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109. Running Away to Start Over in Japan: A Story of Change ft. Scott Allan

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Scott Allan shares his journey of personal growth and transformation, from a lifestyle of partying and drinking to becoming an author and entrepreneur in Japan. He emphasizes the importance of making a decision and taking action towards your goals, even in the face of resistance and setbacks. Luck is not just a matter of chance, but a result of putting in the work and being prepared for opportunities. In this conversation, Scott Allan and Shiva Dhana discuss the importance of having a plan for your life and taking action to achieve your goals. Scott shares his experiences of traveling and the importance of looking back at your achievements to gain perspective. The conversation concludes with the idea that if you don't have a plan for your life, someone else does.


Key Takeaways

  • Making a decision and taking action is crucial for
    • personal growth and transformation.
  • Luck is not just a matter of chance, but a result of
    • putting in the work and being prepared for opportunities.
  • Having mentors, learning from books and podcasts, and
    • continuously progressing towards personal development are important for
    success.
  • Clarity and breaking down goals into small steps can help
    • overcome procrastination and resistance. Having a plan for your life is
    crucial, as it allows you to take control of your destiny.
  • Looking back at your achievements can provide perspective
    • and motivation to keep moving forward.
  • Goals and projects are different, with goals being the
    • broader vision and projects being the specific actions to achieve those goals.
  • Visualization through vision boards or other methods can
    • help clarify and manifest your goals.
  • Developing a growth mindset is essential for personal
    • growth and success.
  • Taking small steps and building momentum is key to
    • achieving your goals.
  • If you don't have a plan for your life, someone else does.


    • Noteworthy Quotes

    1. "What I found is that once I started to clean
      2. things up, and I got some help from some mentors, they got me doing things like writing out my goals and things like that. I'd never really done those kinds of
      things before." - Scott Allan (03:22)
    2. "I think luck is some sort of formula, whatever
      3. that may be, but it requires you to put in the work behind the scenes that I don't think many people see day to day." - Shiva Dhanasekar (10:58)
    3. "If you don't have a plan for your life, somebody
      4. else does. And when I first heard that, it bothered me because I realized I wanted to take control of my destiny." - Scott Allan (35:36)


      Names, Materials, and Info Dropped in this Ep.

      • People: Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins, Michael Jordan and
        • Malcolm Gladwell
      • Books: "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins, "Killing Sacred Cows", "The Psychology of Money"
      • Previous Episodes: Episode 5

        • Chapters

        00:00 Introduction

        03:51 Having a Vision

        08:40 Realizing What You Want

        20:59 Taking Small Steps

        22:48 The Power of a Plan

        23:27 Reflecting on Achievements

        25:06 Goals vs. Projects

        26:02 The Impact of Visualization

        28:16 A Growth Mindset for Success

        31:45 Taking Small Steps

        35:36 If You Don't Have a Plan…


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