John R. Miles - Founder and CEO of Passion Struck ™

John Miles

John R. Miles's goal is to make passion go viral. He is a former combat veteran and multi-industry CEO turned entrepreneur and human performance expert. He founded Passion Struck to help the broken, beaten, and bored of the world regain their passion and unlock their hidden potential. Contact me at www.johnrmiles.com

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Why Average Choices Lead to Being Mediocre
If You Want a Remarkable Life, You Need to Stop Chasing a Normal One

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John R. Miles – Why average choices lead to being mediocre and mediocre results. | Brought to you by AppSumo’s application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto’s all-in-one HR solution https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck, the Policygenius insurance comparison website (https://www.policygenius.com/), and Indeed the platform for hiring (https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck). In last week’s episode, I argued that mediocrity achieved as an end result of all our […]

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Kara Robinson Chamberlain on Be Vigilant About Your Safety
Surviving a kidnapping by a serial killer

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Kara Robinson Chamberlain – Why you must be vigilant about your safety. Brought to you by AppSumo’s application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto’s all-in-one HR solution https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck, the Policygenius insurance comparison website (https://www.policygenius.com/), and Indeed the platform for hiring (https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck). Kara Robinson Chamberlain was 15 years old when she was approached by a man in her friend’s

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Jean Oelwang on Who and What Will You Love Into Being?
The power of partnering in forging relationships that matter

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Jean Oelwang and I discuss the power of partnerships and the importance of love in those partnerships on this episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles. Brought to you by AppSumo’s application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto’s all-in-one HR solution (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck), the Policygenius insurance comparison website (https://www.policygenius.com/), and Indeed the platform for hiring (https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck). Jean Oelwang is the president and founding CEO of Virgin Unite,

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How Do You Overcome the Culture of Exceptionalism?
A counter position to the myth that being mediocre is a bad thing

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I think so many of us struggle with a sense of inadequacy because we are immersed in a culture of exceptionalism. As a result, we will not dare even to consider being average, nor do we know how to accept it with humility. Our culture of exceptionalism teaches us that being average is never acceptable.

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Carrington Smith on Why We All Have Moments That Define Us
Why you should begin with the end in mind

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Carrington Smith and I discuss why we all have moments that define us on the Passion Struck podcast.  Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. In her debut best-selling memoir, Blooming, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit of life to a life bursting with

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Dr. Sara Mednick on How to Restore, Reinvigorate and Recharge Your Brain and Body
The Power of the Downstate

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Dr. Sara Mednick joins me to discuss why bringing yourself to the Downstate allows you to restore, recharge and reinvigorate your brain and body. Professor Sara C. Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate, which was released in April and Take

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10 Benefits of Meditation for Transforming the Mind and Body
How meditation positively altered the life of Dan Harris

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The ancient practice of meditation is as pertinent today as it was two millennia ago when it was discovered. Amid the turmoil of life, we all could use the scientific benefits of meditation which provides a simple yet effective and convenient way to relax your body, calm your mind, and find inner peace amongst the

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Steven Konkoly on the Lure of Spy Thrillers, Action, and Intrigue

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Nothing passes the time like a good spy thriller and Steven Konkoly is a master at creating books with action, and intrigue, and has an eye for plot intricacies. His books include Deep Sleep, The Jakarta Pandemic, Fractured State, and Hot Zone. Steven Konkoly is the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and repeated #1 Amazon

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Vice Admiral Sandy Stosz on How You Become a Leader with Moral Courage

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Vice Admiral Sandy Stosz shares why the world needs leaders with the moral courage to stand firm and steady. Leaders who are capable of uniting people in support of a shared purpose. Leaders who want to make a difference by helping people become their best. Admiral Sandy Stosz served for 40 years in the US

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The Reverse Aging Effect: How to Stay Young and Healthy
Six secrets to turning back your biological clock

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The Reverse Aging Effect: How to Stay Young and Healthy  | Brought to you by AppSumo (https://social.appsumo.com/passion) and Gusto  (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck.) New research indicates that Ponce de Leon’s much-hoped-for Fountain of Youth may be closer to reality than we imagined. And, that, my friends, is no science fiction. However, you don’t have to imagine or hope for

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Elise Micheals on How to Gain Back the Power of Being a Man

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Elise Micheals – How to gain back the power of being a man. | Brought to you by AppSumo (https://social.appsumo.com/passion) and Gusto  (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck.) Elise Micheals is a trauma-informed Men’s Mental Health coach who helps men find purpose and passion again by healing subconscious trauma. Originally a coach for women, she has dedicated her practice specifically to

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Katy Milkman on Creating Lasting Behavior Change for Good

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Katy Milkman – How to create lasting behavior change for good. | Brought to you by AppSumo and Gusto. The first 100 people to click https://social.appsumo.com/passion will get 10% off of their first purchase with AppSumo! Gusto is offering our listeners three months free https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck. Dr. Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Endowed Chair

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