Episode 727: How to Architect an Extraordinary Life, Part 1

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Jan 6, 2025

Discover the powerful connection between personal growth and business success. Explore the crucial role of self-love and how it can transform your life. Dive into the importance of nurturing relationships and aligning your career with your passions. The hosts share personal journeys that highlight overcoming imposter syndrome and finding joy in work. Plus, uncover a unique sixth love language rooted in personal evolution that enhances connections. Get ready to architect an extraordinary life!

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Life-Business Synergy

Personal growth and business success have a symbiotic relationship.
A fulfilling life outside of work contributes to business growth, especially for personal brands.

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Imposter Syndrome and Truth

"Imposter syndrome" among personal brands can stem from incongruence between their message and their actual life.
Aligning your business with your truth unlocks happiness and fulfillment, diminishing imposter syndrome.

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Deserving Extraordinary

Accept that you deserve an extraordinary life.
Recognize that achieving it requires effort and intentionality, fighting against the "drift" towards mediocrity.

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The Symbiotic Relationship Between Personal Growth and Entrepreneurship

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Embracing Extraordinary Living

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The Essence of Self-Love

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The Sixth Love Language: Personal Growth as an Expression of Love

31:56 • 3min

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The Power of Passion Over Profit

In this enchanting and lyrical memoir, Frances Mayes details her experiences restoring an abandoned villa named Bramasole in rural Tuscany. The book captures the essence of Italian life, from the discovery of hidden treasures like faded frescos and overgrown vineyards, to the vibrant markets and delightful people of the nearby hill towns. Mayes brings her poetic voice, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life and culture.

Outwitting the Devil

The Secret to Freedom and Success

Sharon Lechter

Napoleon Hill

Written in 1938 by Napoleon Hill, 'Outwitting the Devil' was considered too controversial to be published in its era. The book is presented as an interview between Hill (Mr. Earthbound) and the devil (our inner dark self), where Hill uncovers the secrets to freedom and success by evaluating the greatest obstacles humans face in achieving their personal goals. The book discusses topics such as the difference between drifters and non-drifters, maintaining a definiteness of purpose, finding one’s other self, Hill’s seven principles, and the law of hypnotic rhythm. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Sharon Lechter, it was finally published in June 2011.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Stephen Chbosky

The novel follows Charlie, a 15-year-old freshman, as he navigates the challenges of high school, including first dates, family drama, and new friendships. Through a series of letters to an anonymous 'friend', Charlie shares his observations and experiences, delving into themes of mental health, sexuality, abuse, and the struggles of growing up. The book is known for its raw and realistic portrayal of teenage life, capturing the confusion, anxiety, and heartbreak that often accompany this stage of life.

Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

Kamal Ravikant

In 'Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It,' Kamal Ravikant shares his personal journey of overcoming intense pain, depression, and personal losses by adopting a simple yet powerful practice of self-love. The book advocates for repeating the phrase 'I love myself' as a daily mantra to build a strong mental loop, meditate on self-love, and ask reflective questions to align actions with self-love. Ravikant emphasizes that loving oneself is a daily practice, similar to working out or meditating, and that it requires commitment and a vow to oneself. The book is a candid and persuasive guide to achieving personal transformation through self-love.

Eat, Pray, Love

Elizabeth Gilbert

In 'Eat, Pray, Love', Elizabeth Gilbert chronicles her journey as she leaves behind her outwardly successful but inwardly unfulfilling life in the United States. The book is divided into three parts, each set in a different country: Italy, where she seeks pleasure and indulges in the local culture; India, where she delves into spiritual practices and meditation; and Bali, Indonesia, where she aims to find a balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence. The memoir is a personal and introspective account of Gilbert's struggles, growth, and self-discovery during her travels.

The five love languages

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Gary Chapman

In this book, Dr. Gary Chapman outlines five general ways that romantic partners express and experience love, which he calls 'love languages'. By learning these languages, individuals can discover their unique love languages and those of their loved ones, leading to deeper and richer levels of intimacy. The book includes practical steps and a love language assessment to help strengthen relationships. It emphasizes that people tend to give love in the way they prefer to receive it, and understanding these differences can improve communication and relationship satisfaction.

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025 we’re bringing you the first installment of a brand-new series where we’ll be exploring the powerful connection between personal growth and business success, and sharing how you can architect not only a happy life, but one that is extraordinary.

In this episode, we look at the role that love plays in creating an extraordinary life, and we reveal the three specific areas of love that will help you in this process. If you experience true love in these key areas, you’re going to drastically improve the quality of your life in 2025 and beyond!

Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. We’d love to hear what resonated with you the most!

In this episode you’ll hear:

What is important to understand about the relationship between an entrepreneur’s personal life and business, especially for those with personal brands
My inspiration for recording this episode and a huge announcement we have that ties into today’s conversation about love
How the first area of love, self-love, can often be the trickiest one to work on
Jenni’s journey of self-love and the quotes that have resonated the most with her
The ways that your relationship with others will contribute so much to you building an extraordinary life
How to approach your relationship with your business and what to keep in mind about the work you choose to do

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/727

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