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July 5, 2021
How to take the awkward out of networking with Jordan Harbinger
If you’ve ever heard the word “networking” and were instantly flooded with images of uncomfortable cocktail parties, awkward business card exchanges, and cheesy Zoom calls, it’s probably because that’s how most of the world is still running networking events.
Luckily there are people like Jordan Harbinger that are making the world of networking much more enjoyable and much more worth your time. Jordan is a lawyer that left the corporate world to, in his words, “read books and talk to smart people.” His podcast, the Jordan Harbinger Show, receives over 11 million downloads a month and features insights and strategies from the world’s most successful people.
Listen to my conversation with Jordan for practical advice about how to build the network you need to help you accomplish the goals you’re working on without all the awkwardness.
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June 28, 2021
8 ways to spot perfectionism in your life
Perfect isn’t possible.
Deep down, you know this, but perfectionism will do everything in its power to convince you that if you take perfect steps, you can achieve perfect goals. The reality is that perfection is in the opposite direction of your goal’s finish line. Sometimes perfectionism is easy to spot, but sometimes it can get a little sneaky. That’s why this episode is all about how to spot perfectionism in your life so that you can identify it, avoid it, and stay on track and finish your goals.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jon’s book Finish
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June 21, 2021
ls it ever too late to chase a dream?
What’s the best age to take a risk?
Fear will always tell you that you’re never on time for your dream. It will try to convince you that you’re too old or too young; that you don’t have enough experience or that you’re too experienced to take a chance on something new. But if there’s one thing I know to be true, it’s that some of life’s greatest lessons come from the most unexpected circumstances. For me, one of those great life lessons involves a story about a finger, a power drill, and bravery, and it all directly applies to that dream you’ve been putting off. Listen to the story that changed the way I thought about dreams and fear forever because I think it will change your view too!
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June 18, 2021
Introducing New Friend Friday!
In this very special episode, Joel and Matt from the How to Money Podcast join me for the first-ever New Friend Friday. Joel & Matt are financial experts, craft beer enthusiasts, and real-life best friends. They know that figuring out your finances can be an intimidating goal, so they’re joining me to answer 5 questions that will help you jumpstart financial goals with peace of mind. Whether you want to start investing, pay off debt, or save up for a killer vacation, start with this episode for some great practical tips and resources that will get you moving in the right direction.
Book list mentioned in this episode:
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Jay Papasan
The Behavioral Investor by Daniel Crosby
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
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June 14, 2021
A Masterclass in leadership with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
What would you do if you were the leader of the most successful college sports league in the entire world when Covid hit?
That’s the exact question the Commissioner of the SEC, Greg Sankey, faced. Last year when the pandemic forced the world to shut down, all eyes were on Greg and his team as they figured out how to navigate the college football season in the midst of chaos. He joins me for a conversation about how to lead through a crisis and how to keep learning as you go. No matter how big or small, if you hold any leadership position in your life, this episode is a masterclass that will encourage you to be the best leader you can be.
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June 7, 2021
This sentence will change perfectionism forever.
What if you could turn perfectionism from a foe into a friend?
I started asking myself that question after years of constantly wrestling with perfectionism. It led me to an interesting creative exercise: I invited perfectionism to have a conversation with me. What unfolded helped me to see that my once mortal enemy might have been a misunderstood companion all along. If you’re tired of fighting with perfectionism, it’s time for a truce. Listen in for an episode that will redefine your view of perfectionism and give you tools to use it in a way that will move you toward the finish line of your goal.
Listen in for an episode that will redefine your view of perfectionism and give you tools to use it in a way that will move you toward the finish line of your goal.
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May 31, 2021
The Overachiever’s Guide to Unattaching Your Work from your Worth with Mary Marantz
How do you begin to untangle your accomplishments from your identity after a lifetime of overachieving?
My guest, Mary Marantz, is a podcaster, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of the book, Dirt. Mary grew up in small rural town in West Virginia, and from an early age excelled in everything she did. Despite the limited opportunities her hometown offered, with the enduring support of her dad and years of hard work, she went from a five-room schoolhouse to the hallowed halls of Yale University. Her journey is nothing short of incredible, but along the way her achievements and her identity became one in the same to her. Untangling the two was a long process, but she joined me this week to share the process it took to undo the mindsets that a lifetime of overachieving instilled in her. Listen in for an incredibly moving conversation about how you can achieve big goals without letting them define who you are.
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May 24, 2021
How to build a Motivation Portfolio
Why is staying motivated during a goal so difficult?
When your motivation for a new goal disappears, the temptation may be to believe that you’ve picked the wrong goal to work on, but most of the time, I don’t think that’s the issue at all. Motivation is notoriously flighty, so the key to success is learning how to bring it back every time it takes off. In this episode, I’m sharing my #1 motivation tool so that you can keep making progress on your goals even if your excitement starts to fade.
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May 20, 2021
Part 2 – Greg McKeown & how to make the essential things in your life the easiest things.
Greg Mckeown joined me this week for a speical two-part episode to help answer the question “Do big goals have to be painfully difficult “to count?”
Greg is a speaker, podcast host, and author of the recently released book, Effortless, and he doesn’t think your most important goals have to be that difficult at all. In Part 2 of our discussion on how to make the essential things in your life the easiest things, we’re picking up right where we left off bringing you more practical ways you can accomplish your goals with minimum stress and maximum value.
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May 17, 2021
Part 1 – Greg McKeown & how to make the essential things in your life the easiest things.
Have you ever convinced yourself that to achieve a big goal, it has to be painfully difficult or it doesn’t count?
There aren’t many people that take committing to the essential things in life more seriously than Greg McKeown. Maybe you’ve heard him on the What’s Essential podcast, read his book million-selling book Essentialism. He’s a fountain of wisdom, and in this special two-part episode, he’s sharing the secret to effortlessly accomplish the goals that are most important to you. Sound too good to be true? Listen in for this incredible conversation and stay tuned for part two!
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