BigDeal Codie Sanchez

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Codie Sanchez and Tim Kennedy discuss Tim's "hard to kill" philosophy, focusing on overcoming challenges and adversity. Tim shares his journey from troubled youth to disciplined warrior, including his warzone experiences and dedication to service. He highlights his ventures, Sheepdog Response and Apogee School, which help others build resilience and strength.

00:00 START  
00:12 Becoming Hard to Kill: A Philosophy  
01:39 Business Tips: Eliminate, Automate, Delegate  
02:56 Contrarian Idea of the Week  
03:31 Steal My Rich Friend: Tim Kennedy  
04:43 The Importance of Purpose for Young Men  
05:52 Personal Transformation and Low Points  
11:33 The Role of Hope and Leadership  
14:40 The Power of Giving and Selflessness  
18:04 Tim and His Wife: Pursuing Relationships  
25:32 Hard Work and Shared Values  
27:42 Tim's Drive to Serve in War Zones  
35:33 Facing Fear and Overcoming Challenges  
40:45 The Essence of Duty and Leadership  
41:11 Realities of Military Life  
47:14 Personal Reflections and Hardships  
01:10:58 The Importance of Grit and Resilience  
01:13:10 Business of the Week: Tim's Business Empire

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In this episode of The Big Deal, host Codie Sanchez goes solo to talk about career advancement. She emphasizes the importance of moving beyond minimum wage jobs and challenges the idea of staying loyal to one company. Instead, she suggests job hopping to beat inflation and boost your career. Codie offers practical advice on dealing with HR, negotiating raises, and turning bad management experiences into opportunities for entrepreneurship. She also discusses quitting respectfully, balancing high-stress jobs with personal life, and the impact of remote work. The episode wraps up with tips on keeping professional relationships after quitting and the long-term benefits of experience in big companies.

00:00 START  
02:12 The Reality of Corporate Jobs and How to Navigate Them  
06:22 Mastering the Art of Negotiation
14:39 The Right and Wrong Ways to Ask for a Raise  
18:08 Leaving a Job: When and How to Make the Move  
20:37 The Side Hustle Dilemma: When to Stick or Quit  
22:14 Navigating the Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur  
24:48 Balancing High-Stress Jobs with Personal Life  
29:52 Rethinking Remote Work: The Office vs. Home Debate  
34:23 Navigating HR and Leaving a Job on Good Terms  
37:10 The Power of Big Company Experience in Your Career

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Codie spoke with Harvard professor and best-selling author Arthur Brooks on various topics, including the secrets to happiness, the interplay between love and leadership, and the ethical dimensions of free enterprise and capitalism. Arthur shared insights on moral influence and how personality traits shape our lives and relationships. He also provided practical advice for navigating these complexities in today's world, drawing from his extensive expertise and experiences.

00:00 START
00:19 The Power of Love in Leadership and Happiness
03:44 A Journey from Musician to Free Enterprise Advocate
06:15 The Impact of Social Media and Political Polarization on Happiness
09:53 Navigating the World of Dark Triads in Personal and Professional Life
18:07 The Science of Happiness: Practical Steps to a More Fulfilling Life
27:33 Hope vs. Optimism: Learning from History's Lessons
29:07 Embracing Hope and Personal Agency
30:10 The Changing Happiness of Women: Insights and Analysis
31:53 The Impact of Social Media and Activism on Women's Happiness
32:15 The Beauty Standards and Social Pressures in Modern Society
36:28 Exploring Relationships, Compatibility, and the Power of Differences
44:30 Meeting the Dalai Lama: Lessons on Intuition and Mentorship
48:28 Confronting and Understanding Our Deepest Fears
52:42 The Power of Empathy and Reflection in Personal Growth
58:23 Life Lessons and Anecdotes: Embracing the Journey

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Have you ever thought to yourself: what does it mean to be 'broke', or even 'how do I break out of poverty'? In this episode, Codie answers your questions about achieving financial freedom from her own experiences by explaining the paths that led to her financial independence and breaking down the importance of financial literacy and education. Then, hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and author James Altucher joins in a candid conversation about rebuilding after losing millions and how he was able to survive after public failure.

00:00 START
00:40 Steal My Rich Friend: James Altucher
04:21 The Dark Side of Financial Success
11:02 Bouncing Back: Strategies for Recovery
15:13 Embracing Experimentation and Idea Generation
22:28 The Impact of Sharing Ideas and Experiences
31:34 Asking the team if they're smoking crack 
34:02 Navigating Criticism and the Importance of Perspective
37:59 Reflecting on Past Interactions and the Impact of Trolling
38:30 The Dangers of Engaging with Trolls Online
39:51 The Power of Positive Influence and Choosing Kindness
43:43 Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Strategies and Insights
45:12 Understanding and Defining 'Broke'
46:46 The Realities of Poverty Across Different Age Groups
51:33 Practical Steps to Escaping Poverty
01:04:16 Navigating the Challenges of Being Broke and Making Changes
01:18:00 Choosing Your Hard: The Path Out of Brokeville

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How can you stay mentally strong when life gets tough? Michael Chandler shares his advice with host Codie Sanchez, highlighting his UFC and MMA experience. Michael offers an inside look at the preparations needed to excel as a fighter and family man, focusing on gratitude, self-perception, and the pursuit of excellence. They also cover his company WalkOn Fitness, the upcoming fight with Conor McGregor, backing the healthy and high-protein PB&J called Kram, and the business behind making money as a fighter.

00:01:05 - Contrarian Idea: You need a story to tell yourself when life is hard
00:02:34 - Steal My Rich Friend: Michael Chandler
00:05:13 - The role of a mindset coach
00:16:13 - The real passion project is family
00:30:11 - Handling trolls
00:35:30 - How the business of UFC works
00:43:56 - Creating an empire and the upcoming fight with Conor McGregor
00:46:17 - Backing Kram, healthy and high-protein PB&J
00:48:54 - Creating a plan within your relationship
00:57:51 - Staying out of the toxicity and noise
01:03:14 - Looking fit but not being healthy
01:06:03 - Deal of the week: Making money as a fighter
01:12:05 - CEO Story Time: Increase your self-control

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Do you actually have to leave your hometown to make it big? Codie dives into the science behind success and financial freedom, exploring the role of economic interconnectedness, environment, and mentorship, uncovering key factors influencing achievement, from the impact of hometowns to the benefits of networking and exposure to diverse communities. Rob Abasolo of the YouTube channel Robuilt explains why he flew the nest to find success, while Nathan Barry of ConvertKit explains how staying put led him to scale ConvertKit to where it is today.  

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
00:06:27 Scott Galloway said you shouldn't spend time in your apartment if you're young.
00:10:59 Deal of the Week: Culdesac Tempe.
00:15:52 A dating show for retirement communities?
00:18:06 Steal my Rich Friends: Rob Abosolo of Robuilt.
00:20:37 Getting the courage to leave home.
00:22:29 How NOT getting a dream job opened more doors.
00:24:16 Risk-compounding.
00:39:51 Steal my Rich Friend: Nathan Barry of ConvertKit.
00:54:46 Trading time for money.
01:09:23 CEO Storytime: Codie's biggest regret.
01:12:14 Happiness in relation to how close we live to others.
01:14:10 Relationships formed through difficulty.
01:18:54 Codie's love letter to her hometown.

SOURCES:

PublicSource study: https://projects.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-neighborhood-success/


Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD): https://www.simplypsychology.org/zone-of-proximal-development.html


Economic interconnectedness: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01843-4


Scott Galloway Tweet: https://twitter.com/profgalloway/status/1662616507602354186


Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/03/neighbors-friendship-happiness/673352/


Culdesac: https://culdesac.com/



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