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July 26, 2022
5 Steps I Use to Write New York Times Bestsellers
Welcome to Week 3 of the Summer School series! This week we’re talking about the five steps I use to write New York Times Bestselling Books. We’ll discuss the common pitfalls most aspiring authors make, the paradoxes of self-publishing, the exact process I use to create my drafts, and so much more! If you want to write a book, you’re going to love this episode.
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July 18, 2022
5 Stupid Simple Steps to Jumpstart a Healthier Life
People constantly come up to me and say, “Wow, Jon, you are so tall and fit…how do you do it?” OK, that hasn’t happened yet but I’ve started doing CrossFit and I’m pretty sure that exercise even makes you taller so we’ll see. What people do know about me is that I’m a goal nerd and avid runner that’s crushed a lot of my fitness-related goals. That’s why in week 2 of our special Summer School series I’m going to teach you a few easy ways you can live a healthier life and reach any health goal you have (I promise it doesn’t involve the tr**dm*ll). I hope you brought an apple because class is about to begin.
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July 11, 2022
8 wicked easy ways to charge more for your side hustle
Class is in session! Welcome to week one of my special Summer School series. I’m constantly asked about four different types of goals: side hustles, health, writing and speaking. So, for the next 4 weeks I am going to answer 1 question for each of these topics! Up first, side hustles! Why? Because roughly 90% of the entrepreneurs I interact with don’t charge enough money for what they do. Of that 90%, the majority of them are not just undercharging, they’re grossly undercharging. I would argue that not charging enough is one of the biggest problems facing entrepreneurs right now. That’s why I’m giving you eight ways you can charge more for your side hustle! Try them out and I guarantee you’ll start to see the results you want.
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July 4, 2022
How to change your crazy uncle’s mind about politics. – My conversation with David McRaney.
Can people actually change their minds? Why does anyone do anything? And what do genies (yes, like the wish-granting-guys-that-live-in-lamps) have to do with it? David McRaney is an author, journalist, lecturer, and the creator of the blog You Are Not So Smart, which became an internationally bestselling book, later followed by You Are Now Less Dumb. David currently hosts the popular You Are Not So Smart podcast and speaks internationally about irrational thinking and delusion. He joins me for an unforgettable conversation about opening a pet store after a life-altering car crash, the truth about people with off-the-chart IQs, the origin of birthday parties, and so much more. For more from David, check out his latest book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion.
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June 27, 2022
Unoptional Joy: Why prioritizing your happiness is crucial to your success with Valorie Burton
So many of the messages we receive in the world try to convince us that success is the key to happiness. But what if that’s backward? America’s Life Coach, Valorie Burton, argues that happiness is actually the key to the success we crave, and she’s got the research to back it up. Valorie is a bestselling author of 13 books, podcast host, and the founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP). She’s served clients all over the world through her speaking, coaching, and writing. She joins me for a conversation on prioritizing your happiness, positive psychology, and resilience strategies that will help you achieve your goals. For more from Valorie, check out her latest book, Let Go of the Guilt!
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June 20, 2022
Master the art of your craft. My conversation with comedian, Dustin Nickerson.
Anyone who has decided to turn their hobby or passion into a career eventually comes to the the realization that what they love doing isn’t just about having fun anymore. That means you have to learn how to excel at it and monetize it, or as Dustin Nickerson would say, ““Everyone likes to drive the car, but somebody has to work on it, right?” Dustin is an author, podcaster, and professional comedian who performs in over 300 shows a year. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, Hulu, Fox, and Netflix alongside Kevin Hart. Dustin joins me for a hilarious conversation about honing your craft, doing the parts of the job that no one likes, the struggles of social media algorithms, and so much more! For more from Dustin, check out his debut book How to Be Married (to Melissa): A Hilarious Guide to a Happier, One-of-a-Kind Marriage.
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June 13, 2022
The superpower we all have but are terrified to use: Influence. My conversation with Julie Solomon.
Whether we admit it or not, we all have something to say. We all have dreams. We’re all trying to build something, achieve something, or communicate something, so why do we constantly sell ourselves short? Why is being honest about what we want and going for it so hard? Julie Solomon sees this happen every day. Julie is a business coach, speaker, host of the top-rated The Influencer Podcast, and author. She’s spent over a decade helping people align their purpose with their vision to find out what makes them shine while confidently sharing it with the world. She joins me for a conversation about overcoming self-sabotage, confronting the uncomfortable truths about ourselves, healing from messy origin stories, and so much more! For more from Julie, check out her book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable.
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June 6, 2022
How to improve the 35,000 choices you make every day – my conversation with Mark Miller.
According to psychologists, we make nearly 35,000 decisions in a day. Some are nearly unconscious and automatic, but others have the power to shape our lives. That can feel like a lot of pressure, especially if you’re in a position of leadership. That’s why Mark Miller is on a mission to take the stress out of making choices – no matter how big or small. Mark Miller is a business leader, best-selling author, and longtime Chick-Fil-A employee. Mark started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member in 1977. Today, he’s the Vice President of High-Performance Leadership. He began writing almost twenty years ago, and just released his 10th book, Smart Leadership. He joins me for a conversation about becoming an effective leader with impact and influence, which Chick-FIl-A sauce reigns superior, and so much more!
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May 31, 2022
Go All In: How to quit your job to follow your dreams – my conversation with Tim Schurrer
We’ve all daydreamed about quitting our 9-5 to pursue our dream job – opening a beachside bookstore, launching a clothing line, buying a bed and breakfast in New England – but what does it actually take to leave your job and make a plan to move forward? Tim Schurrer knows because he did it not that long ago. Tim was the right hand to Donald Miller for almost a decade as COO of StoryBrand and previously worked at TOMS Shoes and at Apple. When he realized he had dreams to become an author, he eventually quit the job he loved so that he could go all in. He joins me for a conversation about making the map from your day job to your dream job, creating a runway for your transition, and the brass tacks of what chasing your dream really entails. For more from Tim, check out his book that started it all, The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again.
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May 23, 2022
Navigate the Wild Wild West of side hustles like a pro with Joshua Becker
How do you transition from hobby to full-time side hustle? Nobody knows that better than my guest Joshua Becker. Joshua is the author of “Things That Matter: Overcoming Distractions to Pursue a More Meaningful Life,” the bestselling author of “The More of Less”, “The Minimalist Home”, and the founder of Becoming Minimalist. He joins me for a conversation about leaving his job to pursue writing, the hard truths every side hustler needs to hear, and ways to make your entrepreneurial journey smoother.
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