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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh | YAP Media
Entrepreneurship
Personal Growth
Personal Development
Leadership
Mental Health
Relationships
Stoicism
Anxiety
Mindfulness
Artificial Intelligence
Business Growth
Gratitude
Core Values
Private Equity
Meditation
Wealth Creation
Networking
Business Partnerships
Nutrition
Loyalty

The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience! Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Go... more

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Growing up immersed in the teachings of the Toltec tradition, Don Jose Ruiz has dedicated his life to sharing this ancient wisdom with the modern world. In this episode, he reflects on the profound influence of his father, Don Miguel Ruiz, and the ti... more

Are you feeling bogged down by the monotony of your daily life?

On today’s show, Darius talks about enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the end results.

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What if the darkest chapter of your life turned out to be the very thing that saved it?

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Walker Deibel
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Episode: 428 | Walker Deibel | Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
Jason Redman
Former Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, leadership speaker
Author and speaker
Episode: TGM Classic | Jason Redman | Former Navy SEAL on Leading Through Tough Times and Earning Trust
AJ Jacobs
New York Times bestselling author; immersive journalist; host of The Puzzler podcast
Author and journalist
Episode: TGM Classic | AJ Jacobs | The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning
Dr. Jenelle Kim
Ninth-generation doctor of traditional oriental medicine, founder of JBK Wellness Labs
JBK Wellness Labs
Episode: 425 | Dr. Jenelle Kim | The Korean Art of Living Well: The Eight Keys of Living Meditation for Balance and Transformation
Daniel Coyle
Author and researcher focused on group dynamics and performance
Author of Flourish; author of The Culture Code
Episode: 423 | Daniel Coyle | Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment
Jaclyn Lindsey
CEO of kindness.org; author of Be Kind
kindness.org
Episode: TGM Classic | Jaclyn Lindsey | The Power of Kindness: Transforming Pain into Purpose
Chris Pronger
NHL Hall of Famer, author of Earned: The True Cost of Greatness
Former NHL player
Episode: 422 | Chris Pronger | Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors
Jim Murphy
Author of Inner Excellence; Performance Coach to Elite Athletes and Leaders Worldwide; former professional baseball player
Author, The Best Possible Life; Inner Excellence
Episode: 420 | Jim Murphy | The Best Possible Life: How to Live with Deep Contentment, Joy, and Confidence―No Matter What
Klaus Kleinfeld
Former chairman and CEO of Alcoa and Siemens AG; author of Leading to Thrive
Author, Former CEO of Alcoa and Siemens AG
Episode: 419 | Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld | Fortune 500 CEO Teaches Us About Leading to Thrive

Host

Darius Mirshahzadeh
Host of The Greatness Machine; widely involved in interviewing notable entrepreneurs, leaders, and experts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • Insightful and Inspiring

    I’ve followed Darius on LinkedIn for the past four years. His podcast clips are some of the only ones I stop to watch because he has such a wide variety of guests, it’s well produced, and the content he creates to continue spreading the message of his guests is best in class - inspiring and insightful. Check it out and give him a follow on LinkedIn while you’re at it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachelDruck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    I love this show! Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d0000_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Darius!

    Amazing podcast!!!!! Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Greenstein
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspirational and Eye-Opening!

    I recently listened to the episode - "223 - Shayla Gifford - From College Dropout to Game-Changing Entrepreneur" - and was thoroughly impressed. The host's ability to delve deep into Shayla Gifford's journey, from facing societal expectations as a college dropout to emerging as a game-changing entrepreneur, was captivating. The episode was not only informative but also incredibly inspiring. It's a testament to the quality and depth of content that "The Greatness Machine" consistently delivers. H... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I recently discovered The Greatness Machine and I’m so glad I did! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen. Thanks so much Darius for putting out such an incredible podcast. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago

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TGM Classic | Jason Redman | Former Navy SEAL on Leading Through Tough Times and Earning Trust
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness that you've overcome in your life?
Self-doubt and the internal voice telling you that you can't do it, but the difference between success and failure is getting off the X, taking action, and ignoring the negativity.
425 | Dr. Jenelle Kim | The Korean Art of Living Well: The Eight Keys of Living Meditation for Balance and Transformation
Q: What are the eight keys of living meditation?
They are: know your true self; the true right and correct method; stop being drunk on your own thoughts; how will you be remembered (legacy); seek connectedness and honor; change your reality for the better; one match to light a thousand; be like bamboo.
TGM Classic | Jaclyn Lindsey | The Power of Kindness: Transforming Pain into Purpose
Q: Could you share your origin story and what led you to found kindness.org?
Jaclyn describes growing up with a belief in helping others, facing bullying and poverty, which cultivated a deep commitment to kindness as both a personal and organizational mission, ultimately leading her to launch kindness.org.
422 | Chris Pronger | Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness that you've overcome in your life and how did you overcome it?
Mentally, by believing that I belonged, taking action, and executing on that belief while optimizing preparation, mindset, and the right support to sustain high performance.
TGM Classic | Dr. Wendy Suzuki | Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion
Q: What is the number one barrier to greatness and how did you overcome it?
The primary barrier is fear of failure, and she overcomes it by leaning into fear as a beacon to explore new directions, such as changing research areas, taking on deanship, and writing about personal experiences.

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A high-energy show that spotlights World-class performers, entrepreneurs, veterans, and leadership experts who have built notable missions or brands. Episodes frequently center on personal growth, entrepreneurship, high-performance mindset, and the practical paths people take to scale influence, wealth, and impact. Notable throughlines include resilience, authentic leadership, and leveraging unique experiences (military, sports, tech) to level up professionally and personally. The format tends to feature deep-dive conversations with guests who have compelling life stories, business successes, and actionable insights for listeners aiming to level up in their careers and lives.

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The Greatness Machine launched 5 years ago and published 697 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Greatness Machine include:

1. Walker Deibel
2. Jason Redman
3. AJ Jacobs
4. Dr. Jenelle Kim
5. Daniel Coyle
6. Jaclyn Lindsey
7. Chris Pronger
8. Jim Murphy

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