Aww Shift

In today’s episode, our guest is Vishen Lakhiani. He is a creator, developer, and entrepreneur who has created things for the benefit of others. He is not just a dreamer but an implementor of ideas. His ability to create something and impact lives are incredible, and today we will be unraveling his journey.  [4:40] Why should I listen to you? Because I get America and Astonia, I probably have done all the most fantastic and fun things in Astonia.  [8:00] What is the origination of your impactful combination?  To provide a better education than 99% of the world's universities. You have to know that education is inaccurate, and better education and understanding how we are doing that. It's not worth building upon the whole foundation. You've got to create a new foundation that is entirely different. Let's talk about the first five pillars. First, most schools inarguably teach nonsense. Most of us get stuck in life with our relationships, jobs, and careers, but we do not learn this. So we first look at how humans can be better and make that a curriculum. We currently measure 300 different aspects of human development. We also look at relationships, health, mindset, and spiritual aspects. We believe that if these areas are well concentrated, the world will provide better kids. We also offer the best teachers with beautiful books with a license.   [16:20] What are the innovations that got you here now? It started in 2001. I moved with $30k to move a company and had this community tech idea on how to go about it. I figured out a way to launch it and felt like I had wasted a lot. I started working in a company at 25 and figured out that it was more complicated than I had thought. I was to sell books, and nobody was buying them. Somewhere I got on google, and I started searching for help. I attended a class I was the only one who attended, and the first thing I learned was intuition. Now, I'm using my intuition. I guessed who to call, and I only called who my mind was on, and my sales doubled. My sales doubled, and I keep going down into it through that. I became the vice-president of sales with no prior background. I stayed in the company for 18 years till I had the intuition to leave. One of the things we do is collaborate with the growth marketing team, and when we find excellent stuff, we work hand in hand and put all of these programs on one platform, and the company starts skyrocketing.  [25:55] What was the process behind writing your new book? I decided to study meditation deeply and learned every aspect of it. I went deep into it and found out that most people quit out of boredom. It is different from the kind of meditation that wants you to stop. You can't calm an entrepreneur's mind because their mind is always creating. But someone believes you must clear your mind and focus on your thoughts. There are six phases of meditation. The first three things are compassion practice, gratitude, and forgiveness. Forgiveness is essential, and studies have shown that it helps to improve our brains and daily lives. The subsequent three phases visualize your future, commanding your day perfectly, and phase six, asking for support from a higher power. I see God as someone I can turn to for higher capacity. When you do it every day, it changes the way you show up in the world.  [31:45] How do you master your day? Most of the time, when we wake up, we are not intentional about how our day will unfold. It depends on where you are, but if you are on the negative side of life, being deliberate works best. Most people start their day on default, but if you believe you have power over how you experience life, you are good to go. It all starts with your brain. You will be in charge when you command how you want your day to be. When you go to a restaurant, and something terrible happens, you might not be upset because your mind already believes you will have a fantastic lunch. It goes on and on. Meditating leads to a perfect day, and a perfect day leads to an ideal month, an excellent month to an outstanding year, and a perfect year to an ideal life. [45:03] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? I would be a person who would connect thousands of people in business partnerships, marriages, friendships, etc.   Key Quotes [22:35-22:37] If you want to change the world, change education. [36:14-36:17] Commanding your day puts you in a fantastic place of power How to connect with VISION LAKHIANI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishen/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vishenlakhiani/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/vishen?lang=en 

In today's episode, our guest is Michael Brandt. He is the creative product founder of Ketone IQ. This is not an ad, but today, we will unravel how he figured out the product and its whole process.   [2:32] Why should I listen to you? When I meet people, I try to make them smile or laugh. I don't think you should talk to me because I am a CEO or successful. The reason why you should speak to me is that we are hitting it off at the present moment.  [4:10] How did you become the human you are today?  I didn't always fit in at school. I got a lot of check marks on my report card for areas to improve my behavior. I never felt like I was doing something wrong. I did my homework. I wasn't a bad kid, but I got a lot of beef marks against me, which gave me an exciting stance regarding the authorities and system. My parents didn't like that I always got check marks on my cards, but they were generally with me. They believe I'm not a troublemaker and always advise me not to upset my teacher too much. They didn't overly scold me but understood me and the school system. That's part of what made me back in the day.  [6:19] What was your journey through high school/college like?  I had the good fortune of getting into Stanford for college. I was surprised that I got in because I don't think I have the intellectual caliber, but my grades were solid. I did a lot of extracurricular activities. I took advantage of all the resources I could and majored in computer science. I'm not coding in my day job, but it taught me complex principles about good system designs. I have always been interested in new technologies coming out of the world and the user experience they offer. I also worked at Youtube as a product manager, and I also worked on the autoplay feature.  [9:12] Was it something you mind doing, or did you have to build the failure? I'm not afraid of failure; it has helped me step into a new area in my life so many times. People try to tell us that we are not good at new things, which can have significant cognitive dissonance with our sense of ego. Everyone has general self-confidence, and I think everyone is good at at least one item. As you get good at that thing, it contributes back to your pool of confidence. After graduating from college, I realized that the human body is the next platform for innovation. I got into biohacking, and I was into nootropics, trying many different things. I started getting into marathon running. And I got good pretty quickly. I started taking the engineering approach to my own body.  [16:55] Can you unpack your journey on this path?  For me, it was essential to go into a macro space with other factors that contribute to the success of that space. We launched a company called nutribox, which was one of the first nootropics company shark tanks. We got covered in the New York Times, Bloomberg, and businesses everywhere.  [23:23] Can you break down the benefits of ketones in somebody's life? Humans are unique species in life. Your body has two energy systems, which are the sugar energy carbohydrate energy system and the fat ketone energy system. Your body can store so many carbs; if you don't eat for a day or two, you will run out of your carb store. An interesting fact is that babies are the only primate that has fat. Primates don't have fat as infants, and the reason is that humans don't always have carbohydrate availability. Your body needs to be able to supply your brain with energy, and that energy comes from fat/ketones. Whenever your brain is doing a high degree of activity and stress, you need power from somewhere, and when you have ketos, you can strengthen yourself with it. It doesn't stop your body from producing its ketones. It's for refueling your body when required.  [32:22] What was your AWW shift moment like? I do not consider myself the best, but I can communicate effectively. My aww shift moment is figuring out that I am good at all the languages in the stack. My special talent, which I realized at a certain age, was the ability to translate across all of those languages, making sense for me to be a CEO. I was able to connect with different people. I don't need to be the most intelligent person in the room, but I hire the smartest people in a particular field. Even as a kid, I wanted to be a technologist, and right now, I am into ketones, which is my happy place. I do not know the future, but I'm cool with it if it's my lifetime work.  [53:48] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? Whatever is positive and beautiful in the world, I will amplify them every day. Anything that is of good energy, I will amplify it and help other people see it.  Key quotes [44:22-44:24] People are always looking for an end place [45:39-45:42] No matter what you accomplish, there is always a level above it How to connect with Michael Brandt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdm_runner/?hl=en Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/thebenazadi/posts/529855252260461/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdm_runner?lang=en

In today’s episode, our guest is Amy Porterfield. She is an online entrepreneur and also helps other entrepreneurs build successful online businesses and profitable digital courses. She has been able to make successful shifts happen by building a business and a family. Today, we will be unraveling her journey and how you can also implement her ideas on how to be better.  [3:35] Why should I listen to you? You should listen to me because if you are interested in starting an online business, you need to hear from someone in that field first. If you are looking for honesty and want to know what the online business looks like, I'm your girl.  [4:10] Where did you get the strength to dive into this business?  I would say that I'm a corporate girl turned entrepreneur. I left corporate for entrepreneurship. When I became an entrepreneur, I held back my experience, struggles, challenges, and pains because I felt like I was a professional person and I should keep it that way in my business too. No one wants to hear about the struggles behind the scenes, just the good sides, and I began to realize that I was wrong. My audience didn't really know me, and it affected the kind of connection that I wanted to build with them. There was a podcast video where I shared my deepest secrets with my audience, and my audience turned out to love them. They love it, and I realize that people love genuine human connections.  [6:30] What was your experience of recording and posting your first video like?  There were so many moments that I decided that I was not going to post them. I reached out to one of my friends, and she said that I was not being honest enough. I needed to be real and share where I was emotionally ill. She said I should tell my whole story, stress and all that affects it. There were many times that I felt like not posting the video, but she encouraged me to be real and share it with my audience. At first, it was scary, but at the same time, I felt relieved. I felt like something was taken away from my shoulders, and that was the point where I started to love myself more.  [8:30] How did your journey from being an employee to an entrepreneur take place? I struggled with my doubts and fears. I worked for Hally Davidson and I was at the marketing level and I moved over to work for Robbins. I was the director of content, and I was privileged to travel around the world with her to create quality content on stage. It was incredible, but something happened. One day, Robbins brought some marketing guys into the office. She asked me to come in and take notes. This is very humbling and, through that, I was able to learn from their business. All I heard was freedom. These guys talked about how they are their bosses and how they are doing what they love. For the first time in my life, I realized that I was not free. I have been working for someone else ever since I got my first job. From that point on, I decided to learn and took the lead. At the time, I was doing social media for small businesses, but over the years I have been able to transit into something I love. [10:50] Did you start as a side business or did you quit your job first?   I'm a really big fan of the side hustle. I got clients when I was still working with Robs. I also had a few clients when I left, but it was a step of little faith. I quit at a point and, for two years, I did service work. What I hated about it was that I wasn't working with people one on one. I could not keep up with their dominance. I didn't gain the freedom that I thought I would, but I didn't stop the process. I continued to try until I was able to figure out everything.  [12:35] What gave you hope that changing something would create what you would love? I am really big on getting clear. What do I want and why do I want it? I left Robins because I knew I wanted to be my own boss. It was very clear that when I got into the business that I hated, I didn't go to get my job back. I tried to figure it out until it was clear to me. I often tell my students that my why was selfish. It was all about me because I didn't want to answer to anybody.  [14:20] How did you navigate your personal life with your family life? My husband was all for it because he needed me to be around, but the secret behind it was that I got into my business and I became obsessed with it. It was my baby, and three years into it, he called me down and told me about how I was engrossed in my business. I wasn’t focused on my family. I was barely around. My marriage is my everything and that talk was a wake-up call. I had to do something about it, so I retraced my steps. I started to think of how I could run a business that wouldn't hurt me or my personal life. It took me many years, but today I can work perfectly well without hurting myself or my family. I struggled with it, but I had to get clear on what my priority was and how my work wouldn't affect it.  [20:34] How do you teach other people and what does the journey look like for them?  The first thing that I always talk to my students about is getting clear on why they are starting. Because on the days when worries will knock them to the ground, their whys will be the only thing to push them back up. We do start just like how I started. I also tell my students that the worst day of being an entrepreneur is the best day of being an employee somewhere, and I let them understand their mindset and why they have to inspire themselves because the journey is tough. That's where we start when we want to start an online business.  [27:00] What's the next step people should take?   The next step is to start growing your email list. Let's talk about this. Sometimes when people hear me say this, they say it takes so long. Your email list is one of the most important assets in your business. One thing we know is that social media is powerful in marketing your business, but times may change and boom, your marketing strategy gets affected. This happens all the time, and studies have shown that email is more than 4x better than any social media platform if you do it right. When Facebook and Instagram went down the same day and a lot of shits happened, I still made a lot of money even though social media platforms were down. This happened with the implementation of email. You can make money with your email list. Just keep growing your email list every day. Do not stop; it will make you more money.  [44:16] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? The promise that God made to the world when he created me was that I would absolutely have compassion for others no matter what.    Key Quotes [13:45-13:50] Just be honest about your why so that it can move you forward to where you want to go.  [28:13-28:16] You are building your business on rented land if you think you own your social media platform.   How to connect with Amy Porterfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyporterfield/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amycporterfield Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyporterfield?lang=en

He is a speaker and author and has also been featured on Forbes, TV shows, and business blogs. In this episode, we will uncover how he has been able to make successful shifts happen.  [3:30] Why should I listen to you? I was eight years old when my mum died. I knew what life was like before she died and what life was like after she died. There are tiny little things she did when I was young that still profoundly affect me today.  [4:40] How did you handle that experience at that age? When I was a kid, I drew trees with branches, but I changed my style at one point. I started to draw them in the way that the other kids did. I followed them just because I wanted to fit in. There was also a time when I went out to play league with the other kids, and when I got back home, mom suffered from a severe headache. I remember hugging her and telling her that I loved her. I was scared and anxious till the following day. The next morning, when I woke up, I saw only my dad with many friends and neighbors.  What happened was that mom had a cerebral hemorrhage, and a blood vessel in her brain had burst. She was declared dead and was on life support. The life support was taken off, and she was declared dead. How do you think I draw trees now? I pull them the way my mom wants. I draw them in a way my mom would have loved if she had been alive. I've learned that what we do in our homes as dads or parents in our families will be more profound than what we do at work. Our grandkids won't care about what we did at work but what we did as a father and a parent. Our roles as parents affect us so much that the generations will do them. [14:50]  Do you think there is a part of her that still lives in you through how you parent your kids? Well, I hope so. Not everything I learned from my parents was 100%. Some were painful experiences, but I think that the things she did affect my kids today. I think they will affect many generations, my grandchildren, and it will go on for a very long time.  [16:10] Do you mind sharing your family dynamics? I have a wonderful wife, a spiritual supermodel, and five great children. I have realized in parenting that we try to punish them when they don't do something right. However, if you want a behavior in your kids to grow, you water the behaviors you want to see grow with attention. I was horrible at parenting for the first few years, but I learned. One day, my daughter walked up to me and told me about how she made her bed, prepared her lunch, and all. It was a behavior that I would love to see grow in her, and I praised her for what she did. Fortunately, she did it again. Anytime she did, I acknowledged those behaviors, and she did them again and again. As dads, we have a unique ability to find strength in our kids. I think it's appropriate for us to acknowledge the excellent behavior of our children. It does not have to be every time. It is more effective when it is staggered.  [28:09] How do you navigate being a father of five kids? It's fascinating. If we look for opportunities, kids want to do hard things. But sometimes, they are quashed by us. I will tell you a story. When she was five years old, my daughter told me she would love to hike a mountain with me. I could have stoldher that she couldn't, but I asked her why she wanted to do it, and she said she just wanted to. I told her she could do it if she wanted to. I told her we were going to hike for so long that she could feel pain at some point, but she still wanted to. She followed me, and we walked. She walked 15 miles, and when we got to the top of the mountain, there were people up there, and they applauded her. From there, she got the confidence to do a lot of stuff.  [48:23] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? I do not know if I know the answer quite yet, but I know that I am on a mission to help as many marriages and families as possible because it's the thing that will benefit society more than anything. We need enough excellent parents and dads.  Key Quotes [17:00-17:10] The best way to influence your kids is to catch them doing something right. [21:40-21:47].  If you don't consciously look for the good all the time, the default is to find what's wrong all the time.  [32:36-32:40] As a dad, our job is to help our kids be tough enough to survive life even when we are not there.  How to connect with Eksayn Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eksayn_anderson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EksAyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EksAyn/  

In today's episode, our guest is Joel Green. He is the national director of Mickey Sports Games. He is also a speaker, and today we will be unraveling how he's been able to make aww shift happen for himself.  [2:55] Why should I listen to you? I have seen things go around the world. I have seen a lot through multiple lenses, not from a subjective bias but from honesty and facts.  [5:20] Can you take us back through your journey? My journey was excellent, but a fundamental shift happened. My brother died, which made me have a different approach to life. When it came to my brother's death, I wished it had not happened. However, I don't know if I would have accomplished all of these without that incident happening. I'm sure I would have found a way. When he passed, it was a moment that I carried with him. I realized that life is real. In my family, nobody had died a tragic death before him. Many things clicked, and I finally started to do something I needed to. I wish it hadn't happened, but with all the other stuff surrounding my growth, I'm glad it happened—no regret whatsoever. [8:50] How did you get the support you needed to escape that situation? My parents are preachers. I grew up in a place where faith exists. You have to have faith. When I was eight years old, I got into trouble for saying that I didn't have faith. We were not allowed to use the 'i can't' word. So, having parents trained me to have faith and believe that I can be my support. My faith and my parents were my support system.  [20:40] What's your college journey like?  I've been competing professionally since after basketball. I grew up with my brother. He did everything to make sure that I was protected. My parents went into the military, a journey for me as a child. I'd say that I went to 14 different schools as a toddler, but I enjoyed every bit of it. I was loved, cherished, and well protected.  [23:13] What was your post-college journey like? The main struggle was ensuring I was wholly balanced on all sides. The reality of life dawned on me. There is a situation I can remember. My coach pulled me out of the gym to ask me what was happening. I discovered that I appeared calm on the outside, but I was struggling with who I was. My identity wasn't fading away. My coach and I talked at length. It was the most challenging time. I didn't want to be seen. I had an identity crisis, but I pulled through.  [33:18] What do you talk about when you are invited to a conference/seminar? I've done several keynotes on goals. I speak so much on "Despite." There are many opportunities out there, but people lose them because of what they are going through. The fact is, even in times of distress, there are still opportunities. I encourage people to work hard to get where they want to be. No matter how hard it is, you have to move forward. You have to push forward.  [37:38] What are some things you did in your hard times that people can benefit from? I make sure that I take another step. I make sure that my movement does not stop. It does not mean that I can't express my emotions. I do. But I do that while moving. I try to figure out what is going on, but I do not get stuck in it. I get rid of the pain while driving. The mistake we make is trying to get rid of the pain without figuring out what caused the pain. You must figure out why it happened before permanently removing it.  [41:07] What is the giant picture of what you are doing now? It is a life of impact. I was impacting others with my ways of experience. Everything is working out for me, but I feel my purpose is influencing others. I have been through depression, pain, and struggles, and I pulled through. I believe that I didn't go through that alone for myself but for everybody else I might come into contact with. I want to help people mentally, physically, emotionally, and so on.  [43:10] Do you still have trouble sharing certain things? My journey wasn't easy. It took years before I started opening up to others. It is hard for me to open up whenever I'm going through stuff. But at a point, I began to share my pain with others. The first time I shared my journey was the first time I cried publicly. It was a teary moment, but I knew I wanted to do it again. Not just for myself, but because it was helpful to others.  [47:28] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? That the world will be better through me.  Key Quotes [40:50-41:00] Figuring out why a problem happened is the key to solving it.  [37:15-37:30] You must keep moving no matter how hard it is.  How to connect with Joel Green Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaygreenplt/?hl=en Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/joelgreen? Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgreenplt?lang=en  

In this episode, our guest is Evan Carmichael. He is a Youtube master and runs a Youtube channel for entrepreneurs with over 3 million subscribers. He is also the author of 4 books and speaks globally.  [6:00] Why should I listen to you? If I sit next to you, I’m probably asking you questions about yourself, or I'm just by myself. [8:00] What has your personality been over the years? I’m super shy and don't like the camera, so it takes me sometimes on youtube. My biggest fear over the years was becoming famous. The more people know you, the more they get your message, and for me, the note is more important than my face being somewhere. For the first five years, it was essential. I know what people are interested in, so I started teaching “believe.” Most people just need encouragement to keep moving on. Most of what I do is encouragement. For the achievers, they need more support. They want to know how they can get better.  [11:30] Why is “believe” your primary core value? Everybody has a significant core value, and it allows you to live an intentional life when you figure it out. When you are bringing on a team, you make sure they share the same values as you. If your core value is integrity, your team's core value must be integrity. It changes how everything shows up. Everybody has a critical core value, and you define what it is for you. For me, it is believed to have become a brand. I want people to live everything I make with more “ believe.”  [18:00] What are the things that helped you on this journey? The thing that helps me is having role models and learning from them. I put on my website how much I’ve grown over the years. I’m not naturally talented. I had to sort out role models and mentors. I want to share with the world, and when I meet someone with integrity, I connect with them.  [21:20] How did you get the idea of compiling clips of people you admire?  There are two reasons for that. First, I wanted it for myself. People like Steve helped my business when I first started. I have never met them, but I learned from their stories. I was doing a lot of research, and my team helped me put clips of people together. Some great entrepreneurs are not great communicators, such as Elon Musk. I'd watch his 4-hour video and get 20 minutes of great content. I wasn’t sharing them at first because it was just for me to learn.  [26:00] What was the thing you were doing before you got into this? I went to the university because I wanted to become a banker. Entrepreneurship wasn’t my thing. But I connected with this entrepreneur at the university, and I was offered 20% of their company and $300 per month as my salary. I don't think it's going to work. I felt like I could always get another banking job. The first year was the first year of my life. I was super hard on myself, too. My role was the chief operating officer, but I was into everything. I was trying to grow the company, and I did pretty well. At a point, I created a website, and I got collaborators for content.  [28:30] What allowed you to stay stable at that age? My parents were in the middle class. They enrolled me in a private school and spent all their resources on me. It all happened so fast. I do not know how I stayed stable, but I did a lot of traveling and realized that I didn’t want just to travel and sit by the beach. I didn't want to sell the company, even though my partners wanted to. They went to the US, but I stayed back. I felt lost because I didn't know what I wanted to do next, but I was curious, leading to the website and then youtube. It was an identity shift for me.  [34:30] What was going on in your head that kept moving you in that direction? I wasn't charismatic or had thousands of followers, but the only thing that kept me going was focusing on who I was rather than who I was not. The singular focus was on getting people to watch the videos. When 50 people watched it, I was excited. I’m ambitious and want to have a considerable impact. It's great to chase huge numbers, but I focused on who I was helping. That helped me to be satisfied and connected to impact. If I saw 50 people, then I've affected 50 people.  [37:13] How did you keep that energy over the years? My parents, I guess. I’m grateful for everything. There is still a considerable journey ahead, but I get to do everything I need daily. I want to solve the biggest problem- people not believing in themselves.  [47:18] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? It is to show up to people-Service.  Key Quotes [32:05-32:08] Passion is something that comes out of curiosity. Curiosity is the first step. [38:20-38:22] If you don't have a comparison, you will remain a big fish in a small pond. [39:00-39:03] Comparison should be used as an inspiration to kick yourself forward.    How to connect with Evan Carmichael Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvanCarmichaelcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evancarmichael?lang=en Website: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/homepage  

In this episode, our guest is Chris Norton. He is a cool individual with a heart for God and loves football. He has been in phases of life where most people shut down, but he was able to pull through. He reached a different moment in his life that changed his entire trajectory. He has used this moment to build success not just for himself but for his family and the rest of the world. He has also appeared on multiple network television shows, and a documentary on Netflix called 7 Yards.   [2:50] Why should I listen to you? I’d say you should listen to me because I’ve got a lot of life experience, and it is always great to hear other people’s perspectives. You should learn things from my experience because it will help your life.   [4:00] Can you give us a quick synopsis of what trends back in your life?  I was just an 18-year-old college boy who was plain and had dreams for himself. I wanted to be a football player, meet my life's love and make a lot of money. But on October 16, 2010, I got injured when I was playing with my teammate. I suffered from a severe spinal cord injury and lost all movement. I had different surgeries, and I was given a 3% chance to be able to move or feel again. I had to do everything in my power to take control of my future, and that was the beginning of my rebirth. [7:00] What were the emotions you felt at that moment? How long did it take you to know that you could move past this? It was a long process, and that was the beginning of being emotionless. I wasn’t in any pain. It just felt like a regular football attack. I was numb, and I could not feel any sensation. Nothing worked, no matter how hard I tried to squeeze my hands. The more I say no when I’m being asked to make a move, the more I feel detached from my entire body. I was afraid, but this part of me reminded me to stay calm. I couldn’t do it, but I gave it time. At that point, I decided to face reality, closed my eyes, and blocked everything I didn't want to see. I told God I wouldn’t play football again if he gave me the chance to be able to walk again. Little did I know that God had a bigger plan for me than I had for myself.   [10:20] Where and how did you get the mentality to be honest with yourself? It’s a gradual step. It is not one day at a time, but one moment at a time. During therapy, I decided to make the most of each hour. I took responsibility. What I call "radical responsibility" is taking responsibility for all the outcomes in your life, such as good and evil, success and failure, and so on. Making excuses for yourself just keeps you stuck. They prevent you from doing what you ought to do. My power lies in my response, and that’s where I channel my energy. I asked myself different questions because I didn’t know what to do or the next step to take. But I decided to get out of that situation, which is the same for everyone. Focusing on what you can’t do is more accessible, but you can make the impossible possible.   [13:17] What are the things that I can use when I face a vessel like this? Every night, I called myself to sleep because I was terrified about my future. At night, when I had nothing to distract my fears from rushing in, it was always my darkest and most challenging moment. I didn’t have anything to work on, so it was hard to distract myself from these fears. At a point, I could distract myself by engaging in things that challenged me physically and mentally. I indulged in so many things, which helped me, and I believe it can help anyone too. I always think there is a way forward, either by deviance, acceptance or so on. There is a way you can get through this, and there are also a lot of solutions. You just need to accept, define and take responsibility for it.   [19:13] Was your faith in God present before the accident, or was it after the accident? I have always been with God. My parents dragged me to church every Sunday. They brought me to church, and I showed up. I was listening but wasn’t living my life to the Christian standard. It was an emergency case kind of faith. I held on to my faith at that moment because I knew that I needed something. When my injury happened, it was a time of complete loss, worry, and uncertainty, and I turned back to my faith. I had always been independent outside of God, but I grew my faith by having a dependence on God. God wasn’t in control of my life when it happened, but I turned to him, trusted him, and believed in every one of his words, which turned things around and helped me move forward.   [22:25] How did the whole thing with your family work?  My wife, Emily, was passionate about kids, especially kame from unloving places. She knew from a very young age that she would do that. It was different because I thought everyone had parents like mine. I grew up without realizing how blessed I was to have a family as I do, but she opened my eyes to see how naive and oblivious I was to the facts. She introduced me to the 17-year-old girl she mentored, and we took her in. She went to school and finished high school while she was with us. She later moved out to stay alone. Her absence in the house made us adopt four more kids. Every time we add a child, we can adapt to it. The more you take on more, the more you realize how much your potential can handle.   [31:15] As you look at the next stage of your life, what are the other stuff you focus on to continue working? I'd say right now. I am doing a lot of reading, reading about philosophy. I think learning never stops, and that is part of the work on how I can be a better dad, husband, and speaker. Being a dad and husband is essential to me, and I pour a lot of love and support even when I'm overwhelmed. As a parent, you just have to show up. No matter how tired you are, you have to make sure that your kids know how special they are and how I also love my wife, who gives them a great example.    [32:50] How does someone strengthen their resilience the way that you have? It is something that you look back and think about. You remember the things that you have overcome, things that you have achieved, and so on. Those are your proud moments. Being able to reflect on those things is essential, and I'm always considering the people counting on me. What you do and what you say matters because people pay attention to every one of your actions. I believe in examples. I know my kids are looking up to me, watching my examples and how I live my life. These things always help me to do my best and never look back.   [35:10] How much has your wife helped you as a team member? I’d say it is a life of impact and positive influence. When Emily and I started dating, she became my toughest trainer. She always pushed me to do better, and I walked better with her after a while. At that point, I knew Emily had to be the one to hold my hands. She is someone that brings out the best in me. She has high self-esteem for everyone. She is also very giving, thoughtful, and caring. She loves people regardless of who you are or where you come from. She encourages people to do more and to be better. Emily is an unbelievable team member.   [40:20] What was the drive for adopting kids? Each time we want to add a family. When we bring them in, we fall in love with them. We wanted them to be part of our lives forever. It was an easy decision because we feel peace in our hearts. We also wanted to be the best in parenting.   [52:14] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? I’d say that it is a life of impact, positive influence, and significance. He created me to live a life of meaning by serving Him and positively impacting others.   Key Quotes [5:30–5:35] If you do nothing, nothing will happen, but if you do something, something will happen.  [11:02–11:06] The more responsibility you can accept, the better your response to adversity will be.   How to connect with Chris Norton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisanorton16/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisanorton16 Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisanorton16?lang=en

In this episode. Our guest is Jessica Zweig. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal branding expert, the founder and CEO of SimplyBe Agency, and author of Be- A no Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself. She is big on how to increase your net worth by being yourself. You are suitable for success when you can figure out how to navigate yourself.  [3:09] Why should I listen to you? Because I genuinely love to know you. I take an interest in who you indeed are. I don't do small talk. I prefer to talk deeply about your trauma and challenges in a soul-to-soul discussion. I create a window for authenticity, so you should listen to me. I don't know if it's a skill, but it has always been my craving. That is what I am attracted to; it has always been a massive shift for me and my life. [7:45] How do you define great success? I can only speak from my experiences and the people I have been reasonable to work with. Success isn't about accolades, numbers of social media followers, or wealth but true fulfillment. It is a feeling of joy that aligns with who you are born to be. But to be who you indeed are to succeed, you have to activate yourself—activating your life, living your life, and performing your roles despite what people say. Living in integrity is essential, and I don't think you can live a life of success without activating that part first. We are into personal branding, but we do more. We permit our clients to be themselves.  [10:15] What journey led you to the person who does this for others? I grew up in a place where I was not cool. I was cocky, but I fell in love with theater. I went for an audition. At age 27, I became an entrepreneur and launched my first online business. For most of my life, I was cocky and gooky. I thought I was someone after starting the business. I was calm and all, but a few years later, the company fell apart, and I became financially broke. No money was in my bank account, and I was in debt. I disassociated myself with the person I was working with for the magazine. I disassociated myself from all and started from scratch and did the work. I had to heal and come to terms with who I am. Long story short, I started doing the work. It was when I was 32 that I figured out what I needed to do. I have always been a spiritual person and started to go on a more spiritual journey. I began to figure out my relationship with the divine, and that is how my life started to change. [13:35] What is the work you are talking about in this conversation? I learned to take radical honesty and accountability for my mistakes, opportunities, trials, and errors. No one can do that for you. For a long time, I did something wrong. I realized that, and I work in that aspect. I took a lot of retreats and figured out that I needed to take responsibility and be accountable for everything that happened in my life. Feedback is essential, but it has to come from people who want the best for you cos they will tell you the truth. I intentionally invested in people and the environment that will give me Feedback, and I still do that. So that is the work I'm talking about.  [20:54] When you go on this journey with people, what are their unexpected experiences? We don't ask them about their trauma first. Asides from giving them what they want, we offer them what they need. People hire my team to do a lot of work depending on their goals. We create a methodology and take them through a process that helps them gain clarity. We are majorly into branding, which is clarity. Talk about who you are in a few sentences. So we aim to achieve a crystal clear point on who the person is and what he can bring to the table. That is where we start, and the only way we can begin is if we ask a series of questions about their expertise, being, and all that have shaped them. We are into building their websites and all that defines the brand, but we start by defining the person's core values. We have to ask those questions to get there. [24:35] What do you truly live for in this whole process? What is your goal? I started my podcast with people that I have worked with. I make a joke with this saying. If you come into our offices for branding and we don't make you cry, then we are not doing our job. We must crack people up, not because we want to make them cry. We have a moment when we make them feel tense when we read to them about their brand after the whole process. I also feel good when a client reaches out to me to tell me how their business tripled after the branding process. That is one of my favorite moments that reminds me of what I do.   [29:45] What would you say to someone in this terrible situation?  It is a couple of different processes. One of the things that I did was activate. It's so noisy, and our brain is wired to adjust. So it's essential to be quiet so that you can hear your thoughts. It would help if you had personal time. It would help if you were alone. That helped me to create a relationship with myself and also gain clarity. Journeying with myself is the most effective therapy. It helped me to be brave and also be myself. I accepted myself, and that's how I navigate these trying times.  [33:50] Who is your book written for, and what should the reader expect to get out of it? The book was written for a specific audience, but I believe everyone can learn from it. A book for figuring out who we are. It is for conscious entrepreneurs and people who want to bring authenticity and more humanity to the value that they create. It is also written for people who wish to discover who they are and what they want to do. The book is about personal branding and empowerment. It talks about my journey also, and I would say that the work begins where the book ends. Everybody wants that, so it's not limited to a particular set of people.  [42:25] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? I have a key in my heart and believe I am here to help people unlock the divinity inside of them. I want to help people reflect on what makes them special, and I'm on that mission.  KEY QUOTES [15:05-15:07] The best thing you can do for yourself is to get Feedback. [17:30-17:32] Feedback is a gift [22:45-22:50]. What makes us who we are is not the rock bottom but the journey.  How to connect with Jessica Zweig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplybe.jessicazweig/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessica_zweig?lang=en

In today’s episode, our guest is Nathan Chan. He is the CEO of Foundr magazine and is on a mission to create one of the largest brands that support and fuel entrepreneurs worldwide. He also loves to connect with leading entrepreneurs. He also loves to connect with leading entrepreneurs. He believes life is too short to do the work you have today. We will unravel how he made a shift happen and how we can learn from his journey.  [2:48] Why should I listen to you? I love this question. I think I have unique experiences about what it takes to build and grow successful businesses because, for the past eight years, I have been fortunate to meet people who create life-changing products and services that shake the world. That is something I do not take for granted. The fact that I have been able to speak with millionaires and multimillionaires is enough reason for you to want to hear from me.  [4:38] Do you mind sharing how you entered this space? I have been on many journeys. I did a lot of deep work on myself beforehand, especially personal development and growth. I read many books about masculinity, and I discovered that I needed to find my life purpose and what I am passionate about. I went back to university and studied marketing. I did some work, but I didn't find it fulfilling. After completing my studies, I was unable to get a job. I started a magazine at one point, taking it with me to every job interview.  [9:05] What was the thing that you were most curious about? I traveled around the world, and I dreaded going back. I dreaded going back so much; that was where I knew something had to change. I didn’t realize I wanted to start a business. Then I found this thing, I found love with it, and I realized that this is what I am meant to do, and that is the case for curiosity. For me, it is just about finding and doing what you love.  [10:39] Why are so many people living a 9 to 5 role? I was reading an interesting statistic that states that 50% of people in North America have a side hustle, which is a sign. I think the internet has changed the game and you can create things. You can develop products and services that help somebody and also work again. The internet has enabled us to have a voice, build a community, and so on. More than ever, the internet is giving us the ability to be able to change careers if we want to, and that doesn’t mean starting a business. You can create a company with no experience whatsoever, and you can change your life with it.  [13:48] What are some things you experienced that people don't know? In the first year of starting, the magazine wasn’t called Foundr. It was called something else, and we were sued by one of the biggest companies in the United States. That was tough, and I can never forget one of my building mentors in those early days. My mentor asked me what I was worried about and what was the worst thing that could ever happen. It was tough at the beginning. I started to build the brand, which entails the products, great design, and ambassadors. I found out that having successful business owners share their stories in the magazines made the brand credible. That is why we have been able to interview more successful founders over time.  [19:46] What is the progress and stage of the brand right now? I started the business with 2000-3000 USD Dollars, and even in the first 12 months, I used the power of Upwork to work with contractors to fulfill various aspects such as the design. I used to get my mum and dad to help me in their capacities for the magazines. I had a copywriter on Upwork too. I reached out to people who would like to feature in the magazine, write articles, and so on. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I continued. For the team, it happened from gaining more leverage from the content. One interview may be a podcast, blog post, article, or content. We are currently looking to build big brands and relaunch membership products. We started as a small business but have grown into an online educational company.  [25:10] What are you launching, and who is it for? As I was developing the magazine, I read a blog post about how I grew Foundr’s Instagram followers from 0 to 10,000 in two weeks. That post went viral. People started to ask me if I could do consultations for them, which I didn’t. I just want to build something that helps a lot of people out scale. I did a course on Instagram, and the results people got were terrific. We have been able to pull together a community and launch several studies. We will be launching founder plus, which is full membership access. You get access to the former courses and one new course per month. It is ideal for a business that needs a team, knowledge, and growth. [34:08] As you look at the next stage, are there some things that you as a person must grow into before this business can take place? Yes, I agree. Foundr wouldn't have been where it is today if not for the people around me. I have an incredible team, and I am forever grateful to work with them daily. I think people build businesses, and one big area that I need to grow in for me is developing into a great leader. I naturally want to do many things and am moving into the CEO’s role. That is why we want to add leadership into the courses too. I must learn to be a leader, hold people accountable, and delegate things. I think I am good one-on-one, but I am not that good in group settings. This is an area in which I am working hard to grow.  [38:00] What are some of the most recent things you’ve had to adapt to? There is one blessing in the curse of the CEO. If you ask someone to do something, they will take it seriously because of my influence. I’m learning not just the product but the product experience. We are trying to build world-class expertise.  [48:30] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? I would say that I would be a person that cares about others and lives life to the fullest.    Key Quotes [8:38-8:40] Passion is triggered by curiosity. [50:17-50:23] Whatever problem you have is being solved by somebody else, and it’s your job to find that person and learn from him.   How to connect with Nathan Chan. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanhchan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanhchan  

                           John Lee Dumas - Finding Your Fire In this episode, our guest is John Lee Dumas. He is the host and founder of Entrepreneur on fire. He is a remarkable individual who is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. He shows the entire thing of what he does. He is also living a life that people want to emulate. He is enjoying his life but still maintaining a high level. Today we will unpack how he made it, the values we can extract from him, what he has experienced, and what we should do to succeed.    [1:58] Why should I listen to you? You should listen to me because of the message you passed across in the introduction phase. I am not brilliant, but I'm one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. I have been a mentee for years, and I have learned a lot of things. I may not have original things to say, but I have much impactful knowledge to share.    [3:40] What things made you feel confident to take the first step of interviewing someone? It has been said that you are an average of the five people you spend the most time with. I surrounded myself with people that I look up to as mentors. I begin to listen to podcast interviews of hosts that I admire. But a question popped: Why can't I be in the room? Being challenged by that question helped me in taking a step forward. I started talking to people, and through that, I gained control. I started my podcast journey in 2012, and here we are in 2022 with a lot of incredible success.    [8:00] How does it feel to be successful at this level? There was no revenue in the first year that I started. I had no experience with entrepreneurship and how it works, but an individual reached out to me. He told me I have a fantastic audience who loves to hear me speak, and he decided to sponsor the entrepreneur shows. He did that because of the podcast's quality and the niche. I picked a place. Then I stuck with it.    [11:00] When did you find out that you are moving fast?  We got to a phase of sponsorship deals, and everything was going well. I had coaches, and I decided to launch a product. I decided to teach people how to grow and monetize their podcasts. I have always believed in investing in mentors, and I still invest in them. My mentor then advised me to write an email list and tell them I was about to launch a product. The strategy was to open the door for this product for $250, and after that, the fee increased to $500. I had it in mind to give 20 people, but 35 signed up over the weekend. It is important to make hay while the sun shines but remember that the sun will not always be shining.    [15:28]How did you think of having a team to support you on this? It was a process. At first, I wanted to do everything alone. I found every guest and did the social media pages' recording, editing, posting, and handling, but I got worn out. I couldn't handle it again, so I sat down and wrote the most important things I should do. I figured out what I'm good at the most and picked a group of professionals at what they do. We have different people with different roles, which helped me push my business forward while my teams do their best to get things done.   [20:30] How do you deal with people’s differences when building a team? That's tough, but a mastermind is okay. People who know and understand what you are doing are critical. They have done it before, bringing in their strength and weakness. They have done it before, so that you can leverage that. If they do not know something, be assured that they know someone who does because they are in that field. You've got to help one another to get things done. I have mentors, and they are significant to me. They give me the information, tips, and answers to questions I can't fathom.    [25:38] Was there a time when you didn't like your successful person? I'd say that in my ten years of building this person I am, there is no point when I regret becoming the person I am. I have no regret. I did get to a point where it was my best year. We had over 5 million revenues for the year, but the expenses were quite much. I had to pay workers, fees, and so on. In all, I never regret being the person that I am.   [36:24] Do you think the journey you've gone through can't allow you to work six days per week? Everything I did was part of the process. It was getting through the fire. I made mistakes, tried again, and I put in the wraps. If you want to be better, you must be consistent. Nobody is good at something the first time, but it gets better with hard work and consistency.   [42:13] What promise did God make to the world when he created you? The ability to choose my destiny is my biggest dream. I want to show people that they can be in control of their lives. You can live a life of your choice.    Key Quotes [10:30–10:37] Doing it right with a bit of risk will be great.   How to connect with John Lee Dumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnleedumas1 Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/johnldumas