"Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune." – William James

Rich Christiansen has spent decades guiding people through life’s toughest challenges, helping them face their dragons, make peace with them, and emerge stronger than ever.

A globally recognized educator, entrepreneur, and mentor, Rich has built 51 businesses — 16 of which became multimillion-dollar successes — all launched with just $10,000 or less.

He’s also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The ZigZag Principle, and his new book, BlindSighted, has just been released.

Beyond business, Rich has dedicated himself to something even greater: securing the future of families through the Legado Family Framework, a model designed to strengthen relationships and create lasting legacies.

In this episode:

• How to face and overcome your personal dragons.

• Building resilience and success through family values.

• The secrets to starting a business with minimal capital.

• How to align your values across life, family, and career.

Let’s WIN THE DAY with Rich Christiansen!

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🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/230-win-the-day-podcast-rich-christiansen

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Episode links:

🎁 Free access to Module 1 of “Build Family Legacies” (Code: WINTHEDAY)

🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan

⚡ Rich Christiansen website

📷 Rich Christiansen Instagram

📚 ‘BlindSighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing’ by Rich Christiansen

📚 ‘The Zig Zag Principle’ by Rich Christiansen

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Timemarkers:

00:00 Who is Rich Christiansen

1:39 Interview starts

4:50 Growing up with a blind father who became a successful lawyer

6:21 Biggest fears for kids growing up in today’s world

7:05 Family secrets (and how it inspired new book ‘BlindSighted’)

10:43 What does it mean to be a good father

12:41 Should people take a DNA test to understand their family history (“secrets carry energy”)

17:02 How to identify and make peace with the dragons in your life

20:21 Mental health for middle-aged men

22:48 How to end your generational curses (including poverty)

24:51 Legado Family Framework (how to instil values in your family)

39:47 How to help your kids start a business

42:31 How to get clear on what your values are (and build your family legacy)

46:12 What's the most important thing to look for in a potential spouse

49:01 How to balance the hunger for future achievements with happiness in the present

53:10 How to change the education system

54:01 Affirmation

55:39 Rocket Round

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