Todd Herman believes there’s a hero within you. It’s just a matter of you tapping into that alter ego to bring it out and let it succeed.
His book, “The Alter-Ego Effect” takes a deep dive into this topic with the aim of helping everyone tap into their greatness and fulfill their potential.
This 45-minute interview flew by, filled with fascinating stories and revealing personal details that led Todd to this place in life. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
In this episode, we talk about…
02:25 – Who is Todd Herman?
03:35 – What stops people from being more successful
04:40 – Todd’s big mission with his book & our one human superpower
08:07 – Why your “childlike genius” is crucial to your success
11:52 – Nothing more frustrating and confidence-killing than THIS
12:33 – Todd explains “the alter ego”
14:44 – Todd’s tragic backstory
16:09 – Converting tragedy into triumph
19:21 – The easiest route to effective visualizations
20:44 – Defining “second-hand trauma”
26:09 – How “the trusted friend” becomes an ally within
29:05 – How “the alter ego” relates to you as a salesperson
31:03 – Why “multiple-self theory” is healthy and leads to your Heroic Self
34:40 – The fascinating story behind “Enclothed Cognition”
41:03 – Life lessons from Cary Grant
43:10 – Todd reveals the “Easter Egg” from his book
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