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The ONE Thing

493. How The ONE Thing Made Success Finally Feel Right for Stu McLaren

Feb 24, 2025
Stu McLaren, a successful entrepreneur and founder of Wishlist Member and Village Impact, shares his transformative journey of self-discovery. He discusses how reading a pivotal book led him to align his career with his values. The conversation dives into building meaningful communities, emphasizing the importance of shared purpose and genuine connections. Listeners learn the crucial questions to ask when creating community engagement and are encouraged to envision their ideal community, balancing passion and practicality.
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  • Stu McLaren's journey highlights the importance of aligning business endeavors with personal values to achieve true fulfillment.
  • Building a strong community requires defining its purpose and fostering shared values that create a profound connection among members.

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The Courage to Align Purpose with Action

An entrepreneur shared his personal journey of aligning his business with his purpose after discovering a pivotal book. He sold a successful company that, while financially fruitful, did not resonate with his core values or reduce his stress level. This courageous decision led him to pursue opportunities that would connect his professional life to the charitable work he deeply cared about, including building schools in Kenya. His story illustrates the significance of recognizing when a change is necessary for personal fulfillment and impact.

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