What Drives You with Kevin Miller

From host Kevin Miller: When I was 7 years old and got out of line, my parents would give me an “attitude adjustment” and make me listen to motivational speakers like Zig Ziglar. I didn’t appreciate it at the time but the experience gave me awareness of how powerful our minds and outlook on life are. I went on to become a pro athlete, have 9 kids, start 17 businesses and become addicted to performance and production. Till I burnt out. Multiple times.

That started a quest to not just pursue performance, but to uncover my true potential which was far more than just what I did. It became about who I was and could be. I started podcasting as host of The Ziglar Show, in a stroke of irony. After countless conversations with the most influential thought leaders on the planet, I wrote a book called What Drives You to look at what we really want and understanding why we want it. I now host a podcast of the same name, What Drives You. I’ve had deep talks with over 270 experts in the Human Potential Movement and my shows have had over 70 million downloads. I’ve walked with well over 1,000 people as they pursue their own personal evolution.

Today I don’t seek out the most popular leaders, but the most knowledgeable. I find the professors teaching classes, the therapists counseling with patients and the researchers in labs who understand what causes us to transform in today’s world. And what keeps us stuck. We don’t need more ideas. We need better understanding. I’m pursuing my own personal growth and evolution and invite you to learn and grow with me. Join me on the What Drives You podcast.

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What Foods Are You Eating That Qualify As Actua...
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Your Wellness Is A Result Of What Are You Putti...
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How To Accept & Leverage Your Regrets with Dan ...
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Beliefs & How To Know If Your’s Are Your Own
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You Are Limited & How To Have That Help You Be ...
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10,000 Hours Doesn’t Create Mastery & How To Do...
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30-Day Guide To Changing Your Mindset with Alex...
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Increase Your Odds For Success By Not Seeking T...
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Your Purpose & Calling: Don't Worry About Savin...
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Scott Harrison: From Night Club Debauchery To H...
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Tana Amen: How To Deconstruct The Perfected Per...
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Activity vs Result: How To Ensure Your Daily Jo...
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How To Transfer The Joy Of Vacation To Everyday...
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George Mumford: Find Greater Success By Learnin...
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Your Calling Transcends The Roles You Fill & Ho...
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Our Unresolved Nation: A Call-Out To Our So Cal...
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Manly Emotionlessness Is For Cowards: How To Ma...
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