Episode #51: Chris Widener is world renowned speaker and author of many books including "The 12 Pillars of Success" which he co-wrote with his mentor (and Tony Robbin's mentor) Jim Rohn.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:45 - Welcome Chris & Seattle Connection
0:02:25 - Early Childhood Background
0:05:20 - Aunt, Uncle & Mom
0:08:32 - Drugs
0:11:30 - Trouble At School
0:12:35 - Working for the Sonics
0:15:00 - Changing Your Path in Life
0:17:45 - Becoming a Youth Minister
0:20:05 - Speaking Career & Writing Articles
0:22:45 - Jim Rohn & "12 Pillars of Success"
0:23:45 - TV Show With Zig Ziglar
0:24:40 - Professional Speaking Career
0:27:40 - Speaking at Microsoft & Harvard
0:29:55 - "Angel Inside" book & Finding Passion
0:33:55 - Seinfeld Joke & Fear of Speaking
0:35:30 - Powerpoint, Notes and Knowing Your Material
0:37:00 - Honing Your Craft
0:39:25 - Defining Success, Character & Skill
0:42:40 - Character & Honesty
0:46:05 - Associations with People
0:51:40 - Politics, Different Views & Friendships
0:56:10 - Running For Office
0:58:45 - When Is It Time To Give Up
1:00:20 - Inspirational Stories
1:04:00 - Other Motivational Speakers & Authors
1:05:20 - Charity and Helping Others
1:08:30 - Wrap Up

Chris Widener Website:
https://chriswidener.com/

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https://www.heifer.org/

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Chris Widener (Author, Speaker)