As we continue about to talk about the recent events that have been happening in our country and how it is affecting lives globally, I brought in my good friend, Karl Sona. Karl is an entrepreneur and the host of The Free Time Podcast. He is an advocate for Personal Development and teaches people to be more intentional with living their lives.

 

Let's jump right into this episode and unpack great value for people to know how to find your unique purpose and live life by design.

[00:01 - 07:26] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce our guest, Karl Sona, to the show
• • Quick plug to Karl's Podcast show, The Free Time Podcast
• Karl talks about his background
• • His parents migrated from Cameroon, West-Africa
• He had a pivotal moment in life when he decided that he wanted to be more intentional and find his true purpose

 

[07:27 - 18:08] Your Personal Development

• Karl shares his view on the importance of personal development nowadays
• • He was always on a changing environment
  • There are so many things keeping you the same
  • Everything around us evolves
• Karl shares how his podcast came to be
• • He wanted to start an e-commerce business
  • He consumed a lot of content through podcasts
  • I want to share my ideas with people
  • If you want to do something, do it NOW!
• Karl talks about why he started his podcast
• • I made it for me
  • How to live with more passion and intention

 

[18:09 - 29:50] How To Find Your Unique Purpose And Live By Design

• Karl talks about what keeps him grounded with his time and how he balances it
• • Time is a precious resource that we will never get back
  • Identifying the top 5 meal-movers to help keep me going
  • • I am changing my state of mind
    • Chasing momentum and being consistent
• Karl talks about his business, STREAMLINED PODCAST
• • People don't have the system and the process to maintain putting their content out consistently
  • We are a post-production podcast company
  • We handle all things on the backend and take care of your menial tasks  
• Giving you the ultimate boost to focus on your content 

 

[29:51 - 45:49] Being A Black Man In The Entrepreneurial Space

• Karl weighs in on recent events that have been happening
• • We want to spread positivity
  • Educate the people a little bit more
• We should be willing to have the conversation
• • It will be awkward, but it will help
  • We are now finally starting to get the ears of the majority of white people
  • Be proactive
  • This is a fight for everyone
• Taking the time to calm down and process your thoughts
• • Using your platforms to share stories
  • We are ONE, We are HUMANITY

 

[45:50 - 1:00:04] The FREE TIME Five on Working Overtime

• What is your favorite podcast besides your own?
• • Real AF by Andy Frisella
• What is your favorite part of living in Denver, Colorado?
• • Denver's outdoors are EPIC!
• Who is your dream podcast interview? Living or dead
• • Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • "I am so fascinated by how a man continues to lend his voice to a mission so big each and every single day knowing that it could be his last day."
• What is your favorite place that you've ever visited?
• • Cati, Spain
  • They have beautiful Roman Architecture
• How do you spend your FREE Time?
• • I love cooking and unwinding with my girlfriend, Julia
  • • Plug to Julia's interview on Working Overtime
  • I love watching videos about histories of cars
  • In another life, I would be a fashion designer and a matchmaker
• Knowing what you know now, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself when you were starting?
• • I would tell myself that "Nobody can do things as good as you can."
• Connect with Karl online. See the links below.

 

[1:00:05 - 1:12:28] Off The Clock and Review of The Week 

• I would like to share my favorite Personal Development Books:
• • Essentialism by Greg McKeown
  • You Do You by Sarah Knight
  • Jump by Steve Harvey
  • The Psychology of Achievement by Brian Tracy
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • No Matter What! by Lisa Nichols
• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
• • Use Promo Code: cnsloan for 10% OFF on your first month
• Review Of The Week
• • From The Jigsaw Podcast: "Real Sentiments: Dope concept! The bonus episode speaks to what a lot of us are feeling. I appreciated the honesty and sincere expressions. I can't wait to dive into more episodes."
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"You gotta find ways to get out of your bubble and see what else exists." - Karl Sona

 

"Don't wait 'til next year or five years when you think you're gonna be more mature. Get on it right now no matter how slow you need to start. Start using the time right now cause this is what's promised, not tomorrow." - Karl Sona

 

"It's our duty to take a hold of the mic and you don't have to have a podcast. Your mic could just be you and your homie that looks different from you, walking down the street and having a conversation." - Karl Sona

Resources Mentioned:

• Karl Sona's Website
• Karl's Calendly
• Audible
• Calendly
• Tony Robbins
• Jonathan Vines
• Every Day I'm Hustling by Vivica A.Fox
• John C. Maxwell

 

You can connect with Karl on Instagram. Listen to his podcast show, The Free Time Podcast, or visit his website http://karlsona.com/ to learn more about how to take control of your life.

 

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