Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

How many times have you been told to improve on your weaknesses? Annual reviews, feedback, and constructive criticism tell us that our weaknesses are what require our attention, but Marcus Buckingham, the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work, disagrees. Marcus believes that strengths are your areas of development. Companies that focus on cultivating employees' strengths rather than improving their weaknesses can dramatically increase efficiency and promote maximum personal growth and success. In this episode, Hala and Marcus talk about the difference between strengths and weaknesses, facts about the 360 degree feedback technique, how teams can work on their strengths, identifying leaders, and finding the red threads in work and life.    Topics Include:- Difference between strengths and weaknesses- How to measure and evaluate strengths and weaknesses - How to build up your strengths- Are weaknesses related to strengths - Understanding feedback and reactions- Facts about the 360 Feedback technique- The uniqueness of each person- How a team can work on their strengths- Best qualities of managers- How to identify leaders- COVID engagement research- The future of work- Marcus’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics…Marcus Buckingham is known as the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work. He is the founder of the coaching and education firm, The Marcus Buckingham Company, and he leads research at the ADP Research Institute. Marcus spent two decades studying excellence at the Gallup Organization and co-creating the StrengthsFinder tool. Marcus is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths. He has authored nine total books, including his latest release: Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life.He has been profiled in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapFirst Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #1: First Impressions feat. Dorie Clark: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/1-first-impressions-be-more-likable-nail-your-first-impressions/ YAP Episode #101: Greenlights with Matthew McConaughey: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/101-greenlights-with-matthew-mcconaughey/ADP Research Institute: https://www.adpri.org/Marcus’s Website: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/ Marcus’s Books: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/books/ Marcus’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-buckingham-86516414/ Marcus’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham/ Marcus’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham Marcus’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcuswbuckingham Marcus’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/strengthsmovement Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Do you want to be happier and wealthier? Don’t let your mindset or fear hold you back. Peak performance expert and best-selling author Ed Mylett wants to help you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself. Through visualization, hyper-focus, setting goals with intention, and his “one more day” technique, Ed believes you, too, can make your dreams reality. In this episode, Hala and Ed chat about Ed’s new book, The Power of One More, Ed’s childhood and how it influenced his life, why Ed believes in the importance of “touching” your dreams, the role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and how we can program it to help us, the trilogy of identity, the role intention plays in setting goals, and everything he’s learned along the way.   Topics Include:- Ed’s difficult childhood and his transformation into self-confidence- How he mastered communication skills - Ed’s father’s struggle with sobriety and how Ed knows that people can change- Experience working at a home for underprivileged boys (orphanage)- The importance of focus and getting good at one thing - The need to experience/touch your dreams - The role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS)- Repeated hyper visualizations of your dreams- How to program RAS in the right way   - Defining identity and how it’s shaped in childhood- The trilogy of identity- The role intention plays in achieving goals - How does Ed design his social circle?- Difference between self-confidence and identity- How the loss of his uncle impacted his health - How he sets goals and standards  - What Ed means by blissful dissatisfaction - Ed’s actionable advice - Ed’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics… Ed Mylett is a business leader, peak performance expert, life and business strategist, author, and podcaster. Ed got his start in the financial services industry, where his success earned him a spot on the Forbes 50 Wealthiest Under 50 List. Ed is now involved in a range of ventures, including technology, real estate, health, food/nutrition, and more. Ed is the author of Max Out Your Life and The Power of One More - The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success (June 2022). He is also the founder and host of his podcast and YouTube Channel, The Ed Mylett Show.Sponsored By:First Person - Go to getfirstperson.com and use code YAP to get 15% off your first orderWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapZapier - Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/YAPShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresGEM - Now get 30% off your first order when you go to dailygem.co/YAP.Resources Mentioned:The Power of One More: https://thepowerofonemore.com/ The Ed Mylett Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ed-mylett-show/id1181233130Ed’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Ed-Mylett/e/B07G7H2JTB Ed’s Website: https://www.edmylett.com/Ed’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmylett/Ed’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdMylett Ed’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmylettEd’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdMylettFanPageConnect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

The average American spends one third of their life at work. Beyond finances and benefits, jobs have an incredible impact on our lives, and the way we feel about our jobs has a huge impact on our work performance. So, Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, sees the need for humanity, emotional intelligence, equity, and diversity in the workplace. That means that company culture, communication, and connection must be priorities in the office. If employees feel like they belong and have support, the entire company, along with the individual, benefits. In this #YAPClassic, Hala and Claude chat about Claude’s career at VaynerMedia and her role as Chief Heart Officer, what Claude means by 'building a honey empire,' her perspective on diversity and inclusion, and Claude shares advice for millenials looking to succeed at work.   Topics Include:- What does a Chief Heart Officer do?- How is Chief Heart Officer different than a traditional CHRO?- Is the concept of Chief Heart officer taking off? - Claude’s career at VaynerMedia, why she quit and why she went back  - Advice on foster meaningful relationships with senior leaders- How Claude connects with all 800 people at VaynerMedia- How does keeping employees happy affect productivity?  - Time management and energy management - What does building the honey empire mean? - Girls Adventure Out and how that helps in her current role- Her 90 day journey in the wilderness - Sexual orientation and the importance of authenticity - Her experience with Dyslexia and why she credits it for her success- How they onboard employees at VanyerMedia  - Community resource groups - How to manage an employee who are underperforming- Claude’s perspective on diversity and inclusion - Millennials and Gen Z thinking differently about DNI- Why cognitive bias training is important - Advice for millennials looking to succeed at work - And other topics… Claude Silver is the first ever Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. Prior to joining VaynerMedia, she held senior leadership posts at both J. Walter Thompson and Publicis in each firm’s London office. Claude is also a motivational speaker, thought leader and industry trend setter. She focuses on teaching people and organizations how to disrupt the traditional HR model with emotional optimism and heart-centered leadership. Beyond her work in marketing and media, Claude co-founded and served as Managing Director at GirlsAdventureOUT, a women-focused outdoor adventure enterprise. She is also a certified Outward Bound instructor.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com Wise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapIndeed - Sign up for Indeed now and get a $75 credit toward your first sponsored job. Plus earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews. VisitIndeed.com/PROFITING to learn moreResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #35: Leading with Love with Claude Silver: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/35-leading-with-love-with-claude-silver/ Claude’s Website: https://www.claudesilver.com/ Claude’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/ Claude’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/ Claude’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudesilver?lang=en Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

The ability to navigate negotiations and influence people are two of the most important skills to have today. Luckily, these skills can be taught and mastered. Experts David Meltzer, Heather Monahan, Jayson Waller, and Jennifer Cohen agree that negotiating and influencing require some similar skills including, the right mindset, confidence, authenticity, and using the power of body language. In this YAPLive, Hala, David, Heather, Jayson, and Jennifer chat about how to gain influence, how to make a good first impression, body language hacks for gaining influence, and their top tips for negotiating.   Topics Include:- The importance of first impressions and how to make a good one - Best tips to negotiate a deal - David’s keys to negotiations - Why is frequency important in negotiation and building a brand? - Mindset and meditation in negotiation - Negotiating with the person who can say yes- Body language during a sales deal - Tips for virtual negotiations- Q & A: How to use your influence wisely - Q & A: How to negotiate with referral partners - How to expand your network - Q & A: Tips to develop the skill of being an influencer? - Q & A: Podcast recommendations that exemplify principles talked about?- Does negotiation and influence vary between men and women?- And other topics…  David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a three time best-selling author, a consultant and business coach, a keynote speaker, and the host of The Playbook Podcast. Heather Monahan is a 2X best-selling author, the host of the podcast, Creating Confidence, TedX speaker, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Heather was named top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022. Jayson Waller is the founding CEO of Pink Energy, the host of the podcast “True Underdog,” and the author of The Wall Street Journal best-selling book “Own Your Power.”Jennifer Cohen is a best-selling author, brand strategist, international speaker and educator. She was recently named “100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness” by Greatist and is currently ranked #16 “Most Impactful Fitness Entrepreneurs” by Web MD. Sponsored By:Credit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsConstant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comResources Mentioned:David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/?hl=en Heather’s Website: https://heathermonahan.com/ Heather’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan/ Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/ Heather’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_heathermonahan Heather’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial Jayson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/ Jayson’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysonWaller Jayson’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAM Jennifer’s Website: https://jennifercohen.com/Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/ Jennifer’s Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/therealjencohen  Jennifer’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjencohen/ Connect with Young and Profiting:Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Human beings are constantly striving for more. We measure success through money and material possessions, which ultimately leave us unfulfilled and empty. International bestselling author and a world-renowned authority on integrative medicine and personal transformation, Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP believes that there is an inner path to prosperity and abundance where humans can transcend feelings of fear, possession, and self-imposed limitations. In this episode, Hala and Deepak yap about how to achieve abundance in all aspects of life, the life-changing power of meditation, the history of money, misconceptions surrounding karma, good money and bad money karma, and the Law of Attention and The Law of Intention.    Topics Include: - How meditation changed his life- Deepak’s contribution to alternative medication - Deepak’s philosophy on evolution- Defining the dark night of the soul - The history of money- Defining abundance - How to find out what our soul’s purpose is - Abundance life models - The eight limbs of yoga- What is Ikigai?- Misconceptions surrounding karma- Good vs bad money karma - The Law of Attention and The Law of Intention - Entropy and creative intelligence - The seven Chakras and Tantra, Yantra, and Mantra  - Deepak’s actionable advice - Deepak’s secret to profiting in life- Deepak’s advice for immigrants  - And other topics…Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers, including his most recent book, Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth.  He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality. Deepak is also an Adjunct Professor of Urology at Mount Sinai, Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida, Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. Deepak has also hosted several podcasts including Now for Tomorrow, Infinite Potential, and Daily Breath. His new podcast, Deepak Chopra’s Mind-Body Zone: Living Outside the Box will launch in Fall 2022. TIME magazine has described Deepak as “one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.”Sponsored By:Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com  iTrust Capital - Sign up today and receive a $100 funding bonus when you open and fund an account. Visit iTrustCapital.com to start investing today.Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapCastbox - Listen and Subscribe to Young and Profiting on Castbox - https://youngandprofiting.co/castboxResources Mentioned:Deepak’s Website: ​​https://www.deepakchopra.com/ Deepak’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Deepak-Chopra/e/B004KNMPSI/ The Never Alone Foundation: https://neveralone.love/ Deepak’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepakChopra Deepak’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeepakChopra Deepak’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thechoprawell Deepak’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepakchopra/ Deepak’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-chopra-md-official-04017621/ Connect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

We live in a world of habit-forming technology and constant distraction, but how can we harness the power of habit and limit these disruptive interruptions? Expert in behavioral design and bestselling author, Nir Eyal, has the answers. Nir’s high-level understanding of how to motivate and manipulate human behavior is helpful for people looking to build habit-forming products, create habits that stick, and for those looking to become indistractable and lead more productive lives. In this episode, Hala and Nir chat about Nir’s 4-step hook model to build habit-forming products, why habits are good for businesses, Nir’s strategies to become indistractable, and why Nir considers indistractability the ultimate secret weapon. Topics Include:- What is behavioral design?- The goal behind Nir’s book Hooked- Defining what a habit is- Why are habits good for business? - Four-step hook model - How is the hook model different from traditional feedback loops?- Defining paid and earned triggers - Lewin’s Equation and why it’s important that a product is easy to use - The three different types of rewards- The five fundamental questions to build habit-forming products- Why did Nir write Indistractible?- Nir on why indistractability is the ultimate secret weapon- Four parts of the indistractable model - And other topics…Nir Eyal is an author, public speaker, consultant, and investor. Nir is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.Nir is an expert in behavioral engineering and has lectured at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir also works as a consultant helping companies build engaging products and services. His writing appears in publications including the Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.Nir received his BA from Emory University and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.Sponsored By:Castbox - Listen and Subscribe to Young and Profiting on Castbox - https://youngandprofiting.co/castboxCredit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #34: How To Be Indistractable with Nir Eyal: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/34-how-to-be-indistractable-with-nir-eyal/ #YAPLive: Focus is the New Productivity with Nir Eyal and Ethan Kross on Clubhouse:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-focus-is-the-new-productivity-with-nir-eyal-and-ethan-kross-on-clubhouse/ #YAPLive: Unlocking Peak Performance with Steven Kotler (Cut Version):https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-unlocking-peak-performance-with-steven-kotler/ Hooked by Nir Eyal: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/1591847788   Indistractable by Nir Eyal: https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/194883653X/Nir’s Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/ Nir’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/ Nir’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nireyal Nir’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/?hl=en Nir’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nirandfar/   Connect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Are you a goal-oriented overachiever? Do you believe that once you accomplish X, Y, and Z goals you will be happy? Or perhaps you feel like you’re drowning in regret for opportunities you’ve missed. Today’s guest, leading executive coach, and best-selling author, Marshall Goldsmith reminds us about the importance of living in the present. In this episode, Marshall joins Hala to discuss his new book, The Earned Life: Loose Regret, Choose Fulfillment. Topics Include: - Marshall’s childhood and early years - Hitchhiking and why Buddhism is Marshall’s life philosophy - Marshall’s interpretation of Buddhism- How Buddhism philosophies play into Marshall’s favorite sayings - How he uses his Buddhist philosophies in coaching - His book, The Earned Life: Loose Regret, Choose Fulfillment- The marshmallow research and the benefit and drawback of delayed gratification - Coaching moment and the power of “I am”- Impermanence and the every breath paradigm - Letting go of past successes- Two exercises to earn your life every day- Definition of an earned life - Why not worry about the outcome- The parable of the golfer and the beer can - How regret and fulfillment are opposites - The three demands when it comes to living an earned life- Demand #1: Live your own life, not someone else’s version of it - How vicarious living prevents us from living our own life- Demand #2: commit yourself to earn every day, make it a habit - Demand #3: attach your earning moments to something greater than mere personal ambition- What is the agency of no choice and why is their freedom in limiting choices- Marshall’s actionable advice - Marshall’s secret to profiting in life  - And other topics… Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He has been named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. His newest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment was released in May 2022. Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsCredit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of featuresThrive Market - Go to thrivemarket.com/yap to get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift worth over $50!Resources Mentioned:The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/book-page-the-earned-life/ YAP Episode #42: Become a Better Leader with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith https://youngandprofiting.com/42-become-a-better-leader-with-dr-marshall-goldsmith/ “The Better Boss” Marshall’s New Yorker Profile: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/04/22/the-better-boss Marshall’s Email: marshall@marshallgoldsmith.comMarshall’s Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/Marshall’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/Marshall’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/Marshall’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmithMarshall’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Goldsmith.LibraryMarshall’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvlM6xRUC_ErV_q1FgUgiAConnect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Matthew McConaughey wasn’t always the Hollywood mega-star he is today. His journey from Longview, Texas to the silver screen is one of perseverance, preparation, and self-realization. Throughout his life, Matthew has discovered the importance of reflection and has come to reframe his hardships and struggles as "green lights.” In this episode, Hala and Matthew discuss Matthew’s childhood and the origins of his confidence, his dedication to journaling, his best-selling book, Greenlights, why he took a break from acting to reinvent his image, how to turn red and yellow lights to green, and some life lessons he learned along the way. Topics Include:- Why Matthew wrote a book instead of making a movie- Matthew’s process of writing and journaling- Defining “Greenlights” - Why Matthew dislikes the word “Unbelievable” - The story of “Little Mr. Texas”- Origin of Matthew’s confidence - Turning a ‘Red Light’ into a ‘Green Light’- Matthew’s decision to go to a less expensive college- Why Matthew went to film school - On Dazed and Confused and the importance of preparation- Experience with romantic comedy movies- Matthew’s thoughts on celebrity status - The Just Keep Livin Foundation- Matthew’s secret to profiting in life- And other topics… Matthew McConaughey is an academy award-winning actor and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Greenlights.   Matthew is also a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. He is also a brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of Wild Turkey Longbranch bourbon.Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded The Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2009, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices.Sponsored By:HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code YAP16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free giftsCurrent - Sign up in less than two minutes at current.com/yap for a chance to win $200Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapThrive Market - Go to thrivemarket.com/yap to get 40% off your first order and a FREE gift worth over $50! Resources Mentioned:YAP Episode #101: Greenlights with Matthew McConaughey: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/101-greenlights-with-matthew-mcconaughey/ Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://greenlights.com/Matthew on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000190/The Just Keep Livin’ Foundation: https://www.jklivinfoundation.org/Matthew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/Matthew’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/McConaugheyMatthew’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/McConaugheyOfficialMatthew’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey/Connect with Young and Profiting: YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Do you feel like you just can’t seem to get things done? Like your productivity is at a standstill, constantly distracted, and you can’t possibly accomplish all you set out to? A world-renowned expert in creativity, David Allen, holds the key to boosting your productivity. David’s “Getting Things Done,” or GDT, the methodology helps you capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage your way to productivity. In this episode, Hala and David go deep into the five stages of GDT, talk about David’s background and expertise in productivity, and give advice on how you can start being more productive today. Topics Include:- David’s background and early jobs - Why productivity - Defining GDT- Five Stages of GDT- Importance of “clear space”- Best advice for a clear head - Defining “mind like water” - David’s “no problems, only projects” philosophy - Bottom’s up philosophy to productivity - Best practices for “outcome thinking”- The Law of Attraction - What David means by “put things in front of the door”- Tips and tricks for getting creative - Productivity blockers and how to manage interruptions - And other topics…David Allen is recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. He is the engineer of GTD®, the popular Getting Things Done® methodology that has shown millions how to transform a fast-paced, overwhelming, overcommitted life into one that is balanced, integrated, relaxed, and has more successful outcomes. David’s thirty-year pioneering research and coaching to corporate managers and CEOs of some of America’s most prestigious corporations and institutions has earned him Forbes’ recognition as one of the top five executive coaches in the U.S. and Business 2.0 magazine's inclusion in their 2006 list of the "50 Who Matter Now."David is the international best-selling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life. Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsIndeed - Start hiring NOW with a $75 job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/profiting Offer good for a limited time. Credit Karma Personal Loans - Go to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to find the loan for youResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #21: Getting More Sh*t Done with David Allen: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/21-getting-more-sht-done-with-david-allen/ YAP Episode #5: Getting Sh*t Done & Improving Your Productivity with David Allen: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/5-getting-sht-done-improving-your-productivity-with-david-allen/ David’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/David-Allen/e/B001ILIG4C/ GDT’s Website: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ GDT’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2328651/ GDT’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTDtimes GDT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdtimes/ GDT’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettingthingsdone Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

Universally, business owners face similar challenges when it comes to growth. Business owners who try to control every aspect of their company actually cause their business to get stuck and resist growth. So how can you reach the next level and have your business essentially run itself? Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Allison Maslan proposes her SCALEit Method ® to help you grow and expand your business. In this episode, Hala and Allison talk about the five steps to scaling any business, how to let go of control, hiring hacks, the 10-10-10 rule for decision making, and how to streamline your days for maximum productivity.Topics Include:- What it was like growing up in a family of entrepreneurs- How she launched her first PR agency and landed huge clients- The accident that changed her life- Advice for how to make a change - Allison’s definition of a successful business - The idea for the SCALEit Method ® - Why Allison focuses on the 7% of businesses with seven figures?- What are the ways businesses get stuck?- The five steps to scaling any business - Advice on letting go of total control - Avoid hiring mistakes with this interview hack - Taking ownership of your team’s energy- How to create a strategic vision - Increase your cash flow with this sales hack- Simple hack for better decision making- 60-second freak-out rule - 3 P’s of Planning: How to streamline your days for max productivity- Finding your optimal schedule- Allison’s actionable advice - Allison’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics…Allison Maslan is the CEO of Pinnacle Global Network. At Pinnacle Global Network, Allison and her team of high-level business mentors pay it forward by helping CEOs and founders scale their companies, fast-track their success, and create a more meaningful life with their proprietary process, The SCALEit Method®. Before Pinnacle Global Network, Allison built 10 successful companies starting at just age 19. She is the author of two #1 Best Selling Books, "Blast Off" and her newest book, "Scale or Fail, How to Build your Dream Team, Explode your Growth and Let your Business Soar." Allison is also the host and producer of The Scale or Fail Show podcast and the Women Who Own It Podcast in partnership with WBENC the largest certifier of Women-Owned Businesses. Sponsored By:HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code YAP16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free giftsCurrent - Sign up in less than two minutes at current.com/yap for a chance to win $200! GEM - Now get 30% off your first order when you go to dailygem.co/YAPWise - Join 13 million people and businesses who are already saving, and try Wise for free at Wise.com/yapResources Mentioned:Secure your seat at Allison’s FREE masterclass: https://www.scalemasterclass.com/podcast YAP Episode #52: Run It Like Clockwork with Mike Michalowicz: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/52-run-it-like-clockwork-with-mike-michalowicz/ Allison’s Masterclasses: https://www.scalemasterclass.com/free-livestream Allison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Allison-Maslan/e/B002BO9TLY Allison’s Website: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/Allison’s Linkedin: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmaslan/Allison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonmaslan/Allison’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllisonMaslanAllison’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonsfansAllison’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/allisonmaslanAllison’s Blog: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/blog/Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046