In today's episode, Derrick Kinney interviews multiple best-selling author and positive leadership expert, Jon Gordon as he discusses how staying true to his personal mission and vision enabled him to overcome adversity and failure and build a life of significance.
What You Will Learn:
● The power of one word and how it can change your life
● What is the catalyst that moves an idea into action
● The impact that generosity and giving have on your perspective and wealth
● The persistence that led to selling two million copies of the "Energy Bus"
● Walking the talk with positive messages when a global pandemic negatively affected his business
● The impact that caring and positivity toward your work can have
● What grit really means and why you need it
● The four C's that lead to lasting and committed relationships
Inspirational Quotes:
● "I want to make even more because I want to give so much more away. I don't want to just give what I'm giving" Jon Gordon
● "An idea without action is just a dream" - Jon Gordon
● "Just do something, for someone and start there" - Jon Gordon
● "...if you don't have it you can't give it" - Jon Gordon
● "We can't go back and focus on what we've lost, we have to look forward. You can either become more during this time or you can become less" - Jon Gordon
● "The care that you put into your work determines whether you are building a masterpiece or a piece of junk or just something average. And when you are building a masterpiece every day there are going to be a lot of people that clamor to work with you" - Jon Gordon
● "You aren't a true success unless you help others be successful"- Jon Gordon
Recommended Resources:
● Positive "U" Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-university-podcast/id1329995882
● The Energy Bus https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Bus-Rules-Fuel-Positive/dp/0470100281/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AQXGD6DBNN1U&dchild=1&keywords=the+energy+bus&qid=1599758115&sprefix=the+energy%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1
● The Garden https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Spiritual-Overcome-Anxiety-Stress/dp/1119430321/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N61L0GKQCXZR&dchild=1&keywords=the+garden+jon+gordon&qid=1599771097&sprefix=the+garden%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1
● Relationship Grit https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Grit-Lessons-Together-Thrive/dp/111943033X
● 5 Ways Your Resentment of Money is Ruining the World (free download) www.Goodmoneyframework.com