“The Power of Consistency, Mastering Your Brain States, Wisdom from Matthew McConaughey | EP 047

We’re back, and we’re leveling up. In this episode, we recap Will McGuire’s last visit, hype up our plans to bring on new, fascinating guests, and celebrate sticking with this podcast journey. Spoiler alert: we’re kind of proud of ourselves.

We dive into the life hacks that are changing our game: yoga for better sleep, avoiding your phone in the morning, and hypnotizing yourself into becoming the best version of you.

Along the way, we tackle some hard truths: stop half-assing things (shoutout #MatthewMcConaughey), control the controllable (thanks, John Cena), and admit that scrolling on social media might be ruining your brain (yikes). But hey, Deepak Chopra says you do have enough time to meditate, so there’s hope.

As always, we sprinkle in some ridiculous tangents—color TV is the root of all evil, #veganrecipes are everywhere on our Instagram feed, and apparently Tom Glavine is the number 47 GOAT. Plus, every time you watch our #podcast , you’re helping us feed our dogs. What’s not to love?

2:00 Recap of Will’s previous episode, More guests are coming
6:00 Expanding our podcast
8:20 Proving to ourselves that we could stick with the podcast consistently
9:15 We’re looking for new and interesting guests
12:10 Wanted Ad: Looking for Good Person
14:50 “You can’t shoot for the moon when you don’t even work at nasa yet”
20:00 Taking stock of the progress we’ve made so far
23:00 Incorporating yoga to improve your sleep cycle and circadian rhythm
24:40 Avoiding being on your #smartphone right away in the morning hours
26:30 Beta and alpha brain states and hypnotizing yourself to be the best version
29:20 the importance of keeping your body in peak condition
29:45 Our podcast instagram news feed is just #veganrecipes
31:00 Discussing how proud we are of our whoop scores
32:35 Giving up wrestling for yoga? No fucking way
33:50 Little habits make big gains
34:50 Your future self will thank you for putting in the work
35:22 stop half assing things and don’t bullshit yourself- Matthew McConaughey
36:50 Color TV is the root of all evil
37:55 the science behind scrolling on socials and comparing yourself to others 38:55 becoming aware of the fact that many of our problems have ourselves at the root #selfreflection
39:10 Deepak Chopra says you do have enough time to meditate
41:29 Consuming our podcast mindfully is better for you than mindlessly scrolling on TikTok
43:00 Nothing like a spirited conversation to get the podcast going
43:10 What could happen or change in your life if you cut your screen time down
45:00 Watch our podcast so we can feed our dogs
46:35 “Control the controllable” - John Cena
47:00 Tom Glavine is indeed number 47, Troy Percival is not
47:35 Shoutout to angels in the outfield and #MatthewMcConaughey

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We do apologize for the poor sound quality in this episode, we had some audio issues throughout this episode, but we're still in good spirits because our good friend of the pod and honorary member of the Who Thought We’d Be Here? family, Will McGuire, stops by to drop knowledge, crack jokes, and remind us why he’s one of our favorite people. Will walks us through his journey of buying Joker Ink, taking risks, and always knowing he was destined to work for himself.

We tackle some big questions: Is college worth it, or does real-world hustle win? What’s “house hacking,” and can people in their 30s actually own homes, or is that a myth like Bigfoot? Oh, and pro tip: Get your credit right if you want those sweet investing opportunities.

But it’s not all business—Will gets real about life as a husband, dad of two, and certified “girl dad,” sharing how parenting has made him more patient, reflective, and more intentional in showing up for his family. We also dig into mental health, the importance of giving yourself grace, and building an imaginary council of advisors in your head, inspired by Think and Grow Rich. Spoiler alert: Will’s head council definitely includes Dumbledore.

Speaking of Harry Potter, don’t miss Steve and Will’s nerd-out session over the wizarding world. Oh, and if you haven’t heard of this groundbreaking new tool called Google, Will has got you covered.

This episode is packed with laughs, insights, and heartfelt moments you don’t want to miss. Will McGuire: businessman, dad, and now, podcast legend.

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In this reflective and candid episode of Who Thought We’d Be Here?, we tackle resistance, overthinking, and finding balance in life and creativity. Recorded the day after the election, we start with a discussion on seasonal warmth in New York and dive into the struggles and lessons of the week.

Steve opens up about his rough week and the importance of enjoying your own company. We explore the mental and physical release that comes from running and how pushing yourself during the day can lead to better rest at night. Reflecting on the Tao Te Ching and embracing life’s paradoxes, we share insights on staying present through deep breathing and managing emotions in the moment.

The conversation turns to creative challenges, from dealing with resistance while recording the podcast to overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome in your work. We emphasize the importance of giving yourself the space to grow in your passion and resisting the pressure to make every episode a cinematic masterpiece.

We also share inspiration from Alan Watts and Jay Shetty, discuss the dream of bringing Steven Pressfield on the show, and talk about facing fear head-on while staying true to your authentic vision.

This episode reminds us that every journey starts somewhere, and it’s okay to solve creative blocks as they come. Whether you're struggling with overthinking, perfectionism, or self-doubt, we’re right there with you.


2:00 Warm in November in NY
4:09 I feel the resistance
6:00 Steve had a rough week
6:53 Enjoying being alone with yourself
8:10 Waking up in the morning feeling like I am going to prevail
9:22 The physical and mental release that comes along with running
11:20 Do you sleep better at night knowing that you pushed yourself today?
12:30 Recapping the Tao De Ching
13:37 Being ok with everything in life being a paradox
16:15 The past is nothing more than something that exists in your mind #AlanWatts
17:00 Using deep breathing to embrace your current state of emotions
18:45 Dealing with resistance and overthinking while recording this podcast episode
20:25 this is only the beginning of this podcast, we shouldn’t be applying pressure to ourselves
22:00 Jay Shetty “taking 90 seconds to pause can save your life”
23:00 We gotta get Steven Pressfield on this podcast
26:00 Giving yourself the space to learn and grow in your field of passion
28:05 The struggles of perfectionism in your creative work
32:25 The struggle of imposter syndrome when being compensated for your skills
33:30 This episode should be called “Solving blocks on the spot”
34:05 Being super sensitive to the energy around you
40:00 Stop trying to be somebody else vs following your own authentic vision
43:00 Every episode can’t be a cinematic and emotional masterpiece


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