ATG 146: The One Truth: A Path to Positivity with Jon Gordon
Oct 9, 2023
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Jon Gordon, author and speaker, shares his inspiring journey of resilience and family support. He talks about pursuing passions alongside a day job, making family a priority, and the power of belief. They discuss starting a career, the importance of friendships, and discovering their true calling. They also explore the concept of grit and highlight impactful books. A recipe for positivity and personal growth!
The power of positive thinking and building new thoughts, actions, and results.
The importance of setting priorities and aligning one's energy and time with what truly matters.
Learning from failures and redirecting efforts to endeavors that align with one's core mission bring fulfillment and joy.
Deep dives
John Gordon shares his journey and insights in building new thoughts, actions, and results.
John Gordon, a renowned author, discusses his journey and the importance of building new thoughts, actions, and results in the podcast episode. He emphasizes the power of positive thinking, the significance of relationships, and the impact of overcoming challenges. Gordon shares personal stories from his athletic career and highlights the transformations that occur when one shifts from a state of separateness to a state of oneness. He also speaks about the importance of prioritizing friendships and relationships in life.
The significance of priorities in achieving goals
John Gordon delves into the topic of setting priorities and achieving goals. He shares the importance of focusing on what truly matters and aligning one's energy and time with those priorities. Gordon reflects on the notion of having an abundance of goals, mentioning that it is crucial to discern which goals carry the most weight and can have a lasting impact. He highlights the value of perseverance and staying committed to one's core mission, even in the face of setbacks and obstacles.
Lessons from a failed entrepreneurial venture
John Gordon recounts his experience with a failed entrepreneurial venture involving a positive-themed cookie. He discusses the challenges he faced, including financial losses and realizing the misalignment of the venture with his true purpose. From this experience, Gordon emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and redirecting one's efforts toward endeavors that align with their core mission and bring a sense of fulfillment and joy.
The power of friendship and connection
John Gordon shares the value and impact of friendships and connections in life. He emphasizes the significance of reaching out, being a good friend, and cultivating deepening relationships. Gordon reflects on the role of friendships in bringing joy, support, and inspiration. He encourages listeners to prioritize and cherish their friendships, highlighting how these relationships contribute to personal growth, happiness, and overall well-being.
Recommended nonfiction books for personal growth and inspiration
John Gordon shares a list of recommended nonfiction books for personal growth and inspiration. He mentions titles such as 'A Million Miles in a Thousand Years' by Donald Miller, 'Soul Keeping' and 'All the Places You'll Go' by John Ortberg, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' by Robert Kiyosaki, 'Who Moved My Cheese' by Spencer Johnson, and 'Illusions' and 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' by Richard Bach. These books have had a profound impact on Gordon, guiding his own personal growth and inspiring his work as an author and speaker.
In this guest episode, we're joined by the incredible Jon Gordon as we explore the world of positivity and his latest book, The One Truth.
Jon Gordon shares his inspiring journey from writing to speaking, highlighting the role of resilience and unwavering family support. He shares tips on pursuing passions alongside your day job and making family and marriage a priority. This episode is your recipe for positivity, a clear path to personal growth and enduring success!
My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is now available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.
In This Episode: You can check out Jon Gordon's new book, The One Truth Take a listen to his podcast, Positive University Find out more at JonGordon.com where you can connect with him on social media!