Matthew Lesko, America's #1 grant expert known for always wearing a question mark suit, shares his insights on building an unignorable personal brand. Topics covered include throwing your own party, embracing failure and having fun, embracing your true self, and the importance of building a personal brand. They also discuss dealing with negative press, embracing challenges and personal growth, and expressing gratitude.
Follow your heart and put your true self out into the world, not letting fear or others' opinions hold you back.
Embrace failure as a natural part of the journey towards success, as it leads to personal growth and self-discovery.
Deep dives
Being true to yourself and following your passion
The podcast episode features Matthew Lesko, who discusses the importance of being true to oneself and following one's passion. He emphasizes that the best ideas and success come from the heart, and it is important to put that out into the world. Lesko shares his own journey of breaking away from conventional thinking and pursuing his own path, despite facing failures and criticism. He encourages listeners to throw their own party and not be deterred by the fear of failure or the opinions of others.
Embracing failure and learning from it
Lesko reflects on his previous business failures and highlights the valuable lessons he learned from those experiences. He emphasizes the importance of embracing failure and recognizing that it is a natural part of the journey towards success. Lesko encourages listeners to not be afraid of failure and to keep trying, as failure can lead to personal growth, increased self-awareness, and the discovery of one's true talents and passions.
Trusting your heart over logic and external expectations
Lesko shares his personal transformation from a conventional corporate mindset to embracing his heart's desires. He encourages listeners to trust their hearts rather than relying solely on logic or external expectations. Lesko believes that the heart is smarter than the brain, and following one's passions and intuition can lead to greater fulfillment and success in life. He advises against trying to conform to societal norms or seeking approval from others, and instead embracing the uniqueness of one's own journey.
Dealing with criticism and haters
Lesko discusses how he has dealt with criticism and negativity throughout his career. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and finding strength in the belief that what one is doing is important and beneficial. Lesko suggests that haters and critics should not deter individuals from pursuing their passions, as long as they believe in the importance and value of what they are doing. He encourages listeners to focus on their own personal growth and the positive impact they can have on others, rather than worrying about external opinions.
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Matthew Lesko, America’s #1 grant expert known for always wearing a question mark suit, will help you carve a niche for yourself in a super boring and "professional" industry by "throwing your own party." For over 48 years now, Matthew has been helping Americans get free money. He has also written 100 books on how to get money from the US government.
Topics Covered:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:28) - Throw your own party
(07:16) - The wild ride of a financial advice guru