Breaking Beliefs Amy Vetter

Computer programmers may have the best ideas in their minds, but they are worthless if they cannot communicate them clearly to other people. David Barrett, CEO of Expensify, joins Amy Vetter to share how to cross the imagination gap by being an excellent communicator both verbally and on paper. He looks back on falling in love with computer programming at the age of six and the story behind the genesis of Expensify. David also discusses the secret of his career success, detailing how to stay positive despite the negativities he faced along the way, the importance of humility in leadership, and the power of framing success regardless of other people’s expectations.

We are honored that Expensify sponsored this episode. Expensify is a payment super-app that helps individuals and businesses simplify the way they manage money. More than 12 million people use Expensify’s free features, which include corporate cards, expense tracking, next-day reimbursement, invoicing, bill pay, global reimbursement, and travel booking, all in one app.

To learn more about how Expensify can help save you time to focus on what really matters, check out use.expensify.com/spend-management.

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What does it look like when you live a life of gratitude and abundance? In this interview with Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center, we discuss his humble upbringing and how he always appreciated what he had without envy of others. This trait has helped him as a leader and father to ensure he is always grateful and trusting of the people around him rather than looking for competition or being jealous. Roger also shares how he navigates into his role creating a self-sustaining, living, and breathing business that works autonomously. To wrap up the conversation, he mentions that you’re blessed when you approach life with an attitude of gratitude and abundance. If you want to be in a place where you get blessed, tune in to this inspiring episode, and, together, we’ll celebrate each other’s wins.

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Most people from all walks of life tend to be dissatisfied and question the life they're leading, keeping them from living with profound happiness. That hole in their lives should be filled to help them find the path toward Living on Purpose. In this interview, Amy Eliza Wong, a Conversational Intelligence Expert, discusses her journey of being aware of the power of the mind since she was young and how her people-pleasing tendencies took her down a path she needed to recover from. She talks about the conscious versus unconscious actions we take, effort versus action to help someone in need, and releasing yourself from the "shoulds" in life that lead to unhappiness. Combining her experiences with aspects of social neuroscience, Amy brings insight to lead people back into living with happiness. So, why don't you stop figuring life out and instead feel it out? Tune in to this conversation to free yourself from the vacuum of dissatisfaction.

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Success isn't about how high you climb; it's about how well you balance the ascent with the life you love. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lindsay Wheeler, Strategic Sales Director at BILL and a passionate advocate for work-life balance. Lindsay shares her pivotal experiences, from her early days learning to navigate the complexities of the sales industry to her current role in a cutting-edge technology company. Throughout her remarkable journey, Lindsay learns the most valuable lesson of achieving success without compromising your personal life. She emphasizes the importance of effective time management, maintaining a strong work ethic, and fostering open communication, both at home and in the workplace. Tune in to learn how to stay low during the learning process and reach great heights in your career, all while maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.

To learn more about BILL and their Accountant Partner Program, please visit bill.com/for-accountants.

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There will always be new things to learn in life and new chances to level up yourself. In order to grab that next opportunity, you have to regularly practice, hone your craft, and improve yourself. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Zach Greenwald from Expensify. Together, they discuss how training to be a pro hockey player when he was younger has helped him try new things and put himself out there as an adult. Zach shares how he found a big break as a DJ, doing constant trial and error to improve his mixes. He also explains how to find comfort outside your comfort zone, the benefits of courageously showcasing yourself, and facing rejection with an open mind.
 
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Amy Vetter reads from her new book, Disconnect to Connect: Tap Into the Power Within You to Create the Life You Desire. For the Official Audiobook release, Amy has a free gift to listeners of the first chapter.
 
Have you found yourself receiving similar feedback in each job you have? With each boss you report to? With friends? With those you love? It is human nature that when we are unhappy with an outcome, we blame the outside world for the circumstances. Check out this great listen!

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