One Thousand Gurus Podcast

J.R. Yonocruz
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Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a software project manager, self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, dancer, stand-up comedian, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. All links & socials https://bio.site/onethousandgurus

  1. 2D AGO

    #76: Richard Hardy - Door-to-Door Solar Sales, Mental Discipline of 75 Hard, and the Power of Self-Talk

    Door-to-Door Solar Sales, 75 Hard, and the Power of Self-Talk with Richard Hardy Host J.R. Yonocruz interviews Richard Hardy, a door-to-door solar salesperson. Richard recounts moving from New Jersey to Texas doing door-to-door windows/doors and water filtration before COVID halted canvassing, then entering solar and later joining NuSun Power after being recruited. He demonstrates his door pitch, explaining the shift from buying/leasing solar to a utility-style program, typical homeowner objections (lack of interest, aesthetics, roof concerns), and his role setting appointments for advisors who design and close in a two-touch process. The conversation then shifts to mindset and Richard’s 75 Hard discipline regimen, his reset after failing on day 62, added Bible reading, and how disciplined habits and improved self-talk—reinforced by coworkers and the book As a Man Thinketh—changed him. Rapid-fire topics cover success, purpose, recommended books, gratitude, and advice to hear people out. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:55 Back After Cutoff 01:00 Richard Sales Journey 02:27 Door Knock Pitch Demo 08:51 Booking and Objections 11:22 Solar Misconceptions 16:07 75 Hard Explained 17:04 Fail and Reset Lesson 22:26 Mindset and Self Talk 25:47 Rapid Fire Round 36:03 Gratitude and Final Advice 37:21 Where to Connect and Outro Guest bio: Works in door-to-door sales for solar. Instagram: @rhardy202 / https://www.instagram.com/rhardy202/X: @bosshardy202 / https://x.com/bosshardy202Links/resources: 75 Hard (Google AI summary)As A Man Thinketh by James Allen (audiobook - affiliate link)The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (book summary)Brain Rules by John Medina (audiobook - affiliate link)Send us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    39 min

  2. APR 13

    #75: Herbie De Guzman - Dance & DJing to Audio Engineering, Aging Parents, and Learning from Breakups

    Herbie De Guzman: Dance, DJing, Audio Engineering, and Filling Your Cup J.R. Yonocruz sits down with Herbie De Guzman—dancer-turned-DJ and audio professional—to talk about growing up Filipino in San Diego, learning Tagalog through family and karaoke, and pivoting from kinesiology to an audio career that led to SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Herbie shares how DJing started as a way to keep dancers moving, why sound quality and engineering matter, and what makes a good DJ—reading the room and serving the crowd. They also discuss grief, aging parents, a recent breakup, and Herbie’s guiding takeaway: fill your own cup first so you can pour into others. 01:24 First Podcast Vibes 04:24 Moving to LA from SD 10:58 Filipino Culture and Tagalog 15:15 From Kinesiology to Audio 19:49 SeaWorld to Universal Audio 25:55 Audio Career Advice 28:51 DJ vs Audio Engineering 31:02 What Makes a Great DJ 33:18 Reading the Room 36:00 Talking About Mortality 38:56 Cherish Your Parents 41:57 Breakups and True Love 46:56 Rapid Fire Questions 50:02 Best Advice: Fill Your Cup 52:18 Definition of Success 57:58 Media Recs 01:01:07 Gratitude and Wrap Up Guest bio: Former Dance Director for 220, Veteran DJ in the San Diego Club Scene, Former Audio & Media Studio Engineer for SeaWorld San Diego, Audio Mixer for Universal Studios Theme Park. Now also part of the production team for Seafood City's "Late Night Madness". Instagram: @isolatorbeats / https://www.instagram.com/isolatorbeats/Links/resources: OTG #68: Rani BungayOTG #38: Yerson Ochoa“Your mom shows you an unfunny video” (IG reel by @lifewfarzy)Liquid Vitamin B-Complex (Amazon - affiliate link)Unoffendable by Brant Hansen (audiobook - affiliate link)The Men We Need by Brant Hansen (audiobook - affiliate link)Send us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    1h 3m

  3. APR 6

    #74: Book Highlights - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

    The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: KonMari, Spark Joy, and Designing Your Ideal Life Host J.R. Yonocruz explains how Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up reshaped his relationship with possessions, time, and happiness while he was preparing to downsize. He breaks down the KonMari Method—tidying all at once, sorting by category, discarding first, and keeping only what “sparks joy”—as a mindset practice rooted in gratitude and intentional living. The episode highlights practical steps (vertical storage, designated homes, paper rules, handling gifts and mementos) and the broader effects: clearer values, improved decision-making, understanding attachment patterns, and applying “spark joy” beyond stuff to time, commitments, and relationships. 00:00 Welcome and Book Intro 01:42 Why This Book Matters 02:13 My Downsizing Story 03:08 Core Themes Gratitude and Less 04:02 KonMari Mindset Shift 04:30 Tidy All at Once 06:39 Lifestyle Vision and Goals 07:13 Discard First Then Store 07:33 Spark Joy Test 08:22 Category Order Explained 09:23 Clothes and Folding Method 11:07 Books and Papers Rules 12:21 Komono Gifts and Mementos 13:34 Storage and Maintenance Habits 15:28 Life Changing Effects 16:26 Attachment Patterns Past Future 17:30 Gratitude and Detox Effect 18:58 Key Quotes Recap 20:25 Practical Takeaways Checklist 22:01 Final Thoughts and Outro Links/resources: OTG Episode OverviewPresentationBook Summary notesSend us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    23 min

  4. MAR 30

    #73: Maximillian Navarro - Retail Sales to LinkedIn Recruiting, Fashion Tips, and Building a 10-Year Relationship

    Maximillian Navarro on Recruiting, Fashion, and Building a 10-Year Relationship | One Thousand Gurus. J.R. Yonocruz reconnects with his younger cousin, Maximillian Navarro, to discuss his journey from UC Riverside grad to agency recruiting and his move into a recruiting consultant role at LinkedIn. Max shares practical job-search and interviewing advice, plus what he believes makes a great recruiter. They also dive into how he got into fashion and sneakers, and close with lessons on sustaining a long-term relationship and deciding when to propose. 03:57 Life Update After College 05:42 Bay Area Roots and Sci Fi 07:06 Homeschooling and Social Skills 13:06 High School Dreams and Identity 16:17 Choosing UCR and Sociology 20:23 Post Grad Sales and Layoff 24:16 Staffing Sales to Recruiting 32:35 Landing LinkedIn Recruiting 39:35 Recruiter Advice Communication 41:39 Fashion and Sneakers 47:09 Discovering Your Style 51:54 Trends And Subgenres 57:09 Choosing The Right Partner 01:01:31 Sustaining Long Relationships 01:08:19 Rapid Fire Questions 01:16:48 Atmospheric Music Ritual 01:21:58 Gratitude And Sign Off Guest bio: Recruiter, fashion enthusiast, music lover, fan of the arts, and video games. Instagram: @maximillian.kan / https://www.instagram.com/maximillian.kanLinks/resources: Nike Stefan Janoski Skate ShoesRIftbound League of Legends TCGSend us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    1h 24m

  5. MAR 23

    #72: My Vo - Growing Up Frugal to Buying Your First Home, Teaching Chemistry, and Enjoying Life Through Hobbies

    My Vo on Teaching Chemistry, Mastering Many Hobbies, Buying a Home on One Income, and Modern Dating Culture. Host J.R. Yonocruz interviews college friend My Vo, a chemistry professor at a community college in Orange County. My shares his background from Westminster and UCI, how he became a community college instructor, and why he prefers teaching-focused work over research. They also discuss his many hobbies, frugality and buying a condo on a single income with a housing assistance program, side hustles, social media-driven lifestyle expectations, and his reflections on modern dating culture. 03:37 Westminster Roots 07:57 Choosing UCI and STEM 10:25 Masters Detour 12:03 Teaching Pathways Explained 15:00 Why Community College 17:07 Study Abroad Europe 19:47 Hobby Collector Mindset 23:18 Getting Good at Everything 31:59 Buying a Condo Solo 33:51 Frugal Homebuying Strategy 34:40 Rent Versus Buy Debate 36:44 Ownership Peace of Mind 37:31 Frugality In Social Media 40:57 Time Cost Money Mindset 41:59 Side Hustles And Tradeoffs 44:32 Money And Social Life 47:52 Career Choices & Teaching 48:24 Modern Dating Culture 53:30 Rapid Fire Reflections 01:00:25 College Is Overrated 01:05:27 Gratitude And Closing Guest bio: My is a full-time tenure-track Professor teaching Chemistry. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Biology at UCI, while also studying abroad. He then went on to earn his M.S. in Chemistry. He teaches at a community college during the day, and after work, you can typically find him playing tennis or rock climbing. If he is doing neither of those he is probably walking his 9-year-old American Eskimo dog or taking a much-needed nap. Instagram: @my_tvo / https://www.instagram.com/My_tvoInstagram: @Myclimbs / https://www.instagram.com/MyclimbsSend us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    1h 8m

  6. MAR 16

    #71: Tony Robbins - Decision-Making, Science of Achievement & Art of Fulfillment

    Tony Robbins on Getting Unstuck: Decision-Making and the Difference Between Achievement and Fulfillment Host J.R. Yonocruz kicks off season eight of One Thousand Gurus with a special episode distilling insights from Jay Shetty’s On Purpose conversation with Tony Robbins. The main themes are why people feel stuck (often due to delayed or avoided decisions) and Tony’s six-step decision-making framework, plus the key distinction between the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment. Tony emphasizes fulfillment through growth and contribution, shares quotes on progress, stress, control, and long-term vs short-term gratification, and J.R. closes with practical takeaways for building decision-making momentum and aligning goals with personal values. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Season 8 + Why This Tony Robbins Episode Matters 01:30 Feeling Stuck? It’s (Usually) Delayed Decisions 04:50 Tony’s 6-Part Decision-Making Framework (Clarity → Commitment) 07:20 Action, Momentum & Stress: Taking Back Control 08:06 Achievement vs. Fulfillment: The Missing Skill in Western Culture 11:23 What Creates Fulfillment: Growth, Giving & Progress = Happiness 13:40 Fulfillment Is Personal: Money, Meaning & the $87M Painting Story 15:28 Top Tony Robbins Quotes Recap 17:28 Practical Takeaways You Can Apply Today 19:09 Final Wrap-Up: Decide, Grow, Contribute + Share the Episode Links/resources: Gamma Presentation linkTONY ROBBINS: If You Want to CHANGE Your Life This Year, Do THIS 3 Step Process… (Jay Shetty Podcast - YouTube)Send us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    20 min

  7. MAR 9

    #70: Season 7 Recap & Favorite Takeaways from Episodes 61-69

    02:35 Episode 61 — 2025 Recap & Becoming a Better Interviewer 04:45 Episode 62 — Catherine: Nightlife Stories + Love Is a Choice 06:32 Episode 63 — Travis Linden: Teaching, Game Dev, and Avoiding Burnout 09:02 Episode 64 — Vanessa & Hazi: Remote Duo Guest + Clear Relationship Expectations 11:25 Episode 65 — Koaga: Live Performance & The Myth of Being Self-Made 12:44 Episode 66 — Lorenzo: Entrepreneurship Starts at Home (Faith/Family/Foundation) 14:06 Episode 67 — Jane: Career Pivots, Coaching Mindset, and Burnout (Part 2) 15:53 Episode 68 — Rani Returns: Culture, Pronouns, and the Power of Nuance 17:46 Episode 69 — John Cho: Stop Waiting for Perfect Conditions—Just Start Links/resources: #61: 2025 Recap - Reflections and Lessons Learned from 50 Episodes of OTG#62: Catherine C - Working in Nightlife, Hosting Idols, Dating Profiles, and First Date Tips#63: Travis Linden Reid - Teaching Game Development at UCI, “Achieving” Burnout, and Building an Indie Game Studio#64: Vanessa & Hazi - Being Recognized in Public, the Honeymoon Phase, and Making Money as an Influencer#65: KOAGA (코아가) - Becoming a K-Pop Artist, Life-Changing Car Accidents, and Being Korean-American#66: Lorenzo Aromin - USAF Vet Turned Entrepreneur, Faith, Fitness, and Scaling to $500k#67: Jane Oh - 10 Years in Marketing, Combining Holistic Health with Nursing, Burnout Cycles, and Career Pivots#68: Rani Bungay - Becoming Conservative, Hating on Japan, Pronouns, Red Flags, and Covert Depression#69: John Cho - Military Intelligence, Losing 40lbs from Marathon Training, Rethinking Your Mental ScriptsSend us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

    20 min

  8. MAR 2

    #69: John Cho - Military Intelligence, Losing 40lbs from Marathon Training, Rethinking Your Mental Scripts

    From College Dance Floors to Military Discipline: The Journey of John Cho In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz catches up with his college friend John Cho, who has spent a decade in the Army National Guard while also navigating various roles and personal growth. The conversation delves into different career paths in the military, advice on endurance training, the importance of discipline and mental resilience, and how life experiences have shaped John's journey. They also touch on practical insights for anyone considering a similar path, including the significance of aligning one's perception and actions, and the role of consistency and mindset in personal growth. 01:34 John's Military Journey 04:39 Understanding the National Guard 07:00 Career Path and Challenges 20:20 Physical and Mental Discipline 29:53 Strengthening Weak Areas for Marathon Training 30:56 Consistency Over Motivation 32:07 Achieving Motivation Without Emotion 35:54 Practicing What You Preach 37:56 Effective Prioritization 42:02 Quotes to Live By 45:25 Rapid Fire Questions 59:05 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Guest bio: John has served for 10 years in the Army National Guard, is a wannabe hybrid athlete, struggling Christian, and is currently working for California's Counter-Drug Task Force: Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) Instagram: @chahn.jo / https://www.instagram.com/chahn.joLinks/resources: #7: Jessica Lee - Career Changes, Real Estate Advice, and Developing People SkillsKnees Over Toes Guy - Ben Patrick (Instagram)On Purpose with Jay Shetty feat. Tony Robbins (podcast)The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz (audiobook - affiliate link)#68: Rani Bungay - Becoming Conservative, Hating on Japan, Pronouns, Red Flags, and Covert DepressionSend us Fan Mail Support the show One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz

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Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a software project manager, self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, dancer, stand-up comedian, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. All links & socials https://bio.site/onethousandgurus

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  • Creator
    J.R. Yonocruz
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 One Thousand Gurus Podcast
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