Explore every episode of the podcast Three Rules
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| Ryan Holiday shares 3 rules for life | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:15:01 | |
I’m joined by Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of 'The Obstacle Is the Way’ and ‘Ego Is the Enemy’. His latest book, ‘Right Thing, Right Now’, is all about how building character can change your life’. On the podcast Ryan shares three rules that helped him find success & happiness. Support the podcast: patreon.com/mattdavella Get three emails in your inbox: mattdavella.com/threerules Follow Ryan: instagram.com/ryanholiday Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 Rule #1: Always be reading. 02:45 Rule #2: Seek out mentors 07:50 Rule #3: Say yes. Then say no. | |||
| I'm back. | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:09:18 | |
After a five-year hiatus, I’m relaunching my podcast under a new name: Three Rules. This short-form show is all about uncovering actionable advice from inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Each guest shares three rules that helped them find success or happiness, delivered in under 15 minutes. No fluff, just practical wisdom you can put into action. My first episode drops next week with Ryan Holiday, and I couldn’t be more excited to reconnect with this incredible community. Want to dive deeper? Get full-length interviews and exclusive AMA episodes by joining my Patreon at patreon.com/mattdavella. Plus, subscribe to the companion newsletter for weekly insights at mattdavella.com/threerules. | |||
| Johann Hari on The Loneliness Epidemic | 25 Apr 2019 | 00:20:55 | |
Johann Hari, author of the NY Times Bestseller Lost Connections, set out across the world to speak with leading experts on depression, anxiety & loneliness to discover what has caused our epidemic of loneliness. And more importantly how to solve it. | |||
| Getting Out of Debt | 07 Jun 2017 | 00:25:36 | |
I graduated college in 2010 with $95,000 in student loan debt and did the smartest thing I could think of at the time. I bought a brand new car. Back then I was living in my parent's basement in New Jersey while trying to make it as a filmmaker. At my lowest point I had $13 in the bank. Then I plugged my finances into a net-worth calculator online and realized I actually had negative money. I was worse than "worthless". In this podcast episode I talk about my story with money and how it's evolved over the years. groundupshow.com | |||
| Ask Me Anything #1 | 21 May 2017 | 00:43:38 | |
In this episode I answer your questions about Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things. groundupshow.com | |||
| Making Your Ideas Happen | 15 May 2017 | 01:09:05 | |
Jerry Chu runs a small agency called The Stitch Effect that’s dedicated to social good. And he was one of my oldest client’s, when I was still struggling to start my business while living in my parent’s basement. We talk about why being proactive is the most important skill you can develop today, starting a client-based business and much more. groundupshow.com | |||
| Understanding the Mind & Body | 04 May 2017 | 01:16:40 | |
Nadia Munla is a health & sensuality coach based in Brooklyn, NY. She’s helping women to understand their bodies by eliminating all the noise and distraction. In our conversation we talk about her previous career as a filmmaker, building an online business & dealing with critics. groundupshow.com | |||
| Working Your Way Up | 19 Apr 2017 | 01:19:12 | |
Danielle Eden started out behind the camera as a dancer and actress, hoping to eventually transition into directing later in her career. But after a freak accident she found herself making the transition quicker than she could have imagined. We talk about the challenges creating her first documentary, dealing with rejection and what drives her. groundupshow.com | |||
| The War Against Clickbait | 12 Apr 2017 | 01:14:57 | |
Billy Disney is a filmmaker & content creator. He was an early influencer of video content at companies like The Verge and Mic.com. Now he’s an executive producer for one of the strangest and most innovative media companies on the web called The Outline. We talk about how he built relationships and leveraged his skills to create opportunities where none existed. groundupshow.com | |||
| Making Conscious Content | 05 Apr 2017 | 01:14:02 | |
Elliott Ashby is a photographer, filmmaker and media personality, though he never intended to be behind the camera. When no one would give him a mic, he decided to create his own. groundupshow.com | |||
| Cultivate Your Skills | 31 Mar 2017 | 01:01:43 | |
RJ Woessner is an actor living in NYC and he's doing pretty damn well for himself. But that wasn't always the case. We talk about how he got started out, some of his early struggles, and how he made his own way in the cutthroat world of voice over acting. | |||
| Overcoming the Odds | 24 Mar 2017 | 01:18:11 | |
Chris Newhard is an award-winning filmmaker and director of photography. He's also one of my closest friends. I sat down with him to talk about his work, some of his early struggles and what it was like working on massive projects with acts like Sia. | |||
| Leaving the Corporate World | 10 Mar 2017 | 00:33:01 | |
I sat down with Jacob Sokol of sensophy.com and host of the WTF Should I Do W/ My Life podcast. We talk about his story of leaving the corporate world to follow a more uncertain path of self-development and life coaching. | |||
| Becoming an Essentialist | 18 Apr 2019 | 00:29:09 | |
Greg McKeown is the author of the NY Times Bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. This is my edited conversation with Greg about his Essentialist philosophy, the myth of success and why small consistent steps far outweigh the alternative. You can get the full 1 hour interview at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| The Minimalist Filmmaker | 04 Mar 2017 | 00:03:46 | |
Since releasing our documentary Minimalism I’ve gotten this question a lot: How can you be a filmmaker & a minimalist? On the surface this question might seem like it’s based on a misunderstanding of what minimalism is, but truthfully I think it just comes from filmmakers who are paralyzed with choices. Companies and peer’s sell them on the gear that they absolutely need to have. Just like the average consumer they’ve become inundated with options. The underlying assumption: You need more stuff. In this video I talk about my relationship with the "stuff" of the filmmaking world. What are the important questions you should be asking yourself before you go out and purchase the latest gadget or gear? | |||
| How to Get New Clients | 24 Feb 2017 | 00:09:54 | |
The question I get most often from freelancers and curious friends is, "How do you get new clients?" In this episode I break down how I've built my client base and offer tips for those looking to start something new. groundupshow.com | |||
| 5 Lesson's From my First Documentary | 24 Feb 2017 | 00:10:30 | |
In episode two of Ground Up I talk about the five biggest lesson’s I learned directing my first feature length documentary Minimalism. Over three years ago Joshua Fields Millburn, of theminimalists.com, came to me with an idea to create a documentary. I’d been making videos all my life but I’d never attempted a project so massive. Over the next couple years I worked with a group of insanely talented individuals to bring it to life. It stretched the realms of what I thought was possible & pushed me to my limits. You can watch Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things on Netflix. groundupshow.com | |||
| My Biggest Mistake as a Filmmaker | 08 Feb 2017 | 00:08:29 | |
My name's Matt D'Avella and I'm an award-winning filmmaker & host of The Ground Up Show. I've been a professional director & producer for my entire working career and released my first two feature-length documentary in 2016, Minimalism (on Netflix) & Design Disruptors. This is a podcast about how to create something from nothing. When I first got started out as a filmmaker I had no idea what I was doing. I made a lot of mistakes the hard way. In this first episode I talk about the biggest, dumbest, most embarrassing mistake I ever made as a filmmaker. Because even when shit hits the fan, there's a lesson to be learned. groundupshow.com | |||
| GaryVee on Minimalism, Hustle & Finding Meaning | 15 Mar 2019 | 00:32:06 | |
Gary Vaynerchuk is a 5x New York Times bestselling author, angel investor, chairman of VaynerX & CEO of VaynerMedia. Watch this interview at youtube.com/mattdavella. Learn about my process & how I make films in exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. I release new videos every month including an AMA podcast answering your questions. | |||
| Getting Started | 28 Feb 2019 | 01:19:01 | |
We made it to episode 100! I take questions & comments from listeners to celebrate. Enjoy. | |||
| When to Quit & When to Stick | 20 Feb 2019 | 01:14:16 | |
Michelle D'Avella is a breath-work teacher & author of The Bright Side of a Broken Heart. You can find more about her work at pushingbeauty.com or check out her YouTube channel at the link above. You can find her work at pushingbeauty.com.
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| Chris Baca on The Business of Coffee | 13 Feb 2019 | 01:12:59 | |
Chris Baca is a three time US Barista Championship finalist, YouTuber, and cofounder of Cat and Cloud Coffee. In this episode we talk about how he got into the coffee business, the importance of authenticity, and how his employees’ well being drives their company. Find Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca and https://catandcloud.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: Episode Highlights: 01:15 - “Adding Value” | |||
| Setting Life Priorities | 06 Feb 2019 | 01:04:41 | |
Jason Zook is a an entrepreneur who runs an online community called Wandering Aimfully for creative entrepreneurs who are also interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. In this episode we talk about getting out of debt, balancing minimalism with ambition, and setting priorities in life. Find Jason here: https://wanderingaimfully.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: Episode Highlights: 05:59 - Jason’s background | |||
| What do you have to lose? | 30 Jan 2019 | 01:04:47 | |
Bret Iwan is the voice of Mickey Mouse. In this episode we talk about creative fulfillment, finding balance, and the crazy story of how he landed the gig of one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. Find Bret here: https://www.instagram.com/bretiwanvo Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: Episode Highlights: 01:00 - Becoming Mickey | |||
| Reframing Failure | 23 Jan 2019 | 01:01:16 | |
Caroline Zook is an artist and creative entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about getting swept up in the rat race, the importance of authenticity, and how to change the way you think about failure. Caroline's membership community: Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: Episode Highlights: 00:56 - Introduction: Ad agency and starting to make money online | |||
| Alex Banayan on Success and Happiness | 16 Jan 2019 | 01:08:58 | |
Alex Banayan is an entrepreneur and author of the book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched their Careers. In this episode we talk about overcoming fear, the dangers of being overly persistent, and the truth about success and happiness. Find Alex here: https://thirddoorbook.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos only on Patreon: Episode Highlights: 00:58 - Success and happiness are linked | |||
| Fitness Advice to Live By | 27 Jun 2019 | 01:02:02 | |
Jordan Syatt is a world record powerlifter & strength coach. | |||
| Men's Mental Health | 09 Jan 2019 | 01:07:38 | |
Dan Doty: twitter.com/danieldoty
Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Slow Fashion | 02 Jan 2019 | 01:03:19 | |
Dani Nagel: instagram.com/danidazey
Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Thomas Frank on Productivity | 26 Dec 2018 | 01:05:11 | |
Thomas Frank: youtube.com/thomasfrank
Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| It's time to slow down | 12 Dec 2018 | 00:06:43 | |
I'm taking next week off. See you all in a few. If you want to support this podcast, get exclusive videos & podcast episodes go here: patreon.com/mattdavella Thanks for listening! | |||
| Keeping Fitness Simple | 05 Dec 2018 | 01:03:32 | |
FitMenCook: https://fitmencook.com/ Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| The Impostor Syndrome | 28 Nov 2018 | 01:05:43 | |
Josh & Tommy's Podcast: http://thedailytalkshow.com Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Things Worth Sacrificing | 21 Nov 2018 | 01:09:32 | |
Daniel DeArco is an experimental photographer, filmmaker & fabricator that makes creative camera rigs for his projects like a slider that moves 24mph in a split second. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Fearless Creativity | 14 Nov 2018 | 01:12:36 | |
Find Puno here: ilovecreatives.com Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| The Pressure to Keep Up | 07 Nov 2018 | 01:08:42 | |
Justin "Henny" Henderson a 4x grammy nominated, award-winning, multi-platinum record producer. He’s worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z & Lil Wayne. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business: patreon.com/mattdavella | |||
| Cole Walliser on The Power of Making Decisions | 31 Oct 2018 | 01:25:12 | |
Cole Walliser is a Los Angeles based commercial director that’s worked with Miley Cyrus, Pink & Katy Perry. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business: patreon.com/mattdavella | |||
| Overcoming Anxiety | 20 Jun 2019 | 00:38:54 | |
Caroline Zook & I talk about our experiences with anxiety. Caroline is the co-founder of Wandering Aimfully. Support the show here: patreon.com/mattdavella | |||
| Facing Resistance | 24 Oct 2018 | 01:03:18 | |
Sarah Moshman is a documentary filmmaker that focuses on telling stories about powerful women. Her Netflix documentary Losing Sight of Shore follows four women as they row across the Pacific Ocean unassisted from America to Australia. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| James Clear on Tiny Changes with Big Results | 17 Oct 2018 | 01:23:23 | |
James Clear is the author of the book Atomic Habits. His work combines a range of disciplines including biology, neuroscience, psychology & philosophy. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business: patreon.com/mattdavella | |||
| The Art of Detachment | 10 Oct 2018 | 01:13:44 | |
Tatiana DeMaria is a talented musician, singer & songwriter. She's topped the charts with her rock band TAT & has produced music for television & film. Support this podcast & get exclusive videos on lifestyle design, creativity, filmmaking and business. Only on Patreon. | |||
| Prepare for the Worst | 03 Oct 2018 | 01:18:52 | |
Chris Newhard is a director of photography & owner of Book Light Creative. He's back on the show to help me answer listener questions about money, filmmaking & freelancing. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| The Minimal Van Life | 26 Sep 2018 | 01:17:54 | |
Aubry & Christian live in a van. The two, known as Minimal Millennials online, create videos on YouTube about their van life journey.
Support this independent podcast for $1 an episode on Patreon. Contribute $3 an ep to get exclusive vlogs & ama's. | |||
| Death to the Status Quo | 19 Sep 2018 | 01:18:44 | |
David Sherry is the founder of Death to Stock, a membership community that delivers personal, curated non-stock photos & video. On the podcast we talk about building your audience slow & with integrity, I try to convince David that he’s a minimalist, & how experimenting will lead to your creative & personal breakthroughs. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Become Indispensable | 12 Sep 2018 | 01:03:41 | |
Jack Coyne is a filmmaker & YouTuber. We talk about how he’s been able to keep the momentum going, whether you should seek passion or stability, and he offers advice for those who are looking to land their first gig and become indispensable. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Get Past Roadblocks | 05 Sep 2018 | 01:01:11 | |
Cody Wanner is a filmmaker passionate about encouraging the doers of the world. On the podcast we talk about how to overcome roadblocks, when to say yes & why there is no such thing as a small creator. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Letting Go of Stuff with Todd Glass | 29 Aug 2018 | 01:06:30 | |
Todd Glass is a comedian and host of The Todd Glass Show. His latest comedy special Act Happy is available on Netflix. On this episode we talk about Todd’s journey to letting go of stuff, the mantra’s that help guide his minimalist philosophy, and what things might be worth holding onto. This podcast is made possible by Patreon subscribers. Get my exclusive AMA podcast & vlog at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| It Doesn't Hurt to Ask | 27 Aug 2018 | 01:08:25 | |
Sterling Grinnell is a filmmaker & photographer based in Denver, Colorado. You can watch his videos on YouTube or hire him for your next project. This podcast is made possible by Patreon subscribers. Get my exclusive AMA podcast & vlog at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||
| Jack Conte on Overthinking Everything | 14 Jun 2019 | 00:41:19 | |
Jack Conte is the CEO of Patreon. | |||
| How Much is Enough? | 22 Aug 2018 | 01:59:46 | |
Jason Zook is an entrepreneur & author. Along with his wife he co-founded Wandering Aimfully, an online community for creative entrepreneurs who are equally interested in earning a sustainable income and crafting an authentic, fulfilling life. Contribute & get exclusive content at patreon.com/mattdavella. | |||