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habits, having better ones, and kicking them into action today. All you have to do is choose them. Will you choose to build good habits today?

Atomic Habits was referred to as a game-changer by several successful entrepreneurs Blake had interviewed. Having heard about it, he decided to check it out. After reading, he was astounded by what James Clear had to say. By breaking down his key takeaways into bite-sized chunks of knowledge, Host Blake Chapman shows you how to transform your poor habits into good ones. Your habits are the foundation of your life. It all starts with a single habit. This is why habits matter.

In this episode, Blake narrates the five actionable strategies that anyone can learn from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. In this book, James explains how we can improve our lives by incrementally improving our good habits and changing our old bad ones. His insights and ideas influence people's lives through habitual change which is why many successful personalities reference his book whenever they talk about success.

We won’t give out any more spoilers, so you have to tune in to this episode! Keep up with James Clear’s Atomic Habits, and enjoy this episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast streaming platform today.

Key Takeaways

(00:50) - Introduction to the book, Atomic Habits

Quotes

“Success is a few simple disciplines practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgment repeated every day.” (03:19-03:27)

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A global impact is created by doing small things, done together. To fight global issues and make a difference, you first need to build communities. This is how Benny Tran was able to make things happen and use his capabilities to benefit the world. Wow! How did he manage to pull this off?

Benny Tran, EVP of Corporate Strategy and Operations at the Los Angeles Football Club, is a success in the sports industry. Before this, he started his career by trying his luck to get a job and eventually landed one in the Clinton Foundation, one of the biggest nonprofit organizations in the United States.

Benny didn’t grow up with money and prosperity. His prime motive for success is to provide a better life for his family in the years to come. In high school, he opted to learn Arabic as a ticket to having a solid college application. Understanding other cultures expanded his attention to political and global issues. He found his purpose in helping others in dire situations. For this purpose, he joined the Clinton Foundation and contributed to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Now he has built a community through a sports team. He made sure that his actions would impact other people’s lives.

In this episode, Benny takes us on a journey through his life, from his early days at the Clinton Foundation where he began his career in pursuit of opportunities, to the building of a community in the sports industry through movements. Listen in as he shares his insights on how he became the master of execution despite working in a variety of industries and also how he overcame stress and failure along the way. Benny always made sure to thrive in any field, and you should too!

Watch today's episode to find out how Benny sets the stakes on how to prosper and be successful in your field by learning from his expertise. Check it out!

Key Takeaways

(00:06) - Who is Benny Tran?

Quotes

"It's not about how you fall, it's how you get up and keep going." (24:46-24:52)

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Benny Tran’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-tran-a058224/

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How do you find meaning in your life? It’s a tough question to answer when you don’t know your purpose. Pamela James says that you can tap into your purpose by being present to yourself and serving through your gifts. Do you agree?

Pamela Gaye Morris James, CEO of Paloma St. James, earned an Arts degree from the University of Georgia in Athens. She has always redesigned clothing and is now an advocate for modern women's comfort in style and sophistication.

In Pamela's teenage years, she discovered textured fabrics and their endless possibilities. Her gift is to create stunning, elegant garments that are comfortable and stylish, especially for women. But as time flew, she wanted to do more and she did. Now, she is promoting the Buy Better Forever Movement, which aims to reform the way that we buy clothes. Besides that, she supports a group of women who were once performers for the Indian Monarchy, to empower women who are victims of exploitation.

In this episode, Pamela opens up to Host Blake Chapman about how her journey in India allowed her to find her purpose by helping deprived women. She also shared the significance of having curiosity, being at the center of her purpose, and encouraging women's empowerment through comfort in clothing. Moreover, she tells us about how COVID altered her outlook on life, where she faced difficult challenges leading her to become more versatile. She's here to motivate you to push yourself to new heights of success.

Check out today's episode as Pamela sets the new trend of fashion being comfy and sustainable as she spills about her innovative ideas and concepts about the future of fashion.

Key Takeaways

(01:36) - Who is Pamela Gaye Morris James?

Quotes

“In anything you want to do, you’ve got to bring your whole soul to it.” (16:47-17:08)

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Paloma St. James’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paloma_st_james/

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Would you still work in a 9 to 5 job if you can earn more from doing what you love? If the answer is no, then you have similar thoughts as Needlz.

Khari "Needlz" Cain is a Multi-Platinum, Multi-Grammy Award Winning Producer for Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Drake, Coi Leray, Jeremih, PNB Rock, YK Osiris, 50 Cent, Shari Silver, and many others.

As someone who runs his own business with an entrepreneurial mindset, Needlz couldn’t imagine himself conforming to anybody’s anything which is why he took the risk and pursued his love for music production. From a vision he turned tables, pushing through highs and lows. Then he was turning his passion into a full-time career which led him to become an award-winning producer of timeless songs such as “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars.

In this special episode, Needlz welcomed our team to his spectacular home studio to shoot the interview. Needlz shared his journey before he started his career, how he had his vision, and the challenges he faced along the way. He also shared his experiences working or meeting with artists like Kanye West, Bruno Mars, and DJ Khaled before they were famous.

We won’t give out any more spoilers so you have to tune in to this episode! Keep up with Needlz, enjoy this episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast streaming platform today.

Key Takeaways

(02:24) - Where Needlz grew up and how he developed his love for music.

Quotes

“If you’re living lukewarm, how are you going to be great?” (08:04-08:08)

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Needlz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prodbyneedlz/

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Even though being an entrepreneur can be incredibly rewarding, it also comes with its challenges. While these hurdles can feel impossible to overcome, there are always ways to tackle them. In today’s episode, host Blake Chapman breaks down the lessons he learned from David Goggins’s book Can’t Hurt Me and how they relate to becoming a better entrepreneur.

To overcome hardships and thrive as an entrepreneur, Blake explains that it is important to be obsessed, focus on your own success, and surround yourself with people who motivate you to improve. Instead of fearing a challenge, seek them out because then you will be better equipped to handle anything.

Tune into this week’s episode to learn more about the difference between motivation and obsession, the importance of incremental growth, and how to be a better leader, so you can strengthen your mindset and defeat obstacles with ease.

Key Takeaways

(00:52) - Introduction of the episode topic.

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“Fear resides in the hearts of women so deeply and it keeps us playing ourselves so small,” says Shani Godwin, Creator of JOY EconomicsSM. As a highly accomplished female entrepreneur, Shani knows too well the difficulties associated with being a woman in the workforce. To increase happiness and productivity, Shani and her team are committed to teaching women in business how to overcome their fears and maintain a healthy work-life balance, so they can be the strongest versions of themselves.

According to Shani, fear is something that everyone encounters regularly. And while it can be difficult to deal with, the best way to overcome fear is to recognize it for what it truly is: false evidence that appears to be real. Once we come to terms with our fears, we can begin to find ways to restructure our lives without them and embrace who we truly are.

Tune into this week’s episode of The G.E.M. Series to learn more about the importance of finding joy in your work, channeling your feminine energy, and being authentic to yourself so you can overcome fear and create generational change.

Quotes

• “When you see fear for what it is, false evidence appearing real, then you're able to come and approach it from a different angle and push past it.” (17:48-17:57)

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Charline Zeroual is a Los Angeles-based Sustainable Wardrobe Stylist. After relocating to the United States from France, she made the decision to leave her corporate marketing job to chase her passions for people and styling. Over the last nine years, Charline has been dedicated to helping women of all body types look and feel their best while maintaining an eco-conscious approach to fashion.

Through her eco-conscious approach to styling, Charline coaches clients on how to shop better but shop less. Having a sustainable wardrobe is not only beneficial to the environment, but the clothes will give you a boost of confidence for a long time to come. Throughout her entrepreneurial career, Charline says the most important thing is to always remember your mission. On good days and bad, Charline’s dedication to serving her clients has always been the biggest contributor to her success.

Tune into this week’s episode of The G.E.M. Series for a conversation about sustainable fashion. Learn more about the importance of flexibility, hard work, and remaining true to your mission so you can turn your passion into a successful business.

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After working with children and teens to help overcome mental health crises, TK Johnson was inspired to write mystical and riveting stories that confronted real-life challenges. While TK didn’t have the funds or connections to get her first book published by an agency, she was persistent and committed to sharing her story with as many readers as she could. In today’s episode, guest host Nahid Farzad and TK Johnson sit down to discuss how she has become a successful self-published author.

One of the biggest hurdles for any entrepreneur to overcome is imposter syndrome. Whether you are a well-seasoned entrepreneur or you’re thinking about opening your first business, it can be difficult to build the confidence you need to accomplish your goals. According to TK, the two most important factors of success are creating good habits and surrounding yourself with a strong and supportive community. Whether it be a group of people or just a single friend, having someone that can be honest with you in good times and bad is essential to maintaining a healthy mindset and crushing your goals.

Tune into this week’s episode of The G.E.M. Series to learn more about the importance of creating good habits and finding a strong community so you can overcome imposter syndrome and continue to grow in everything you do.

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After reading Liz Wiseman’s book Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact, host Blake Chapman was inspired to improve his performance at work. In today’s episode, Blake dives deep into how to become an impactful leader.

While it is important for all leaders to get the job done, be easy to work with and maintain integrity, Blake explains that true impactful leadership is the ability to say yes. Rather than being intimidated by ambiguous and unfamiliar situations, impact leaders are ready to tackle them head on. Being able to get outside of your comfort zone not only reveals valuable information to your company, but it also accelerates your growth as a leader.

Tune into this week’s episode of The G.E.M Series to learn more about the difference between a worker and a leader, the importance of saying yes, and what characteristics you need to master to make the biggest impacts in your workplace and life.

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Early on in his career, Justin Welsh saw great success. Not only did Justin land an executive position in his early thirties, but he went on to grow several companies from 0 to 50 million in just a few years. While his success may appear outstanding on paper, Justin very quickly fell into burnout. After spending some time learning about himself, Justin made the choice to redesign his life to be more intentional. Today, Justin runs several online companies where he helps other entrepreneurs build their businesses by embracing their own curiosity.

In today’s world, there are millions of ways that entrepreneurs can generate income. Rather than staying at a job that causes you stress, Justin suggests that listeners get curious about the things they like and explore ways to turn that into a business. When you embrace a curious mindset, you will not only take the time to learn, but you also will increase your happiness and success.

Tune into this week’s episode of The G.E.M. Series to learn more about the importance of work-life balance, trying new things, and embracing your curiosity, so you can generate streams of revenue without experiencing burnout.

Quotes

• “I think about people who have been fired a lot in their sales roles. Sometimes they're struggling, because they just don't know how to sell very well and they're not, they're not putting in the time to learn the craft. But sometimes people just aren't fulfilled and they just haven't found the right role for themselves.” (11:22-11:38)

• “When looking to hire someone, I'm mostly interested in curiosity. Because to me, curiosity takes care of almost everything.” (17:17-17:22)

• “If curious people want to learn more about your industry, they teach themselves. If they want to learn more about the customers and prospects, they teach themselves. If they want to get better at sales, they go out and actively learn how to do it.” (17:23-17:33)

• “If you want to figure out how to do something, try first and ask questions later.” (19:16-19:20)

• “Trying things is the best way to figure out what works for your business, your customers, and your life.” (35:59-36:05)

• “If you can get a little bit of attention, you can distribute things that generate revenue in so many different ways.” (43:52-43:02)

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