Doing Epic Stuff
by Discover the secrets to a life less ordinary.
What have I learned from fighters, adventurers, entrepreneurs, creatives, mavericks? Doing Epic Stuff is a manifestation of my pursuit of purpose. Join me on a mission to uncover the secrets to a life less ordinary.
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Copyright: Michael Drohan
Episodes
Serial entrepreneur and author: Jeffrey Madoff | Making a living from your ideas. Finding your calling. Fostering creativity.
1h 1m · Published“I’m ultimately seduced by ideas and, I don’t think about ‘if I did this, I could make x’, it was more like: ‘I LOVE doing this, how can I make a living out of it?' You know?”
Jeffrey Madoff is the author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. A book born from a course he taught at Parsons School of Design - a private art and design college located in Lower Manhattan, New York.
During these legendary lectures, Jeff would interview an accomplished individual on their ideas about success. Think turning up to university/college to have bestselling author (and my personal favourite podcast host); Tim Ferris, supermodel; Karlie Kloss or chief marketing officer for eBay; Richelle Parham, seated at the front of the class, ready to provide candid insight to their professional journeys.
EPIC.
So, how does one get Ralph Lauren, head of the legendary fashion empire of the same name, on their personal contacts list?
What can we learn from a man who has successfully navigated fashion, advertising, production and even playwrighting whilst championing a ‘passion first’ mindset?
How did a seemingly ordinary kid from Wisconsin take on and topple The Biggest of Apples (aka New York)?
Show notes
- Jeff’s rather excellent book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Creative-Careers-Making-Living-Ideas/dp/0738246700
- Australian audience note: you may not be able to purchase the kindle version as it is country restricted…
- Jeff’s ‘life in New York’ Insta that I’m really digging - “every day I find something cool” https://www.instagram.com/jeff_madoff/
- Jeff’s ‘A Creative Career’ Insta which includes video snippets, quotes and other goodies: https://www.instagram.com/acreativecareer/
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe or dig on the website for a complete back catalogue: doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff #LicenseToThrill #SwitchGrooves #LvlUp #SomeWayfindingRequired #Start-up #Bootstrap #startups #melbournelockdown #bootstrap
Ex Navy SEAL Commander Mark Devine | From Calculators to (M4) Carbines
1h 3m · Published“It’s important that people take their own responsibility for mental toughness and resilience. If you’re not training yourself the worlds training you and guess what? The world wants you to be weak so don’t let that happen.”
Mark Divine does not mince words.
A former Navy SEAL Commander who saw 20 years of service.
A successful author, serial entrepreneur and host of The Unbeatable Mind Podcast.
In 1989 Mark was on a trajectory to becoming a professional desk jockey having obtained both his MBA and CPA. But The Call of The Warrior was too great and, nurtured through the teachings of SEIDO karate Grandmaster Tadashi Nakamura, Mark effectively traded in his calculator for a carbine automatic rifle.
Why would one transition from comfortable number cruncher to a career where the only easy day was yesterday and a bad day could literally punch your ticket?
What knowledge did Master Nakamura bestow upon Mark which not only gave him the mental edge as an aspiring SEAL; graduating as Honor Man of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) Class number 170 (the notorious 26 week SEAL Qualification Training program) but also the keys to unlock a literally unbeatable mindset?!
Aside from all of that EPIC stuff, I deep-dive into the methods behind the man.
What I uncover challenges even my own beliefs as a ‘Lone Wolf’ entrepreneur.
Show notes
- All things Unbeatable Mind (Mark’s businesses, books, podcast and online courses): https://unbeatablemind.com/
- Background information on Tadashi Nakamura: Mark’s Karate/ZEN mindset instructor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadashi_Nakamura_(martial_artist)
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter.
It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
Or dig on the website: www.doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff #LicenseToThrill #SwitchGrooves #LvlUp #SomeWayfindingRequired #BeYOUREpic #CreateYourBalance #DoingMakesMeFeelGood #podcast
Ex Navy SEAL Commander Mark Devine | From Calculators to (M4) Carbines
1h 3m · Published“It’s important that people take their own responsibility for mental toughness and resilience. If you’re not training yourself the worlds training you and guess what? The world wants you to be weak so don’t let that happen.”
Mark Divine does not mince words.
A former Navy SEAL Commander who saw 20 years of service.
A successful author, serial entrepreneur and host of The Unbeatable Mind Podcast.
In 1989 Mark was on a trajectory to becoming a professional desk jockey having obtained both his MBA and CPA. But The Call of The Warrior was too great and, nurtured through the teachings of SEIDO karate Grandmaster Tadashi Nakamura, Mark effectively traded in his calculator for a carbine automatic rifle.
Why would one transition from comfortable number cruncher to a career where the only easy day was yesterday and a bad day could literally punch your ticket?
What knowledge did Master Nakamura bestow upon Mark which not only gave him the mental edge as an aspiring SEAL; graduating as Honor Man of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) Class number 170 (the notorious 26 week SEAL Qualification Training program) but also the keys to unlock a literally unbeatable mindset?!
Aside from all of that EPIC stuff, I deep-dive into the methods behind the man.
What I uncover challenges even my own beliefs as a ‘Lone Wolf’ entrepreneur.
Show notes
- All things Unbeatable Mind (Mark’s businesses, books, podcast and online courses): https://unbeatablemind.com/
- Background information on Tadashi Nakamura: Mark’s Karate/ZEN mindset instructor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadashi_Nakamura_(martial_artist)
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter.
It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
Or dig on the website: www.doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff #LicenseToThrill #SwitchGrooves #LvlUp #SomeWayfindingRequired #BeYOUREpic #CreateYourBalance #DoingMakesMeFeelGood #podcast
Bobby Cappuccio | More Gains Through Dem Brains
1h 17m · Published“If you’re gonna do something you’ve never done before you kinda have to become somebody you’ve never been before.”
That’s internationally recognised speaker and author Bobby Cappuccio.
Bobby has spent the last 20 plus years pushing for a health and fitness training industry paradigm shift: from a solely external, goal-oriented approach to a more holistic approach, focussed upon behaviour change.
In essence; more gains through dem brains!
To state that Bobby is coming from a place of experience is a major understatement
*PAUSE*
Before I get too deep into this episode, I’m going to issue the following proviso: it really deserves to be listened to more than once.
The sheer breadth of insight provided by Bobby is going to have you pausing and rewinding.
I did warn you in advance.
It could be argued that part of the human condition is to form beliefs about ourselves based upon our interpretations of things that have happened to us.
The trauma and physical disadvantages that Bobby had bestowed upon him at birth;
Orphan.
Tourette’s Syndrome.
Physical deformities.
Abuse.
gave Bobby every reason to believe his life was sh*t and that was all it would amount to.
Rather than end up in the bottom of a bottle, Bobby found a way to create his own Michelangelo’s David. Systematically carving away his perceived constraints to uncover an innate ability to bring out the EPIC in others through fitness training – a realisation which has led him to the very top of the Health and Fitness industry.
Join Bobby and I as we explore behaviour change, contribution as a vehicle for discovering our purpose and the fickle nature of self-beliefs in this episode of the doing epic stuff podcast.
Show notes
- https://www.robertcappuccio.com/about
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transtheoretical_model
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast and are onboard with my mission to empower more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES project development news and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
www.doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff #LicenseToThrill #SwitchGrooves #LvlUp #SomeWayfindingRequired #BeYOUREpic #CreateYourBalance #DoingMakesMeFeelGood #podcast
Bobby Cappuccio | More Gains Through Dem Brains
1h 17m · Published“If you’re gonna do something you’ve never done before you kinda have to become somebody you’ve never been before.”
That’s internationally recognised speaker and author Bobby Cappuccio.
Bobby has spent the last 20 plus years pushing for a health and fitness training industry paradigm shift: from a solely external, goal-oriented approach to a more holistic approach, focussed upon behaviour change.
In essence; more gains through dem brains!
To state that Bobby is coming from a place of experience is a major understatement
*PAUSE*
Before I get too deep into this episode, I’m going to issue the following proviso: it really deserves to be listened to more than once.
The sheer breadth of insight provided by Bobby is going to have you pausing and rewinding.
I did warn you in advance.
It could be argued that part of the human condition is to form beliefs about ourselves based upon our interpretations of things that have happened to us.
The trauma and physical disadvantages that Bobby had bestowed upon him at birth;
Orphan.
Tourette’s Syndrome.
Physical deformities.
Abuse.
gave Bobby every reason to believe his life was sh*t and that was all it would amount to.
Rather than end up in the bottom of a bottle, Bobby found a way to create his own Michelangelo’s David. Systematically carving away his perceived constraints to uncover an innate ability to bring out the EPIC in others through fitness training – a realisation which has led him to the very top of the Health and Fitness industry.
Join Bobby and I as we explore behaviour change, contribution as a vehicle for discovering our purpose and the fickle nature of self-beliefs in this episode of the doing epic stuff podcast.
Show notes
- https://www.robertcappuccio.com/about
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transtheoretical_model
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast and are onboard with my mission to empower more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES project development news and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
www.doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff #LicenseToThrill #SwitchGrooves #LvlUp #SomeWayfindingRequired #BeYOUREpic #CreateYourBalance #DoingMakesMeFeelGood #podcast
Helena Chen | Originator of the Purpose-led Grad.
55m · Published“I almost got scared for a while, to pursue things I was passionate about because I didn’t know how to manage it. How do you pursue your passion whilst keeping your own wellbeing balanced?”
- Helena Chen
At the ripe old age of 23 (a time when I was primarily concerned about busting moves on the dancefloor) Helena Chen was successfully executing upon her very own program (a little bit Operation Treadstone à la The Bourne Identity in nature)... #LicenseToThrill
Whereas the aim of Operation Treadstone was to produce a generation of emotionless-killing machine-Super-Soldiers, the aim of Helena’s program was to produce a new era of conscious capitalist University Grads. The cream of the Grad crop armed with a higher purpose than maximum financial gain at all costs.
The first generation of fit-for-purpose corporate leaders for good.
Helena was without a doubt 10 years ahead of her time with this thinking. The proof was in corporate entities seeking inclusion with the pilot program and, more importantly to Helena, the overwhelmingly positive impact it had on the participants. There was even talks of it being incorporated into Postgraduate studies!
But all that passion, drive and commitment came at a heavy cost. Helena had put her mission before her wellbeing and before she knew it, she was totally burned out.
Where do we go when we lose ourselves in an idea? How do we find ourselves again?
Join Helena and I as we explore this EPIC peep's story of aspiration, determination and redemption.
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff
#LicenseToThrill
#SwitchGrooves
#LvlUp
#SomeWayfindingRequired
#BeYOUREpic
#CreateYourBalance
#DoingMakesMeFeelGood
#podcast
Helena Chen | Originator of the Purpose-led Grad.
55m · Published“I almost got scared for a while, to pursue things I was passionate about because I didn’t know how to manage it. How do you pursue your passion whilst keeping your own wellbeing balanced?”
- Helena Chen
At the ripe old age of 23 (a time when I was primarily concerned about busting moves on the dancefloor) Helena Chen was successfully executing upon her very own program (a little bit Operation Treadstone à la The Bourne Identity in nature)... #LicenseToThrill
Whereas the aim of Operation Treadstone was to produce a generation of emotionless-killing machine-Super-Soldiers, the aim of Helena’s program was to produce a new era of conscious capitalist University Grads. The cream of the Grad crop armed with a higher purpose than maximum financial gain at all costs.
The first generation of fit-for-purpose corporate leaders for good.
Helena was without a doubt 10 years ahead of her time with this thinking. The proof was in corporate entities seeking inclusion with the pilot program and, more importantly to Helena, the overwhelmingly positive impact it had on the participants. There was even talks of it being incorporated into Postgraduate studies!
But all that passion, drive and commitment came at a heavy cost. Helena had put her mission before her wellbeing and before she knew it, she was totally burned out.
Where do we go when we lose ourselves in an idea? How do we find ourselves again?
Join Helena and I as we explore this EPIC peep's story of aspiration, determination and redemption.
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: https://mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
doingepicstuff.com
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff
#LicenseToThrill
#SwitchGrooves
#LvlUp
#SomeWayfindingRequired
#BeYOUREpic
#CreateYourBalance
#DoingMakesMeFeelGood
#podcast
Ep. 23 - Lisa Tamati | New Level New Devil
56m · Published“Sometimes when you know too much you can actually hinder yourself and when you don’t; you’re naive and you just bowl on in. Sometimes that’s when you’ll get the best results.”
- Lisa Tamati is the epic persons epic person.
Whenever I've referenced her to past guests it has inevitably elicited a response somewhere in the vicinity of awe.
I could easily have filled an entire episode with the retelling of any one of Lisa’s epic quests:
- Crossing the Libyan dessert by foot whilst avoiding army patrols (way what?)
- Completing 140 Ultra Marathons (and counting)
- Rehabilitating her mother from a devastating brain aneurism to a near full recovery despite all advice to the contrary given by multiple medical professionals. EPICCCC!
But I am compelled to explore the human BEHIND the extraordinary.
What follows is a candid discussion with a human doing epic.
Lisa was gracious enough to open up about the challenges of being a multifaceted entrepreneur / elite sports person and to delve into some lesser-known adventures in the process; gate-crashing a Basel world exhibition with nothing but a bag of precious Paua pearls and crazy infectious enthusiasm?
EPIC!
This episode is especially relevant to those considering or actively pursuing a living from their ideas. Those crazy few willing to 'take the red pill' and journey deep into the vocation void.
Dig into bio hacking, the power of determination and the risk in being the epitome of grit when it comes to pursuing the entrepreneur life in this episode of the Doing Epic Stuff Podcast.
Show notes:
- Interested in the EPIC Time Mastery course I have been developing and beta-tested with Lisa Tamati so she can take control of her time / tasks? https://www.doingepicstuff.com/etminquiry
- Lisa’s ‘Pushing The Limits’ podcast: https://www.lisatamati.com/podcast/
- Lisa’s eCommerce store incl. her books and anti-ageing supplements: https://shop.lisatamati.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/lisatamati/
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff
#LicenseToThrill
#SwitchGrooves
#LvlUp
#SomeWayfindingRequired
#BeYOUREpic
Ep. 23 - Lisa Tamati | New Level New Devil
56m · Published“Sometimes when you know too much you can actually hinder yourself and when you don’t; you’re naive and you just bowl on in. Sometimes that’s when you’ll get the best results.”
- Lisa Tamati is the epic persons epic person.
Whenever I've referenced her to past guests it has inevitably elicited a response somewhere in the vicinity of awe.
I could easily have filled an entire episode with the retelling of any one of Lisa’s epic quests:
- Crossing the Libyan dessert by foot whilst avoiding army patrols (way what?)
- Completing 140 Ultra Marathons (and counting)
- Rehabilitating her mother from a devastating brain aneurism to a near full recovery despite all advice to the contrary given by multiple medical professionals. EPICCCC!
But I am compelled to explore the human BEHIND the extraordinary.
What follows is a candid discussion with a human doing epic.
Lisa was gracious enough to open up about the challenges of being a multifaceted entrepreneur / elite sports person and to delve into some lesser-known adventures in the process; gate-crashing a Basel world exhibition with nothing but a bag of precious Paua pearls and crazy infectious enthusiasm?
EPIC!
This episode is especially relevant to those considering or actively pursuing a living from their ideas. Those crazy few willing to 'take the red pill' and journey deep into the vocation void.
Dig into bio hacking, the power of determination and the risk in being the epitome of grit when it comes to pursuing the entrepreneur life in this episode of the Doing Epic Stuff Podcast.
Show notes:
- Interested in the EPIC Time Mastery course I have been developing and beta-tested with Lisa Tamati so she can take control of her time / tasks? https://www.doingepicstuff.com/etminquiry
- Lisa’s ‘Pushing The Limits’ podcast: https://www.lisatamati.com/podcast/
- Lisa’s eCommerce store incl. her books and anti-ageing supplements: https://shop.lisatamati.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/lisatamati/
If you enjoyed this episode of the DES podcast or are onboard with our mission of empowering more people to find and follow their extraordinary, more of the time, please consider subscribing to the fortnightly eNewsletter. It features some snackable epic content, the latest DES developments and a heads-up on upcoming episodes: mailchimp.doingepicstuff.com/subscribe
We out!
#DoingEpicStuff
#LicenseToThrill
#SwitchGrooves
#LvlUp
#SomeWayfindingRequired
#BeYOUREpic
Ep. 22 - Kim Morrison | Rookie Masseuse come Ultra Marathon World Champ!
56m · Published"Coach was high fiving me and they just said; "you know you've won a place to represent Victoria in the 24 hour championships" and I just remember, everybody was clapping and cheering and I just thought "Holy $&^@! I've got to do that all over again, twice as long? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"
That's professional speaker, author and Health & Lifestyle Educator Kim Morrison retelling her EPIC journey to becoming the youngest female to run 100 miles in less than 24 hours and setting a World Record in the process.
It's easy to perceive our sporting heroes as being almost more than human. Possessing the genetics, innate drive and dedication that you or I simply may not have been gifted with. The narrative is rarely focussed upon the times they quit or even the fact that perhaps, as was the case with Kim, they weren’t even particularly interested in their sport to begin with!
As it turns out Kim fell into Ultra Marathon. She was simply looking for the fastest way to accrue 200 hours of community service she needed in order to graduate from her Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma. So how did this reluctant runner switch grooves from a university student with a passion for Netball to becoming the best in the world at the cruel sport that is Ultra Marathon running and what ultimately made her hang up her running shoes at her peak?
Gain insight to the mindset of this passionate and empowering epic champion of The Art of Self Love in this episode of the Doing Epic Stuff podcast.
Show notes:
- Kim’s website: https://kimmorrison.com/
- A clip featuring Cliff Young; the Aussie potato farmer who came out of nowhere to win the 1983 Sydney to Melbourne Marathon and who coached / mentored Kim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGFA2N0oS1Q
#DoingEpicStuff #LicenseToThrill #SwitchGrooves #LvlUp #SomeWayfindingRequired #BeYOUREpic #CreateYourBalance #DoingMakesMeFeelGood #podcast
Doing Epic Stuff has 73 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 73:59:13. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 12th, 2024 01:10.
