The Kevin Miller Podcast

Sometimes we go into business for ourselves because we have a unique product or service we want to bring to market. Sometimes we just find immense difficulty in working for others. In either case, we find ourselves in a place were we get to, or must…make up the rules. That’s much of our focus in today’s show.Larry North is a TX boy and a fan and friend of Ziglar who has spoken at Ziglar HQ multiple times. Larry started his first business at age 20, and it’s not a simple story, which is just the kind we love to hear most. Larry was told he’d never be able to land a top career position, and that his personality was unmanageable. So as you heard in the intro, he realized to have a great career he’d have to own his own business and follow his own rules.  Larry had a vision and faith, but no tangible resources. But he started the first of what became many health clubs. He also had a media career started shortly after that by arriving on talk radio where he performed for over 25 years. Shortly after that his best selling infomercial became one of the most popular weight loss infomercials ever. Three books, a chain of health clubs, and thousands of TV appearances and live presentations here and abroad have turned Larry North into a household name in fitness, weight loss, and health. He continues to spread his motivational messages and wisdom to dozens of fortune 500 companies and just about anyone who will listen. We had a great conversation on some nitty gritty issues regarding his personal progress. I found it really interesting that he’s in the health club business, he spends most of his time around people trying to make some of the hardest progress there is...with our bodies. Losing weight and gaining muscle take commitment. There’s probably not a more volatile industry out there. A constant stream of successes and failures. You’ll get much from this. You can check out more about Larry at www.larrynorthfitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We listen to a story from Zig about a guy who massively turned his life around, and what did it for him. From the message we posted a question on Facebook. You can join the conversations by friending me on facebook at agentkmiller. The question was, “Where do you feel you have gotten the greatest overall education for your life? 1) Mentors - this can include parents, teachers, bosses... 2) Formal education - schooling, 3) Other materials - books, podcasts, blogs, non-formal courses, events, etc... 4) Other - Please share the details. And...people did. Tom Ziglar and I had an intriguing conversation as we read through the comments, I’ll tell you it motivated me to up my own education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our duo of Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz, our guest from show 579 where we talked about mentoring. This is our habits show and it made for an interesting walk through the 7 spokes on the ziglar wheel of life as we discussed the habits of both Ken and Claire. Ken is a grandparent, Claire is a young mom. He comes from Zig’s generation, Claire is from the technology world. Few people don’t know Ken Blanchard, he needs little introduction as the renowned author of the acclaimed One Minute Manager book, and scores of others. Ken shared the stage with Zig Ziglar many times and is an influencer of Zig Ziglar’s generation and on Zig’s level. Now  Claire Diaz-Ortiz is an author, speaker and innovation advisor who was an early employee at Twitter. She was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and called “The Woman Who Got the Pope on Twitter” by Wired, how’s that for a claim! Clair  is the award-winning author of eight books that have been published in more than a dozen countries. But the cool story here is...Ken asked Claire to co-author a book with him: One Minute Mentoring - How to Find and Work With a Mentor - and Why You’ll Benefit from Being One.’ Ken asked Claire because he not only personally mentors her, but she in turn mentors him in regards to the younger generation. Get their book, Find the book, “One Minute Mentoring” wherever you buy books. Hey, if you’re hearing this show and haven’t Subscribed to us in ITunes, will you go hit the subscribe button? It does much for helping increase our rankings so new people find us...thank you in advance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We  hear a message from Zig Ziglar on direction. The power and necessity if you want to make progress, of determining the direction you want to go in your life. To have a vision and a game plan. From this message I asked this question on Facebook, “Where in your life do you have any specific goals in mind that you are working towards? 1) Physical, 2) Family, 3) Education, 4) Financial, 5) Spiritual, 6) Career, 7) Experiences, 8) Other”. Tom Ziglar and I talked through the responses, and Tom shared a paradigm shifting perspective on goals...in replacing that with “problems”. It was the first time I’d heard the concept and I think it will give new life to many of you as it did me, in looking at the things we desire to achieve or better in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Ziglar Show, where we inspire your true performance. I’m your host Kevin Miller and today we are talking with a true dynamic duo, Ken Blanchard & Claire Diaz-Ortiz. Few people don’t know Ken Blanchard, he needs little introduction as the renowned author of the acclaimed One Minute Manager book, and scores of others. Ken shared the stage with Zig Ziglar many times and is an influencer of Zig Ziglar’s generation and on Zig’s level. Now  Claire Diaz-Ortiz is an author, speaker and innovation advisor who was an early employee at Twitter. She was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and called “The Woman Who Got the Pope on Twitter” by Wired, how’s that for a claim! Clair  is the award-winning author of eight books that have been published in more than a dozen countries. But the cool story here is...Ken asked Claire to co-author a book with him: ‘One Minute Mentoring - How to Find and Work With a Mentor - and Why You’ll Benefit from Being One.’ Ken asked Claire because he not only personally mentors her, but she in turn mentors him in regards to the younger generation. It makes and incredibly valuable perspective on the need, value and opportunity of mentoring, we waited 8 months to get this interview. This is a very important topic and conversation. Mentorship is something Zig Ziglar cited as a primary reason for his success. You’ll hear us discuss that more in the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from Zig Ziglar talking about the power of encouragement in our lives. From Zig’s message I asked on Facebook, “Have you ever received specific recognition or encouragement that literally elevated your perception of yourself? That made you want to really become better?” We got just stellar, real life stories that Tom Ziglar and I talked through.  But let me right up front address the issue that comes to mind for many people who are thinking, “That is great, of course encouragement and recognition are powerful, but you can’t make people encourage you!” Well, we talk about this. Tom Ziglar actually has 4 key points on how to get encouragement that we cover right at the end of the show. Of course we talk about GIVING encouragement. But this isn’t just a topic around a good thing to do, it’s about a vital ingredient we need and can have. Be intrigued by that statement, and join us. Quick favor to ask, you obviously listen to the Ziglar show, but would you help us? In iTunes, if you haven’t yet subscribed, would you? It makes sure you don’t miss another episode, and in all truth, we’re trying to get a bump in the rankings and subscribing helps us most. If you got value from this show, please let us know and leave a review in iTunes! Then email us at thanks@ziglarshow.com and tell us your iTunes username...so we can thank you by sending you Zig Ziglar and Tom Ziglar’s book, Born to Win. An actual hard copy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with renowned author Dan Pink to hear about his habits in the 7 spokes of the Ziglar wheel of life. Of course with his focus on perfect timing...in talking about what he does for his physical health, it was intriguing to hear his study shows morning exercise is better for losing weight and habit formation and gives good mood boost. But the case for later afternoon or evening exercise is there are fewer injuries, the exercise is less effortful and people tend to enjoy it more. And your performance and speed will be better later in the day. Interesting to me as I hit the weights or the road to run at 6:30am every morning. I always enjoy hearing the habits of researchers. Our main interview with Dan was in show 575. Get his new book, When: The scientific secrets of perfect timing” at danpink.com or wherever you buy books. Quick favor to ask, you obviously listen to the Ziglar show, but would you help us? In iTunes, if you haven’t yet subscribed, would you? It makes sure you don’t miss another episode, and in all truth, we’re trying to get a bump in the rankings and subscribing helps us most. If you got value from this show, please let us know and leave a review in iTunes! Then email us at thanks@ziglarshow.com and tell us your iTunes username...so we can thank you by sending you Zig Ziglar and Tom Ziglar’s book, Born to Win. An actual hard copy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A message from Zig Ziglar on parenting. We are all here to get equipped for our lives of success, but how about our kids? How do we equip them in a world where it is tougher and tougher to counter the negative influences around us? How do we influence our kids for success? That’s what Zig shares, and from the message I posted this question on Facebook - Do you use any strategies with your kids for, 1) limiting the negative input they receive from people and media, and 2) getting positive input into them? We got great responses that sparked meaningful conversation. You’ll be intrigued to hear all of what people shared. Tom Ziglar and I talk through the comments and are joined by Jen Truitt who works with Ziglar Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perfect Timing. Literally, when the best time is to do certain, daily activities. When it’s best to have certain types of conversations. When is the best time to do...just about anything. It’s amazing and comes from the research of our guest, highly acclaimed author Dan Pink. He’s the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. His other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. These type of messages are so intriguing because it’s true research and in that sense, fairly irrefutable. And we can reorient our lives around the information for immediate success! Get his new book, When: The scientific secrets of perfect timing” at danpink.com or wherever you buy books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A message from Ziglar with one of the stories from him I reference over and over again. It focuses on a study of 300 top world leaders and the findings that 75% were raised in poverty, abused as children or had serious physical impairment. What should we learn from this? Tune in and find out. From it I asked on Facebook, “Have you had challenges in your life you now realize have benefited you? Or at least the process of overcoming benefited you?” Amazing, true life stories that Tom Ziglar and I talked through.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices