#164 Dave Hollis on How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself | Impact Theory

Published: March 24, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dave Hollis goes into incredible depth on the connections between failure, growth and fulfillment. While describing those connections he talks about his experiences with therapy, explains how he uses journaling so effectively, and even shares a few tips on marriage.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nPodcorn: Visit https://podcorn.com/brands/ and use coupon code IMPACTTHEORY \nWomen of Impact Podcast hosted by Lisa Bilyeu: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-impact/id1435217865 \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \nBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nDave explains why he still calls himself a skeptic [3:20] \nDave admits that he had to get super-stuck in order to embrace self-help [4:58] \nTom and Dave discuss the power of negative visualization [8:32] \nMotivation is built through consistent habits and constantly pushing yourself [12:15] \nDave talks about how he finished a challenge he thought might be impossible [15:53] \nYou must test the truth of the stories you\u2019ve been told [19:54] \nNone of us are broken, but we all have seasons of brokenness [20:53] \nDave explains how he uses journaling to get down to the subconscious [23:38] \nDave describes the reasons why therapy was so helpful for him [25:38] \nAre other people\u2019s opinions real? Are they important? [27:41] \nDave and Tom discuss the connection between growth. discomfort and fulfillment [29:42] \nIt\u2019s a guarantee in a startup that you are going to experience failure [36:15] \nDave talks about how difficult it was to no longer be the primary bread-winner [39:00] \nDave gives a few tips on marriage [44:14] \nDave shares the impact he wants to have on the world [47:11]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW DAVE:\xa0WEBSITE: thehollisco.com\xa0INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2xthYFv\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/39HsqYc\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2IDklb0\xa0\xa0\xa0BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:\xa0\u201cGet Out of Your Own Way\u201d, Dave Hollis https://amzn.to/2UbB7DR\xa0[2:50] \u201cSpark\u201d, John Ratey https://amzn.to/38EY6fH [29:58]\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices