The 10 Best Jordan Harbinger Episodes
The Jordan Harbinger Show is where self-motivated people, just like you, dig deep into the untapped wisdom of the world’s sharpest minds — from legendary creators to intelligence operatives, iconoclastic writers to visionary change-makers. We bring amazing stories and brilliant personalities to the table and help you demystify what they do and how they do it. You’ll learn new strategies, perspectives, and tactics you won’t find anywhere else, so you can bring these valuable insights into your own life and live what you listen.
Last Updated: Aug 19th, 2022
1) 249: Kobe Bryant | Dissecting the Mamba Mentality
What We Discuss with Kobe Bryant: What creativity and basketball have in common and what Kobe has carried from the court to his new business. Lessons Kobe has learned from people who are the best at what they do — from Taylor Swift to Jony Ive to Sean Penn to Kate Winslet to Larry Moss to Oprah to George R.R. Martin. How Kobe manages pressure in high stakes situations on the court and at the head of a creative content studio. The music that gets Kobe in the mindset he needs to excel at whatever he does. The importance of learning how to negotiate with yourself in order to achieve greatness, and how parents might help their kids develop this crucial skill.
2) 695: Malcolm Gladwell | Imperfect Puzzles and Mismatched Demeanors
What We Discuss with Malcolm Gladwell: Why you’re probably worse at detecting when other people are lying to you than you think you are (but at least it’s for a good reason). We judge people’s honesty based on their demeanor, but not everyone’s behavior matches what is expected of them — which often leads to false impressions. Why do we trust some institutions and people in authority almost without question, and what happens when that trust is (or is perceived to be) violated? How does Malcolm decide what to explore and study for his next book or podcast, and what happens to the ideas that get discarded along the way? Why Malcolm finds storytelling that assembles an imperfect puzzle more satisfying than a flawless conclusion.
3) 613: Ray Dalio | Why Nations Succeed and Fail
What We Discuss with Ray Dalio: What an investor like Ray Dalio is uniquely poised to observe about the ebb and flow of history and the repeating patterns that make the future somewhat predictable. Why transitional (and often painful) cycles — like recessions, pandemics, and wars — are necessary to reset and change the rules. How studying these cycles as symptomatic of larger problems is the best way to heal and grow from their discomfort. What the current state of political polarization in the United States bodes for our collective future. How our rivalry with China differs from our Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union and what Ray sees as our best way of managing it.
4) 455: Matthew McConaughey | Following Life's Greenlights to Success
What We Discuss with Matthew McConaughey: What the sobriety of grief did for Matthew’s attitude about risk when he was dealing with the loss of his father. How Matthew tries to instill the values of self-reliance in his kids. How Matthew learned to cope with imposter syndrome and get his head on straight when he became a household name seemingly overnight. The philanthropic approach to selecting roles that has guided Matthew through his career in film. How Matthew keeps criticism from affecting how he perceives himself.
5) 661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain
What We Discuss with Dr. Rachel Zoffness: Pain lives in the brain, not the body (which is why amputees often report sensing it in limbs they no longer have). The overlap between physical and emotional pain, and why they co-occur 100% of the time. How the “pain dial” in your brain works: what turns it up, and what turns it down. The ways in which trauma, anxiety, and depression amplify pain. Why pain medicine is broken and how we can fix it.
661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain
1:15:29 | May 3rd, 2022
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6) 681: Bill Browder | Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath
What We Discuss with Bill Browder: The real purpose of disinformation: not to convince you that it’s presenting accurate facts, but to cast a seed of doubt over the credibility of the position it’s opposing. How a timely tweet upon being arrested by Russia-corrupted police officers in Spain may have saved Bill Browder’s life. How the Magnitsky Act came about and what it does to sanction Russian human rights violators and kleptocrats. How the power of Interpol is regularly abused by genocidal policymakers to retrieve escaped prisoners from “safe” havens. Bill’s thoughts on why Putin is making his move in Ukraine now, and what he hopes to accomplish there.
681: Bill Browder | Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath
1:21:59 | Jun 7th, 2022
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7) 704: Robert Greene | The Emotions Behind Success, Mastery, and Power
What We Discuss with Robert Greene: How to learn multiple languages and maintain their use throughout your life. Why it’s important to apprentice, and how you can find the right mentor to guide you. How to find your life’s task — even if you think you’re too young, too old, or already established in your field. Why social intelligence is crucial on the path to mastery. How keen observation of others serves to sharpen our own skills.
8) 691: Shaquille O’Neal | Circling Back on Flat Earth Theory
What We Discuss with Shaquille O’Neal: The real-world experience Shaq endured preparing for a political race in 2020. How Shaq assembled what he calls The Panel to help manage not only his career but all his important life decisions — and how you can do the same. Why Shaq doesn’t consider himself a celebrity (and why that still isn’t a good reason to bug him in the middle of dinner). How Shaq manages his emotions so he stays non-reactive on and off the court. Does Shaq really believe in the Flat Earth Theory?
691: Shaquille O’Neal | Circling Back on Flat Earth Theory
1:09:58 | Jun 30th, 2022
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9) 362: Mark Cuban | Tales from the Shark Side
What We Discuss with Mark Cuban: The advice Mark is giving his CEOs and founders during these angry, uncertain, and unprecedented times. What Mark sees as the future of the knowledge and technology economies here in the United States. What jobs will exist in the not-so-distant future? How America can beat China, and the areas we need to invest in to do so. How Mark stays on top of trends and separates fact from fiction when it comes to his investments — and how to reach Mark and get his attention for your own business idea.
10) 398: Danny Trejo | Inmate #1
What We Discuss with Danny Trejo: What it was once like for Danny to ponder if he was doing robberies to support his drug habit, or doing drugs to support his robbery habit. How Danny got his act together after spending 10 years in and out of every prison in California. How Danny walked onto a Hollywood movie set as a drug counselor and left as a bona fide actor. Why Danny doesn’t do his own stunts. How Danny has maintained sobriety for over 50 years — and continues to help others maintain theirs.