15 Minutes with the Boss Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude
Dec 16, 2024
Tim Gurner, a renowned property developer and wellness advocate, shares his transformative journey after quitting alcohol, revealing enhanced sleep and energy levels. He discusses the significance of his daily gratitude journal, a habit he picked up during COVID to alleviate stress. Tim also recounts invaluable life lessons from a pivotal mentorship and shares a unique interview technique designed to test adaptability in job candidates. His insights into resilience and personal growth make for a compelling conversation!
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Daily Morning Ritual To Reset Focus
- Do a short morning ritual: lemon water, gratitude journal and plan three key tasks for the day.
- Use 10–15 minutes daily to reset focus and set how you want to lead and show up.
Small Gratitudes Change Your Perspective
- Gratitude journaling trains your brain to notice positives instead of getting lost in chaos.
- Small mundane gratitudes can reset perspective and reduce scatterbrained thinking.
Cold Call Led To Life-Changing Mentor
- Tim cold-called Maurice (Morrie) Schwartz after seeing a bold ad and offered to work for free.
- Within weeks he joined Morrie, gained responsibility and that mentorship changed his career trajectory.