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221: Your Guide to Personal and Financial Success as a Creative Entrepreneur

With Creative Freedom author Lisa Robbin Young

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I’ve known today’s guest for less than two weeks. That’s just how fast this young woman can make a fabulous impression.

Lisa Robbin Young says that if you’ve been struggling to “make it” as a creative entrepreneur, if you’ve been thinking about turning your passion into your career, if you’ve been trying to figure out how to make a living wage doing what you love, then you need Creative Freedom.

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Lisa is here to debunk the myth that you have to sell your soul in order to be successful. She wants to help you learn how to define success on your own terms.

Lisa reveals the strategies and techniques that have helped entrepreneurs around the world have healthy, six-figure incomes (or more) in pursuit of their creative calling.

Her book is all about helping you to build a successful career around doing what you love. Click the “play” button below to find out how.

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218: Revolutionize How You Work with The Fun Formula

With author Joel Comm

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I’ve known of today’s guest for several years. In fact, he’s now written 15 books in all.

How, then, has it taken me 5 years into the show to invite him on? So many books, so little time I guess. But, better late than never.

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Worth the wait? Absolutely!

Not only is Joel Comm a super-fun and down-to-earth guy, but I discovered that we both have quite a bit in common (more on that during the show).

Speaking of fun, his new book is called The Fun Formula: How Curiosity, Risk-Taking and Serendipity Can Revolutionize How You Work.

In it, Joel reveals that the best path to success – in both work and in life – is to focus on our passions, curiosity, and the things that bring us great pleasure.

In short, The Fun Formula lays out a plan for making the subtle changes to our thinking and routines that will enable us to design th elife we truly desire: one of significance and joy.

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217: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Icons Achieve Success

With James Whittaker, author of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy

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Today’s guest has specifically addressed an issue that I’ve longed to see tackled but was never sure how to go about.

I’m talking about how to take a classic and loved-around-the-world book, and update it for today’s generations while still maintaining the integrity of the original.

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Somehow, James Whittaker has managed to do just that with none other than the Napoleon Hill classic Think and Grow Rich.

The new book is Think and Grow Rich, the Legacy: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Icons Achieve Success. And, it’s been officially endorsed by the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

Not only that, but James and his team have created an amazing film, all to impact new generations with Hill’s powerful message.

I’d say the book, and our conversation, is life-changing!

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216: How to Cope with the Changing World of Work

With Stephen Warley

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My first chat with today’s guest came roughly a year ago. That’s when I was invited to appear on his podcast.

His name is Stephen Warley, and he blogs at Life Skills That Matter.

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Stephen and I have kept in touch off and on since then, so when he emailed me about a topic idea for Read to Lead, one he is especially qualified to speak on, I jumped at the chance.

Over the last 17+ years, Stephen has worked as a solopreneur. It all started when he was downsized from his job (I can relate).

What he’s learned about our ever-changing world of work these last few years could fill a book. In fact, he’ll be releasing one in quarter one of next year.

In the meantime, we have the privilege of having Stephen here to help us navigate the rough spots.

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214: How to Break Free From the Trap of Success

With author Gene Hammett

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Imagine starting your day thinking you were going to close a deal that would net you $1 Million, only to see the deal fall through in the eleventh hour, costing you $3 Million.

In 2010, that very thing happened to today’s podcast guest. His name is Gene Hammett. Since that time he’s managed to not only get back on his feet but coach numerous companies and their CEOs onto the Inc. 5000.

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He released a new book late last year called The Trap of Success: A Brutally Candid Guide to Overcoming Your Fears, Finding Significance, and Attaining Profound Success.

In it, Gene shares the stories of real people who have faced moments of choice that caused them to dig deep, find their courage, and create a life and career of meaning.

He illustrates how significance and exponential success dance together once you get past the limited thinking that got you this far—once you escape your own trap of success.

If it’s the kind of success that comes with lasting significance that you’re looking for, then you’ve come to the right place.

For a list of links and resources Gene and I discuss in this episode, simply keep scrolling.

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