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Rise By Lifting Others Rise by Lifting Others Podcast
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Steve Jobs once said, "You can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking back". Well, what if you're in your early 20's and all you have to look back on is High School and some GEs? In the Rise by Lifting Others podcast we seek out people who have built a meaningful life by making a difference in the lives of others. We ask them tough questions like "How would you do college differently?" and "What did you do when the grind got tough?". We look for ways that the dots all connected for them and look for clues to how our dots will connect as we move ahead. You're not gonna want to miss this.
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Drew Dudley | The Secret to Winning the Game Is to Not Play the Game
"I was living my life for the piece of paper. Jason Abraham lived his life for the guys that brought it to him in the hospital... And when I held up my double sided sheet of paper, my whole identity next to his, I realized two things: 1. I was more impressive on paper.2. He mattered more than I did. That's the moment I asked myself, "Do I want to matter or do I want to look impressive?"And I decided I'd like to try to do both, but if you matter, that looks impressive. You ...
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Cole Barton | It's as simple as deciding that I will
Growing an Ecom business to 500k in revenue in 6 months. Using that cash to buy a plane and become a commercial pilot. Starting a flight school to fund a dream of becoming a fighter jet pilot. All before the age of 23. If these sound like exaggerated click bate headlines, then you need to take a listen to Cole Barton's story.Cole was one of the funnest guests we've had on the podcast to date. He's an amazing example of defining what he wants out of life and then finding unconventio...
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Emmanuel Nnah | The guy that knows as much about Ferrari's as Enzo himself
What do you do after working your dream job for a year and deciding it's not for you? Starting a luxury car dealership with a single car bought on a loan. The thing that made Eman a great employee AND a great entrepreneur. Even as an employee, you can Rise by Lifting Others within your own organization.Emmanuel Nnah is on our show today with an unlikely story of Entrepreneurship. “I think a lot of people approach a job with the mindset of , "What can I get out of this company and h...
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Paul Jenkins | Hitting the outer rings over and over until you find your bullseye
The secret isn’t to do more, it’s to do the right thing. How Paul went from a busy, bankrupt practice, to a busy profitable one. It’s not the THING that’s the problem, it’s the THINK. The role of trial and error in finding your calling in life. Using the people close to you to identify your blind spots.Dr. Paul Jenkins has been accused of being pathologically positive, here’s his story.“I am a professional psychologist. My job is to help people figure out how to operate the equipment of their...
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Nick Fuhrman | An unusual approach to helping students build confidence in themselves
The 45 mins that changed Nick's entire life. How Nick stuck with something that filled him with passion and purpose. Nick's unusual approach to helping students build confidence and develop essential soft skills. Some of the things that make a fantastic teacher. Some universal principles for overcoming stage fright and how to present in front of a crowd with passion. The true motive behind a good teacher. Nick's approach to preparing and delivering a viral TED talk.This was one of my absolute...
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Matt Smith | A curiosity driven adventure
The art of putting yourself in situations that force you to learn. Thinking about things differently - every time. The ultra-wide, gray line of business ethics and why it pays off to never cross it. Being a part of the birth and creation of a tech unicorn, and then walking away. Making decisions based on alignment and inspiration rather than salary and job-security. Pursuing impact instead of wealth. The art of teaching and engaging High Schoolers. This interview is about as varied...