I Wish I Knew

Jonathan A. Graham
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I Wish I Knew

It's hard to win a game if you don't know the rules. I started the I Wish I Knew podcast to share the information that I wish I knew earlier on with others. I cover a broad range of topics, but primarily focus on careers, personal finance, investing, mindset and productivity tips. New episodes every other Monday.

  1. 08/02/2022

    The Art of The Ask

    Asking for help is important. But it's also important to ask the right way, in order to increase your odds of success.  The key is putting yourself in other person's shoes.  Calendly

    7 min

  2. 07/19/2022

    Fault vs. Responsibility

    I recently was reminded of this concept: Fault vs. Responsibility when a contractor dropped the ball and was unprofessional with me; it cost me a lot of money as a result.  In this episode I talk about this recent event and the importance of not getting caught up on Fault vs. Responsibility Three questions that I asked myself:  What can I do immediately (Immediate Solutions Focused) What role did I play in contributing to this outcome (Reflective Focus)  What am I willing to do about this going forward to prevent this from happening again? (Long Term Adaptation or Behavior Change)  Book: Extreme Ownership

    5 min

  3. 06/28/2022

    Identifying and Eliminating Trojan Horses

    In this episode I talk about Trojan Horses; things that initially seem desirable on the surface, but ultimately end up destroying you.  The Easy Way to Control Alcohol When To Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

    6 min

  4. 05/31/2022

    The Two Golden Rules

    The Golden Rule is one of the most valuable and timeless precepts to live by. But did you know there is another Golden Rule?

    4 min

  5. 05/17/2022

    Finding Your Lane and Staying In It

    To maximize your hand in life, it's important to know your strengths, find your lane, and stay in it. In this episode we talk about the epiphany that Jeff Bezos had that led to him switching lanes, and the 3 things I think about to know if I'm on to the right track.

    8 min

  6. 05/03/2022

    Alignment, Purpose, and Loving Yourself with Top 1% Podcast Host Danny Miranda

    In this episode, Danny talks about how he got started with podcasting, his motivations and routines, his definition of a good day, and how writing ‘I love myself ' every day transformed his life. He also discussed his twitter post about alignment and why it feels effortless to be aligned with your purpose in life. Danny Miranda is a podcaster and youtube content creator on a mission to help 1 million people build better habits. With over 200 episodes on his podcast, Danny Miranda touches on topics about self-development, meditation, fitness, writing, spirituality, high performance, NFTs, and content creation. Learn more about Danny Miranda: Twitter: @heydannymiranda Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DannyMiranda Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zteH1pAiF07ArhYYNhSfb Website: https://dannymiranda.com/

    29 min

  7. 04/19/2022

    Books, Self-awareness, and Discipline with Juvoni Beckford

    In this episode, Juvoni talks about his background, his passion, and his path to becoming a software engineer. How he went from business school to working in wall street while teaching himself how to code on the side. He discusses how to position yourself for opportunities during immense changes, publishing annual self-reviews, and talks about his achievement of reading 450 books and what inspired him to read. Juvoni Beckford is a Software Engineer at Google, a Blogger that writes on areas around productivity, personal finance, and personal development. He is also a community builder, currently running a large personal development community and software engineering mastermind group to help black software engineers break into the industry. Check out more of Juvoni beckford: Twitter: @juvoni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juvoni/ Website: https://juvoni.com/ Email: juvoni@hey.com Check out these books at Amazon: Atomic Habits by James Clear Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Selling Hypnotically: The Art Of Suggestion by Richard Barker The Art Of War by Sun Tzu Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Juvoni’s tweet on reading 450 books: https://twitter.com/juvoni/status/1295057579681501196?cxt=HHwWmMC-ibuA_PgjAAAA

    46 min

  8. 04/05/2022

    The Importance of Running To vs. Running From

    In this 5 min episode I reflect on a recent conversation I had with a friend who was considering a job change. It reminded me of a similar decision that I've made in the past.

    5 min
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It's hard to win a game if you don't know the rules. I started the I Wish I Knew podcast to share the information that I wish I knew earlier on with others. I cover a broad range of topics, but primarily focus on careers, personal finance, investing, mindset and productivity tips. New episodes every other Monday.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan A. Graham
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan A. Graham
  • Show Website
    I Wish I Knew

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