Joshua Lisec: the Ghostwriter Behind "Stay Off My Operating Table" - #95

What happens when you go against the consensus and challenge commonly held beliefs in your industry? One of the world's most prolific and accomplished ghostwriters tells us about the power of being "so good they call you fake." From metabolic health to cultivating organic haters for your brand, we explore how breaking barriers and going against the grain can lead to extraordinary results. In this deep dive into ghostwriting, Joshua shares the unique insights he's gained working with experts across various industries. We discuss techniques he uses to produce spectacular outcomes, like Phil's own book. We also touch on the importance of designing systems that help experts become authors and authorities in their fields. This episode uncovers the power of challenging beliefs, going against the consensus, and being unapologetically outstanding in your field.  Discover how Joshua Lisec’s ghostwriting journey has shaped his perspective on the world and how he helps to break down barriers for his clients, one book at a time. Quick Guide: 01:04 Introduction 06:30 Achieving Success by Going Against Consensus 17:49 A long-form self-hypnosis script 22:02 Joshua's ghostwriting journey 39:23 Belief Systems and Concrete Outcomes 43:07 The many versions of the truth 48:59 Ghostwriting and Navigating Information Environment Get to know our guest: Joshua Lisec, the ghostwriter of Stay Off My Operating Table, has been in this career for more than 10 years. He uses his knowledge to help field experts in becoming recognized as the authority in their fields. "And so, what must first be destroyed Is the assumption, the misconception, the myth, that institutions overseeing healthcare Medicine, have the best interest of the individual in mind. And I like to say that that's changed. And the way that I say that is it used to be, first do no harm. Now it's first do get paid. And that system of incentives, people don't quite realize it, the consumer doesn't realize yet. So, what your book does, Phil, Stay Off My Operating Table, starts with beliefs that need to be replaced." - Joshua Lisec Connect with him: Website: https://lisecghostwriting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaLisec Book: So Good They'll Call You Fake : https://lisecghostwriting.com/book/ Episode snippets: 04:13 - 05:09 - So good, they call you a quack 09:58 - 11:36 - Changing the beliefs 19:18 - 20:09 - A good book changes beliefs 23:00 - 24:42 - How ghostwriting works 45:49 - 47:10 - What we do is relative to where we are at the moment 53:58 - 54:57 - To be the person others will pay attention to Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected] WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.