you decided to do something - 4:05
Akrasia vs. Procrastination - 7:36
Something that...
2021-08-1008 min
The Less Doing Podcast485 - Less Doing LabsAri talks about the material that he offers, why it’s valuable, and why it shouldn’t be completely free. Listen and learn about the Less Doing Labs program.
Highlights
A growing mailing list - 1:29
What provides more material to Ari to help us optimize processes - 1:38
Always up for trying something new - 2:36
Putting free content in a Facebook group - 3:04
The Less Doing Labs Program - 3:41
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2021-08-1005 min
The Less Doing Podcast484 - SatisfactionThis past weekend, Ari did a lot of yard work. He shares his experience and how it was satisfying to finish it.
Highlights
What’s really frustrating - 1:55
Part of life and living - 2:51
Having things done - 5:30
Being efficient and satisfied - 5:39
Why he shut down the operations of Less Doing - 6:18
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2021-08-1007 min
The Less Doing Podcast483 - Simplify with Kayvon KAri talks with Kayvon K about his journey and how he arrived into where he is now. Kayvon shares his experience and background.
Highlights
Getting stronger and not being intimidated - 1:52
His background - 2:19
Learning the lessons from a situation - 4:30
It’s all about implementation - 7:22
Working on your mindset - 8:34
We all have unique abilities - 10:15
Getting things done, having clarity and focus - 11:45
The mindset work - 13:55
The uncomfortable conversations - 15:57
His parenting approach - 19:28
Helping clients with the implementation - 22:49
Learn more about The Implementation Zone - 34:15
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2021-08-1034 min
The Less Doing Podcast482 - Recognizing OpportunityOptimize, automate and outsource, are the main focuses of Less Doing. Optimization is about self-awareness and knowing how you are operating. Ari shares an experience on how to operate better and recognize an opportunity.
Highlights
People that truly help you become successful - 1:02
The Less Doing blog - 1:48
The leading expert on productivity in the world - 7:01
Opportunity is in the guidance - 7:32
Episode Resources
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2021-08-1008 min
The Less Doing Podcast481 - More Effective CoachingAri had an experiment with Voxer… He explains how he started as a private coach and shares his experience until now.
Highlights
Working as a private coach - 0:49
Using voxer as a great tool - 2:44
Voxer coaching with Ari - 4:08
Managing the expectations - 5:35
A different kind of coaching - 6:28
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2021-08-1006 min
The Less Doing Podcast480 - On Productivity: Chapter 1This week, Ari released the latest and possibly his last book On Productivity. How do we define productivity today? Check it out in this episode!
Highlights
Mindset is not static - 2:12
Being more productive and effective - 2:37
As productivity increases, cost does too - 4:35
It’s all about mindset - 5:32
Change your relationships with your expectations - 5:50
Making more money as possible - 6:46
Doing the right thing at the right time - 7:46
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2021-08-1008 min
The Less Doing Podcast479 - Asian Efficiency with Than PhamAri talks with Than Pham, who shares his story as a child until he came to the U.S. He explains the importance of not being an extreme multitasker and why.
Highlights
His background and dream - 2:33
Figuring out what to do with his life - 4:16
The worst thing: extreme multitasking - 4:49
Being a multitasker - 6:50
Time management and doing things in the right time - 8:38
The most powerful hour in your day - 11:42
The objective-measurement of success - 13:31
What you can do as a founder - 14:58
Having back-to-back meetings - 17:26
You can’t pay attention to...
2021-08-1025 min
The Less Doing Podcast478 - A Day in the LifeAs Ari is arriving on the last 20 podcasts of Less Doing, he wants to share an experience of a day in the life of a replaceable founder.
Highlights
The book about productivity - 1:02
How you can make yourself more replaceable - 1:32
The most successful people never check their email inbox first thing in the morning - 2:50
Using asynchronous communication during the day - 5:08
Using voxer messages to express ideas - 6:35
What’s Less Doing - 8:16
Episode Resources
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2021-08-1008 min
The Less Doing Podcast477 - RiptideAri shares a traumatic memory he had as a kid and how learning from that experience has helped him in his businesses and can help you too.
Highlights
Ari’s negative memory - 0:38
A frustrating thing about riptides - 1:36
Having a traumatic experience - 2:02
What happens when you’re in a riptide - 3:34
Focus on getting unstuck - 4:29
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2021-08-1004 min
The Less Doing Podcast453 - Crohn's Follow UpThis is a different episode where Ari talks about Crohn’s disease. He shares his experience overcoming the disease.
Highlights
Ari’s story with Crohn’s disease - 0:32
Being really sick - 1:04
Training hard - 1:38
Curing himself - 3:04
Stress as an inflammatory agent - 3:50
Control stress and control the disease - 4:02
An extensive article that is on Medium - 5:02
The power of being in control of things in your life - 5:53
Gluten-free and low-carb - 6:58
It is all about control - 8:20
Episode Resources
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2021-08-0908 min
The Less Doing Podcast450 - The Ultimate KPIWhat’s the ultimate KPI? Ari’s incredible masterpiece. Ari talks about the best KPI that you can use and explains why it can help you in your business.
Highlights
What’s the best KPI? 0:29
How does it work? - 0:40
Having flexibility and freedom - 2:22
An inventor and an engineer - 2:58
Think about the 16 things that you are not going to do anymore at the end of the year - 3:37
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2021-08-0905 min
The Less Doing Podcast448 - Stop ScalingIs the single focus of your business scaling? In today’s episode, Ari talks about a big change to his business.
Highlights
Scaling your business? - 0:42
Scaling intends to create more wealth at the end - 0:59
Being productive - 2:10
What defines success - 3:17
Ari’s experience with scaling a business - 4:18
You have to be more you - 5:46
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2021-08-0906 min
The Less Doing Podcast445 - Everyday CarryIn today’s episode, Ari talks about an element of efficiency: the Everyday Carry. He talks about the “things that you carry everyday.”
Highlights
What’s the “everyday carry” - 0:35
Creating an everyday carry - 2:52
Ari’s everyday carry - 3:41
An unbelievable tool for you - 7:54
Episode Resources
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2021-08-0910 min
The Less Doing Podcast434 - The Curse of KnowledgeHow much do you really want to know about your business? Ari explains how we all want to know what’s going on with our businesses, and the importance of having a good communication system.
Highlights
One of the concepts that Ari teaches - 0:10
Making decisions in our companies - 1:17
What’s NOT productive? - 1:33
A general rule in Ari’s company - 2:06
Information that you need to know to make better decisions - 3:10
Knowing what’s going on in your business - 3:42
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2021-08-0904 min
The Less Doing Podcast433 - What Interesting Problem Can I Solve Today?Recording this audio at the beach playing in the sand, Ari talks about the difference between the inventor and the engineer, and how there are different mindsets for business owners. Ari asks this question: “What interesting problem can I solve today?”
Highlights
Recording when he thinks he has good content - 0:30
Different mindsets for business owners - 1:09
It is all about mindset - 1:20
The inventor - 1:32
Working IN the business or ON the business - 1:52
The difference between the inventor and the engineer - 2:22
What is the most interesting problem you can solve today? - 2:45
One of t...
2021-08-0905 min
The Less Doing Podcast431 - Automation to Connect to Secure SystemsAri Meisel talks about automation as a proxy for delegation. He also explains why automation is a wonderful thing and how you can use it in your business.
Highlights
Love to talk about automation - 0:10
Automation and reduction of errors - 0:35
Using Trello - 1:15
Reducing the number of mistakes - 2:43
How do we automate? - 2:56
An element of automation that Ari uses - 3:36
Connecting any account that you want - 5:13
Updating information - 7:12
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2021-08-0908 min
The Less Doing Podcast430 - Doing Things on Your Own ScheduleAri Meisel talks about getting dental work done at 11 pm as an illustration of working on your schedule. Why is doing things on your own schedule beneficial? Listen as he explains how to think differently when it comes to your time.
Highlights
Ari’s dental work - 0:16
Doing things on your schedule - 1:06
A big point - 1:52
The importance of doing things on YOUR schedule - 2:18
A schedule that works for you - 2:26
Looking for an emergency dentist - 3:08
Doing things to get the best results - 4:08
Think differently when it comes to your time - 4:20
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2021-08-0904 min
The Less Doing Podcast429 - Protecting Your AttentionThere’s nothing more valuable than your attention! Ari Meisel explains what protecting your attention means, and why optimizing, automation, and outsourcing is important for a business.
Highlights
The right of your attention - 0:34
The idea of attention - 1:11
Designing a process - 1:31
A podcast professionally produced by Podkick (https://podkick.com/) - 2:37
Designing a good process and the question of attention - 3:13
Thinking about the cost of your attention - 4:09
Optimizing and outsourcing - 5:28
There’s nothing more valuable than your attention - 5:40
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2020-06-1606 min
The Less Doing Podcast428 - Asynchronous Communication with VoxerFor having effective communication, you need to separate the essential from the non-essential and learn how to keep team and client requests from controlling your time. The first thing that you need to learn is all about asynchronous communication, and the rest will follow.
Highlights
The value of asynchronous communication - 0:15
Allowing people to communicate when it is more effective for them - 0:58
Why does Ari love Voxer? - 2:30
How you can use Voxer - 3:18
Staying connected with other people - 4:28
Get in touch with Ari and Less Doing - 5:33
2020-06-0906 min
Give and TakeEpisode 179: The Art of Less Doing, with Ari MeiselMy guest is Ari Meisel. Ari is the best-selling author of “The Art of Less Doing“, and “The Replaceable Founder.” He is a self-described Overwhelmologist whose insights into personal and professional productivity have earned him the title, “The Guru’s Guru.” He can be heard on the award-winning Less Doing Podcast, and on international stages speaking to thought leaders and influencers around the world. We had a wide ranging conversation about everything from time tracking, the why's and how's of living a meaningful and productive life, to comforting the dying. Take a listen for all this and more. Special Gues...
2019-09-1955 min
The Less Doing Podcast348: Tim Larkin — When Violence is the AnswerIs violence ever the answer? When it comes to self-defense and self-protection, sometimes violence is the only answer. Tim Larkin explains why and how violence is neither good nor bad — it’s all about how it’s used.
Tim is the author of When Violence is the Answer and the owner of Machine Gun Las Vegas. He also trains people from all walks of life in self-defense. He got into martial arts at a young age and subsequently started Navy SEALS training. After an injury affected his ability to train, he started focusing his energy on hand...
2018-11-2632 min
The Less Doing Podcast308: Trivinia Barber - Priority VAIn this episode, Ari interviews Trivinia Barber, the founder of [Priority VA](https://priorityva.com/). Priority VA provides dedicated Virtual Assistants with the skills and flexibility needed to handle anything from routine administrative tasks to more complex business and marketing initiatives.
In this episode, Trivinia and Ari discuss the joys and challenges of running a VA company, what separates a good VA from a great VA, and how people can utilize a VA in the most effective manner.
**Common Misconceptions About a Virtual Assistant**
Many people have never heard of a VA or are laboring under false assumptions about what...
2018-01-3128 min
The Less Doing Podcast303: JT McCormick - Pimps, Prostitutes, & Perseverance_“I’m often asked ‘What’s the one thing?’... The fact is, it’s not one thing. It’s the course of several things… but if someone wants me to give them one answer, I express that it’s mindset: What are you going to do to achieve success?”_
JT McCormick’s childhood was fraught with poverty, violence, gang activity, and incarceration. Despite these challenges, he has become the CEO of Book in a Box and one of the premier experts on scaling and growing a business. In this episode, Ari and JT discuss the importance of mindset, discipline, and sacrifice on the road...
2017-12-0721 min
The Less Doing Podcast300: Ari Meisel - An Introspective with Guest Host, Mackenzie SweeneyAri Meisel (@arimeisel) is a world-renowned expert in productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, a father of four kids under the age of five, and the founder of Less Doing, More Living. How did Ari create the OAO (Optimize, Automate, Outsource) methodology?
Join Mackenzie and Ari as they dive into the mission of Less Doing, Ari's journey to realizing his revolutionary methodology, biohacking, and the master’s top tips to be the most effective!
_" 'What would you do if you could only work an hour a day?' Because of the debilitating illness that I had, you could either throw your hands up...
2017-11-0833 min
The Less Doing Podcast298: A Letter to Listeners from Ari Meisel"When you reach a fork in the road where one founder wants to go one way and one wants to go the other, you can not take both forks."
Today, it’s just me. A letter of how and why I’ve changed my direction. Not going back to, but a revival of my brand and endeavors that allowed me to be closest to the work I crave the most: help someone reclaim their time. This is when I feel **the** most impactful.
In this episode is the I wrote this letter to my community detailing this transition. The why and...
2017-10-2508 min
The Less Doing Podcast266: Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg - Interviewed by Blake Eastman and Helena CleggThe microphones are turned around today! Ari and Nick are interviewed by [Blake Eastman](https://twitter.com/blakeeastman?lang=en) and Helena Clegg! Listen in to hear how Ari & Nick run [www.getleverage.com](http://www.getleverage.com), what their 3 Pieces of Advice to be More Effective are and much much more.
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2017-03-1529 min
The Less Doing Podcast235: Ari Meisel - Optimize, Automate, Outsource - “Generally speaking, you’re not going to be looking at ordered-in food as your source of micronutrients….”## Key Quote
“Generally speaking, you’re not going to be looking at ordered-in food as your source of micronutrients….”
## Time-Stamped Notes
- 00:10 – The second Less Doing podcast, “Optimize, Automate, Outsource,” starting September 7
- 01:05 – [Multiply Labs](http://www.multiplylabs.com/?ref=producthunt#/)
- 01:15 – A customized supplement pill
- 02:00 – One pill with everything you want throughout the day
- 02:20 – A survey lets you know what supplements you might want to take
- 03:05 – Great for someone who doesn’t like to take supplements
- 03:40 – How many pills do Ari and Nick take?
- 06:00 – Why you should take Vitamin D
- 07:20 – [Cronometer](https://cronometer.com)
- 07:40 – The most detai...
2016-08-1915 min
The Less Doing Podcast205: Geoff Woods - Return the Favor# Episode 205
**Summary:**
In Episode #205 Ari welcomes [Geoff Woods](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mentee-podcast/id957438503?mt=2), host of [The Mentee Podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mentee-podcast/id957438503?mt=2). Listen as Geoff shares how he transitioned from employee to entrepreneur in just ten months, and his advice for improving personal efficiency and effectiveness.
**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 13:56 – Introduction of Geoff Woods
- 14:11 – What Geoff does and what he’s been doing
- 14:59 – _You’re the average of the 5 people you spend most of your time with_
- 15:05 – The world is chalk-full of amazing people, but if they’re not living...
2016-02-1728 min
The Less Doing Podcast204: Shari Alexander - Suspend Your Ego to Succeed**Summary:**
In Episode #204 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with speaker, writer, and coach, [Shari Alexander](http://www.shari-alexander.com/). Listen as Ari and Shari discuss the power of persuasion, the importance of remaining curious at heart, and why _believing_ in someone’s values and _leveraging_ someone’s values are not the same thing.
**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 21:18 – Introduction of persuasiveness coach Shari Alexander
- 21:30 – What a persuasiveness coach does
- 22:50 – Anybody can learn to be more persuasive—observe, connect, influence
- 23:49 – Entrepreneurial leaders are the majority of Shari’s clients
- 24:40 – Time, preparation, methodology
- 26:50 – You cannot influence somebody you’re judg...
2016-02-1037 min
The Less Doing Podcast203: Floyd Marinescu - Ask Yourself "Am I Stuck?"**Summary:**
In Episode #203 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with [Floyd Marinescu](http://www.floydmarinescu.com/), CEO and Founder of [C4Media](http://c4media.com/about.html), a media company that focuses on delivering unbiased content and information in the enterprise development community, through two main platforms, [InfoQ](http://www.infoq.com/) and QCon Conferences. Listen as Ari and Floyd discuss the challenges of running a company in the virtual space, and the tricks they use to make it all work.
**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 12:55 – Introduction of Floyd Marinescu, CEO and Founder of [C4Media](http://c4media.co...
2016-02-0334 min
The Less Doing Podcast202: Mike Goldman - Focusing on Improving Weaknesses is Inefficient**Summary:**
In Episode #202 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with Mike Goldman of [Performance Breakthrough](http://www.performance-breakthrough.com/), a company that helps mid-sized businesses achieve dramatic growth through leadership development, and habit/culture optimization. Listen as Ari and Mike discuss the importance of culture, core values, and the danger of over-emphasizing company strategy.
**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 13:01 – Introduction of Mike Goldman of [Performance Breakthrough](http://www.performance-breakthrough.com/)
- 13:18 – Mike describes his background
- 13:30 – First 17 years of career involved consulting for Fortune 500 companies
- 14:00 – How Mike got into [Gazelles](https://gazelles.com/)
- 15:32 – The impetus for creating the Performanc...
2016-01-2730 min
The Less Doing Podcast201: Max More - Eventually, Your Body Will Quit on You**Summary:**
In Episode #201 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with Max More of [Alcor](http://www.alcor.org/), a company that will put you into cold-storage—literally—through cryogenic freezing. Listen as Ari and Max talk about the scientific and philosophical challenges of cryogenics, as well as how Alcor operates as a _truly_ “long-term” business.
**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 11:06 – Introduction of Max More of [Alcor](http://www.alcor.org/)
- 11:19 – What Alcor does
- 12:40 – The process for preservation
- 12:54 – The two main parts of the Cryonic procedure—freezing and reanimation
- 13:42 – There is evidence that the brain is being preserved under reas...
2016-01-2027 min
The Less Doing Podcast200: Geoffrey Miller - Advice Isn't Universal**Summary:**
In Episode #200 Ari interviews [Geoffrey Miller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Miller_(psychologist)), an evolutionary psychologist who studies human nature through the lens of ancestral survival and reproductive behaviors. Listen as Ari and Geoffrey talk about the latter’s studies and experiences as a researcher in a relatively unexplored field.
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2016-01-1340 min
The Less Doing Podcast199: Chip Franks - Joe Volunteer**Summary:**
In Episode #199 Ari interviews [Chip Franks](http://www.joevolunteer.com/allaboutus/), a real estate entrepreneur who co-founded [Joe Volunteer](http://www.joevolunteer.com/), a project that aims to increase the number of volunteers helping anywhere in the world. Listen as Ari and Chip discuss how Joe Volunteer plans to better connect volunteers and charitable organizations.
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2016-01-0636 min
The Less Doing Podcast198: Brian Scudamore - 1-800-GOT-JUNK**Summary:**
In Episode #198 Ari interviews [Brian Scudamore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Scudamore), a Canadian/American-born serial entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and CEO of international junk removal franchise [1-800-GOT-JUNK?](https://request.1800gotjunk.com/webclient/forms/wfBook10.aspx?r=na_en&c=us&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-4i0BRCaudDcrrnDi6kBEiQAZSh5fz4ixgHud20HykeOPHAm9s_EbIE1XsNkj1FP7Yqr00QaAqJI8P8HAQ) Listen as Ari and Brian discuss the three fundamental practices for a strong business.
**Special Announcements:**
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2015-12-3039 min
The Less Doing Podcast197: Simo Suoheimo - Ambronite**Summary:**
In Episode #197 Ari interviews Simo Suoheimo of [Ambronite](http://us.ambronite.com/), a drinkable supermeal designed to give consumers more freedom, time and choice. Listen as Ari and Simo talk about the carefully selected ingredients in Ambronite and its nutritional benefits.
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- 14:02 – Introduction of Simo Suoheimo
- 14...
2015-12-2329 min
The Less Doing Podcast196: Blake Eastman - The Nonverbal Group**Summary:**
In Episode #196 Ari interviews [Blake Eastman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beastman), the founder of [The Nonverbal Group](http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/)—a group of academics and professionals who are dedicated to conducting research on nonverbal communication. Listen as Ari and Blake talk about building the largest database of human behavior.
**Special Announcements:**
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2015-12-1642 min
The Less Doing Podcast195: Marco Altini - HRV4Training**Summary:**
In Episode #195 Ari interviews [Marco Altini](http://www.marcoaltini.com/) of [HRV4Training](http://www.hrv4training.com/blog)—an app designed to help people get in great shape with HRV training. Listen as Ari and JV talk about the value of HRV, how the HRV4Training app works, and how Marco got into app development.
**Special Announcements:**
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2015-12-0940 min
The Less Doing Podcast194: Mike Vardy - The ProductivityistSummary:
In Episode #194 Ari interviews Mike Vardy of [The Productivityist](http://productivityist.com/). Listen as Ari and Mike talk about the value the productive space, and how developing a personal methodology for productivity can help individuals harness tools instead of letting productivity tools control them.
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2015-12-0235 min
The Less Doing Podcast192: JV Crum - The Conscious MillionaireSummary:
In Episode #192 Ari interviews JV Crum of [The Conscious Millionaire](http://consciousmillionaire.com/). Listen as Ari and JV talk about the value of having _real_ purpose in life, and how chasing that purpose means having measurable goals and focused priorities.
Special Announcements:
This week’s episode of the Less Doing Podcast is brought to you by [JustWorks](https://www.justworks.com/), an innovative company striving to make payroll, benefits, and compliance management a seamless and stress-free process. The most intuitive software for your business; take your most tedious and time consuming part of your job and make it the si...
2015-11-1845 min
The Less Doing Podcast191: Mark Podolsky - The Land Geek**Summary:**
In Episode #191 Ari interviews Mark Podolsky of [The Land Geek](http://www.thelandgeek.com/), a company that’s founded on land flipping and the development of passive income. Tune in to hear Mark and Ari talk secrets to success and why all your entrepreneurial attention should be on moving the needle.
**Special Announcements:**
This week’s episode of the Less Doing Podcast is brought to you by [JustWorks](https://www.justworks.com/), an innovative company striving to make payroll, benefits, and compliance management a seamless and stress-free process.
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2015-11-1151 min
The Less Doing Podcast190: Guillermo Miotti - LEGO Serious Play# Summary:
In Episode #190 Ari interviews [Guillermo Miotti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmiotti) of LEGO Serious Play, a consultancy designed to help multinational businesses improve internal communications and processes through creative, LEGO-based problem solving exercises.
**Special Announcements:**
This week’s episode of the Less Doing Podcast is brought to you by [JustWorks](https://www.justworks.com/), an innovative company striving to make payroll, benefits, and compliance management a seamless and stress-free process.
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2015-11-0448 min
The Less Doing Podcast189: Daniel Vitalis - SurThrivalSummary:
In Episode #189 Ari interviews Daniel Vitalis of [SurThrival](http://www.surthrival.com/), a company that specializes in blending and supplying _quality_ natural supplements for an increasingly unnatural world. Listen as Ari and Daniel talk Elk Antler Spray, Pine Pollen, and hardcore nutritional history.
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2015-10-2858 min
The Less Doing Podcast188: AdamStone - Speedlancer**Summary:**
In Episode #188 Ari interviews Adam Stone of [Speedlancer](https://speedlancer.com/), a service that promises high-quality freelancing services and task completion in less than four hours of hire.
**Special Announcements:**
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**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 14:13 – Introduction of Adam Stone
- 14:39 – The fastest freelancing on the planet
- 15:24 – Quality and speed rarely go hand in...
2015-10-2125 min
The Less Doing Podcast187: Adam Gilbert - My Body Tutor**Summary:**
In Episode #186 Ari interviews Adam Gilbert of [My Body Tutor](http://www.mybodytutor.com/pages/), one of the best resources available for people looking to improve their health through a minimalist combination of diet, exercise, and accountability.
**Special Announcements:**
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**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 14:54 – The Introduction of Adam Gilbert
- 15:10 – Adam’s backgrou...
2015-10-1433 min
The Less Doing Podcast186 - With Jason Zook of Buy My Future# Episode 186
**Summary:**
In Episode #186 Ari interviews [Jason Zook](http://jasondoesstuff.com/), a man so interesting we can’t do his story justice with a summary introduction. This is simply an interview you’ll need to hear to believe.
**Special Announcements:**
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**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
- 17:32 – Non-Introduction of Jason Zook
- 18:12 – Jason is a man of fiv...
2015-10-0747 min
The Less Doing Podcast185: Shivani Nazareth - Counsyl**Summary:**
In Episode #185 Ari interviews Shivani Nazareth, the Director of Women’s Health at [Counsyl](https://www.counsyl.com/), a health technology and DNA-screening company that works to provide people insight into their predisposed genetic diseases using saliva and blood-based tests. Listen as Ari and Shivani talk about the importance of testing, why knowledge is empowering rather than limiting, and why fear isn’t a good reason to stay away from testing.
**Special Announcements:**
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2015-09-3028 min
The Less Doing Podcast184: Doren Aldana**Summary:**
In Episode #184 Ari interviews Doran Aldana, the founder of [My Testimonial Engine](http://mytestimonialengine.com/), a service that automatically collects testimonials from your customers and shares them on your social media channels. Listen as Ari and Doran talk about everything from entrepreneurial roots in College Pro Painters to the importance of trust and endorsements in facilitating professional success.
**Special Announcements:**
[Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com)
Come watch Ari and a collection of other well-renowned biohackers free the people of Finland from their bodily limitations at the 2015 Biohacker Summit being held in Helsinki, Finland from September 23rd through September 24...
2015-09-2334 min
The Less Doing Podcast183: Tero Isokauppila - Four Sigma Foods**Summary:**
In Episode #183 Ari interviews Tero Isokauppila of [Four Sigma Foods](http://www.foursigmafoods.com/), a company dedicated to making medicinal mushrooms more popular in the United States. Listen as Ari and Tero take a deep-dive in the fun and surprisingly healthy world of fungi.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com)
Come watch Ari and a collection of other well-renowned biohackers free the people of Finland from their bodily limitations at the 2015 Biohacker Summit being held in Helsinki, Finland from September 23rd through September 24th. Those interested in attending can [buy tickets here](http://biohackersummit.com/#pl_areauf9...
2015-09-1637 min
The Less Doing Podcast182: Russ Perry - Design Pickle# Episode 182
**Summary:**
In Episode #182 Ari – fresh off the Labor Day Weekend – interviews Russ Perry of [Design Pickle](http://www.designpickle.com/), the company that’s turning the world of graphic design on its head in favor of the consumer. Listen as Ari and Russ talk entrepreneurship, Optimized Dad, and discuss what makes outsourcing so effective.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York City.
## [Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com)
Come w...
2015-09-0939 min
The Less Doing Podcast181: Eric Glyman - Paribus# Episode 181
**Summary:**
In Episode #181 Ari – fresh off his trip to the ER – interviews Eric Glyman of [Paribus](https://paribus.co/), a company wholly dedicated to helping online consumers save money in the most simple, straightforward way possible.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Hello Harvard](http://www.studentsuccessharvard.eventbrite.com/)
Ari will be speaking THIS SATURDAY at Harvard in Cambridge, MA! The even lasts from 1-5 PM so for those in the Boston area don’t miss this last-minute opportunity to see Ari bring the thunder in person!
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http...
2015-09-0222 min
The Less Doing Podcast180: Abelard Lindsay - CilTep**Summary:**
In Episode #180 Ari – joined by special guest hosts Nick Sonnenberg, founder of [Calvin App](http://www.calvinapp.com/) and co-founder of [Less Doing Virtual Assistants](http://www.lessdoing.com/VA) – interviews Abelard Lindsay, the creator of CilTep, a powerful, over-the-counter nootropic. Listen as Ari and Abelard talk brain chemistry, memory development, and cognitive function.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York City.
## [Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com)
Come...
2015-08-2643 min
The Less Doing Podcast179: Russel Brunson - Click Funnels# Episode 179
**Summary:**
In Episode #179 Ari – joined by special guest hosts Adam Hopper of the Less Doing Mastermind Group – interviews Russel Brunson of [DotComSecrets](http://dotcomsecrets.com/welcome) and the creator of [ClickFunnels](https://www.clickfunnels.com/). During their conversation, Russel talks entrepreneurship, team-management, and the importance of continual learning.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York City.
## [Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com)
Come watch Ari and a collection of o...
2015-08-2051 min
The Less Doing Podcast178: Bonnie Low Kramen - Be The Ultimate Assistant**Summary:**
In Episode #178 Ari – joined by special guest hosts [Holly Hanson](https://twitter.com/hollyous) of the Less Doing Mastermind Group – interviews Bonnie Low Kramen of [Be the Ultimate Assistant](http://www.bonnielowkramen.com/). During the interview, Bonnie defines what makes a _great _assistant, and explains how she’s remained exclusive assistant to one of Hollywood’s biggest names for more than 25 years.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York Cit...
2015-08-1743 min
The Less Doing Podcast177: Jay Samit - Serial Entrepreneur# Episode 177
**Summary:**
In Episode #177 Ari – joined by special guest hosts [Kavon](http://thesolefocus.com/) and [Andrew James](http://www.andrewjamesinc.com/marketing/eyeballs) of the Less Doing Mastermind Group – interviews [Jay Samit](http://www.jaysamit.com/), serial entrepreneur, digital media innovator and pioneer in the music, video distribution, social media, and eCommerce spaces. Listen as Jay and Ari talk disruption, entrepreneurship, and the benefits of failure.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM i...
2015-08-1351 min
The Less Doing Podcast176: Jeremie Rodger**Summary:**
In Episode #176 Ari – joined by special guest host [Kavon](http://thesolefocus.com/) of the Less Doing Mastermind Group – interviews Jeremie Rodger, a [Couch Surfing](https://www.couchsurfing.com/) veteran and 26 year-old entrepreneur with a natural knack for taking roads less travelled in order to find success. Tune-in to hear Ari and Jeremie talk automation and outsourcing in meticulous detail!
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York City.
## [Freeing Finl...
2015-08-1045 min
The Less Doing Podcast175: Tripp - TrippAdvice# Episode 175
**Summary:**
In Episode #175 Ari – joined by special guest host Kavon of the Less Doing Mastermind Group – interviews Tripp of [TrippAdvice](http://trippadvice.com/), a company wholly dedicated to helping men move past traditional female dating roadblocks. Listen as Ari and Tripp discuss women, sex, entrepreneurship, and a whole lot more!
**Special Announcements:**
## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/)
Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York City.
## [Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com)
Come watch Ari and a co...
2015-08-0653 min
The Less Doing Podcast174: Edan Harari - Kinetic Massage**Summary:**
In Episode #174 Ari speaks with Edan Harari of [Kinetic Massage](http://kineticmassage.com/), a new style of tissue therapy focusing on embracing problems rather than going to war against them. Listen as Ari and Edan talk about innovative healing techniques, outside-the-box health concepts and the story of Ortho-Bionomy.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons of Less Doing into terms business...
2015-08-0330 min
The Less Doing Podcast173: David Schneider - Ninja Outreach# **Summary:**
In Episode #173 Ari invites David Schneider of [Ninja Outreach](http://ninjaoutreach.com/), a company that makes outreach marketing simple. In this brief but informative interview David explains how a late-start in the entrepreneurial game isn’t a bad thing and why outreach marketing might be the next big thing.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons of Less Doing into terms bu...
2015-07-3027 min
The Less Doing Podcast172: Nir Eyal - Hooked**Summary:**
In Episode #172 Ari is joined by [Nir Eyal](http://www.nirandfar.com/) – author of _[Hooked](http://amzn.to/1fusU7a) _– on the Less Doing Podcast. During this Sunday’s episode, Ari and Nir speak at length about the secrets behind human habit-forming. Listen as Nir illustrates why we struggle with habit-forming and habit retention.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons of Les...
2015-07-2739 min
The Less Doing Podcast171: Timo Ahopelto - The Human Charger**Summary:**
In Episode #171 Ari invites Timo Ahopelto of [The Human Charger](http://www.humancharger.com/) onto the Less Doing Podcast to talk about the oft overlooked role of light in our daily lives. Listen as Ari and Timo discuss the measurable impact artificial light can have on seasonal depression, jet-lag, and sleep.
**Sponsored By:**
- [FollowUp.CC](https://followup.cc/) – For years, FollowUp.CC has been Ari’s #1 recommended productivity tool. Now the Less Doing Nation has the opportunity to **_try FollowUp.CC for a FULL YEAR – that’s right, 12 whole months – for ½ price!_** To receive your 50% discount, use the coupon code...
2015-07-2333 min
The Less Doing Podcast170: Trevor Shirk - United States Army Rangers**Summary:**
In Episode #170 Ari chats with [Trevor Shirk](http://www.uncommonhuman.com/), an engineer, Captain in the United States Army and a member of the US Army Rangers. During their conversation, Ari and Trevor talk American Dream University, the US Army’s Ranger School and the key drivers for human excellence.
**Sponsored By:**
- [FollowUp.CC](https://followup.cc/) – For years, FollowUp.CC has been Ari’s #1 recommended productivity tool. Now the Less Doing Nation has the opportunity to **_try FollowUp.CC for a FULL YEAR – that’s right, 12 whole months – for ½ price!_** To receive your 50% discount, use the coupon code “LessDoi...
2015-07-2036 min
The Less Doing Podcast169: Colin Darretta - Well Path# Summary:
In Episode #169 Ari chats with [Colin Darretta of Well Path](https://www.gowellpath.com/founders-story), a company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to personalized modern wellness. During the interview, Colin and Ari invest the majority of their time talking about health and wellness topics including supplements, sleep and proper nutrition.
**Sponsored By** :
- [FollowUp.CC](https://followup.cc/) – For years, FollowUp.CC has been Ari’s #1 recommended productivity tool. Now the Less Doing Nation has the opportunity to **_try FollowUp.CC for a FULL YEAR – that’s right, 12 whole months – for ½ price!_** To receive your 50% discount, use the coupon code “LessD...
2015-07-1636 min
The Less Doing Podcast168: Steve J. Martin - The small BIG**Summary:**
In Episode #168 Ari speaks with Steve J. Martin, master of persuasion and Co-Author of [The small BIG](http://amzn.to/1TmvHhB). During this interview, Ari and Steve cover the science of persuasion, the importance of ethics and the paradox of neutrality.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons of Less Doing into terms business leaders can take to the bank.
## [Rockefeller...
2015-07-1343 min
The Less Doing PodcastSpecial Episode #4 with Ben Greenfield of BenGreenfieldFitness.com**Summary:**
In Special Episode #4 features a special audio book chapter reading from Ben Greenfield of [Ben Greenfield Fitness](http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/). During the reading Ben highlights his _Top Ten Tips _for improving productivity and efficiency across all aspects of life.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons of Less Doing into terms business leaders can take to the bank.
## [Rockefeller Roundtable...
2015-07-1030 min
The Less Doing Podcast167: Eelco DeBoer - Serial Entrepreneur# Summary:
In Episode #167 Ari speaks with [Eelco DeBoer](http://www.eel.co/), a Dutch serial entrepreneur who got his start in online business selling hip-hop CDs and other wares over eBay. Since then, Eelco has grown into one of Holland’s most prolific digital businessman, with no less than six different companies to his name.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons of...
2015-07-0953 min
The Less Doing Podcast166: Stu McLaren - Stu.Me# Summary:
In Episode #166 Ari interviews [Stu McLaren](http://stu.me/), co-creator of the [WishList Member](http://member.wishlistproducts.com/), one of the most popular WordPress plug-ins of all time. During their conversation, Ari and Stu talk about getting clear on _real _wants, the nuances of entrepreneurship and the secret to running a _great _membership site.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to watch Ari translate the lessons...
2015-07-0651 min
The Less Doing Podcast165: Rory Vaden - Procrastinate on Purpose**Summary:**
In Episode #165 Ari hosts [Rory Vaden](http://www.roryvaden.com/), a refined public speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author of [Take the Stairs](http://amzn.to/1LAMueH) and [Procrastinate on Purpose](http://amzn.to/1GXgb6d) who works to help people live healthier, happier, more effective lives. During the interview, Rory breaks down the Procrastinate on Purpose methodology and explains why everything you know about time-management is wrong.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence...
2015-07-0245 min
The Less Doing Podcast164: Josh Davis - Two Awesome Hours# **Summary:**
In Episode #164 Ari invites PhD and author of [Two Awesome Hours](http://www.twoawesomehours.com/), Josh Davis, on the Less Doing podcast. During this week’s interview, Ari and Josh go in-depth on the subject of brains, neural programming and why working for great lengths of time is far from being the _right _way to tackle a busy schedule.
**Special Announcements:**
## Fuel the Fire
Come watch Ari light-up the Drake Hotel in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5th as he delivers a rousing keynote speech for IPPA Business Excellence Conference: _Fuel the Fire_. This will be a great opportunity to wa...
2015-06-2955 min
The Less Doing Podcast153: Shane Snow - Smartcuts# Episode 153
**Summary:**
In Episode #153 Ari is joined by Shane Snow, author of [Smartcuts](http://amzn.to/1c2AAeL), a book that highlights how hour-hackers and innovators (like Ari Meisel) help improve not only their lives but the lives of those around them. This is a seriously juicy interview and one no Less Doing fanatic will want to miss!
**Special Announcements:**
# [Less Doing Does Europe!](https://www.gazelles.com/summits/EGS-2015/Barcelona/index.html)
Watch Ari bring the lessons of Less Doing to some of Europe’s most famous cities including Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam and Budapest for the 2015 European Growth Summit. Ar...
2015-05-2152 min
The Less Doing Podcast133: Author Neil Strauss# Episode 133
**Summary:**
In Episode #133 Ari speaks with [Neil Strauss](http://www.amazon.com/Neil-Strauss/e/B001H6NT1I/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1424998661&sr=1-2-ent&tag=tlp03-20&linkId=3FHLXVVZR4GVZR6W) , author of Ari’s favorite book, _[Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060898771/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0060898771&linkCode=as2&tag=tlp03-20&linkId=2DQR5QXMBWHO4WWD) _ . During their ex...
2015-03-121h 09
The Less Doing Podcast132: Denis Mortensen - Amy# Episode 132
**Summary:**
In Episode #132 Ari sits down – literally – with Dennis Mortensen of [_Amy_](https://x.ai/), the smart personal assistant. During this in-person meeting, Dennis and Ari discuss the idea behind Amy and what makes her different as a scheduling toll. Ari and Dennis also talk about the importance distinction between doing a _query_ and doing a _job_.
**Special Announcements:**
# [Less Doing in Barcelona](https://www.gazelles.com/summits/EGS-2015/Barcelona/index.html)
Watch Ari bring the lessons of Less Doing to Barcelona, Spain for the 2015 European Growth Summit. Ari will be joined by fellow masters of entrepreneurship Steve Martin, Dire...
2015-03-0957 min
The Less Doing Podcast131: John T Meyer - Lemonly# Episode 131
**Summary:**
In Episode #131 Ari talks with John T Meyer of Lemonly, the creative house for some of the web’s most desirable infographics. As they discuss the origins and model of Lemonly, Ari and John also speak about productive habits, winning attitudes and strategies for measurable success in both professional and personal environments.
**Special Announcements:**
# [Less Doing in Barcelona](https://www.gazelles.com/summits/EGS-2015/Barcelona/index.html)
Watch Ari bring the lessons of Less Doing to Barcelona, Spain for the 2015 European Growth Summit. Ari will be joined by fellow masters of entrepreneurship Steve Martin, Director of _Influence at Wo...
2015-03-0558 min
The Less Doing Podcast130: Jayson Gaignard - Mastermind Talks# Episode 129
**Summary:**
In Episode #130 Ari brings Jayson Gaignard, the creator of Mastermind Talks, onto the program for a memorable interview. During their conversation, Jayson shares his fascinating story which involves dropping out of high school, early entrepreneurial success, dangerous encounters with debt and, of course, the origins of the Mastermind Talks.
**Special Announcements:**
# [Less Doing in Barcelona](https://www.gazelles.com/summits/EGS-2015/Barcelona/index.html)
Watch Ari bring the lessons of Less Doing to Barcelona, Spain for the 2015 European Growth Summit. Ari will be joined by fellow masters of entrepreneurship Steve Martin, Director of _Influence at Work_ in the...
2015-03-021h 01
The Less Doing Podcast129: Chris Kelly - Nourish, Balance, Thrive# Episode 129
**Summary:**
In Episode #129 Ari shares the podcast with Chris Kelly of [Nourish, Balance, Thrive](http://www.nourishbalancethrive.com/). During their conversation, Chris talks to Ari about his personal battles with intestinal inflammation and how his troubles led him on a remarkable journey that ultimately culminated with the foundation of Nourish, Balance, Thrive.
**Special Announcements:**
# [Less Doing in Barcelona](https://www.gazelles.com/summits/EGS-2015/Barcelona/index.html)
Watch Ari bring the lessons of Less Doing to Barcelona, Spain for the 2015 European Growth Summit. Ari will be joined by fellow masters of entrepreneurship Steve Martin, Director of _Influence at Work...
2015-02-2659 min
The Less Doing PodcastSpecial Episode #3 with Marc Goodman of Future Crimes# Special Episode 3
**Summary:**
In Special Episode #3 Ari sits down with Marc Goodman, author of Future Crimes, a revolutionary new book discussing the serious vulnerabilities we often overlook in our daily lives. During the conversation, Marc explains what concerns him most about the years ahead and how technology is both a boon and bane.
**Special Announcements:**
# [Less Doing in Barcelona](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazelles.com%2Fsummits%2FEGS-2015%2FBarcelona%2Findex.html)
Watch Ari bring the lessons of Less Doing to Barcelona, Spain for the 2015 European Growth Summit. Ari will be joined by fellow masters...
2015-02-2436 min
The Less Doing Podcast128: Jesse Lawler - Smart Drug Smarts# Episode 128
**Summary:**
In Episode #128 Ari shares the podcast with Jesse Lawler of _[Smart Drug Smarts](http://smartdrugsmarts.com/),_ the podcast that helps people witch on their brains and switch off the pollutants contaminating them. During their conversation, Ari and Jesse talk new nootropics, brain-strengthening strategy and recount some of their favorite episodes from the Smart Drug Smarts podcast.
**Special Announcements:**
## [American Dream U](http://americandreamu.org/upcoming-events/)
On March 13th and 14th, watch Ari Meisel bring his expertise to the stage in a setting unlike any other: Fort Benning, Georgia home of the United States Army’s Airbore and Ranger sc...
2015-02-2350 min
The Less Doing Podcast127: Evan Britten - Bozzone of Perssist# Episode 127
**Summary:**
In Episode #127 Ari speaks with Evan Britten-Bozzone of [Perssist](https://www.perssist.com/welcome). During their conversation, Ari and Evan chat about the finer points of the virtual assistant industry, as well as discuss the origins of Perssist as a business.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies and secrets for success. Visit [LessDoingLive.com](http://www.lessdoinglive...
2015-02-1939 min
The Less Doing Podcast126: Peter Sage - Extreme Entrepreneur# Episode 126
**Summary:**
In Episode #126 Ari speaks with extreme athlete and [entrepreneur](http://www.petersage.com/) Peter Sage. During the podcast, Peter shares a number of things with Ari including his plans for 2015, his historical sources of inspiration and what he feels are the traits within each of us that ultimately lead to success.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies...
2015-02-1657 min
The Less Doing Podcast125: Wendy Meyers - LiveTo110.com# Episode 125
**Summary:**
In Episode #125 Ari sits down with Wendy Myers of LiveTo110.com. During their discussion, Ari and Wendy chat about the importance of intelligent diet, the dangers of bodily pollutants and the magic behind hair-mineral analysis.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies and secrets for success. Visit [LessDoingLive.com](http://www.lessdoinglive.com/) to learn more about this...
2015-02-1259 min
The Less Doing Podcast124: Dr. Andrew Hill - truBrain# Episode 124
**Summary:**
In Episode #124 Ari sits down with Dr. Andrew Hill, the Lead Neuroscientist at [truBrain](https://trubrain.com/). During their conversation, Ari and Dr. Hill discuss the secrets behind nootropics at-length, including what makes them “go” and why they’re _so_ effective when it comes to helping people maximize their mind.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies and secret...
2015-02-091h 02
The Less Doing Podcast123: Todd Herman - The Peak Athlete# Episode 123
**Summary:**
In Episode #123 Ari sits down with peak-performance guru Todd Herman of _[The Peak Athlete](http://www.thepeakathlete.com/)_. During their conversation, Ari and Todd talk about what makes for a winning mindset on (and off) the field, as well as the importance of creating an effective feedback loop.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies and secrets for...
2015-02-051h 02
The Less Doing Podcast122: Alan Cash - Terra Biological# Episode 122
**Summary:**
In Episode #122 Ari shares his podcast with Alan Cash of [Terra Biological](http://www.terrabiological.com/), maker of Oxaloacetate-based health supplements like benaGene and CRONaxal. During their conversation, Ari and Alan talk about the importance of _Caloric Restriction _and the potential health benefits associated with Oxaloacetate.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share their tips, strategies and secrets for success. Visit...
2015-02-0245 min
The Less Doing Podcast121: Laura Coe - Emotional Obesity# Episode 121
**Summary:**
In Episode #121Ari shares the mic with Laura Coe of _[Emotional Obesity](http://emotionalobesity.com/)_, the very first workout and fitness system for the soul. During the interview, Ari and Laura define the risks of “emotional obesity” while talking about the importance of remaining in-tune with personal goals and objectives.
**Sponsored By:**
## [Design Pickle](http://designpickle.com/)
Unlimited graphic design services for a single, straightforward, monthly fee.
No more messy quoting processes. No more project-to-project hiring hassles.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than...
2015-01-2939 min
The Less Doing Podcast120: Jon Nastor - Hack The Entrepreneur# Episode 120
**Summary:**
In Episode #120 Ari sits down with fellow Mastermind enthusiast Jon Nastor of Hack the Entrepreneur. During their conversation, Ari and Jon discuss processes for successful podcasting and the oft overlooked benefits that come with setting up a successful podcast.
**Sponsored By:**
## [Design Pickle](http://designpickle.com/)
Unlimited graphic design services for a single, straightforward, monthly fee.
No more messy quoting processes. No more project-to-project hiring hassles.
Special Announcements:
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://lessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org/sales/live-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity...
2015-01-2645 min
The Less Doing PodcastLess Doing Special Episode #2 with Eben Pagan of Wake Up Productive# Special Episode 2
**Summary:**
In InBetweenisode #2 Ari speaks with [Eben Pagan](http://ebenpagan.info/) of _Wake Up Productive_. During their call, Eben shares his vision for the _Wake Up Productive Program_, while fielding questions about his entrepreneurial origins, his strategy for being efficient and his discovery of success.
**Special Announcements:**
## [Less Doing Live Event](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Flessdoinglabs.businessresearchgroup.org%2Fsales%2Flive-event-optin)
The **Less Doing LIVE Event** in NYC is _less than six months away_! The best minds in business and productivity are joining Ari in his hometown of New York City to share...
2015-01-1929 min
The Less Doing Podcast108: Chris Kelly - NourishBalanceThriveSubscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2)
Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.lessdoingbook.com/)"
Leave Your Questions for the Podcast [HERE](https://www.speakpipe.com/LessDoingPodcast)
Get More Great Content and Full Show Notes at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/)
# Episode 108
**Summary:**
In Episode #108 Ari sits down with [Chris Kelly](http://www.nourishbalancethrive.com/blog/2014/02/27/christopher-kelly-bsc/) of [NourishBalanceThrive](http://www.nourishbalancethrive.com/), a digitally-based consulting firm with the end-goal of improving personal well-being by integrating the latest in modern scientific testing with age-old natural health...
2014-12-1153 min
The Less Doing Podcast101: Gil Blander - Inside TrackerShow Notes:
Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2)
Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.amazon.com/Less-Doing-More-Living-Everything/dp/0399168524/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=tlp03-20&linkCode=w01&creativeASIN=0399168524)"
Get More Great Content at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/)
**Episode 101**
**Summary:**
In Episode #101 Ari interviews [Dr. Gil Blander](https://www.insidetracker.com/about/tracker.com%2Fabout%2F), initial founder and current president of InsideTracker, the maker of industry-leading health analytics tools for personal use. As they exchange thoughts on the importance of health, Ari and...
2014-11-1725 min
The Less Doing Podcast100: Our Centennial EpisodeSubscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fari-meisel-less-doing%2Fid605938952%3Fmt%3D2)
Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.lessdoingbook.com/)"
Leave Your Questions for the Podcast [HERE](https://www.evernote.com/OutboundRedirect.action?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.speakpipe.com%2FLessDoingPodcast)
Get More Great Content and Full Show Notes with Transcript at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/)
# Episode 100
**Summary:**
In Episode #100 Felix sits down to interview regular host and _Less Doing, More Living_ founder, Ari Meisel to celebrate the 100threcording of...
2014-11-131h 17
The Less Doing Podcast98: David Allen - Getting Things DoneShow Notes: Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2)
Also Check out Ari's book "[Less Doing, More Living](http://www.lessdoingbook.com/)"
Get More Great Content and Full Show Notes with Transcript at [LessDoing.com](http://www.lessdoing.com/)
# Episode 98
**Summary:**
In Episode #98, Ari speaks at length with David Allen the creator of_Getting Things Done_, a time-management method crafted to help people maximize their personal and work-life performance. As they chat, David reveals how he manages everything from interruptions to his email inbox in an effort to keep his mind clear...
2014-11-061h 15
The Less Doing Podcast55: Mason Currey - Daily Rituals: How Artists WorkFor more info visit http://lessdoing.com/ Check out Ari's book http://www.lessdoingbook.com Sign up for Entheos Conference https://www.entheos.com/The-Art-of-Less-Doing-and-More-Living/ari-meisel In this episode Ari talks with author Mason Currey about the daily rituals of some of the most creative people of all time. Currey's latest book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, goes into details about the practices that help get artist’s creative juices flowing. From the bizarre to the mundane, Currey tells what worked for brilliant creatives, and how you can harness some of their creative power by creating your own daily rituals.
...
2014-03-2945 min