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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Do you feel as if you are stuck on a treadmill, chasing goals without truly experiencing the journey? We live in a fast-paced, achievement-driven society, and most of us are caught up in the whirlwind of pursuing goals, focusing on the goal rather than enjoying the steps along the way. Oftentimes, we invest all our energy on reaching certain milestones, only to find that satisfaction is fleeting once we have achieved them. But what if there is another way? Today, I am flying solo to discuss the difference between a goal-oriented mindset and a journey-oriented thinking. Drawing from my personal experiences and insightful reflections, I will unpack the importance of creating optional conditions, living by core values, and setting intentions to cultivate a fulfilling life journey. This episode of The Greatness Machine will encourage listeners to explore the richness of the journey, finding meaning, and fulfillment in every step taken. I will also highlight the benefits of breaking free from the treadmill of goal-chasing and cultivating a more fulfilling journey. Topics include: Creating optimal conditions versus obsessing over goals or outcomes The importance of living according to core values The crucial role of setting intentions in achieving personal fulfillment Why it matters to consistently embody who you strive to be in the world And other topics… 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 Sponsored by: Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code greatness at https://huel.com/greatness. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shipstation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. 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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1:04.6	Shazda. I'm so pumped to have you here with me. And listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions.
1:11.7	And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things
1:15.5	despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game
1:19.2	changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them
1:23.9	to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career.
1:30.1	Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes for myself,
1:32.8	more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship
1:35.6	as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey
1:39.2	to scale your life and your business.
1:41.3	So come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation,
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