Tom answers questions from the community. You can submit your questions in advance to ama@impacttheory.com, with the subject line “AMA Question”. BOOKS MENTIONED: GRIT By Angela Duckworth [14:51] PEOPLE MENTIONED: Rich Roll [19:02] QUESTION TOPICS How to learn everything faster in 4 simple steps [00:45] How to switch from a poverty mindset to abundance (and why sometimes it’s not a question of mindset as much as it is a question of getting the right education). [4:32] The “logic” you need to employ if you want to overcome addictions [8:31 ] How to sustain your motivation (and why you need to remind yourself that you can change at any time) [10:47] Why you may need to rethink your goals and focus on what fulfills you [15:06] The real definition of success [16:43] What to do when you’re headed down a path you’re afraid of and you can’t change direction [19:03] What Tom really thinks about mindset vs. action (and why Tom is obsessed with optimism) [23:38] Some surprising tricks to work through decision overwhelm [26:39] The secret to “balancing” work, life, and relationships [30:09] How to know when to push through and work harder and when you just need to take some time off [33:25]