Jon Gordon is an inspiring speaker and the author of several books, including best sellers The Power of Positive Leadership and The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy. Through his speaking engagements and books, Jon is truly a positive force on the world.
But when most people hear Jon speak or read his books, they usually just see his current success; they don’t take the time to engage with his work and learn about the adversity or inner journey that helped transform him into who he is today.
Whether it was losing an election or jumping into the Dot-com bubble right before it burst, Jon’s journey was full of harsh twists, surprising turns, and new beginnings.
After almost getting whiplash from those twists and turns, Jon paused to ask himself an important question, for the first time: What is my purpose?
Jon found that his purpose, his Why, was being a famous writer and speaker – so then he just needed to find a How. “And it didn’t go well early on.”
Eventually, Jon discovered the key that changed everything: “Your purpose isn’t about you. It’s about others.”
After that point, Jon still had to put in the work – a lot of work, for years – but he was on the right path. Little by little, newsletters and blogs and speaking engagements started to build on one another to create momentum.
“When you’re on the right path, God will move Heaven and Earth to support you. You’ll face obstacles along the way, but you’ll receive that support and that knowing that you’re on the right path.”
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Resources:
Ep. 115 - The Risk of Not Taking Risks - with Zach Obront
Ep. 114 - Creating a Vivid Vision & Collaborating on the Future - with Cameron Herold
Ep. 113 - You’re Not Normal, You’re an Entrepreneur - with Malorie Tadimi
Ep. 112 - Never Limit Your Life: Old-School Rap + New-School Mindset - with Derek Clark AKA The Rapping Dad
Ep. 111 - Shaping Stories & Faces on the Silver Screen - with makeup artist John Caglione Jr.
Ep. 110 - The Perfect Day Formula: Get Beyond the Morning Routine - with Craig Ballantyne
Ep. 109 - The Changing Image of Entrepreneurship - with Bo Burlingham, Editor-at-Large of Inc.
Ep. 108 - Adversity? Bring It On: Moving from Mental Paralysis to Progress - with Nathan Ogden
Ep. 107 - Become The Ideal Team Player - with Patrick Lencioni
Ep. 106 - Reshape the Story of Your Life & Elevate Your Inner Hero - with Andy Janning
Ep. 105 - Mentoring the Next Gen of Athletes & Allowing Your Purpose to Change - with Olympians Caroline Burckle & Rebecca Soni of RISE Athletes
Ep. 104 - What You Can Learn from the New Rules of Marksmanship - with Chris Sajnog
Ep. 103 - Bada** Bodies, Big Brother, & Broken Bones: Finding Purpose & Choosing to Change - with Christmas Abbott
Ep. 102 - Take Your Life Pro - with Dana Cavalea
Ep. 101 - Find Your WHAT - with Steve Olsher, America’s Reinvention Expert
Ep. 100 - Celebrating Our Centennial - with a Very Special Guest
Ep. 99 - How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed - with Daniel McGinn
Ep. 97 - How to Learn from, Manage, and Take Risks - with former Navy SEAL Kevin Lacz
Ep. 96 - Pioneering the Future of Learning & Healthcare - with Eren Bali of Udemy & Carbon Health
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