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Michael Acton Smith is co-CEO and co-Founder of Calm, an App for Mindfulness and Meditation, which was Apple’s app of the year for the iPhone in 2017. He’s also the founder of Firebox.com and Mind Candy – the creators of the global children's phenomenon Moshi Monsters. Today we talk about how Michael, with his company Calm, wants to revolutionize mental health by helping people take care of their minds with the "same respect and care" they do their physical bodies. Episode Highlights: Why Michael calls Calm "Nike for the mind." How he manages the intense mental demands of being an entrepreneur The "electrifying" feeling of seeing others get value from what you create Why having a strong conviction and vision is vital to entrepreneurial success The powerful "sign" that tells Michael when  he's heading down the wrong business path Why Michael feels the best entrepreneurs sacrifice short-term gains for long-term success How being "a little bit selfish" made Michael happier, healthier and a better company leader How entrepreneurs wear as a "badge of honor" how little they sleep (and why Michael thinks this is "crazy") Don't Miss a Thing Get every episode automatically! Resources Mentioned Michael's LinkedIn a Twitter pages Calm website Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker Rest, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Stealing Fire, by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Lost Connections, by Johann Hari Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, by David Burns Michael’s 3 favorite current products: Ping Pong Table Pilot VBall pen MUJI Notebooks Citymapper App Share the Value If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help a lot to spread the word and get more exposure for the podcast. Ask Questions or Provide Feedback To ask questions, request episode topics or provide feedback, email me at DrOrma@DrOrma.com Connect With Me Follow @drsteveorma [fb_button] Additional Resources Online coaching for entrepreneurs.