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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Ever wondered how to reboot your life’s operating system for boundless success and purpose? In a world filled with challenges, demands, and distractions, many of us have experienced moments when we yearn for a fresh start, a way to unleash our full potential and discover true success and purpose. But how can one truly reboot their life's operating system to reach new heights and fulfill their dreams? The answer might lie in a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. Mike Koenigs, a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and interactive online personality and influencer, takes a look back at that time when he had a transformative experience that turned his life around. He emphasizes the importance of shedding limiting beliefs, and seeking coaching and also underlines the significance of fostering connections with remarkable people. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Mike Koenigs cover essential topics, including maximizing value creation, understanding personal strengths, transformative experiences, and the power of storytelling. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and building a strong personal brand. Topics include: Maximizing value creation and avoiding unnecessary work The importance of understanding one’s strengths and tendencies Mike shares his transformative experience that changed his life The importance of seeking coaching, being part of groups, and attending events to expand horizons Mike talks about Dan Sullivan’s DOS Framework The value of having a strong personal brand before exiting a business Mike reveals one key to personal growth and happiness The power of crafting a compelling story and how it can transform your life Upgrading your identity and operating system to eliminate self-imposed limitations And other topics… Connect with Mike: Website: https://www.mikekoenigs.com/ Website: https://www.paidforlife.com/ Website: https://www.referralparty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeKoenigsReal Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ 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. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. 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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1:01.9	What's up, gang? Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazday.
1:06.2	I'm so pumped to have you here with me. And listen, the greatness machine were about two things.
1:10.7	Number one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode,
1:14.8	we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin
1:18.7	stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step
1:23.4	into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself,
1:29.7	more, as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder
1:33.8	to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business.
1:38.1	So, come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you here with me.
1:53.0	Thank you. Enjoy the conversation and I'm stoked to have you here with me. Guys, welcome today's episode of the greatest machine.
1:54.9	I'm your host, Darryks, Meshawz.
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