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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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What if your mind could be read in an instant, and every thought you had was predicted before you even spoke it? In this episode, Wayne Hoffman, a master mentalist, takes us behind the curtain to explore the mysterious art of reading minds and influencing thoughts. From his groundbreaking performances to his insights into overcoming fear and embracing rejection, Wayne shares how the ability to control perception has shaped his career and personal growth. He also reveals why embracing the word "no" is key to unlocking greatness in both life and business. In this episode, Darius and Wayne will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Wayne Hoffman (03:04) Wayne's Origin Story (05:51) The Journey of a Mentalist (08:57) The Importance of Passion in Show Business (11:47) Overcoming Adversity and Naysayers (15:06) The Power of Collecting No's (17:54) Setting Specific Goals for Success (20:48) The Coin Analogy: Yes and No (24:07) Real-Life Applications of Asking for What You Want (27:00) Pitching a TV Show: The Process (29:49) Conclusion and Key Takeaways (34:03) The Genesis of a New Project (35:01) The Power of Connections (36:25) Networking and Its Importance (39:10) The Art of Mentalism (40:19) Demonstrating Mentalism (45:57) Understanding Mentalism Techniques (52:22) The Future of Mentalism (54:10) Connecting with Wayne Hoffman (56:22) Overcoming the Fear of No Wayne Hoffman is a world-renowned mentalist, award-winning performer, and best-selling author of Mind Candy. Known for his captivating stage shows and keynote speech, The Power and Potential of the Human Mind, Wayne combines mentalism, psychology, and illusions to inspire and entertain audiences globally. His high-energy presentations challenge perceptions and drive personal and professional growth, making him a sought-after speaker and coach for top leaders worldwide. Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Stash: Don’t let your savings sit around - make it work harder for you. Go to get.stash.com/GREATNESS to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/Darius. Connect with Wayne: Website: https://waynehoffman.com/ Website: http://conjurorscabinet.com/ Website: http://ilovehoffman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffmanmagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynehoffman/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.1	Love gang, welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazda. I'm so pumped to have you
1:05.1	hear with me. Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were
1:09.8	living their passions. And number
1:11.0	two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the
1:15.2	odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers,
1:18.9	business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where
1:23.1	they are now. Why? So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and
1:28.2	your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself, more as I say,
1:32.8	as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level
1:37.4	up in your journey to scale your life and your business. So come be a fly on the wall, enjoy
1:42.2	the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you here with me.
1:46.7	Guys, welcome to this episode, The Greatness Machine. I'm your host, Darius Meshazza and boy, do we have a special guest.
1:50.7	Wayne Hoffman's in the house. What's up, brother? What is up? It is time.
1:58.3	For the greatness machine. Oh, man. How you doing today, bro? I'm always good. I'm just waiting for the greatness machine. Oh, man.
2:01.7	How you doing today, bro?
2:03.0	I'm always good.
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