10 Minute Daily Reality Check

10 Minute Daily Reality Check

396: It Just Won’t Work For Me Syndrome

Apr 19 • 21 min

You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take in life. So it’s easier to just not take them. It’s easier to just say “it just won’t work for me.” If that’s your mindset, then today Eddie Palmer and I are going to give you a horrifying peak at what the…

395: Don’t Engage the Idiot!

Apr 18 • 14 min

Following up on yesterday’s podcast, today John and I are back talking about the #1 rule for dealing with insults and personal attacks and low-vibrational people in general. And that rule is… don’t engage the idiot. Unfortunately, though, it’s easier said…

394: When the Victim Becomes the Assaulter

Apr 17 • 12 min

Today we’re back with John Keegan and the topic of the podcast is extra spicy. We’re going to talk about the darker side of the “victim mentality”: when the VICTIM becomes the ASSAULTER. If you’re sexually harassed, can you harass someone? If you’ve…

393: Is Cynicism Your God?

Apr 16 • 17 min

Picture this: you’re sitting down for an interview with VICE News, and the young, smug reporter keeps prodding you for some kind of “gotcha” moment. That’s exactly what happened with my friend John Keegan recently. So today we had him on the podcast and…

392: How To QB Your Life

Apr 15 • 7 min

Quick little reality check from this weekend’s bootcamp. I’m going to talk to you about the way I view life: like an NFL quarterback. I step back, see the entire field of possibilities, and act. And that, my friend, is the key to success. Listen to…

391: Is Costco The Netflix Of Food?

Apr 12 • 15 min

Here’s something almost no one talks about when it comes to health: your mindset. Nowadays we have a mindset of binging on everything from candy to TV shows. That’s why Costco is the Netflix of food. So if you want to stop binging, whether on Netflix or…

390: Money Doesn’t Buy You Class

Apr 11 • 12 min

Everyone knows money can’t buy you happiness, but you know what else it definitely can’t buy you? CLASS. If you think a buck or two is going to give you the good sense and social skills you need to succeed in this world, then you’re in for one hell of a…

389: The Magical Gift of the Elderly (with Jonathon Aslay)

Apr 10 • 12 min

We’re back with Jonathon Aslay today and we’re talking about something he’s going through, which I never had the opportunity to go through. Jonathon is taking care of his elderly father right now, whereas my parents both passed without much notice. So…

388: The Illusion & Dilemma of Chemistry (with Jonathon Aslay)

Apr 9 • 12 min

Today I’m joined once again by my great friend and fellow coach, Jonathon Aslay. And together, we’re going to tackle the topic of “chemistry.” We’ll discuss the levels of chemistry, how most people get it all wrong, and most importantly, all the pitfalls…

387: How to Destroy Your Demons

Apr 8 • 10 min

We’ve all got our demons. Maybe you drink too much. Maybe you smoke too much (or, really, you smoke at all). Well, whatever your demons, today I’m going to tell you how to come face to face with the things that haunt you and destroy them for good. So…

386: How to Draft a Soulmate

Apr 5 • 14 min

Guess what’s coming up later this month? Yep - the NFL draft. But, did you know that you can ALSO draft a soulmate…? Today, Eddie Palmer and I sit down to explain to you how - from the “combine” of dating all the way to making your “first round pick.” So…

385: Who Are You? (The Answer May SHOCK You)

Apr 4 • 8 min

Today we continue our week of advice on productivity, and I’m going to steer that conversation in a radical direction: figuring out who you are. See, we have all these identities - as fathers/mothers, husbands/wives, in our jobs, and everywhere else. But…

384: Do You Have Soft Focus Syndrome?

Apr 3 • 9 min

Soft focus: that’s when you’re kinda, sorta dedicated to something in your life… except you can’t make the sacrifice. You can’t take the pain that might come on your journey. Your heart’s not in it. Today I’m going to tell you a personal story about the…

383: Schedule-Hacking for Maximum Efficiency

Apr 2 • 7 min

Got a minute to listen to today’s podcast? Probably not, because these days we’re always on the move. There’s no time for anything. But today, I’ll help you hack your schedule for maximum efficiency - so you can go to the gym, get your work done, and get…

382: Multiple Procrastination Syndrome

Apr 1 • 11 min

Here’s a quick little reality for you today, and it’s quick because I want you to take ACTION. We’re going to talk about procrastination. What do you want to accomplish this month? What’s on your to-do list? Listen closely today and I’ll tell you the…

381: How to Lose Weight TODAY

Mar 29 • 12 min

So you want to shred some of that winter weight? You want to start cultivating that summer beach body? Well, you’ve come to the right podcast. Today we’re back with Eddie Palmer, the best trainer on the west coast, and he’s going to give you some pointers…

380: “Trump Social Proof”

Mar 28 • 10 min

Want to know what “social proof” means for a guy like Donald Trump? Two words: trophy wife. But here’s a reality check for you: old man + young woman = very bad combination. It’s bad for the man. It’s bad for the woman. It’s bad for the kids (if there are…

379: Stop Being A Slave, Hit The Pause Button!

Mar 27 • 9 min

Do you know what you call someone who’s bitter, irritable, working 24/7, alienating his friends and family? A SLAVE. A slave to the play button of life. And the only way to stop being a slave to the play button is to hit the pause button - so today, we’re…

378: Is #MeToo Another Form Of Attention Seeking?

Mar 26 • 8 min

Today we’re back to the topic of #MeToo - and why Tony Robbins caught fire recently for criticizing the movement and the victims. So today we’re going to answer the question: is it all about victimhood or attention-seeking? If you want to know the truth,…

377: The Future of Cryptocurrency with Trevor Koverko

Mar 25 • 28 min

Is it a bubble or a bust? A bear or a bull? The future… or just another pipe dream? The future of cryptocurrencies are up in the air at this moment, so today John Keegan (https://theawakenedlifestyle.com/) and I sat down with an expert to ask what the…

376: How To Make Money In The Stock Market With Jason Bond

Mar 23 • 29 min

How’s your bank account this year? Chances are, there’s always room for more, which is why it was such a pleasure to sit down this week with Jason Bond, who’s not only a brilliant trader, but also a mentor to thousands of men and women who’s brought them…

375: The Neediness/Confidence Plague

Mar 22 • 10 min

Dr. Alex Avila is a clinical psychologist and host of the Love University podcast, and today he’s joining me to talk about the thin line between love, neediness and codependence. Being in love means being in need, but how much need is too much? In today’s…

374: How to Deal With the Manipulative Inner Child

Mar 21 • 12 min

Welcome back to the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check where today we’re story-busting with love & life coach Veronica Grant. We’re going to talk about the stories you formed during childhood (I’m not smart, I’m overweight, etc.), how they impact your life…

373: Why Google BLOWS!

Mar 20 • 19 min

There’s something terrible out there… something that destroys lives, destroys dating, and yet you use it every day. And it’s called GOOGLE. Today I’m joined again by my good friend Greg Paul, and he knows a thing or two about the darker side of Google. So…

371: The 1% Leap with Adam Gilad

Mar 18 • 14 min

Today I’m joined by my good friend Adam Gilad, and we’re talking about what it means to be an INSPIRED man. Why do so many men find dating so difficult (more so than ever in history)? Are we suffering a crisis of confidence, a crisis of masculinity? We’ll…

372: How to Find the Perfect Pair of Jeans with Amy Leverton

Mar 17 • 30 min

Today we’re back with Amy Leverton and we’re talking about denim once again. And in this episode, we’re going to touch on everything from what your jeans say about you to curating your own personalized denim collection. Download today’s episode and…

370: In Search of the Ultimate Female Orgasm With Vanessa Marin

Mar 16 • 14 min

Today, we talk about one of my favorite topics: sex. I’m in the studio today with Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist who works with women and helps them achieve orgasm and experience more confidence and better communication in the bedroom. Listen today if…

368: How to Create a Winning Organization

Mar 14 • 10 min

What makes a winning, successful organization? Well today, my guest Greg Paul and I are going to take a look at a few sports franchises and see if we can learn from their examples. We’re going to talk leadership, teamwork, accountability, and much more.…

369: You are All NFL Free Agents in Life

Mar 13 • 12 min

In life, you ALL have the power to be NFL free agents. Why is that? Because you can all learn the valuable skills that people seek. You can be the man or woman the opposite sex seeks. You can be the person that employers and friends seek. So what are the…

367: Are You the “Just Try” Person?

Mar 13 • 11 min

Today’s podcast is an open message to all you men and women who set a goal, try it for a day or two, and then claim it didn’t work for you. I’m here with Eddie Palmer, and we’re going to tell you exactly why “just try” will never work in your life. So…

366: D*ck Pics: Loneliness or Exhibitionism?

Mar 12 • 18 min

Why do SO many men feel the need to bombard women’s phones with d*ck pics? And what’s the REAL reason it’s so offensive (it’s not what you think)? All of this and more will be answered in today’s reality check, which features my guest Erin aka Sweet Erin.…

365: Proactive Stress Solutions

Mar 11 • 11 min

The best defense is a good offense - especially when it comes to stress. If you listened to last Saturday’s podcast, you’ll know about some of the health issues I’m having, and the stress they’re bringing into my life. So today, I’m going to give you a…

364: Is the Sun Really Killing You?

Mar 9 • 18 min

Welcome back to the 10 Minute Reality Check where today, we’re joined again by my good friend John Keegan. And today, we’re going to be talking about… the sun. Because no matter how much you want that tan, take it from us: your actions today might KILL…

363: Are You a Denim Dude or Dudess?

Mar 8 • 19 min

Ah, the feeling of that perfect pair of denim. If you understand what I’m talking about, then THIS podcast is for you. Today I’m talking to Amy Leverton, denim designer, consultant, and author of the book Denim Dudes. Listen to our conversation about…

362: Coping Strategies for a Peaceful Divorce

Mar 7 • 17 min

Nothing brings more ugliness to mind than divorce… but does it have to be this way? My guest today says “NO, you can have a peaceful divorce.” But, it takes some work. My guest is Sheela Mackintosh of iFamiliesuk.com, today she’s going to share with you…

361: Do Your Friends Still Serve You?

Mar 6 • 8 min

Welcome back to the 10 Minute Reality Check where, today, I’m fielding questions from a listener who wants to know what it’s like to lose friends. Well, I give you my experience and turn the tables to tell you why you never actually lose REAL friends……

360: Why Woman Love Short, Passionate Men

Mar 5 • 12 min

If you’re a guy who thinks that height is a major obstacle in having the sex, dating or love life that you want… well buckle up because I’ve got a reality check for you today. I’ve brought on my guest and friend Quincy Salonga, and he’s going to tell you…

359: Love is a Gravitational Pull

Mar 4 • 12 min

Love is a gravitational pull, and what you get in love is the energy that revolves around you. And in today’s episode, my guest Eddie Palmer and I are going to tell you how to attract the energy YOU want in love. Download, subscribe, rate the podcast, and…

333: Does Your Sports Team Predict Your Personality?

Mar 3 • 14 min

Let’s get real right now. In just a few hours, millions of you are going to be really upset. You’re going to be really triggered. Why? Because your damn sports team lost. See, sports teams are kind of like menstrual cycles for men. You can pretty damn…

358: How To Go After Your Dreams With Paul Mecurio

Mar 2 • 58 min

Paul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning writer and comedian for The Daily Show, The Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert, and many others. And yet, he wasn’t always living his dream. So today, you’re going to hear his story. You’re going to hear about his…

332: How To End A Yammer Cycle With A Yack Attack

Mar 2 • 12 min

Let’s talk about what it really means to be a true friend. See, my guest John Keegan and I are brutally honest with our clients. Because sugarcoating the truth helps no one. But, you don’t need to be a coach to be brutally honest. So when someone you know…

357: Vagina… Friend or Foe?

Mar 1 • 18 min

Here’s a question my guest Eddie Palmer: if a woman didn’t have a vagina, would you even want to be friends with her? Hmmm… well if that question confuses the hell out of you, then you’ve got to listen to this episode. Hear how to move past your own…

331: Are You the Tom Brady of Dating?

Mar 1 • 21 min

After the Patriots clean up this Sunday, we’re going to be taking a break from Brady mania. But for now, my guest Greg and I are going to share something with you. We’re going to share the lessons that you can learn from Tom Brady when it comes to love,…

356: How to Get Laid Using Your Intuition

Feb 28 • 20 min

Imagine a world where you could have all the sex you want… without gimmicks, without routines, without pickup lines. Of course, that’s what I’ve been teaching for 18 years, but today I’ve got a guest who’s actually written a book about it. It’s called,…

355: We are All Stupid in Our Own Unique Way

Feb 27 • 13 min

Yesterday, we talked about dishonesty. But today, we talk about its partner in crime: stupidity. We’re joined again by my good friend Greg, and we’re going to explore all the different ways each of us are, well, pretty dumb. So join us today, subscribe…

354: The Lies of Tomorrowland, the New Disney Adult-Only Ride

Feb 26 • 20 min

Why are we so afraid of telling the truth? In today’s podcast, my great friend and collaborator Greg Paul goes deep into the causes and consequences of our own dishonesty. Greg’s new book is called “The Truth About Lies: How Admitting Nothing Can Cost You…

353: Sexy Woman Exposes the Truth Behind Why PUA Will Never Work!

Feb 25 • 20 min

If you’ve been around as long as I have, you might remember some people called PUAs. And even though most of them aren’t around anymore, their BS “seduction” tactics still are. I’ve been railing against the PUA gimmicks for 20+ years, but you know what?…

352: How to Go Deep & Get Wet

Feb 23 • 8 min

Today’s podcast is all about small talk and how to avoid it. Because my philosophy is, you only get one life. So live it. Don’t waste time with small talk. Go deep and connect with the people you meet on a human-to-human, soul-to-soul level. Download,…

351: The Power of F$&k Yes!

Feb 22 • 9 min

If you’re rating things in your life (hobbies, romantic interests, whatever it may be) on a scale of 1 to 10, you’re going about life the wrong way. Life is all about being excited and saying “f$& yea!” And today, I reveal the power of that to you. So…

350: You Deserve a Thrive-Cation

Feb 21 • 17 min

Have you ever taken a thrive-cation? Not a vacation, a break from your daily struggle to survive. Today I’m joined by my friend Alex, who just got back from a thrive-cation, and we’re going to tell you what it is and what this journey of personal growth…

349: Are You a Bullsh*t Salesperson?

Feb 20 • 11 min

There’s an epidemic of B.S. salespeople walking the Earth right now - but are you one of them? Well, it’s time to look in the mirror and realize how your lies affect not just you, but your family, your friendships, your business, and your relationships.…

348: Do You Have an Egotistical Inner Lawyer?

Feb 19 • 10 min

Do you believe in karma? Do you believe that the Universe is always watching? Give me 10 minutes today and I’ll not only prove to you that it’s true… but show you how it’s working in your life. Download, subscribe and listen today, share this with a…

347: Do You Live a Life of Avoidance?

Feb 18 • 11 min

Do you live a life of avoidance? Do you live a life of instant gratification? Today I go into my own personal history and give you the reality check you need. The high won’t last, so it’s time to man up, take responsibility and do what needs to get done.…

346: Are We Together or Separate?

Feb 16 • 9 min

Today I’m joined by myself. Just me, no guest. Which is great because today’s episode is going to be all about self-love and how YOU take care of the most important person: YOU. So listen, download and rate the episode in your podcatcher of choice,…

345: Sucking on the Nipple of Victimhood

Feb 15 • 15 min

Welcome to another reality check. Today I’m joined by my guest and fellow coach, Jonathon Aslay, who’s got an interesting quote: “Sucking on the nipple of victimhood.” What does that mean? Well, it has a little bit to do with online dating, Tinder and…

344: The Lululemon Golddigger Effect

Feb 14 • 19 min

If you’re walking around in Lululemons and taking yoga classes every day, yet you’re not working, here’s a question: who’s paying for all that? Chances are, you already know the answer. But if you don’t, well, this reality check might shock you. Join my…

343: Will You Be Mine… or F@#k Off!?

Feb 13 • 23 min

Hey! Happy Valentine’s Day. Now, I know for a lot of you, your reaction is to f@#k off. And you know what? Fair enough. That’s actually what today’s reality check is about. Because the reality is, today is just another day. Don’t wait until Valentine’s…

342: The Epidemic of Settling

Feb 12 • 14 min

Welcome to another episode of the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check. Today’s episode is going to follow up on some interesting responses we got last week when we talked about Tom Brady. A lot of you criticize Brady for leaving a woman he got pregnant… but my…

341: Does the iPhone Do Anything Else Besides Text?

Feb 11 • 7 min

What do you get when you take two ineffective communicators, two iPhones, and put them together? A major sh*t show, that’s what. So here’s a reality check for you: use the other parts of your phone. Because - and I know this will shock a lot of you - you…

340: Intense Gratitude for Tent City

Feb 10 • 12 min

Are you aware of how many people in this county are living in tents? Google “tent city” and see for yourself. See for yourself while you’re posting on Facebook and Instagram. Today I’m going to talk about compassion and gratitude and what I’ve learned all…

339: The Future is Here… And It’s Called Black Mirror

Feb 9 • 14 min

Do you watch Black Mirror? There’s an episode where, in the future, everyone in society has ratings and they’re judged by them. And guess what? That future is already here. Don’t believe me? Look at online dating. Look at swipe dating. Look at Facebook…

338: Rules of the “Undominant Finger Game”

Feb 8 • 14 min

Calling all germaphobes! Do you feel like you have to wash your hands after every little thing in life? My guest Greg and I are kind of like that, and today we’re going to tell you how to keep your dominant fingers clean while your hands are filthy. So…

337: How To Capitalize On The Crypto Craze (With Jacob Canfield of Signal Profits)

Feb 7 • 46 min

Today, John Keegan and I are joined by Jacob Canfield of the trend analysis platform, Signal Profits. And Jacob’s going to let you in on not just his own wealth creation strategies, but also the long-term social and political effects of this whole…

336: The Wisdom of Nick Foles

Feb 6 • 16 min

Let’s talk about the man of the hour, the MVP of the Super Bowl: Nick Foles. Nick Foles has a message for you, and the message is all about overcome obstacles, embracing yourself for all your flaws, and achieving greatness. So join my friend Greg and I as…

335: Are You a Burster or a Plotter?

Feb 5 • 16 min

How do you get inspired? Are you a burster or a plotter? Today I’m joined by Obi and we’re going to talk about what those two kinds of people are, how they work, what they can accomplish, and more. So join us, share and rate and subscribe to the podcast,…

334: The Selfie Bowl

Feb 4 • 10 min

Wow, what a game. What a show. And what a lesson in how to live - and not live - your life on a daily basis. Because the Super Bowl really had two aspects to it, and that’s what we’re going to talk about on the reality check today. The first aspect is all…

330: How Your Childhood Shows Shape Your Personality

Jan 31 • 18 min

Have you heard? A certain actor is playing a certain friendly neighbor Mr. Rogers. And it got John and me thinking about childhood TV shows and how they really shape your viewpoint as an adult. It goes deep… deeper than you think. So listen today and…

329: Are You a Basic Bitch?

Jan 30 • 14 min

HA! Gotcha. You thought this was going to be a podcast about women who are basic bitches? Well (and excuse my language here), men can be basic bitches, too. See, it’s all about your mindset. If you’re just like everyone else, then you’re a basic bitch.…

328: Why the World is Fat, Masturbating and Swiping

Jan 29 • 15 min

What do sugar, Tinder, and Pornhub all have in common? The answer: instant gratification. The easy way out. The dopamine rush. The cause of so many problems and frustrations and anxieties in today’s culture. So what can be done about it? Well today my…

327: Why Ian Balina Can Make You Rich

Jan 27 • 30 min

Buckle up for today’s podcast where I’m joined by not only guest John Keegan, but also investor/advisor/cryptocurrency evangelist Ian Balina. Ian is the inventor of the unique “Moneyball” approach to crypto-investing called “Token Metrics,” and he’s been…

326: In Order to Change, You Must Schedule It

Jan 27 • 6 min

Quick little reality check for you today because we’ve got an exciting week of podcasts coming up… we’re going to talk about health, we’re going to talk about wealth, we’re going to talk about success. But before we even get into any of that, you really…

325: Is Your Deodorant Destroying Your Life?

Jan 26 • 19 min

Who are you? Think about all the things that make you YOU. Think about all the things that make you a success (or not a success). It’s your voice, your clothes, your presence, and yes, even your deodorant. So today, John Keegan and I are going to take a…

324: Desperation is the World’s Stinkiest Cologne

Jan 25 • 17 min

One of the best ways to sabotage yourself in love and dating is to be outcome-oriented, and both men and woman are guilty of this. We want things out of each other, and we’re so desperate to get there. But today, John Keegan and I are going to give you…

323: Why Do Modern Women Hate Men?

Jan 24 • 18 min

Today, John Keegan and I are going to lay out the manifesto for the modern man. Guys, it’s time to become powerful men again. We’re going to go through so much today, from how to stop using women for validation to the nitty-gritty of swipe dating and…

322: Be A Receptor, Not A Defender

Jan 23 • 16 min

What are your opinions on the Patriots being in yet another Super Bowl? Your answer will actually say A LOT about who you are as a person. In today’s podcast, I’m joined by guest John Keegan as well as our friend Edith, and we’re going to talk about how…

321: Don’t Date the Hype. Date the TRUTH!

Jan 22 • 9 min

How many of you fall for the old marketing gimmick: you buy something because it looks flashy. Because there’s some bikini-clad woman in the commercial? Well, don’t you realize that swipe dating is the EXACT same thing? When you’re swiping, chances are…

320: Only You Have the Power of the Tom Brady Experience

Jan 21 • 8 min

Here’s another point about Tom Brady today on the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check: are you honestly surprised that the Patriots won yesterday? How can you be? We all knew this was coming, and we talked about why on yesterday’s podcast. Here’s today’s…

319: Do You Desire to Be a G.O.A.T.?

Jan 20 • 21 min

Here we go. We’re nearing closer and closer to Tom Brady’s 6th Super Bowl. Of course, maybe I’m wrong. If I’m not, will this be the year people stop hating on him? Probably not. Because he’s a GOAT (greatest of all time). And haters hate on GOATs. Because…

318: 3 Signs He is Going to Break Up With You

Jan 19 • 14 min

Let’s talk today about the signs a man is going to break up with you. Specifically, 3 of them. Because the reality is, if you can spot the signs every time, you won’t have to ever date a man who says one thing yet his actions say another. And guys, like…

317: How to Get Him Out of the Mancave

Jan 18 • 10 min

There’s a lot of myth-making about what men really desire and how to date them… but unfortunately, a lot of it’s nonsense. In today’s podcast, I not only reveal the truth about what/how men think… …but I also tell you something you definitely won’t learn…

316: Why Dicks are Hard & Minds are Soft

Jan 17 • 17 min

What would you say the best year of your life is? Well, actually that’s a trick question. Because the truth is, EVERY year is the best year of your life - romantically, financially, and spiritually - IF you know the secret… And the secret is something…

315: Why You Should Never Do Donuts on the Freeway

Jan 16 • 12 min

Life is a freeway. And you’re driving the car. You can go forward, you can go backward, you can go any direction you like. But, you must NEVER do donuts on the freeway of life. And what does that mean? You never need to make the same mistake twice. You…

314: To Text or Not to Text… That is the Neurotic Question!

Jan 15 • 11 min

Picture this: you’re texting a man or woman. You like them. You’re interested. You send them a text but… OMG! Did you say the wrong thing? Should you have sent that emoji? Did you reply too quickly? Should you have waited!? Okay, deep breaths. Today we’re…

313: Anti-Anxiety Monday

Jan 14 • 10 min

You know, there’s a lot of B.S. dating advice out there nowadays. Here’s one my friend Michael just told me that he heard: if you’re getting close to a woman, start causing her anxiety. Well, today we’re going to deconstruct and completely obliterate…

312: The Lies Men Tell

Jan 13 • 14 min

Whoa! What an explosive episode we had yesterday. People everywhere are already emailing me and messaging me, asking “How can men lie like this!?” Well, here’s a follow-up reality check that exposes the truth: when men lie, the first lie they tell is to…

311: The Jedi Mind Tricks Men Use on Women

Jan 12 • 16 min

Guys, I’m sorry. But it’s time to expose a lot of you. It’s time to expose the Jedi mind tricks you use on women to avoid confrontation, so I can stop receiving emails that women go on for months thinking you’re Luke Skywalker… when in reality you’re…

310: The Blockchain Revolution

Jan 11 • 14 min

You know, we’ve been talking about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies a lot lately. So today I brought back my guest, John Keegan, and we’re going to talk about this one particular aspect of the new technology: the blockchain. We’ll explain how this actually…

309: The Secret Whole Foods Doesn’t Want You to Know

Jan 10 • 13 min

Whole Foods… you may know it as the best place to meet nice, wholesome women (get it?) Or maybe you just like to buy natural, gluten-free laundry detergent. But regardless, you’ve gotta wonder if it’s all too good to be true. What’s Whole Foods hiding?…

308: The Year of Living Your Story

Jan 9 • 7 min

We’re well over 1 week into 2018, so here’s one last podcast on how to make 2018 amazing before that topic falls out of fashion. Today’s reality check is about… Bitcoin. Well, about the story that’s created about Bitcoin. Everyone’s mystified by Bitcoin.…

307: Sewing the Seeds of Love

Jan 8 • 18 min

Do you want to know how neurotic technology has made us? Let me tell you: Facebook stalking. Social media stalking. Looking up your ex and thinking he or she is sending you hidden messages, sewing the seeds of love for you. It’s not your fault. Technology…

306: Are You a Settler or an Adventurer?

Jan 7 • 16 min

How do you treat your life? Do you treat is as an adventure, or are you content with settling in one place? Today I’m talking with two friends who’ve done a lot of traveling lately, and we’re going to talk about the adventures of life. We’ll talk about…

305: The Lying States of America

Jan 6 • 12 min

You know what’s a real problem nowadays? Liars. I don’t know why so many of us tolerate it, but I for one think it’s time to call them out. The problem is, you may not know how to spot a liar when you see one. Or, you’re too nervous to call them out on…

304: Even Tom Brady F*cks Up

Jan 5 • 13 min

You know one thing about New York that I’ll never get over? How real people are. I live in airy fairy LA, where everyone rationalizes that everything happens for a reason. But if I tell one of my NYC friends about a mistake I made, they give it to me…

303: Thou Shalt Bend Over & Surrender!

Jan 4 • 10 min

Hey, how are those resolutions going so far for you? Don’t lie… you’ve already broken some of them. Right? See, the thing about resolutions is that we can’t always control life. Plans are made to be broken sometimes. And what you need to do… is SURRENDER.…

302: Say Yes to Your Gut and Stop Mentally Masturbating!

Jan 3 • 9 min

On a scale of one to never how much would you say you trust your gut? I recently had an experience where, once again in life, I didn’t go with my gut. And it cost me a major investment opportunity. So this year, I’m making a resolution. I’m trusting my…

301: You Need to Be Selfish in 2018

Jan 2 • 13 min

You know what I love about the new year? It’s so full of hope, so full of inspiration. And then… well, it usually lasts about a week. But if you want THIS year to be the year you reach your goals and transform your life, then this podcast is a must-listen…

300: The Single Mother From Hell

Jan 1 • 12 min

Do you want to know how innocent young souls become f*cked up adults? Look at the parents. Look at the lessons they learned from their parents. A man or a woman that uses the opposite sex, that depends on them and hustles them for money? They learn that…

299: Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2017 • 5 min

2018 has finally come. Happy New Year to all the reality checkers out there! This will be a short, 5 minute daily reality check for you, wishing you a happy New Year and wishing you success in all your endeavors this year. So listen in today to see…

298: Finally It’s Over! What Took You So Long?

Dec 30, 2017 • 10 min

It’s finally here! The end of the year. The end of the NFL season as well. 2017 has been a year of ups and downs for me, personally. It started with oh so much promise, but that eventually faded. So let’s rewind the clock a little bit and talk about this…

297: Are You a Low-Vibrational Ball Buster?

Dec 29, 2017 • 15 min

As we cruise into 2018, let’s talk about the people you’ve been surrounding yourself with. Are they compassionate, loving? Or are they low-frequency, low-vibrational beings? Here’s what I’ve learned: you can’t “fix” people. You can go to therapy, you can…

296: Why a New Year is Actually a Groundhog Year

Dec 28, 2017 • 9 min

Remember the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray, where he had to repeat the same day over and over again? That’s exactly what 2018 will be for you… if you don’t take action. If you don’t learn the lessons you needed to learn this year. So many people…

295: What’s Your Internet Anxiety Story?

Dec 27, 2017 • 13 min

Here’s a 10 minute reality check from the elliptical machine. It’s about the internet and how we abuse it. Because the reality is… the internet is an amazing thing. But, there’s a dark side, and it really comes out during the holidays. So today I’m going…

294: Did Santa Save Your Soul?

Dec 26, 2017 • 12 min

Are we done with all the Christmas cheer and frivolity? Good. Because I’m about to give a big f***-YOU to Christmas! See, the truth is, the holidays have no special meaning. It’s just a day. There are 364 other days in the year, and they mean just as much…

293: Patti Stanger Reveals Her New Year’s Resolutions

Dec 25, 2017 • 14 min

New Year’s resolutions… do you believe in them? Let’s treat them like a stock: buy or sell? This is what I ask Patti Stanger in today’s reality check, where she reveals her own resolutions. Her advice is: buy… but only if the resolution is spiritual, not…

292: Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2017 • 4 min

Merry Christmas to everybody from the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check. Well, today it’s more like the 5 Minute Daily Reality Check. Because today is a day of rest. A day to be with your family. So for the first time ever, I’m NOT going to ask you to listen…

291: ‘Twas the Night Before Cryptomas (With Guest John Keegan)

Dec 23, 2017 • 16 min

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the blockchain, not a creature was stirring, not even a Bitcoin. These cryptocurrencies are changing the game, and today I thought it’s time to learn what they’re all about. So, I’ve brought on my great…

290: Battle of the Insecurities: Men vs. Women

Dec 22, 2017 • 12 min

Are women more insecure than men? Many of you would say yes, but today Obi and I are going to challenge you on that. Because as men, we’re very insecure. We’re just insecure about, well, other things. What are men insecure about? Listen here to find out.…

289: ‘Tis the Season to Regift

Dec 21, 2017 • 13 min

‘Tis the season to… regift! Yes, we talked yesterday about the perfect Christmas gifts. But, what about the not-so-perfect ones? Well listen to Obi’s and my discussion today and you can actually learn a lot about what someone thinks of you based on their…

288: The BEST Christmas Gift

Dec 20, 2017 • 11 min

What is the best Christmas gift that you could possibly give to someone you love this year? We’re so inundated with marketing for expensive things that we don’t need at all, and that’s really where we’ve gone so off-track. The reality is that the best…

287: Is Your Idea the Next Bitcoin?

Dec 19, 2017 • 11 min

Bitcoin went down a few thousand yesterday, but it’s still soaring. And here’s what’s even crazier: it all started as an idea. In fact, everything you know and love in this world started as an idea. McDonalds, Starbucks, Apple, Amazon… all started as just…

286: The Secret to Being Rich (With Guest Patti Stanger)

Dec 18, 2017 • 11 min

Today Patti Stanger is back by popular demand, and we’re going to let you in on a few of the best-kept secrets to being rich. Because, who doesn’t want to be more rich? Who doesn’t want to make more money in 2018 than they did this year? We’re going to…

285: The Real Lesson of Bitcoin

Dec 16, 2017 • 11 min

If you’re like me, you probably missed out on the opportunity to get in on the Bitcoin rush early on. Do I regret it, though? Not really. Because there’s always going to be another Bitcoin, another opportunity. And that’s the real lesson of Bitcoin. For…

284: Are You an Emotional Elf?

Dec 16, 2017 • 14 min

Okay! Enough about the sexual misconduct in the news. Today we’re taking a break from that and talking with my great friend Jonathon Aslay about something even more important: how to date. Jonathon’s got an interesting approach, which I always use in my…

283: Why Women & Men Hate Each Other Deep Down

Dec 15, 2017 • 11 min

Do women and men really hate each other? I hope not. But, there are women out there who seek fame and glory no matter what it costs others. I’m not talking about the women who out men who have ACTUALLY abused them… …but women who “out” men who’ve barely…

282: Sex… To Wait or Not to Wait

Dec 14, 2017 • 16 min

December is the perfect time for a sexual inventory. How much sex did you have this year… and how was it? I’ve been on a bit of a kick the past 2 years where I actually wait at least 30 days before having sex. It’s a radical idea, and my guest Obi is not…

281: The Salem D*ck Witch Hunt

Dec 13, 2017 • 13 min

Let me start by saying that I think sexual abuse is a horrible thing. And I think outing the abusers is a wonderful thing. But, the way we’re handling it as a society? It’s totally and unforgivingly immature. We’re basically now on a witch hunt for any…

280: I See Bullshit Everywhere

Dec 12, 2017 • 11 min

2017 was definitely the year of B.S. Our politicians and so-called “gurus” are full of B.S., and so are so many people in our personal lives. In my own life, I’ve dealt with people all year who are full of it. But today, I’m going to go back and tell you…

279: Patti Stanger Speaks About St. Nick the Dick Pic

Dec 11, 2017 • 13 min

Welcome back to another episode of radical self help where today we’re joined by my good friend, the Millionaire Matchmaker herself: Patti Stanger. Today’s episode is going to be a fun little dose of reality for all you swipe daters and online daters.…

278: Do You Cause Others Anxiety?

Dec 10, 2017 • 10 min

Everyone in your life has a message for you. Every person you date, everyone you work with - they all bring messages to you. Things the universe wants you to hear and lessons it wants you to learn. But it’s up to you to actually tune in and listen to…

277: Are You A Hyper Hype Validation Junkie?

Dec 9, 2017 • 12 min

What a world we live in, where no one looks like their online profile pictures! Where you can be 40 years old and be coached by some “guru” or “pickup artists” and believe all the B.S. they’re selling you. It seems like no one is who they say they are,…

276: The Prince and the Pauper

Dec 8, 2017 • 18 min

The universe is always giving you an opportunity. An opportunity to grow you wealth, to improve your health, and to have the exact kind of man or woman that you want. Today, I’ve brought on my friend and frequent guest Obi, and we’re going to go over a…

275: Hoo Hoo! It’s Time to Make the Naughty List

Dec 7, 2017 • 11 min

It’s that time of year: time to take inventory. I want all of you listening to take an inventory and come up with your own naughty and nice lists. The lists of people in your life. The nice ones are the ones you need to keep around you in 2018. The…

274: Do You Play the Blame Game?

Dec 6, 2017 • 18 min

I’ve got a little motto that I live by: the universe is always watching. So you can blame, you can deflect, you can lie, but the universe always knows the score. And it always brings everything full circle. And that’s today’s message that my guest Brett…

273: Do You Believe in Fitness Claus? (With Guest Zlata Sushchik)

Dec 5, 2017 • 14 min

Do you believe in Fitness Claus? Do you believe he can deliver six pack abs and a sugar-free diet before the new year? Well, then today’s your lucky day, because Fitness Claus is coming to town. I’ve brought on guest Zlata Sushchik for today’s episode,…

272: Planet of the Enablers

Dec 4, 2017 • 19 min

Welcome back to the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check. Back today are special guests Jennifer Golden and Lauren Leonelli of the “It’s Complicated” podcast, and we’re going to get into everyone’s favorite topic right now: sexual abuse (and outing the people…

271: The Magic of Santa Claus

Dec 3, 2017 • 13 min

Welcome back to another 10 minutes of reality, where today’s reality is all our favorite fat man who’s coming down the chimney in just a few weeks: Santa Claus. Today, I’ve brought on a very, very special guest to tell you about the meaning of Santa Claus…

270: Good Women are the Backbone, Not Your Downfall

Dec 2, 2017 • 13 min

You’ve heard the phrase, “behind every good man is a good woman.” Well, today Eddie and I are going to talk about just how true that is. But we’re also going to talk about the not-so-good women. We’re going to talk about how, even those women, the “bad…

269: 2017, The Year of the Tattle Tail

Dec 1, 2017 • 12 min

I haven’t consulted my Chinese calendar on this yet, but I have a strong feeling that 2017 is the year of the tattle tale. In the past few months, scores of women have come out with allegations of sexual misconduct against men in power… …and it’s a great…

268: Freedom of Speech, Not Freedom of Matt Lauer Touch

Nov 29, 2017 • 10 min

We’ve got a great thing called freedom of speech in this country. And that means that, yes, sometimes you might be offended by the things I say. Like when I say “FUCK” 20 times during these 10 minutes. But that’s not the same thing as being offended…

267: Life is an Experience Orgasm

Nov 29, 2017 • 14 min

You know what I love? Sharing experiences. Sharing experiences with my coaching clients. With my friends and my family, and especially with my daughter. And of course, with all of you on this podcast. Life is an experience orgasm. That’s what I really get…

266: Why is Sex So Religious?

Nov 28, 2017 • 12 min

“Oh my god, oh my GOD, OH MY GOD!” said the atheist right before the orgasm. Yes, even the most hardcore atheists seem to undergo a conversion for a few moments when they’re having sex. So why is sex such a religious experience? Well, my guest Eddie…

265: Why American Men are Barbarians

Nov 27, 2017 • 21 min

It’s a sad state of affairs in America right now. Men are complete f*cking pussies with women. They’re grossly out of shape, and they have absolutely no fashion sense at all. Men in other countries aren’t like that - and my guest and friend Obi, who’s…

264: Nothing is Hotter & Sexier Than a Muse (With Guest Alexandra Adomaitis)

Nov 26, 2017 • 33 min

What is love? Today we’re back with Alexandra Adomaitis, and we’re going to talk about what love means to us as authors, artists and creatives. It’s more than loyalty, more than commitment. It’s co-creation. We’re looking for our muse, someone who…

263: Where Is Lancelot!? (With Guest Alexandra Adomaitis)

Nov 25, 2017 • 27 min

Following up on our conversation yesterday, today’s podcast with Alexandra Adomaitis is all about how to attract your knight in shining armor. Your Lancelot. This is going to be a powerful and informative reality check for both women AND men, because…

262: The Naughty or Nice List (With Guest Alexandra Adomaitis)

Nov 24, 2017 • 21 min

‘Tis the season… of lists. Yes, parents everywhere are telling their children to stay off Santa’s naughty list. Well, we as adults also keep lists. We keep lists of what we want and don’t want in life, and that’s how you put in an order to the universe.…

261: Wet and Wild Bedroom Romantics

Nov 23, 2017 • 21 min

Welcome back to all of you who survived Thanksgiving. Oh boy, do my guest Alexandra Adomaitis and I have a fun podcast for you today. Because today’s topic is sex, and we’re going to go through some of our most important (and entertaining) sex lessons.…

260: Gobble Gobble of the Soul

Nov 22, 2017 • 21 min

Gobble gobble and Happy Thanksgiving from your favorite podcast. Are you planning on growing 5 pounds heavier today? Well on this special Thanksgiving episode of the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check, we’re going to talk about a different kind of growth… …the…

259: The Naked Art of Being a Woman

Nov 21, 2017 • 23 min

Welcome back to the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check, and do we have a reality check for you today. My guest is actress/writer/dancer extraordinaire Alexandra Adomaitis, and we’re going to have an amazing discussion about her new book: The Art of Being a…

258: The Sucker’s Mystery Revealed

Nov 20, 2017 • 11 min

With 2 days until Thanksgiving and 3 days until Black Friday, it’s time we had a little reality check about our consumer culture. Today, I’m going to expose the truth about these so-called “deals” on Black Friday. It’s called the sucker’s mystery, and…

257: What My Daughter Taught Me Yesterday

Nov 19, 2017 • 14 min

We’re only 3 days away from over the hills and through the woods to spend the day with the people we love. And today’s reality check is all about what love really means. Yesterday I spent the day with my daughter, and it was truly amazing. And I’m going…

256: The Legend of the Swipe Dumpster

Nov 18, 2017 • 14 min

It’s time for a reality check for all you ladies out there who are swipe dating. It’s time you realized what swiping apps are and how men really use them. See the half naked girl in the podcast photo? That’s what men are imagining as they’re sitting on…

255: From Dick Pics to Flaccid Masturbator

Nov 17, 2017 • 18 min

Let’s reach into our bag of topics for the podcast and talk about… dick pics! They’re everyone’s favorite dating mistake. They’re an epidemic. And, the root of the problem goes so much deeper than you think. Today, guest Eddie Palmer and I are going to…

254: The Land of the Lost Solution

Nov 16, 2017 • 12 min

We truly are living in the land of the lost when it comes to dating. I spoke at a great event the other night called “The Great Love Debate,” and there were people who had all these limited mindsets. “I don’t want men to pick me up,” “All men are…

253: Do You Have What It Takes to Be the Ultimate You?

Nov 15, 2017 • 13 min

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be? My guest and best friend Brett Parker has an interesting, sincere answer to that question: he would be himself (even after I offered him Ryan Gosling’s life, bank account and sex appeal)! And that’s…

252: This is Us

Nov 14, 2017 • 16 min

“This is Us…” that’s the name of the sappy TV show your mother’s in love with, with the idyllic family that people everywhere are falling in love with. Well, my joke has always been, “this COULD be us.” But… it’s not us. Because the truth is, your…

251: You Can’t Handle the Truth!

Nov 13, 2017 • 13 min

2018 is almost here (less than 7 weeks away, to be exact). So it’s time for a review. It’s time to look at your life. Your relationships. Your goals. Where you are, and where you want to be. Because the truth is, the gap between where you are and where…

250: Brain Hacks to Hot Delicious Sex & Intimacy

Nov 11, 2017 • 29 min

You know how I feel about porn. I can create fantasies in my mind that are lightyears ahead of anything else. Because sex, intimacy and desire is all about mindset. You can brain hack your way to hot, delicious sex. And that’s exactly what my guest, Eva…

249: Master Bater Meets Mr. Groper (Round 1)

Nov 11, 2017 • 12 min

It’s time we had a little chat about the news. That’s right, we’re going to talk about sex scandals. We’re going to talk about what’s been happening with Louis CK, Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein (and that’s just one month’s worth of scandals!) Why do…

248: This is Your Passport to Life

Nov 10, 2017 • 12 min

This is your passport to life: vulnerability. That’s what this journey called life is all about. Connecting with people in pure vulnerability. If you can’t get vulnerable, you will never succeed in love and life. Fortunately, though, I’ve brought back…

247: How Far Have We Come!? That’s So Gay…

Nov 9, 2017 • 14 min

How many of you consider yourselves tolerant? Well, how many times have you said about something, “that’s so gay”? How many times have you thought, “Muslims are ___,” instead of “”a FEW muslims are this or that.” Well, we’ve come far as a society. But…

246: Don’t DEFEND Your Life… OFFEND Your Life!

Nov 8, 2017 • 17 min

How many of you have made mistakes? And how many of you defend those mistakes to other people… even when you KNOW it was a mistake? Here’s a radical idea, which my guest Adam Gilad and I are going to give you today: don’t defend your life. OFFEND your…

245: Can Your Mind Make a Man Erect?

Nov 6, 2017 • 15 min

If I was blind, would I still fall in love with you? Or let’s go one step further - could you still get me erect? Could your mind give me a full on orgasm just from your existence as my high vibrational equal, co-creating with me and growing on this…

244: Are You the Ethics Police?

Nov 6, 2017 • 10 min

We all know them. They’re everywhere. UN-f*cking-ethical people. And in society, we’ve got a choice when we see someone acting unethically, thinking the rules don’t apply to them. We either let it go… or we’re deputized into becoming the ethics police.…

243: Chivalry: A Modern Battle vs. a Medieval Ideology

Nov 5, 2017 • 14 min

Today, we’ve got a heavy reality check for all you men out there. All you men dating women and all you men raising daughters. It’s time to man up. It’s time to bring chivalry back. If there’s one reason so many men and women hate dating nowadays, it’s…

242: Why The NFL Season Sucks: The 2016 Election Hangover

Nov 4, 2017 • 11 min

Sunday, November 5 - aren’t you excited for the NFL games today!?!? Well, my guest Eddie Palmer and I are NOT. And that’s because this NFL season sucks. And the reason why this NFL season sucks goes all the way back to the 2016 election. Today’s reality…

241: What IKEA Can Teach You About Dating

Nov 3, 2017 • 10 min

Have you ever tried to put together something from Ikea? You follow the user manual and you just can’t figure out the damn thing. But then, if you work at it, you eventually figure it out. Well, dating and connecting with other people is the EXACT same…

240: Sexually Transmitted Disease of the Mind

Nov 2, 2017 • 10 min

Let’s talk about anxiety - a frequent topic here on the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check. I call it “sexually transmitted disease of the mind.” And like an STD, anxiety can creep up on you and get at you when you least expect it. So I’m going to give you a…

239: Masturbation of the Heart: How to Live in Awe

Nov 1, 2017 • 12 min

Today’s reality check is all about resting bitch face. Well, in a sense. Because what my guest John Keegan and I are actually going to talk about is abundance - and why living with an abundant mindset means never wearing a resting bitch face (which both…

238: The Present of Time

Oct 31, 2017 • 14 min

As the end of 2017 closes in on you, I want you to take a minute and think: where are you at in your life… and where do you want to be? And, most importantly, why aren’t you there right now? Because today’s reality check is this: if you’ve ever thought,…

237: What Your Halloween Mask Says About You

Oct 30, 2017 • 13 min

Today, Halloween 2017, is the only day of the year where you’re allowed to wear your mask. But in today’s reality check, we’re going to talk about a different kind of mask: the mask you wear not just on Halloween, but every day of your life. So, what mask…

236: How to Retire Like Dracula

Oct 29, 2017 • 14 min

Let’s talk about expectations. Let’s talk about long-term planning. Today my guest is Sean Hollitz, a financial planner here in New York, and I’m going to talk to him about a huge part of your life you’ve probably neglected: planning your financial…

235: I’d Rather Be Exhausting Than Fucking Boring!

Oct 28, 2017 • 11 min

I give credit where credit’s due, and I’ve got to give my guest Mia credit for this amazing quote: “I’d rather be exhausting than fucking boring!” See, were both high energy people. And we’re fun people, but some would describe us as exhausting creatures.…

234: What’s Your Legacy?

Oct 27, 2017 • 21 min

Following up on yesterday’s episode, today we’re talking about legacies. Because I want to - and I know YOU want to - leave behind a f*cking legacy to be reckoned with. And today is all about the legacy you’re going to leave behind. I’m joined by my…

233: I Love My Daughter

Oct 26, 2017 • 27 min

Today, I’m not going to talk to you about dating. We’re not going to talk about swiping, or sex, or how to find love. Today is just 20 minutes of radical self-help dedicated to my beautiful and amazing daughter. We’re going to talk honestly and openly…

232: Whose Bubble Is It Anyway?

Oct 25, 2017 • 13 min

Let’s go down a rabbit hole today. I’m back with my guest Nia from Rythmia, and we’re going to talk about a wide range of things. We’re going to talk divorce court, 24 year old life coaches, friendships, relationships, and so much more. And what we’re…

231: You Can’t Take the White Out of the Trash

Oct 24, 2017 • 17 min

Someone once said to me, you can’t take the white out of the trash. You see, in relationships, there are people with the attitude and behaviors of trash sinking in the sea. And so many of us argue with them and sink to their level. But on today’s podcast,…

230: Are You Selfish or Healthy Selfish?

Oct 23, 2017 • 17 min

Me. Me. Me me me me me. That’s the culture we live in. There’s a reason it’s called the I-phone, folks. Because we live in an I-culture. And yet, there’s a healthy kind of selfish. Seeing your self-worth and truly loving yourself. The key is to know which…

229: The Augmented Reality of My Penis

Oct 22, 2017 • 17 min

What if there was a way to recognize the red flags of the wrong person literally right when you met them? Well, turns out there is such a way, and I’ve bought my friend Max Kramer, aka Tripp Advice, on as today’s guest to help me explain it to you. It’s…

228: Let’s Take a Ride on the Woo Woo Train

Oct 21, 2017 • 21 min

Welcome to another episode of the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check - a special, first-time ever episode: my first on-air threesome. I’m in the studio with Jennifer Golden and Lauren Leonelli of the “It’s Complicated” podcast, and we’re going to talk about…

227: The Instagram Selftard Movement Exposed

Oct 20, 2017 • 14 min

Here’s a reality check for you: people who post selfies, or post quotes from Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra, are the most low-frequency, least interesting people in the world. Because if you were really evolved, you wouldn’t need to post all your…

226: The Yellow Snaggle Tooth Test

Oct 19, 2017 • 14 min

Picture this: you’re out on a date, and this person is well-kept. Smells nice, looks clean, dressed great. But… they’ve got this, well, yellow snaggle tooth that you just cannot take your eye off. What’s up with that? Why does the yellow snaggle tooth…

225: The Perils of the People Pleasing Ego

Oct 18, 2017 • 18 min

Welcome back to another episode of the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check - sometimes it’s 15, sometimes it’s 20 minutes, because sometimes you need a BIG reality check. And today’s episode is a big one… I’ve brought Matt Kahn along as a guest on today’s…

224: What College Taught Me About Life

Oct 17, 2017 • 13 min

What did I learn in college? Well, not much to be honest. Not much academically. But I learned oh so much about life. I learned about sex. I learned about connection. I learned about friendship. See, I’m an eternal student of life. College, not so much,…

223: My Old Man T-Mobile Moment

Oct 16, 2017 • 15 min

I’m so proud - and you will be, too, once you listen to what happened to me… I got a senior’s discount at T-Mobile! Do I feel old? Yes. But am I okay with being old? Yes, because that means I’ve experienced life. I’ve learned lessons - lessons that I’m…

222: The Most Powerful C Drug

Oct 15, 2017 • 16 min

I’m a health nut, but you know the one drug I’m an absolutely a junkie for? It’s called CONNECTION. I’m a connection addict. And I know that so many of you out there desire that connection with people. But here’s the thing: in order to connect, you’ve got…

221: Swipe Dating… Fantasy or Reality?

Oct 14, 2017 • 13 min

Let’s talk about the fantasy on your phone. And I’m not talking about your fantasy football team. I’m talking about swipe dating, and the stories you create around the people you date on these apps. I’ve got my friend Jonathon Aslay on as a guest today,…

219: I Surrender You Surrender

Oct 12, 2017 • 15 min

I’m going to get deep and personal with you today and let you in on my journey. You see, I’ve spent a lifetime fighting so many things, but as I progress in this journey I’ve learned the lessons of surrendering. I’ve spoken with Wayne Dyer. I’ve spoken…

220: I Survived the ’70s

Oct 11, 2017 • 15 min

Here’s a reality check for you: I survived the ’70s! That’s right. I survived microwave TV dinners. I survived the cyanide that was put in Tylenol. See, back then, we didn’t know what we were putting in our bodies. Now we do, but people STILL make shitty…

218: Are You a Human Cocaine Platter?

Oct 11, 2017 • 12 min

Here’s a little social commentary for you today: a story about a Las Vegas woman who, in her words, was “used as a cocaine platter” by a Dolphins coach. Beware of people who play the victim, folks. Take responsibility for your shit. Don’t post about it on…

217: Mental Masturbation of the Anxious Mind

Oct 10, 2017 • 17 min

Stress. Anxiety. We’ve talked about them a lot on the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check, but today we’re going to do something different. Today, my guest is Emma Roberts, and she specializes in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). And we’re going to talk about…

216: Mr. Oxytocin’s Wild Masturbation Ride

Oct 9, 2017 • 13 min

Ah, the oxytocin rush. You love it, I love it, we all love it. It’s the moment when he or she first touches you, first calls you, or first kisses you. It’s a wild ride, a wild masturbation ride, and today I’ve brought back Arriane Alexander to talk to all…

215: Stop Dating Like Walt F*cking Disney!

Oct 8, 2017 • 13 min

Life is not a Disney movie. LOVE… is NOT a Disney movie! And yet, so many of us treat it like it is. We create stories about the people we wish were our fairy tale prince or princess. Well, today’s message is: STOP dating like you’re Walt F*cking Disney!…

214: Why Single Moms are So Sexy & Amazing

Oct 7, 2017 • 11 min

Today, I’m dedicating this episode to all the single moms out there. I honor you. I love you. I find you so sexy and amazing. I’ve dated some of you, and I’ve learned so much from you. And to all the men out there, you need to listen to this as well.…

213: Why Deleting Texts Keeps You Sane

Oct 6, 2017 • 11 min

Let’s talk texting. Let’s talk about how insane it’s made us as a society. Because now, texting has ruined our communication. But more than that, it’s made breaking up so much harder. Because… I’m sure you’ve gone through your texts with an ex-lover. And…

212: Why You Should Own Your Truth

Oct 5, 2017 • 11 min

You know, I started this podcast because there is so much recycled self-help out there. So many people pretending to be “gurus” who aren’t giving you their own truth. But, love me or hate me, I always own my truth. And today’s episode is all about why…

211: From Sex Junkie to Emotional Junkie

Oct 4, 2017 • 15 min

Right now I’m going to get deep with you about my own personal journey. See, I used to be the guy who would sleep with lots of women. I was a sex junkie. That’s who I was. Do you judge me for that? Because right now, I’m not that man. I’m an emotional…

210: What Universal Secret Did Hugh Hefner Know?

Oct 3, 2017 • 12 min

The universe is one savvy motherf*cker. And if you know how to communicate with it, how to have a relationship with it, it will give you rewards beyond your wildest dreams. It’s a secret the Hugh Hefner knew right up until the day he died. It’s a secret…

209: The World’s Most Annoying Sayings

Oct 2, 2017 • 18 min

Lauren Leonelli is back on the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check and we’re gonna get right into it today. We’ve got a laundry list of things that people say when it comes down to life and love, and we’re going to destroy all of those excuses. So if you’ve…

208: Crashing and Burning With Captain Fight & Captain Flight

Oct 1, 2017 • 20 min

They’re everywhere - Captain Fight and Captain Flight. The men and women who, when their fight or flight instincts kick in, just choose to run away. And you know what? My guest Adam Gilad and I are sick of it. So today’s reality check is about how to NOT…

207: How the iPhone Rapes You

Sep 30, 2017 • 15 min

NEWS FLASH: You’re addicted to your iPhone. Okay, maybe you already knew that. But, do you know why you’re so hooked? It’s because your iPhone makes you feel safe. But, that’s only a feeling. Today, my guest Obi and I are going to expose how dangerous the…

206: Is It OK to Ever Burn a Bridge?

Sep 29, 2017 • 11 min

Is it okay to ever burn a bridge? Well, as I see it, that’s a dangerous move. You never know when you’re going to need someone in your life, even if in the present moment you think you don’t. So, the bigger your network, the better off you are. Now… with…

205: Planet of the Disruptors

Sep 28, 2017 • 14 min

They’re everywhere - especially on social media. The disruptors. The people who want to come into your life and unload THEIR shit on YOU. We’ve literally become a planet of disruptors, and if you need any proof of that fact, look no further than your…

204: An All-Expenses Trip to Neuroticville

Sep 27, 2017 • 15 min

We’ve all taken the all-expenses trip to neuroticville before. Why? Because we’re so outcome-oriented. We want what we want when we want it. Well, today my guest Greg and I are going to take you off the road to neuroticville… and we’re going to put you on…

203: Why Modern Kids are Screen-Addicted Junkies

Sep 26, 2017 • 17 min

I’ve gotta be honest. I’m pretty scared of what the future generation will look like. Kids are overweight, out of shape, addicted to sugar, and in fact addicted to all their screens - the phone, the tablet, the computer, the TV. So today I brought my…

202: Have You Been Sexmatized?

Sep 25, 2017 • 20 min

Have you been sexmatized? Have you fallen in love with the pussy, fallen in love with the dick, fallen in love with the oxytocin rush instead of the person? It’s an epidemic these days, and today I’ve brought on special guest Lauren Leonelli to talk about…

201: Your Communication Sucks On Apps… and Here’s Why

Sep 23, 2017 • 18 min

NEWS FLASH: Your communication f*cking sucks. And today I’ve brought a special guest dating and relationship coach onboard by the name of Rachel Russo - and together we’re going to tell you all about why your communication is so terrible: dating apps.…

200: F*ck Dating! Embrace Romance Instead

Sep 23, 2017 • 13 min

I took a survey on Facebook the other day: “Dating is (insert blank).” And the results were astounding. Everybody, it seems, hates dating. And if you do, too, well, this episode is especially for you. Because I’m about to blow your mind right now. I’m…

198: I Was Broken Up With… Via Email!

Sep 21, 2017 • 13 min

We are so mean to each other nowadays. And I’ll tell you a story to illustrate that fact: recently, I was broken up via email. Why is this so extreme? Because it wasn’t in person, and it would’ve been different if it had happened in person. We hide behind…

199: How to Stand Someone Up (And Get Away With It…)

Sep 20, 2017 • 16 min

My guest for the past week, Obi, has a confession he’d like to make today. He recently stood someone up for a date. Gasp! Yes, it’s true, but it was an honest mistake and he held himself accountable for it. But it got us thinking - and this is today’s…

197: Planet of the Love Deniers

Sep 20, 2017 • 14 min

Have you ever been in a relationship? Of course you have. But then, when it ends, do you deny all the beauty that was in it? You pretend it didn’t really happen that way. You were imagining it. I’ve gotta tell you: there’s a world of people doing that.…

196: Get Off the Short Bus of Life

Sep 19, 2017 • 14 min

Do you really want to live? I mean f*cking LIVE? Then Obi and I are here today to tell you: you need to get off the short bus. You need to stop traveling at 15 mph and actually live. Because that’s how I choose to live. Life is what you make of it. So you…

195: Are You the Star of Your Life?

Sep 18, 2017 • 15 min

Or are you a secondary character? Just someone in the background? Do you recite inspirational quotes from Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King? Or do you make your own quotes? Do you have your own experiences? I’ve gotta tell you, being the star of your…

194: Stop Surviving & Start Living

Sep 17, 2017 • 13 min

What are your goals? What do you want in life? Do you want to survive? Or do you want more than just “survival?” How about f*cking LIVING? How about thriving? How about becoming a king or queen? Why settle for survival - why sell yourself short when you…

193: I Was Love Bombed…

Sep 16, 2017 • 16 min

Do you know what a love bomb is? It’s when someone is all in a relationship. They’re committed, they’re loving, and then BOOM… they’re out. Just like that. And guess what? I was love bombed recently. But you know what? I’m okay. And I’m here today to tell…

192: Why You Need a Fresh Perspective

Sep 15, 2017 • 13 min

Mentorship. It’s an extremely powerful thing. Of course, my guest Brett and I both have a bit of a bias. We’re in the mentorship business. But, we also see the value of the mentors that WE have. Because the truth of the matter is, friends are great. You…

191: Who You Gonna Call? Stressbusters!

Sep 14, 2017 • 15 min

Na-na-na-na-na-na. Did the Ghostbusters theme song immediately get into your head? Good, because today we’re going to talk about busting an even greater monster that’s tearing the world apart: stress. Today, I’m joined again by my friend and fellow…

190: The Best 4 Letter Word Ever

Sep 13, 2017 • 12 min

It’s not shit. It’s not fuck. It’s not even a bad word… but it’s a word we HATE coming out of our mouths. But it’s a word you need to know by heart. Because this one word contains the key to life, love and happiness. And that word is help, and today, my…

189: What are Your Fuckup-isms?

Sep 12, 2017 • 16 min

What are your fuckup-isms, the things you’re not good at? We’ve all got them. Even me. Even my guest Brett. But right now, we’re going to suggest something radical: you need to EMBRACE your fuckup-isms. Because they’re not things you’re “not good at.”…

188: This is Why You’re Not Fully Happy

Sep 11, 2017 • 14 min

If you’re not happy in life, in love, in your career, or in any other aspect of your time here on earth… this podcast is for you. Today I’m joined once again by Brett Parker, and we’re going to tell you exactly why you’re not fully happy… and how to get…

187: We Are All Human Hurricanes

Sep 10, 2017 • 11 min

Thinking this weekend about all that’s going on in Florida, I’m reminded of a simple truth about life: we’re all just hurricanes in our own lives. We blow hot air every once in a while. We have our moments, our days, our weeks. And just like a hurricane,…

186: The Worst Feeling in the World

Sep 9, 2017 • 33 min

The absolute worst feeling in the world… is the feeling of getting frozen out. Getting frozen out by someone you thought you were close with. Could be a friend, could be a boyfriend/girlfriend or romantic partner. It’s the worst feeling because you’ve…

185: Go Ahead, Sit in Your Anxiety

Sep 8, 2017 • 13 min

Holy shit, it’s the worst feeling in the world. Anxiety sucks, and I don’t think anyone would disagree with that. But then, why do we sit in our anxiety all the time? We get anxious and we sit with it, and don’t do anything about it. I don’t know about…

184: Why I Suck at Relationships

Sep 7, 2017 • 10 min

Today my guest Brett Parker and I are going to let you in on a little secret: there’s no such thing as being “great at relationships.” You can only be great at any one specific relationship. Because the person you’re with today is not the person you were…

183: The 2 Ugly Sisters… Anger & Anxiety

Sep 6, 2017 • 10 min

Two of the ugliest things in this world are anger and anxiety. And guess what? They’re related. They’re sisters. You feel anxious, so you lash out in anger. You lash out in anger, and you’re overcome with anxiety. It’s a deadly cycle, and worse yet, it’s…

182: Real Love is One Ugly Mirror

Sep 5, 2017 • 12 min

You and I need to have a little chat today. A little chat about what love really means… and how you self-sabotage and miss out on all the opportunities that life gives you every day to fall in love with your amazing person. I want you to listen to this…

181: Have You Seen the New Sex App?

Sep 4, 2017 • 11 min

I’m chalk full of amazing ideas for apps, because this is what society has come to. We desperately want everything to be done for us, and we’re too lazy to put in the work. You want six-pack abs? There’s an app for that. You want to fall in love? There’s…

180: Life is One Big Summer Camp

Sep 3, 2017 • 16 min

There’s no better day than today, Labor Day, for this episode of the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check. Because it’s the end of summer, and kids are about to go back to school. Back from summer camp, where they spent all summer living life just a day at a…

179: My Day as a Woman

Sep 2, 2017 • 13 min

Let me tell you a true story. A long time ago, I actually walked around New York City and spent the day imagining I was a woman. I read Cosmo and heard all these women telling me I need to lose my body fat. I imagined all the creepy guys staring at me and…

178: The Secret to Love: Accepting the WORST in Them

Sep 1, 2017 • 15 min

Love requires acceptance. But it also requires compatibility. If you’re with someone who does something or lives a certain way that you cannot stand… that relationship will not last. So what I do, and what I encourage you to do starting today, is this:…

177: Is Your Life Story Holding You Back?

Aug 31, 2017 • 14 min

We all have stories. Every single one of us. And we live out our stories. We think in terms of, “I’m this, the men/women I want to date are that.” Those are our stories, and we’ve been living with them for a long time. And for a long time, they’ve been…

176: Don’t Rob the Pooty!

Aug 30, 2017 • 14 min

Rod Tidwell said it best in Jerry Maguire: “Don’t rob the pooty!” And that essentially means, guys, don’t manipulate women. Don’t take advantage of their fragile state. Don’t use and abuse them just for sex. Because they’ve got baggage, and when you rob…

175: Resistance, Persistence

Aug 29, 2017 • 12 min

Let’s talk relationships. We’ve all been in one that ended badly. You were with someone, they had their faults, you had your own faults, and it didn’t work out. Then you get in another relationship, and there are still problems. This is what Brett and I…

174: Why You Need Therapy Right Now

Aug 28, 2017 • 13 min

Want to know the most unattractive phrase a human being can ever utter? “I don’t need therapy.” Well, I call B.S. on that. It’s so arrogant, and that’s incredibly unattractive to a healthy person. You DO need therapy. I promise. Because if you’re the kind…

173: The Reel of Shit

Aug 27, 2017 • 11 min

Let’s talk about getting to yes or no. We spend so much time speculating, and yet we make almost no decisions. We think “maybe” and “what if,” but we cannot get to yes or no. Today I’m talking with my friend Dr. John, and he doesn’t think “maybe this…

172: Ring Ring… Destiny Awaits!

Aug 26, 2017 • 11 min

Do you believe in destiny? I do. I believe you have to make your own destiny, but you also have to be present for your destiny to SHOW UP. And you know what? You can’t do that if you’re constantly on your iPhone 24/7. Because while you’re busy on your…

171: Let Your Quirky Uniqueness Shine!

Aug 25, 2017 • 10 min

Conformity is F*CKING OVERRATED, folks! See, we really are all quirky unique beings deep down, but we’re programmed to shut it down when we’re young. Our parents repress our quirky uniqueness. Mine definitely did. But I grew up. I started my own business…

170: How Your Truth Will Set You Free

Aug 24, 2017 • 10 min

You’ve heard the phrase, “the truth will set you free…” but how often do you truly speak YOUR truth? How many conversations and confrontations have you avoided in the past 24 hours alone? It’s YOUR truth that will set you free, so today I’m going to tell…

169: Shut the F*ck Up and Listen

Aug 23, 2017 • 11 min

Oh my God, am I sick of talkers. People who talk, yet they don’t listen. You see them everywhere. Or, more appropriately, you HEAR them everywhere. We’re all here to teach each other the lessons we need to learn… and yet, so many of us refuse to just shut…

168: Lose the Outcome, Become Gratitude

Aug 22, 2017 • 14 min

You hear a lot of time, “Don’t be outcome-oriented. Don’t be attached to the outcome.” Well, I want to make money. I want to love an amazing woman. How can I not be outcome-oriented about that? Heading back to LA with my friend Brett Parker, we talked…

167: A Special Kind of Dumb

Aug 21, 2017 • 13 min

Listen: there are dumb people everywhere. But then… there’s a special kind of dumb. The special kind of dumb that leads people to ignore all of life’s lessons. The people who eat like pigs and wonder why they’re not in shape, who date all the same people…

166: How to Get What You Want From Life

Aug 20, 2017 • 17 min

Let’s talk today about setting our intent. See, so many of us live these chaotic lives, and yet we think we have goals. You want to fall in love. You want to be healthy. You want a great body. You want to be rich. And yet, we wake up everyday without…

165: Why Playing Life Hide & Go Seek Is Deadly

Aug 19, 2017 • 11 min

Listen up, folks, because this is a very important podcast: life, God, the universe, whatever you believe in, it’s always throwing lessons at you. The lessons are in the people you date, the mistakes you make on a daily basis. It’s part of being human.…

164: Would You Know Good Music If It Bit You In The Ass?

Aug 18, 2017 • 19 min

Oh man, what a podcast we have in store for you today. I’m recording from Montauk with my friends Brett Parker and Bryan Swerling, and today the topic is music. And we’re going to ask, what is good music, and would you know it if it bit you in the ass? In…

163: Are You Tapping Into Your Childhood Magic?

Aug 16, 2017 • 13 min

I’ll tell you something. My nephew Nicholas really knows how to live life. For him, everything’s magical. Life is limitless and full of possibilities. But for the rest of us, the “adults,” things are a little different. Our parents programmed us to see…

162: Do You Lack the Manifestation Gene?

Aug 16, 2017 • 15 min

Did you know that you can manifest just about anything you want out of life? If you hate your job, you can manifest a new one. If you’re not satisfied in your relationship, you can manifest a new one. So the question is, what’s stopping you from…

161: Oh My God! My Boner Died!

Aug 15, 2017 • 17 min

Boners. Viagra. Erectile dysfunction. That’s just some of what we cover in today’s reality check with my great friend Brett Parker. We’re in Montauk and today, we got to thinking about those experiences that every man has had, when he just can’t…

160: Are You a #Hashtag Junkie?

Aug 14, 2017 • 12 min

I’m out to LAX on my way to Montauk today, or as we say nowadays… #LAX #omw #montauk #blessed #excited. Because, for some reason, we can’t say anything without hashtagging it. I don’t get it. I really don’t. Hashtags are used for searching things on…

159: The Split Concentration Conspiracy

Aug 13, 2017 • 12 min

I’m sitting at a cafe, daydreaming - but wait! Let me check Instagram really quickly! That’s what we’ve become. A society that can’t sit still for one minute, because we’re all snapping, checking in, sharing, commenting, and swiping. Look, I’m not saying…

158: To Have or Not to Have Kids

Aug 12, 2017 • 16 min

To have, or not have kids. That is the question so many of you ask. And it’s interesting, because I’m a father. But my guest, John Keegan, is not. So today, we’re going to talk about that. We’re going to talk about how we each think of parenthood, how you…

157: Validation of the Cynics

Aug 11, 2017 • 14 min

You want to know what’s REALLY f*cking sexy? Optimism. Positivity. But the fact of the matter is that people nowadays are so cynical. So negative. They’re always the victim. That’s why they post negative reviews all the time and blame society and the…

156: How Snickers Satisfies and Kills You

Aug 10, 2017 • 14 min

Hungry? Have a Snickers. That’s what these marketing guys keep telling you. But… what they DON’T tell you is that their Snickers will actually kill you. Yep. Tally up all the proven side-effects of a high saturated fat, high sugar, high calorie diet. It…

155: Don’t Kid Yourself. You Have No Freedom

Aug 9, 2017 • 12 min

I just took my daughter back to school shopping. Yep. One week into August and it’s already back to school. Because nowadays, you go to school 10 months a year. And even after you spend 6 hours in school, you get 2 hours of homework. What ever happened to…

154: Sugar is the New Smoking

Aug 8, 2017 • 19 min

Today I’m going to talk about one of the most dangerous drugs. It looks like cocaine, but it’s everywhere. And it’s called sugar. I’m back with Eddie Palmer (who knows a thing or two about fitness and nutrition), and the two of us can almost GUARANTEE you…

153: Are You Sometimes a Liar?

Aug 6, 2017 • 13 min

Liars… we talk about liars all the time here on the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check. But, there are different types of lies, different types of liars. And what about the lies that are small, harmless, and you only tell sometimes? Are those the same as the…

152: Spread the Love, Not Your Legs

Aug 6, 2017 • 15 min

So many of us are looking for love. Looking for love, and yet, we refuse to change our actions. We refuse to change our beliefs. And that’s what creates our reality. If you refuse to change, your reality will not change. I’ve said it thousands of times…

151: Hot, Horny, Stoned, & Drunk

Aug 5, 2017 • 19 min

I have a confession to make. I am a recovering addict. An oxytocin addict. I used to be ADDICTED to the oxytocin rush of sex and hooking up. It’s kind of like getting drunk, and that’s why it’s NEVER a good idea to sleep with someone when you’re under the…

150: Don’t Donald Trump Yourself!

Aug 4, 2017 • 14 min

Oh, America the Narcissist. Last weekend we had a great discussion about narcissists, and this week we’re going to tell you who the biggest narcissist of all is: Donald Trump. Love the guy or hate him, that’s what he is. And you know the thing about…

149: Do You Have Friends or Minions?

Aug 3, 2017 • 13 min

Well, the NFL pre-season is finally here, and there’s something called the “physically unable to perform” list. Well, here on the 10 Minute Daily Reality Check we have something called the “physically unable to live life” list. It’s full of low-integrity…

148: Be Weary of the White Coat

Aug 2, 2017 • 12 min

It’s football season again! And you know what I love about football season? No, not gossiping about whether Ezekiel Elliott really fondled that girl. It’s the commercials. I love these freaking medical commercials promising a pill that’s going to cure my…

147: Be Kind Please Rewind

Aug 1, 2017 • 12 min

Remember Blockbuster? Remember their simple request, “Be Kind Please Rewind?” It basically meant don’t be a shitty person. Treat people with respect. Well, at some point, maybe once Blockbuster shut down, we forgot about that simple rule. And that’s what…