Vinh and Ali Show
Vinh Giang and Ali Terai
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Vinh Giang is one of the world's top keynote speakers and communication teachers. Ali Terai is the Founder and CEO of Future Golf, an award winning passion business. In this podcast, Vinh and Ali discuss the books and lessons that have shaped their lives.
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Feb 1, 2022
#26: Extreme Ownership, A guide to leadership
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
This is a leadership book with a twist, using experiences from their experiences in the special forces and sharing the lessons through war stories and corporate application.
Topics include:
* The concept the of Extreme ownership in leadership, the cons of not taking extreme ownership. The benefits of getting to the truth of a matter.
* Handling politics and brand perception in leadership.
* Exploring the concept of 'no bad teams, only bad leaders'.
* The power of the superstar.
* Characteristics of great leadership and the varying styles.
* Are you an A Grade Player in an A Grade Environment - a few tools to assess your alignment.
* What do people ask you for advice? A tool to help uncover what you're an expert at.
* The importance of keeping it simple.
* Debrief meetings for feedback - a game changer.
* Storytelling in leadership, how to get more emotional buy in. Vinh shares some real life examples.
* Managing Ego and understanding how relative our perspective often is.
* Openness and honesty for growth and progress.
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More on Vinh;
STAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ Communication Skills Online Course)
https://www.vinhgiang.com/
https://stageacademy.mykajabi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/askvinh
More on Ali;
https://www.aliterai.com/
https://futuregolf.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/aliterai/
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Dec 9, 2021
#25: Will by Will Smith, the main lessons we learned from one of the greatest performers of all time
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Will Smith autobiography Will.
As one of the most iconic performers of our generation, Will Smith's biography was alway going to be an epic story. There's a lot to learn from his self awareness, vulnerability and reflections.
Topics include:
* Deconstructing the game you are playing and finding the most impactful moves. Emulating those who've walked the path before you.
* Play chess, not checkers. Find the most powerful move. The 80/20 Rule.
* How Vinh used a high impact move to rapidly fast track his speaking career.
* You are the first time you have happened. Live your life.
* Only take advice from those whose advice matters and is credible. Protect your dreams from those who don't understand your dreams.
* Take imperfect action, do things before you're ready and make the most of opportunities.
* Collect and connect your dots. Try a lot of things to get your list of dots.
* Develop your next move before your current move is finished.
* The two key human problems.
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More on Vinh;
STAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ Communication Skills Online Course)
https://stageacademy.mykajabi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/askvinh
More on Ali;
https://www.aliterai.com/
https://futuregolf.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/aliterai/
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Nov 12, 2021
#24: How to Win Friends and Influence People
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Dale Carneigie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence People
The core idea in this book is that you can change other peoples behaviour by changing your own. It teaches you the principles to better understand people, and become a more likeable person, improves relationships, win others other and influence behaviour through leadership.
Topics include:
* The difference between feedback and criticism. Building the bank of good will.
* Are you motivated by The Carrot or the Stick. The power of internally driven motivation.
* One of the best guides for how to read a non-fiction / personal development book.
* The power of books to help solve problems
* The time when Ali and Vinh used this book to generate an amazing outcome.
* The power of showing appreciation and a few practical tips for how to do this.
* Telling stories to build rapid rapport
* Take a personality test to improve your self awareness
* To really connect find the balance of being interesting and being interested.
* Negotiating for a win-win outcome.
* If you're feeling a strong negative emotion, cool off or reconsider before sending it.
* Know people's names
* Play to the upside of peoples potential and their growth. Appreciate your champions and be a champion for others.
The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 50 ranked podcast (Education)
Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com
Please subscribe and leave us a review.
More on Vinh;
STAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ Communication Skills Online Course)
https://stageacademy.mykajabi.com/
More on Ali;
https://www.aliterai.com/
https://futuregolf.com.au/
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Oct 17, 2021
#23: Daring Greatly - Vulnerability, shame, building rapport and being enough. Brené Brown
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Brené Brown's, Daring Greatly. Our first author to get a second episode.
Topics include:
* Scarcity and being enough
* Uncertainty, anxiety and the difference between expectations and the reality of where we are in the journey.
* Gender and how men and women experience vulnerability and shame differently.
* Emotional variety - high and lows vs consistency.
* Attachment and the impact it has on our happiness,.
* The stories that define our lives.
* A practical approach to building rapport quickly
* Different types of vulnerability and how to be vulnerable.
* Shame, examples of shame and how to deal with it.
* Dealing with haters and negativity.
* A few tips on Parenting
* The importance of expressing the truest version of who we are.
The Vinh and Ali Show - Top 50 ranked podcast (Education)
Listen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.com
More on Vinh;
STAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ Communication Skills Online Course)
https://stageacademy.mykajabi.com/
More on Ali;
https://www.aliterai.com/
https://futuregolf.com.au/
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Sep 28, 2021
#22: Purple Cow - How to create things that are remarkable
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss the Seth Godin's classic, Purple Cow
Topics include:
* The importance of being remarkable.
* The factors that make something remarkable.
* How increase the chances of having people spread and share your ideas.
* Connecting with the early adopter.
* Purple cows and what makes something a purple cow.
* Marginal improvements vs purple cows.
* Taking stock of when you've been involved with something remarkable.
* Positioning, differentiation and being the first.
* The death of mass marketing vs targeted digital advertising.
* Dealing with the failure of your purple cow attempt.
* Only take feedback and advice from those who are in the arena.
* How to share authentically.
* Measure your expectations, play to the upside and take sensible risks.
* The importance of communication when pitching ideas (Vinh does an on spot pitch).
* List 3-5 ways that your are unique and potentially remarkable.
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Sep 24, 2021
#21: Chin Wag - Vinh and Ali answering questions
This episode is a little bit different, Vinh and Ali have an open chat answering audience questions.
* Our morning routines.
* How often Vinh farts.
* How our partners have supported us on our journeys.
* The number one quality we wish we had from each other.
* Have we ever had delusions that we were a lot better at something that we actually were.
* A way that we are often misunderstood.
* Our top THREE books
* Annoying habits that we dislike in each other
* What we are focussing on and curious about at the moment.
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Sep 8, 2021
#20: Can't Hurt Me - Master your mind and own your story
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins.
Topics include:
* Accountability mirror
* Owning your story
* How our childhoods shape us
* Turning hardships into fuel - fight vs flight
* Setting yourself mental and physical challenges
* Does having the Can't Hurt Me mentality lead to happiness?
* Callousing your mind
* Progress - tracking and documenting your actions
* Breaking down projects in versions - V1, V2, V3 method
* Aiming for Everest vs Aiming for Base Camp
* Vinh's amazing proposal to his wife Pei Wen
* Interviewing your parents or people who knew you when you were younger to help colour in your story.
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Aug 17, 2021
#19: The Four Agreements - A practical guide to personal freedom
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Four Agreements.
Topics include:
* Human domestication - the impact this has on ourselves and the people in our lives. Specifically how we impact our kids.
* Dealing with negativity - mirroring
* Being impeccable with your word.
* The importance of not taking things personally
* Forgiveness
* Finding your fuel source
* The importance of asking questions and not making assumptions.
* The reverse gift - using abundance and generosity to rewards yourself.
* Doing your best, taking action and being kind to yourself and your efforts.
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Jul 28, 2021
#18: Steal Like an Artist - Unlocking your inner creativity, skill development and doing what you love.
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Austin Kleon's book Steal Link an Artist.
Topics include:
* How to use emulation to develop skills.
* A thorough example of how Vinh approaches mastery and skill development.
* Nothing is truly original.
* Imposter syndrome and faking it until you make it.
* You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with.
* Using boredom to find inspiration
* Do good work and share it with people.
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Jul 24, 2021
#17: Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.
This is an episode about life and who we are as a species.
* A deep dive into energy - how to create and manage it.
* Journaling for clarity
* Storytelling and myths and how they shape us.
* Our place in the world
* Luck and timing - how much control do we really have?
* Are we already cyborgs and in a simulation 😂?
* Finding truth where we can
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Jun 28, 2021
#16: Essentialism - Greg McKeown
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Essentialism by Greg McKeown.
This is an episode about prioritising and choosing what's most essential in our lives.
* The power of saying 'no'
* Optimising how we use our time and energy
* If you don't prioritise your life, someone else will
* Less is better
* Saying yes to the top 10%
* Make one decision that eliminates 1000.
* Zero based budgeting.
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Jun 2, 2021
#15: Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
* Where do thoughts and ideas come from?
* How to collect and connect the dots.
* The power of desire to drive our actions and level of motivation. Including the 6-step process to turn desires into outcomes.
* Volunteering to showcase your value and to get your dream job.
* Belief - where does it come from?
* Mastermind - creating or joining a group where you have a common interest or outcome.
* How the past, present and future defines our purpose.
* Having fun, using our imagination and the importance of play.
This book was written in 1937 and there are some aspects that aren't relevant in today's society. However there are still a lot of principles that hold up today.
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May 26, 2021
#14: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Part 2
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
* How to productise yourself and leverage your work
* Tactics to become an 'expert'
* Passion vs Mastery
* Becoming a perpetual learner
* The power of reading and how we approach it
* Philosophy and spirituality - Stoicism and rational buddhism
* Desires - the external things we want and whether they impact our happiness.
* Happiness - a skill that be learnt and practiced.
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May 19, 2021
#13: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Part 1
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
* Wealth Creation and the accumulation of wealth that results in happiness.
* Attachment to the external world
* Long term thinking and compound interest
* Investing for happiness
* Freedom and what it means at different stages in life
* Self care
* Self awareness
* The games we play, adding playfulness to life
* Find what you can be the best in the world at.
* The importance of fun.
We loved this book so much we did a part 2!
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Apr 6, 2021
#12: Parenting
In this episode Vinh and Ali have an open and honest conversation on the topic of parenting.
Sharing some of the key lessons, approaches and experiences that have shaped them as parents.
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Mar 24, 2021
#11: Recalibration
In this episode Vinh and Ali focus on the concept of 'Recalibration'. Which is essentially the continuous process of pausing, re-aligning and re-defining our lives.
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Jan 24, 2021
#10: Atomic Habits - James Clear
The final episode of season 1 is a discussion about habits and routines.
The guys explore James Clear's bestseller Atomic Habits and also reflect on how they manage routines and habits in their lives.
* Setting a goal isn't enough - changing habits require a system and process.
* The importance of fun and rewards in changing habits.
* Tell yourself a vivid story to change habits.
* Book recommendations on changing habits.
* Examples of habits that we've changed and how we did.
* How your habits are linked to your values.
* Tracking your habit changes - use metrics and data. Gamify it!
* The OAK Method to achieving and changing anything you want.
* Questions to ask yourself to better manage your time and energy.
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Dec 26, 2020
#9: Catch of the Decade - Gabby and Hezi Leibovich
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss. Gabby and Hezi Leibovich's book Catch of the Decade which outlines their entrepreneurial journey that eventually led to them building and selling digital business that had a total value of $1billion+.
* Starting at the market
* Mazal - the concepts of luck, timing and location
* Art of Entrepreneurship
* Incorporating strategic planning and design into our personal lives.
* Being connected to those we love during the holidays.
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Dec 19, 2020
#8: Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection
In this episode Vinh and Ali explore Brene Brown's, The Gifts of Imperfection.
* Importance of play and how to schedule play into our lives.
* How to change habits
* The difference between Joy and Happiness
* Gratitude and abundance
* Overcoming scarcity, shame and fear.
* Digging Deep and setting boundaries.
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Dec 12, 2020
#7: Bruce Lee - Striking Thoughts
In this episode Vinh and Ali explore the teachings from Bruce Lee's Striking Thoughts.
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Dec 5, 2020
#6: Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey
In this episode we explore Matthew McConaughey's memoir, Greenlights.
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Nov 28, 2020
#5: The Paradox of Choice - Barry Schwatz
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Nov 21, 2020
#4: Anything You Want - Derek Sivers
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Nov 1, 2020
#3: The 4 Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss the 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss.
* 80-20 rule, being impactful over being productive
* Lifestyle Design
* Focussing on Freedom, connection, growth and memorable moments
* What would you do if you had $100m
* The importance of working to live, not just living to work.
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Nov 1, 2020
#2: So Good They Can't Ignore You - Cal Newport
In this episode Vinh and Ali explore Cal Newport’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You.
* Is encouraging someone to pursue their passion bad advice?
* Does Mastery lead to passion or does passion lead to mastery?
* How to achieve mastery.
* The importance of autonomy, competence and relatedness.
* Using passion to get started and mastery to keep going.
* Chronic job hopping.
* Doing what you love vs what you’re good at.
* Is your passion financially viable.
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Oct 31, 2020
#1: The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
The first episode of the Vinh and Ali Show. Where we discuss Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist
* The importance of pursuing your personal legend (your purpose)
* Looking for omens (the signs)
* Focusing on the journey rather than the destination.
* You are the author of your own story.
* Listen to yourself to find the truth.
* Investing in self-awareness.
* All change starts with you.
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