Jonah Begler graduated the University of Colorado studying finance and information management and has interned for several companies with KPMG among them. He is known for his competitive nature, and his drive for success centered around personal growth and development, with the firm belief that success comes from being a lifelong learner and having the confidence to invest heavily in oneself. He dives into the concept of competitive greatness and how that leads to personal and professional growth.

From an early age Jonah has felt the importance of being present in every interaction and environment. That has helped him to recognize the value of building relationships and the power of being fully engaged in conversations. His desire to continuously work towards becoming a better version every day, coupled with being present allows him to embrace failure as a learning opportunity and focus on being self-organized and accountable without falling into perfectionism. He stresses the importance of rewarding oneself for achievements, no matter how small, to build confidence and a winner's mindset. Tune in to hear Jonah’s empowering life wisdom. 
 
00:00 - Intro

01:32 - Opening

02:00 - Jonah's Background

03:36 - The Transition After College

06:30 - Being In the Present Moment

12:13 - Why People Aren't Present

15:40 - Practicing Presence in the Day-to-Day Life

20:04 - Investing in Oneself

24:10 - Learning How to Learn

32:09 - The Fear of Risk and Failure 

40:40 - Being Self-Organized to Create the Best Version of Oneself

46:13 - Being Present and Letting Go of Expectations 

51:27 - Being Accountable Without the Pressure of Perfectionism 

56:13 - Finding Balance in Growth and Handling Burnout

1:05:11 - The Trend of Not Trying Hard 

1:10:28 - Developing Self-Awareness and Emotional Maturity

1:15:56 - Stepping Outside of the Comfort Zone

1:27:13 - Jonah's Current Struggles

1:30:55 - The Journey of Life and the End Goal 

1:36:37 - Final Words and How to Connect with Jonah

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