Productive Flourishing Podcast

Todd Kashdan is a public speaker, psychologist, professor, and author. He has published over 150 peer reviewed journal articles about the meaning of life, strength and development, stress, and more. He is the author of Curious? and, his most recent book, The Upside of Your Dark Side; which he talks a little bit about on Productive Flourishing. Todd shares his wide range of insights with Charlie in this episode as well as talks about some of the challenges he faces, creating stronger bonds, and more.  Key Takeaways:2:45 – Todd explains how he has two core values and how challenging it is to manage both of them. 7:24 – If you're doing things that aren't pleasurable, but are meaningful, then it's important to have discipline. 11:00 – Everybody has their own set of tools, but it takes time for people to figure out what those tools are and how to use them. 16:20 – Don't always be nice. It sometimes pays to call people out and be a little more narcissistic.21:50 – Experiencing challenges or discomfort with others creates strong bonds. If you are always nice with certain people, then those bonds aren't tested and you may seek comfort else where. 27:15 – Remember, experiencing anxiety, guilt, and embarrassment, although uncomfortable, these emotions have a purpose. They serve to remind you to be considerate of others. 35:30 – If you are impulsive and say what's on your mind without being a jerk about it, people tend to view you as more open, more kind, and will want to be in relationship with you. 43:50 – We become what we're doing, so what are you doing? 47:30 – Charlie loves Todd's latest book, The Upside of Your Dark Side. 48:20 – Todd talks about what's next for him in this segment.  Mentioned In This Episode:http://toddkashdan.com/Body of Work by Pam Slim  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Laura Coe is an entrepreneur, coach, and writer. She teaches her clients special spiritual techniques to help them live better emotionally stable lives. Laura co-founded Litholink Corporation, a healthcare company that helped over 350,000 patients a month nationally. When she sold Litholink to a Fortune 500 company, she decided it was time to pursue her lifelong passions and help others. She talks to Charlie today on Productive Flourishing about her new book entitled Emotional Obesity, emotional health, corporate America, and more!  Key Takeaways:2:10 – Laura explains how she transitioned from being a co-founder to an author on emotional health issues. 5:40 – What is emotional obesity? Laura explains. 8:30 – How do we know if we're emotionally obese when there is no emotional scale? 11:50 – When Laura left corporate America she wanted to do something she loved, but she couldn't pursue it just yet because she had lost her inner voice. 17:10 – Laura talks about some of the challenges she had when writing her book. 22:40 – You don't need a PhD to help others or do good work. 26:50 – What kind of exercises can we do to tame the emotional obesity? Laura shares some insight. 30:00 – One of Laura's unanticipated challenges is starting her second business and becoming an entrepreneur again. 32:00 – The one takeaway you need to know? Laura says just start! Step forward even when you're not ready.  Mentioned In This Episode:http://emotionalobesity.com/Paradise Lost by John Milton This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Mark is a fourth-generation entrepreneur who has written 7 different programs and a number of classes for entrepreneurs. He runs a distribution business and is also a paramedic in the San Francisco Bay Area. He sits down with Charlie today to talk about doing what you love, making the money you want, and making a difference in the world.  Key Takeaways:2:15 – Mark talks about how he started Heart of Business. 7:30 – You can make a profit as well as make a difference in the world. 12:30 – Let go of perfectionism. 18:30 – Most entrepreneurs love what they do, but many people have a hard time connecting with their customers even when they have a sales or marketing background.24:20 – Mark talks about what excites him the most about his business. 32:00 – Ask yourself this question, do our current methods match our principles? 36:30 – One of Mark's unexpected challenges is expecting something to happen 'right now' with his team when it needs more time to grow.38:00 – The one takeaway? Mark says be compassionate and gentle with yourself on your journey.  Mentioned In This Episode:http://www.heartofbusiness.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Jeffrey Davis is a creativity consultant who helps connect his clients to what really matters. He is a writer and the author of the book entitled The Journey from the Center to the Page. He also has had several essays, articles, and short stories appear in both print and on the web publications all over the world. He sits down with Charlie Gilkey to talk about ideas and how to honor the people who inspire you.   Key Takeaways:2:15 – We're always swimming in new ideas and sometimes we accidentally take it from someone else.  7:10 – What is a signature idea? 15:07 – Danny Brown pointed out how an advertising agency stole an independent video's premise and ideas without any attribution. 20:10 – Both Jeffery and Charlie talk about the degrees of attribution. 26:55 – People don't want to reference their competitors, but when you do, you are operating from a point of generosity versus a hoarding mentality. 31:10 - Maria Popova actually created a standard on how to properly attribute content creators and she was called an elitist for it. 37:25 – Being generous with your ideas actually helps you with your book marketing. 41:15 – Jeffery read a great Forbes article about how to steal ideas ethnically. Charlie chimes in on this as well.  43:25 – We  have signature ideas that can not be stolen.  Mentioned In This Episode:Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven JohnsonHere Comes Everybody by Clay ShirkyEcstasy of Influence by Jonathan Lethem After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Tara Sophia Mohr is an expert on well-being and women's leadership. She has a book entitled, Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message and Tara has been featured on Maria Shiver, Huffington Post, and more. She talks to Charlie today about some of the problems women face in modern times, self-doubt, launching her book with a new born in tow, and resisting our true calling.  Key takeaways:4:22 – It's hard to be seen as the likeable and good girl when you're trying to challenge the status quo. 9:55 – Play big. Identify what that means to you. Sometimes playing big doesn't have to be big at all. 14:16 – We tend to resist our true calling because of fear. 17:15 – Tara explains about two types of fear in this segment. 22:10 – Women want to be both competent and likeable, but sometimes the two collide with each other and women dumb down their competence to seem more likeable. 29:10 – Both Tara and her husband are in the same type of career field, but Tara thinks it is important to advance each of their careers individually and without using your partner as a crutch.34:20 – Tara didn't anticipate the amount of opportunities that would open for her as a result of the book and it has been one of her challenges to manage. 37:15 – It's so hard to focus on one thing when we get 20 new ideas a day.  41:22 – The biggest takeaway? Self-doubt is a big problem for women. Tara says to work on taking action when you feel self-doubt.  Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.taramohr.comhttp://www.productiveflourishing.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Jonathan Fields is an entrepreneur, husband, dad, and an award-winning author. Jonathan is currently focused on the Good Life Project, which is a global movement that helps educate, inspire, connect, and support mission-driven people to achieving more connected and engaged lives. He talks to Charlie today about acting on your thoughts and being the best you can be.  Mentioned In This Episode:http://www.jonathanfields.com/http://www.productiveflourishing.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Susan Piver is a New York Times bestselling author of 7 books and a Buddhist teacher. She has been practicing Buddhism since 1995 and became authorized to teach Shambhala Buddhist meditation in 2005. Today on Productive Flourishing, Susan talks about The Open Heart Project, an online meditation community, and how she wanted to help people who did not live close to or have access to a meditation teacher. Mentioned In This Episode:http://susanpiver.com/  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Seth Godin is a best selling author and has written 17 books that have sold all over the world. Some of his more famous books include The Dip, Tribes, Purple Cow, and Linchpin. Along with his multiple book successes, he is also the founder of Squidoo.com, a website that allows users to sell products or share their own content. Charlie sits down with Seth live to talk about some vital moments in Seth's career and experiences that you can learn from.  Mentioned In This Episode:http://www.sethgodin.com/sghttp://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius?language=en This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Steve Errey had been diagnosed with CFS for 5 years before he decided to walk his very first 26 mile marathon. People who suffer from CFS often can not take care of themselves, get out of bed, and even the simplest of physical activity hurts. He created the RunforMe website to bring awareness to his condition and raise funds to help others understand his situation better as well as fund more research for this illness. Many doctors refuse to believe this illness exists and it has been Steve's mission to prove them wrong.   Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.runfor.me/https://twitter.com/SteveErrey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

Pamela is an award-winning author, a motivational speaker, and the creator of the blog Escape from Cubicle Nation. She has recently released a new book called Body of Work and talks a little bit about her book, her journey in creating it, and answers some great questions from your host Charlie Gilkey on Productive Flourishing.   Mentioned In This Episode:Body of Work by Pamela SlimEscape from Cubicle Nation by Pamela Slimhttp://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/https://twitter.com/pamslimhttp://pamelaslim.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe