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Aug 15, 2024 • 36min

196. Cary Jack | The Happy Hustle

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Cary Jack author of “The Happy Hustle” Cary Jack is a lifestyle entrepreneur, author and founder of The Happy Hustle, he is a top 0.5% globally ranked podcast host, int’l keynote speaker, professional actor/model, biohacker, eco-warrior, and humanitarian striving to make a positive impact on this planet. He split time growing up on the beaches of Sarasota, Florida and in the mountains of Red Lodge, Montana where he first learned the art of a balanced lifestyle. A tri-lingual college student-athlete graduate, he earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Communications, majoring in Marketing and Advertising and minoring in Business. His passions include traveling, martial arts, soccer, entrepreneurship and selflessly giving.   Cary wasn’t always a happy hustler, from prison to building big businesses, he realized that there had to be more to life than money. He went on a soul journey, traveled and found that other places in the world had something figured out that we here in the US were missing. He came back to teach us how to be happy and live a fulfilling life while learning it himself. Though he doesn’t proclaim to be a guru and still has work to do, he certainly is a happy hustler. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of balancing hustle and happiness, how to get in alignment with the practice of being happy, why you should prioritize fulfillment and happiness over money, about the 10 alignments of life and the soul mapping framework, how you too can happy hustling and not burn out. We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Cary Jack   To learn more about Cary and buy his book "The Happy Hustle"  follow the links below: The Book: https://thehappyhustle.com/book Website: https://caryjack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJack LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Dedication 01:39 Kari Jack's Journey to the Happy Hustle 06:38 The Importance of Passion and Purpose in Work 08:27 The Influence of Thailand on Kari Jack's Perspective 11:03 The Sacrifice of Well-being for Money in Western Culture 13:27 The Importance of Optimized Health in the Happy Hustle 16:07 The Role of Digital Detox in Achieving Balance 19:03 The First Steps to Achieving a Balanced and Joyful Life 21:41 The Importance of Mindful Spirituality and Faith 23:06 The Role of Abundance Financially in the Happy Hustle 23:36 The Continuous Growth and Development in Personal and Professional Life 25:47 The Significance of Passionate Hobbies and Impactful Work 26:36 The Connection with Nature and Sustainable Living 29:12 Where to Get a Copy of 'The Happy Hustle' 30:36 Kari Jack's Final Piece of Advice ________________________________________________ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Aug 8, 2024 • 39min

195. Ryan Lang | Close Everyone

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Ryan Lang author of “Close Everyone” Ryan is a high-performance coach for executives, entrepreneurs and business owners who want to bridge the gap from good to extraordinary. He works 1 on 1 with high-achievers, trains organizations and sales teams to improve performance and culture, and has helped thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs increase revenue through better sales and marketing, while significantly improving the quality of their lives. Prior to his current work as a coach, Ryan was instrumental in building a multi-million dollar service firm in the energy sector.  Ryan was going through a period of life where he felt things were pointless, which led him to letting his health slip in a big way, in 2016 he realized he was off track he made a commitment to get his body back to the way it was, and start living in purpose. Today, he is back on track with his health, his business, and his life. In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of journaling, how to increase your sales, about the 3 key reasons why someone needs to change and how you can leverage that in your sales, we also talk about the power of self improvement, how to look at things objectively instead of emotionally, why you need to detach from the outcome, and how you can get everything you want in life if you apply the right tools. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Ryan Lang   To learn more about Ryan and buy his book “Close Everyone”  follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/6nnH9yn FREE Resources: https://www.empirepartners.io/script/ https://www.empirepartners.io/journaltraining/ Website: https://www.empirepartners.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-lang-b46a545b/ Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/⁠ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Aug 1, 2024 • 38min

194. James H. Belt | Hope Realized

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview James Belt author of “Hope Realized” James is the second-generation owner and president of Belt Enterprises, Inc. A church leader, a missionary, and philanthropist involved in NicaWorks, an organization that creates community-led change to build a hopeful present and future for the vulnerable in Nicaragua.   James was reluctant and didn’t have the desire to go on a mission trip but was convinced by his family and traveled to Nicaragua in 2007, where he witnessed the realities of poverty firsthand. During a hike there, he heard a voice asking, 'Where are you going?' This experience led him to explore the concept of hope and its importance in life. Now he is committed to helping others thrive which inspires his hope-filled, world-changing approach to fighting poverty—one of the world’s biggest problems. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of travel and exposing yourself to different cultures, why you need to question your beliefs and ask if they’re true, why hopelessness is actually a lie, how choosing hope can lead to incredible change in your life and others, and understanding that you were created for more. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with James Belt.   ________________________________________________ To learn more about James and buy his book “Hope Realized: How the Power of Practical and Spiritual Development Can Diminish Poverty and Expose the Lie of Hopelessness”  follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/1LfSm7X Website: https://jameshbelt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.b.3/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.belt Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jbelt013 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-belt-iii/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Jul 25, 2024 • 39min

193. Robby Fakhouri | Life, Lies, and Second Chances

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Robert Fakhouri author of “Life, Lies, & Second Chances” Robert is personal injury trial attorney and owner of The Fakhouri Firm in Chicago, Illinois that he founded at the age of 25, convinced he could find a way for clients to afford high-quality representation. His practice is dedicated to protecting the legal rights of victims who have sustained catastrophic injuries or were killed because the wrongful conduct of others. He is also an author and founder of esquire agency. Robby went from struggling with addiction and an eventual overdose to creating a thriving life by developing resilience and overcoming adversity and he’s on a mission to show you how you can do the same thing! No matter how hard your situation seems to be. In this episode, you’ll learn about Robby’s journey in overcoming addiction, how you manifest things through your thoughts, why vulnerability is a two way street, how clearing clutter and keeping a clean space can help you maintain a clear mind, about the simple habits you can create to change your life, the importance of having a support system and being that support system for others, about the fight with addiction, and how there is no one coming to save you. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Robby Fakhouri To learn more about Robby and buy his book “Life, Lies, & Second Chances: Developing Resilience to Overcome Adversity” follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/2Q9ks4M Website: https://www.lifeliesandsecondchances.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robby_esquire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobbyEsquire/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RobbyEsquire The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Jul 18, 2024 • 42min

192. Torkil Færø | The Pulse Cure

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Torkil Færø author of “The Pulse Cure” Dr. Færø is a general practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer.In 1996 he was one of the first Norwegian medics to work for Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola. He has over 25-year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had tens of thousands of consultations and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. Torkil is also an award-winning photographer, and has made documentaries about his pilgrimages to Nidaro and Santiago de Compostela. He is also an avid traveler, and has made his way by bicycle, motorbike, kayak, boat and car through over 80 countries, and speaks eight languages. He now lives in Oslo with his wife and two children and continues to live out an adventurous life with his family.  In this episode, you’ll learn about why Heart Rate Variability (or HRV) is one of the most important metrics to look at when it comes to your health, we also discuss what the best wearables are from apple to samsung and garmin to oura ring, we talk about how and why being healthier is easier than it’s ever been, why big pharma isn’t the place to look for health guidance, and how you can add 24 years to your life by doing this one thing. This episode is jam packed with value and if you implement a few things from it your life will improve. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Torkil Færø. To learn more about Shawn and buy his book “The Pulse Cure”  follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/dxbeGIX Website: https://thepulsecure.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/the The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Jul 11, 2024 • 37min

191. Jothy Rosenberg | Tech Startup Toolkit

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Jothy Rosenberg, author of “Tech Startup Toolkit: How to Launch Strong and Exit Big” Jothy has been an entrepreneur since 1988 and has founded and run nine technology startups—two of which had exits of over $100 million. He has a PhD in computer science, and he has authored two technical books, a business book, a memoir, and a children's book. Jothy is the creator of the Who Says I Can’t series on YouTube, and he established and runs the Who Says I Can’t Foundation. He also host’s a podcast called ​​Designing Successful Startups which you should check out. Jothy is also an amputee and cancer survivor who never lets anyone tell him what he can’t do. From becoming a great skier to dancing at his daughter's wedding. His story of risk taking, adventure, and business ownership is truly an inspiring one!  In this episode, you’ll learn about why taking risks is necessary and why it takes courage to pursue entrepreneurship, why you need to tap into your inner strength to uncover your grit. We also talk about the many different ways to start a business, such as joining an experienced team or spinning off from a larger organization, about why you're responsible for your employees and how to make tough decisions when necessary. And all about why failures are stepping stones for future success. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Jothy Rosenberg  To learn more about Jothy and buy his book “Tech Startup Toolkit: How to Launch Strong and Exit Big” follow the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/0jgbtYxV Website: https://www.jothyrosenberg.com/ Podcast: https://www.jothyrosenberg.com/podcast The Foundation: https://www.whosaysicant.org/ The Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/PNtOawXAx5A?si=WCKjOcZpOvkGjf12 The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Jul 4, 2024 • 41min

190. Nick Bostrom | Deep Utopia

Nick Bostrom, a Swedish-born philosopher, discusses the dangers and benefits of AI, a world without scarcity, the potential obsolescence of labor, evolving definitions of purpose and meaning, spirituality in a superintelligent world, and the ethical considerations of digital minds. The conversation delves into post-scarcity utopias, the impact of advanced AI on business leaders, and reflections on kindness, philosophy, and context-specific advice.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 41min

189. Pauline Nguyen | Master Keynote Speaking | Pt 2

Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: ⁠https://courses.kenrusk.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.kenrusk.com/⁠ ————————————————————————— The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview for the second time Pauline Nguyen author of “The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur” Pauline, is a conscious entrepreneur who has owned many businesses, including Red Lantern which is an award winning restaurant in Australia, she is also international keynote speaker, author, and life coach who integrates science and spirituality into her life, her teachings, and her coaching. In this episode you’ll learn about the keys to keynote speaking, why you need to speak from your authentic self and what that means, about the power of decisions, the different types of speakers from public to private, why it’s not your job to fix people, the power of crafting a compelling story, why speaking can be part of your healing journey and all about the art of keynote speaking. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Pauline Nguyen.  ————————————————————————— To learn more about Pauline and buy her book “The Way of The Spiritual Entrepreneur: The 7 Secrets to Becoming Fearless, Stress Free and Unshakable in Business and in Life” visit the links below: The Book: https://a.co/d/goE7jUA Website: https://pauline-nguyen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulinenspeaks LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinenguyenspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulineNguyenTheSpiritualEntrepreneur/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial. The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)
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Jun 20, 2024 • 38min

188. Shawn Patt | The Building Blocks of Business | Pt. 2

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview for the second time Shawn Patt Author of 11 books all coming out soon, but today we are focusing on “Building Blocks of Business”   If you haven’t checked out our other episode with Shawn I encourage you to go do it! It was packed with value and this one is too. Shawn wants to bring you through all the steps of wealth creation, from the basics of finance to securing funding for a business. Shawn, is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® with nearly 20 years of experience, working at RBC Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley & UBS Financial Services. He is now the CEO of Atala Financial which is Dedicated to providing the education, tools and guidance needed to solve life’s enduring financial challenges.  Shawn is also a professor at The Anderson School of Management at UCLA, teaching Personal Finance and he is an advisor to the Student Investment Fund there, helping elite students manage a portion of the UCLA foundation. In this episode, you’ll learn about how Shawn is using AI to disrupt the financial sector, all about Atala Tools which Shawn and his team created to help you upgrade your finances using AI, why optimizing your finances starts with understanding yourself better, why you should utilize AI in your business and life so you don’t get left behind, how you can get the same amount of knowledge you would get in college for less than a hundred dollars, and so much more.   We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Shawn Patt.    To learn more about Shawn and buy his book “Basic Economics Primer - The Building Blocks of Business ”  follow the links below: ————————————————————————— Building Blocks of Business: https://a.co/d/1PQIEUM The Books: https://tinyurl.com/shawnspatt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpatt Website: https://atalafinancial.com/ The Tools: https://atalatools.com/ The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
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Jun 13, 2024 • 36min

187. Reid Tilestone | Grit It Done

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Ken Rusk, if you’re ready to get UNSTUCK check out the links below: https://courses.kenrusk.com/ https://www.kenrusk.com/ ————————————————————————— In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Reid Tileston author of “GRIT it Done: A Low Risk Guide to Entrepreneurial Business Ownership”  Reid is an entrepreneurial business owner, Adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University where he teaches Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, he also  invests in entrepreneurial business owners, is a board member, is an award winning paid keynote speaker, and elite athlete! Reid started his entrepreneurial business ownership at a young age, and has over 16 years of  on the ground experience; acquiring, opening, growing and selling 4 companies in addition to his academic research. He is an impressive and inspiring person to learn from! In this episode you’ll learn about Reid's background, how you can win through pure effort, why you don’t have to have a novel idea to become a business owner, the differences between Entrepreneurial Business ownership and traditional entrepreneurship, how it’s possible for anyone to become a millionaire, why the American Dream is alive and well, how you can create a life of freedom and autonomy with the right knowledge and leverage, and how being a business owner isn’t out of reach for anyone. So if you’re ready to dive into the world of Entrepreneurial Business Ownership and to start taking control of your life you are in the right place! We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Reid Tilestone —————————————————————————To learn more about Reid and buy his book “GRIT it Done: A Low Risk Guide to Entrepreneurial Business Ownership”  follow the links below: Website: https://www.grititdone.com Book: https://a.co/d/hhIIfjW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reidtileston/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/reidtileston ————————————————————————— The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

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