finding your passion & purpose in life

Tommy Breedlove – Legendary By Choice: Why Finding Your Passion & Purpose in Life is the Secret to Long Term Significance (AoL 166)

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I can’t tell you how many times in college I heard fellow students use the phrase “I’m going to take a nap and wait patiently for death” as a joke. And in reality, for many, life is simply something that has to be endured. However, I fully believe that finding your passion & purpose in life is a huge part of getting out of that life of quiet mediocrity.

Since college, and especially after starting this podcast, I’ve come to the realization that individuals who have this figured out have overall a lot less stress in their life. Not only that, but they usually have a higher chance of being fulfilled by the work they’re doing.

This session’s guest, Tommy Breedlove, has gone through it all. From being incarcerated early in life, to working at the C-suite level, to realizing that the more he wrote his own story, the less others controlled it. Today he helps others not only realize that fact for themselves, but helps them find their next level.

In this chat, Andy and I get the chance to learn how he made that realization for himself, how he helps other men find their own way, and some pointers we can all use to start moving the dial a little bit more today.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • What kind of legacy does Tommy want to leave? 7:47
  • What was the defining moment which lead Tommy to his current path? 8:39
  • Can something be said to someone who has fallen into a contentment coma to help them get out? 17:35
  • What’s the current state of men in America, and why did he focus to work them specifically? 20:49
  • Is there a difference between boys, dudes, and men? 24:52
  • According to Tommy, how do you start finding your passion & purpose in life and build a life of legacy? 28:17
  • Does he have any recommendations for someone do to build a financial fortress and build a legacy? 32:12
  • What are 3 favorite books he likes to give or tell others about? 42:36
  • Is there anything he recently says no to? How did he come to that realization? 42:59
  • Who’s the most awe inspiring person he’s met and why? 43:56
  • What’s something he’d like to do in his lifetime that no one knows about? 45:09
  • What’s it mean to live a life of abundance? 45:50

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

12 Minute Conversation with Engel Jones

Tommy on the Brandon Smith Show

Brandon Labella Interviews Tommy

Tommy via Purpose on Tap

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political satire

Andrew Heaton – Creating Opportunities through Political Satire: Using Your Unique Talents, Interests, and Experiences to Fulfill Your Mission (AoL 165)

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In general, politics is a topic that people are really engaged in or they want to keep away from it with a 10 foot pole. Personally for me, I’m a bit of a junkie. And in fact, the shows that I tend to listen to engage in political satire. They don’t take themselves too seriously.

I love that because it’s such a break from the norm. Because when you think of politics today, you often think of this side vs that side. One side is right while the other side is wrong. One side is Trump and on the other side you have the Pelosi lead Democrats.

This wasn’t always the case.

Today’s guest, Andrew Heaton, is someone I started listening to sometime last year in his last podcast called There’s Something Off with Andrew Heaton. That particular show concluded this past summer and since then he’s been busy building his own show entitled The Political Orphanage. (He also has a new show called Alienating the Audience , Sci-Fi based show, which we’ll talk a bit about in the interview.)

Listen in as Andy and I get a chance to find out from Andrew what his process has been as he’s been building his new platform. And what he can share with other creators in regards to getting on the national stage.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • How does Andrew connect at a different level with his audience than most political commentators? 10:38
  • Are politicians in DC the same people behind the scenes versus what we see in the news and media? 14:11
  • What’s Andrew’s advice for a student to set themself up to work in Washington DC? 17:08
  • What are some action steps he recommends to creatives, such as podcasters, who are in the hunt to get on a larger stage? 23:11
  • How does he go about getting guests on his podcasts? 35:49
  • Is there a certain way Andrew recommends to grow a contact list? 41:01
  • What business lessons has he learned through his experiences as a standup comic? 56:50
  • How has “always saying yes” affected him as a podcaster? 59:37
  • What’s Andrew looking forward to in the New Year? 1:02:12
  • Which book, film, and song would Andrew add to the National Curriculum? 1:04:47
  • What’s Andrew do when he becomes overwhelmed or unfocused? 1:07:32
  • What’s a topic that would be found in a handbook for entrepreneurs if Andrew wrote it? 1:10:33
  • Is there something he wished was still a thing? 1:12:12
  • What’s the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:12:45

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Uberdunger Cologne for Men

Game of Thrones: Libertarian Edition

Star Wars: Libertarian Edition

Baby Yoda for President

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personal financial management

Tess Wicks – Perspectives on Income: Understanding Money Mindset and Personal Financial Management Strategies (AoL 164)

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Personal financial management is a topic that many people really don’t want to touch with a ten foot pole. A lot of the time, the reason for this is that as a society, we’re just not taught how to manage our own money. For those of us who are lucky to have extra to invest, we feel that we need to hire a financial advisor or investor to do the work for us.

While that might be helpful, it’s not a great plan to simply give up the responsibility for our own portfolio. Since the world runs on money, we all should have a good fundamental knowledge of how the game works.

In this session, Veronica and I speak with Tess Wicks. Like many others, Tess didn’t grow up really thinking about money. In fact, the only reason she started learning about the subject was through necessity due to her major and future career.

However, that career didn’t last long. After realizing she wasn’t cut out of the 9 to 5 world and could help others with their knowledge of money, she set out on a mission to educate.

In our chat, we learn about the illusion of job security, her unique digital nomad lifestyle, and why it’s important to set goals in our finances as entrepreneurs.

Having a healthy lifestyle is something that is brought up time and again in pop culture. However, with all the temptations of fast food, taking it easy, and dealing with stress, many people just simply struggle to do what’s best for them.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • How did Tess get her start in the financial world? 11:07
  • Where did she find her first client as an independent advisor? 15:15
  • What made her focus on helping self employed clients with personal financial management? 15:56
  • How has Tess been able to get around the illusion of job security for herself and with her clients? 19:01
  • What’s the traditional “Digital Nomad” or “World Citizen” lifestyle look like for Tess? 27:16
  • What are some things that someone needs to consider before they travel the world while working? 31:09
  • How does setting goals and “paying yourself first” help her clients with their finances? 35:22
  • What’s Tess excited about in 2020? 42:04
  • Who are three influencers or teachers that have launched her to where she’s at today? 43:31
  • What’s a gift she likes giving others? 46:48
  • What advice does she regularly hear adults giving children that she’d called BS on? 47:13
  • What’s her favorite social custom? 48:08
  • What’s the secret to achieving personal freedom? 48:45

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Investing for Online Coaches

Five People to have on your Coaching Team

Video 1 of the 12 Days of Money Mindset

Change Your World with NLP

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healthy lifestyle

Cyndi Walter – Health, Wealth, and Happiness – Why a Positive Mindset and Healthy Lifestyle Should be a Part of Your Business Plan (AoL 163)

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Having a healthy lifestyle is something that is brought up time and again in pop culture. However, with all the temptations of fast food, taking it easy, and dealing with stress, many people just simply struggle to do what’s best for them.

However, once you do figure out how to live healthier and learn how to live a positive mindset, achieving your goals gets that much easier. Main reason why is that you won’t constantly feel lethargic and out of energy.

In this session, Andy and I talk with Cyndi Walter who figured out at an early age that looking at the positive side of things makes life not only easier, but more fulfilling as well. Pair that with her experience in the direct sales world since she was in school and it’s no wonder that she has the ability to make an impact in the lives of many others – over 40,000 others in fact.

In this conversation with Cyndi, Andy and I get the chance to hear some of the secrets she’s used to build an amazing business!

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • Why should someone even consider getting started with a direct sales company? 9:00
  • How was Cyndi introduced to the industry? 10:10
  • How does someone become the healthiest version of themselves? 13:53
  • How does she advise clients to make the time to make a healthy lifestyle a priority for themselves? 15:48
  • What kind of connections does she make between mind, body, and total performance? 17:02
  • What’s the biggest misconception Cyndi finds herself helping clients overcome with health and mindset? 18:37
  • What’s the wisest way to think about our food choices? 20:49
  • How has Cyndi been able to position herself in a way online that she’s not conflicting with typical direct sales rules? 23:20
  • What kind of systems does Cyndi have in her working day which have helped her be as successful as she is? 26:06
  • Are there specific strategies she uses to balance family, community, and business in her life? 29:10
  • What are the first signs of someone’s life going out of balance? 31:22
  • What’s Cyndi looking forward to in 2020? 36:51
  • Who are three influences who have launched Cyndi to where she’s at today? 39:15
  • One gift she likes giving others? 41:27
  • What service is out there that’s a disservice to youth? 42:34
  • Is there a message that should be discussed more, but hardly is? 43:38

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Healthy Lifestyle: Toxicity and Cleansing

How Much Water to Drink Daily?

Benefits of Gratitude

Tips to Manage Stress

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practicing mindfulness

Manuj Aggarwal – Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Daily: Why Searching Within Can Lead to Our Next Big Opportunity (AoL 162)

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When it comes to achievement in the creative space, you have to put in the actual work to get there. However, we’re not just talking about performing a particular skill like you would in a job, though. In fact, it starts with building one’s mindset. And one way to work on one’s mindset is through the form of practicing mindfulness or perform meditation.

In this session, we’re talking to Manuj Aggarwal who knows all about this world. Interestingly enough, when he lived in India, he never had an interest in this knowledge. However, as he moved to the western world, he realized that it had some real benefits.

In this conversation with Manuj, Andy and I have the chance to find out what this journey looked like like for him – including when he realized he needed to start.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • What was Manuj’s perspective on formal education growing up? 10:54
  • How did he make the time to seek the knowledge to get ahead in his career? 12:20
  • What does mindfulness and meditation mean to Manuj? 17:44
  • Is there anything wrong with the general population’s perspective on money? 24:32
  • What challenges and new opportunities has he seen running an international business? 28:11
  • Does Manuj see himself as a new trend in startups and entrepreneurship in India? 30:56
  • What’s got Manuj excited for 2020 and beyond? 36:08
  • What’s his advice to those who are 50 years old or beyond and want to stay on top of technology and stay relevant? 40:00
  • If Manuj could add one song, one book, and one film to the national curriculum, what would they be? 43:42
  • Is there something he’s learning about that he’s really excited to implement? 44:41
  • What’s something that every high school student must know? 46:19
  • What’s the best advice he’s ever received? 47:20
  • How does one live a life of abundance? 48:56

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Manuj Online: TetraNoodle, Innerget, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Cohost: Andy Dix
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The Power of Now – Eckart Tolle

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Interview of Dr. Glenn Livingston on Developing a Healthy Lifestyle

Interview of AJ Wilcox on B2B LinkedIn Advertising

Manuj interviews Chris Prefontaine on Real Estate Entrepreneurship

Prady Tewarie on Hypergrowth in a Competitive Industry

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career transition

Dr. Grace Lee – Going Against the Grain: Why Formal Education Might Not Be the Best Option for Your Next Career Transition (AoL 161)

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Making a career transition is not a topic to be taking lightly. In fact, for many people, the idea is simply a pipe dream. They feel stuck where they’re at due to having to support their family or that they simply don’t have time to go to college to move ahead.

However, college isn’t always the answer. In fact, there’s some questions that college isn’t designed for at all!

In this session, Veronica and I speak with Dr. Grace Lee about the pros and cons of formal education and how we can actually harness our own gifts in our work.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • What response did Grace have to the trauma of being alone and homeless by the age of 10? 9:10
  • What started helping her realize that she could be and have more in life? 14:12
  • When did she determine that she wanted pursue her formal education? 21:02
  • After realizing what she did about the formal education system, how does Grace help those in career transition? 34:05
  • Why isn’t she a fan about following your passion? 36:26
  • What does Grace recommend to those who feel they’re stuck in a rut and need to get out of their comfort zone? 41:42
  • Besides having mentors, what are some secrets to success? 44:38
  • Are there any secrets to success that young go-getters often use that older folk can implement in their own lives and self-mastery? 46:05
  • What is the vision for Career Revisionist? 49:17
  • What is Grace excited about for the year 2020? 52:08
  • Top 3 influencers or teachers who have launched Grace to where she’s at today? 53:50
  • What’s something that costs under $100 that has changed her life? 54:11
  • What happens regularly today that would horrify someone from a hundred years ago? 55:16
  • If she woke up tomorrow as her 10 year old self with all her memories, what would she do? 55:38
  • What’s the secret to achieving personal freedom? 56:28

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

Is College Right for Me?

How to Increase Confidence

Successful but not Fulfilled?

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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small business accounting

Matt Baker – Small Business Accounting for the Rest of Us: Why Knowing Your Numbers is Imperative to Sustainable Self-Employment (AoL 160)

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Small business accounting is a topic that many entrepreneurs needlessly struggle with when they’re getting their feet wet with running a business. For me, I have a simple tracking system of my expenditures. And usually, when it comes to invoicing, I usually opt to get paid on the front end. Outside of that, I really don’t have too much to keep track of.

However, I realize I’m not a true representation of most business owners. Most business owners need a platform that can do more than AR/AP. They might need something that takes care of payments and is a CRM on top of that. A one stop location for all of your financial bookkeeping.

That’s where Freshbooks comes in.

In our chat today, Matt Baker, VP of Corporate Strategy and International Expansion at Freshbooks, shares with us what numbers of business owners should be paying attention to.

We also discuss the process of de-risking the move to self-employment as well as what he’d recommend to entrepreneurs starting out in the Midwest.

Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

  • If Disney were to make a movie about Matt, what it’s genre be and how would it begin? 6:42
  • What’s Matt’s thoughts on going to college in today’s career climate? 12:15
  • How can someone de-risk the move to self-employment? 16:30
  • What would he recommend to folks wanting to start a business in the Midwest? 20:53
  • Is social media creating an unrealistic vision of what it takes to be an entrepreneur? 24:55
  • Who’s a realistic role model someone can follow to learn to start their business? 28:04
  • How safe is being a W2 employee for the foreseeable future? 29:59
  • What are some steps that someone can do to take control of their career? 33:56
  • What financial numbers should a small business owner pay attention to? 37:42
  • When things are going wrong for businesses in their finances, where does it typically go wrong? 42:18
  • What does Matt see himself doing the rest of 2019 and beyond? 44:49
  • What 3 influential podcasts does he listen to on a regular basis? 48:16
  • One gift Matt likes giving other people? 49:17
  • What’s an issue that more people should be talking about? 50:35
  • When Matt becomes overwhelmed or unfocused, what’s he do? 51:50
  • What’s it mean to live a life of abundance? 53:06

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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:

#imakealiving Los Angeles Preview

Creating a Genuine Brand in the Digital World

Bill Morrison on Learning on the Fly

How to Avoid Small Business Bankruptcy

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