“These life lessons are widely known from the highly popular column by Regina Brett. “45 lessons, written by a 90 year old” was originally featured in the Plain Dealer Newspaper in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then, it has gone on to spread the story that Regina is now 90 years old. She is really only in her ’50s, but nonetheless, this Pulitzer Prize finalist has a wealth of knowledge and life lessons that you would think she truly was in her 90’s. Anyone can pick up helpful life lessons from this list.”

Hello hi. Welcome to our coffee date. Today we continue the Crafting an Unforgettable Presence series. Walking through Charles Bukowski's story we gingerly navigate some of the darker aspects of the journey to success and distinguish holistic success from financial success. It’s such a difficult story to tell. It also has a lot of uncomfortable and necessary lessons to teach. Lessons that are foundational pieces in crafting an unforgettable presence. The series was inspired by Dale Carnegie's Book "Make Yourself Unforgettable' and informed by Mark Manson's "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*uck."

Hello hi. On this week's coffee date, we are talking about the 75 Hard challenge created by Andy Frisella. I just completed it for the first time and these are the things I learnt that could add value to life and our ongoing conversation on demystifying success. If you enjoy this installment, please like, share, subscribe, or rate. I appreciate each person who takes the time to do so. Thank you for meeting me here every week. Let's grow together.

We love to talk about the big things on our coffee dates. The devil is in the small things. Inspired by Scott Galloway's book, The Algebra of Happiness, let's talk about the little things that mean everything to the success of the big things for a moment. I have included a thought-provoking e-mail exchange.

Permit me to shake up your view of your choices in life and what influences them. When you don't put your hand up for something you deserve or have earned for example, what is really stopping you?

Today’s coffee date is a building block episode. The “How To” will follow but let’s get the basics right. Self-Worth, Self-Esteem & Security aren't the same thing. Understanding how they differ is important so you can build rooted confidence and not baseless grandiosity. Weaving these 3 together will create a golden thread that will impact your social life, love life, friendships, professional life, and relationship with yourself.

We glorify independence, don’t we? We do. It’s easy. It’s because it is such a difficult thing for most of us to achieve in a world filled with co-dependence, financial considerations, and life doing what life does. Independence seems like an achievement because it is one. In particular, if we achieve independence as a result of trauma, we easily slip into hyper-independence and are applauded for it. As a result, we sometimes forget that there is a level above that. Interdependence. Interdependence in a relationship, as defined by Stephen Covey, entails the mutual reliance and cooperation between individuals. Stephen emphasizes that interdependent relationships are characterized by synergy, where the combined efforts of individuals lead to greater outcomes than what could be achieved individually. It involves recognizing and respecting the strengths and contributions of each person while working collaboratively towards shared goals. In interdependent relationships, individuals are not merely independent or dependent but rather understand the value of cooperation and synergy. Covey emphasizes that true success and fulfillment in relationships come from embracing interdependence and combining efforts with others to achieve collective success. It's about combining strengths, supporting each other, and working together toward mutual growth and fulfillment. Have you scaled to interdependence? Let’s have coffee and chat.

I researched and created a wealth blueprint for us to discuss on our coffee date this week. Join me on this episode of the podcast as we explore insights on decision-making, overcoming limitations, creative living, and the importance of asking why from various thought leaders across different fields including Mel Robbins, Steven Bartlett, Obama, Elizabeth Gilbert, and a Hip Hop Star's Butler. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and strategies for building your wealth. If you enjoy this episode of the podcast, please like, share, and/or subscribe. The podcast has ranked in the Top 5 career podcasts on average on Apple Podcasts in 7 countries over the last 30 days thanks to each person who likes, rates, and shares. Thank you so much.

Today is special. I arranged a special coffee date for you with some of the greatest minds of our time. Together, Brene Brown, Michelle Obama, Jasprit Singh, Jay Shetty, Barack Obama, Adam Grant, and others bring their thoughts together to elevate the discussion on authenticity, the pursuit of wealth, going further rather than faster and so much more. If you enjoy the episode, please like, share, comment, subscribe and review. I so appreciate every review I receive.

In this episode of Dirty Chai with Chio, titled "Hitched for Success," I delve into the transformative power of conscious coupling. Drawing inspiration from Sheryl Sandberg's perspective on empowering men at home to foster equality, I explore how shared responsibilities within relationships can unlock mutual professional and personal fulfillment. Additionally, I unpack Aviva Vittenburg Cox's enlightening TED Talk on conscious coupling, shedding light on the profound impact of intentional partnerships on individual growth and societal progress. Through engaging anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, I navigate the intricacies of modern relationships, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping our paths to success.