The Meaningful Way

EP:002 Author & Serial Entrepreneur, Doug Kisgen: Rethink Happy


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When you face a challenge, do you really believe that you become stronger? Author of Rethink Happy, serial entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, devoted husband and father of five, Doug Kisgen shares a personal, faith-driven journey of starting his own business, watching it crumble, and building it (and his life) back up stronger and better than ever. He’s here to tell you – the grass IS greener on the other side!

Doug has extensive experience in senior care performing arts, as well as working with entrepreneurs and at-risk teenagers. He’s also very involved with entrepreneurial organizations-- holding multiple positions including those in leadership. Doug’s passion is to help others live and work at their highest potential and to share his secrets to living a meaningful life.

Break the walls within and listen as Doug shares the beginner’s guide to finding authentic joy!

Key Takeaways:

  • Happiness overload! Turns out, happiness is everywhere. It’s simple to get, and more often than not, fleeting. But what about authentic joy? Start here [4:03] to find that REAL, unshakable, and permanent joy that’ll keep you smiling through good AND bad days to come.
  • It’s a trap! Bing! It’s 5 p.m. and you’re ready to leave work, but an email just popped up. Your next move will determine everything. The essentials to putting a fresh spin on your work/life balance and understanding the “duty of now,” is all right here [8:45].
  • Have your cake and eat it too! You have two choices – you can work less and spend time with your family, but not be able to afford anything; OR you can be work obsessed, have a great income, and never see your family. Wrong! There’s only TWO things you need, so that you never have to choose one or the other again. [13:10]
  • The power of two! Everyone needs a champion -- the person(s) who’ll support you and have your back when you’re battling the lows and celebrating the highs. But, how do you begin the conversation with your partner/family so that you’re on the same journey? Try this… [18:43].
  • Wake up and shine! Having a daily ritual keeps you centered and focused. It’s that one thing you MUST do each morning/night to set the tone and energy for your days. Don’t have one? Not a problem! Here are a few easy ones to keep you thinking, acting, and feeling on your game. [23:12]
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