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In this episode, Eddie Wilson unpacks the difference between being fearful and being afraid, drawing inspiration from the life of Alexander the Great. He shares actionable strategies to overcome fear, find a mentor, and cultivate self-belief. Eddie dives into what might be holding you back from success and provides practical advice on how to achieve the life you truly want. Tune in for an empowering conversation about breaking barriers, building confidence, and taking the first step toward realizing your dreams.
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00:00 START00:13 Being Fearful v Being Afraid00:48 Who is Alexander the Great?07:41 What can I do to overcome fear?14:26 Where can I find a Mentor?15:21 How do I Believe in Myself?19:10 What is Holding Me Back from Success?26:25 How Do I Get the Life that I Want?28:59 What is Holding Me Back From What I Really Want to do In My Life?34:37 How Can I Start Believing in Myself?36:36 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson challenges the traditional idea of the Operator vs. the Visionary and explores how both roles are crucial to business success. He compares the pillars of business to offense and defense in sports, sharing a powerful life lesson inspired by a trip to Niagara Falls. Eddie introduces the analogy of the anchor and the propeller, emphasizing the importance of playing to your strengths while actively developing your weaknesses. Discover Eddie's personal strategies for growth and learn how to find balance in your own journey to success.
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00:00 START00:08 The Myth of the Operator vs. the Visionary02:16 Comparing the Pillars of Business to the Offense & Defense in Sports05:42 Eddies Trip to Niagara Falls Becomes a Life Lesson14:24 The Analogy of the Anchor and the Propeller in Life12:51 Play on Your Strengths, but Develop Your Weaknesses19:05 What Eddie Does to Push Himself Into Developing his Weaknesses24:05 CLOSING24:50 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson explores his book "The Titan Doctrine"—a powerful framework for turning ideas into reality. Drawing inspiration from the story of Sultan Mehmed II, Eddie breaks down the four key steps to refine and execute your ideas: testing their origination, embracing solitude, navigating the trial phase, and seeking wise counsel. He also shares a personal story about the consequences of not following this process and reflects on his greatest accomplishment—founding the non-profit Impact Others. Tune in for a deep dive into the discipline and strategy required to bring your best ideas to fruition.the art of leadership.
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00:00 START00:11 The Titan Doctrine01:38 Bringing Your Ideas to Fruition04:05 The Story of Sultan MehMed II 11:41 The Respect of Our Ideas12:51 The Process of How to Refine Your Ideas13:19 Step One: Testing the Origination of Your Idea16:59 Step Two: Solitude19:21 Step Three: The Trial Phase21:38 Step Four: Seek Counsel25:55 The Conclusion to Sultan Mehmed II28:04 Eddie's Experience of Not Following the Four Steps 33:26 Eddie’s Greatest Accomplishment: His Non Profit Impact Others37:19 Closing Thoughts37:49 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson introduces his Three Tiers of Leadership, guiding listeners through the journey from self-leadership to leading others, and ultimately, becoming a leader of leaders. He challenges listeners to evaluate their own leadership level and emphasizes the importance of structure, discipline, and purpose. Eddie also discusses the power of repressing the ego, the difference between chaotic and disciplined leadership, and the value of recognizing other leaders around you. Join Eddie for an inspiring look at how to reach your ultimate potential by mastering the art of leadership.
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00:00 START00:09 Leadership is a Key Component in Life00:47 Eddie Introduces his Three Tiers of Leadership01:55 Level One Leader: One Who Can Lead Themself07:47 Level Two Leader: Be a Leader of Followers15:24 Level Three Leader: Be a Leader of Leaders24:22 Getting to the Ultimate Potential in Your Life27:23 Eddie's Challenge to Evaluate Your Level of Leadership29:36 Learning the Lessons of Repressing the Ego35:57 Chaotic Leader v. Disciplined Leader39:30 The Importance of Having Structure in Your Life42:15 The Significance of Anchoring into Your Purpose47:07 Recognize the Leaders Around You50:00 Closing Thoughts51:14 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson explores the principles of power and influence. He shares his insights on identifying powerful individuals in your life and reveals his three key characteristics of true power. Eddie discusses his favorite and least favorite laws from The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, his theory of why power is created, and the critical link between power and influence. He also shares a personal story on the transformative power of unconditional love, questioning whether love and power can be synonymous. Join Eddie for a deep dive into the complexities of power, influence, and love.
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00:00 START00:20 The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Green 03:20 Identifying the Most Powerful People in Your Life 06:36 Eddies Three Characteristics of True Power & Influence12:15 Eddie's Favorite Laws of Power from Robert Green16:17 The Ability to Manage One's Attachments20:28 Power is Created23:45 If You Do Not Possess Power, You Do Not Possess Influence28:09 Eddie’s Least Favorite Law of Power from Robert Green34:01 Personal Risks Eddie Has Taken in His Life42:34 Eddie Shares a Very Touching Story on Learning the Power of Unconditional Love47:56 Is Love & Power Synonymous49:09 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson explores the inevitable cycles of war (struggle) and peace (prosperity) that everyone experiences in their lives. He discusses how to embrace the challenges rather than resist them, make truthful assessments about personal resistance, and find stability amidst turmoil. Eddie shares biblical examples of these cycles, offers insights on navigating conflicts in both personal and professional relationships, and challenges listeners to recognize and cultivate peace in their own lives. Tune in to learn how to acknowledge the value of both struggle and prosperity, and the importance of understanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 START02:06 Everyone Experiences Cycles of Peace or Prosperity & War or Struggle in Their Lives 02:20:18 Embrace the War in Your Life Instead of Resisting it04:11:00 Defining Peace/Prosperity or Stabilization09:32:13 The Cycle of War & Peace in Your Career12:18:16 Biblical Examples of War & Prosperity17:07:10 Make Truthful Assessments About the Resistances in Your Life18:15:12 War & Peace in Your Personal & Work Relationships21:38:04 Eddie's Challenge to Find Peace/Prosperity in your life22:42:07 The Cycles of War & Peace in Eddie's Life27:32:23 Recognizing the People in Your Life During Prosperous Times & in Times of Struggle29:42:08 The Importance of Experiencing & Acknowledging the Differences of Both War/Struggle & Peace/Prosperity33:23:00 CLOSING: Healthy War v. Unhealthy War 35:09:25 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson delves into the concept of "The Power of Broke" and how starting from zero can be a powerful catalyst for growth. He discusses the importance of putting oneself in challenging situations, the value of sweat equity, and why hunger is a necessity for every entrepreneur. Eddie also highlights examples of entrepreneurs who have rebuilt from nothing and shares insights on leveraging the Empire Operating System in business. Tune in to discover how embracing duress can lead to resilience, innovation, and lasting success.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 START01:27 Opening: The Power of Broke37:18 Empire Operating System : Because Coffee04:02:11 Entrepreneurs That Have Gone to Zero09:06:27 The Benefit of Business Owners Putting Themselves in Duress11:15:01 Arielle Charnas14:13:29 Sweat Equity19:26:07 Hunger is a Necessity in Business 22:50:22 Closing Thoughts24:20:17 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson explores the delicate balance required to grow a successful business. Drawing inspiration from Ryan Holiday's four characteristics of Stoicism, he discusses the tension between temperance and discipline, creativity and restraint, and ego versus confidence. Eddie shares his career history, the importance of partnerships, and the challenges of achieving lasting success in business. He also reflects on the nuanced difference between "Truth" and "truth" in decision-making and leadership. Join Eddie as he unpacks these concepts and offers a challenge for listeners to evaluate their own paths to success.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 START01:37 Growing a Business Requires Ambition22:23 Ryan Holiday's Four Characteristics of Stoicism02:38:07 Temperance v. Discipline06:03:51 Creativity v. Restraint 07:59:43 Outliers09:48:45 The Importance of Partnerships11:44:17 The Inability to Create Success in Business 13:04:39 Eddie's Career History14:38:26 The Balance Between Restraint and Creativity in Business16:01:59 Ego is the Enemy 20:31:42 The Difference Between “Truth” and “truth”23:13:11 Ego v. Confidence 28:56:10 Challenge for the Listeners30:21:36 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson sheds light on the unique challenges faced by solopreneurs and small business owners. He discusses startling statistics about solopreneurship, the social constructs that impact small business owners, and the mental health implications of working in isolation. Eddie explores how societal pressures push solopreneurs into loneliness, and the pandemic’s effects on small business ownership. He offers insights into coping mechanisms, the importance of masterminds, and the pitfalls of comparison. Tune in to learn how to thrive in the face of isolation, embrace perseverance, and find true community in the solopreneur journey.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 START00:08 Statistics About Solopreneurs01:52:32 Mental Health02:26:31 Social Constructs of Small Business Owners03:25:10 The Truth About American Business Ownership 04:42:46 The Pandemic of the Small Business Owner06:10:17 Study Done by Entrepreneur Magazine 07:10:00 Society is Pushing Solopreneurs Into Isolation10:18:06 Masterminds 11:26:15 How Do We Cope with the Loneliness19:59:18 Charlie Poses Question: Is Loneliness Unique to the US Only?20:07:16 Eddie Explains what He Thinks is Unique to the US Work Mentality22:08:55 Charlie Poses the Question: Through the Pain, How Can People Regulate for Themselves?22:20:46 The Perseverance Continuum26:25:19 Charlie Points Out that Comparison in Business is a Thief of Happiness26:34:25 Comparison is the Thief of Happiness27:30:53 Charlie Poses the Thought about the Lack of Community in Today's Society27:52:54 The Great Irony of a Social Media "Community"28:55:36 Call to Action 30:33:36 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson takes a deep dive into the perception of masculinity in today's society, exploring the challenges young men face and the influence of social media on their identity. He shares his approach to raising his sons, his three "C's" of masculinity, and lessons on confidence, quiet strength, and self-control. Eddie discusses the balance between masculine and feminine energies, the concept of toxic masculinity, and the struggle young men face in finding purpose. Tune in to discover how to become a true champion in life, love, and personal growth, and hear Eddie's powerful challenge to young men everywhere.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 START01:16 The Perception of Masculinity in Today’s Society01:43:27 Social Media’s Influence on Young Men04:06:17 How Eddie is Raising His Sons05:05:08 Eddie’s Three “C’s” of Masculinity08:50:20 Social Norms of Young Men vs. Eddie’s Three “C’s”10:24:23 Eddie’s Dad’s Example of Confidence & Leadership11:35:11 Quiet Strength 12:18:17 Lost Young Men14:19:26 Societal Stigmatization of Young Men 15:03:07 The Bond of Masculine and Feminine Energies16:59:25 When the Opposite Gender Needs to Embody the Other’s Role18:34:05 Toxic Masculinity19:39:19 Young Men’s Struggle in Finding a Purpose in Life23:14:24 Being Your Purest, Authentic Self in a Relationship24:04:22 Young Men & Rebellion25:45:17 Eddie’s Lesson to His Sons About Confidence27:59:02 Confidence vs. Arrogance29:53:12 The Importance of Trying, Failing & Winning32:53:04 Self Control & Self Regulation35:01:03 Tips on Self Control36:01:06 Being a True Champion40:12:03 Love & Being a Champion is Synonymous 42:21:03 CLOSING | Eddie’s Challenge to Young Men43:42:04 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson dives deep into the realities of trauma and its impact on our lives. He discusses the different ways trauma manifests, the triggers that can act as protectants, and the parallels between physical and emotional growth. Eddie shares five practical ways to facilitate healing, emphasizes the importance of honest relationships, and explores how trauma can lead to personal and professional growth. He also provides insights on emotional regulation, narrative development, and the power of service. Join Eddie as he offers a compassionate perspective on turning trauma into a catalyst for a deeper, more meaningful life.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 START00:00 Our Lives Will Always Have Trauma16:11 Trauma and Triggers01:21:13 Five Ways to Facilitate Our Traumas04:29:04 Trauma Looks and Is Different to Everyone05:26:18 The Parallels of Physical and Emotional Growth in Trauma 06:17:08 Triggers Can Be A Protectant07:07:06 Trauma in Business08:04:13 Identifying the Actual Root of Your Trauma(s)09:38:27 Having Someone Truly Honest in Your Life10:20:06 What is Preventing You From Where You Want to Be11:42:01 Don’t Distract Yourself to Avoid Introspection13:31:06 How to Find Your Truly Honest Person15:59:20 Pay It Forward and Be That Honest Person To Someone Else18:21:27 A Deeper Look Into Disclosure20:35:12 A Deeper Look Into Emotional Regulation21:29:11 A Deeper Look Into Narrative Development22:30:22 Trauma Can Have a Positive Effect on Your Life24:03:05 A Deeper Look Into Service24:36:25 People Who Experience Similar Traumas Can Experience it Differently26:28:29 Giving Space and Grace31:05:17 Narrative Development and Jesus32:17:17 Eddie’s Thoughts on Service33:45:06 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson reflects on the profound concept of generosity and its role in our lives. He discusses the difference between core and aspirational values, shares his personal journey in discovering true generosity, and explores the story of the Widow's Mite. Eddie provides insights on balancing sacrifice, the importance of giving even in times of scarcity, and the distinction between selfishness and selflessness. He also discusses the limitless resource of kindness and offers ways to support his non-profit, Impact Others. Join Eddie to learn how generosity can transform both your life and the lives of those around you.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 START35:03 Core v. Aspirational Values02:49:28 Defining Generosity 04:22:13 Eddie’s Way of Showing Generosity 06:25:12 The Widow's Mite07:04:07 When Eddie Learned the Meaning of True Generosity 09:33:16 Sacrifice 11:08:08 Finding Balance in the Sacrifice 14:14:23 Giving Out of Your Poverty 16:35:02 Selfish v. Selfless 19:41:13 Kindness is an Endless Resource We All Have 21:02:16 Freeing Sufjan 31:25:03 How Can People Support Impact Others33:42:17 CLOSING33:58:13 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Impact with Eddie Wilson Podcast. I'm Eddie Wilson, and I'm excited to share my journey and insights with you. As an entrepreneur who has successfully owned over 125 businesses and developed a unique business operating system, I understand the importance of living intentionally and finding your purpose.
In this podcast, we will explore how you can take control of your life, unlock your potential, and create a meaningful impact. I believe that everyone has the ability and responsibility to make a difference, and through this podcast, I want to help you discover what you are created for and how to achieve it.
We'll cover a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and philanthropy. My goal is to inspire you to live with purpose, take deliberate actions, and create a ripple effect that will positively impact the world. So, join me on this journey, and let's make a difference together.
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In this insightful episode, Eddie Wilson explores the profound impact of love, relationships, and leadership in our lives. He discusses the importance of how we deliver content to the world and the reflection of ourselves in the people we surround ourselves with—the Core 5. Eddie delves into the dynamics of relationships, the power of words, and how love serves as the great equalizer. He also shares strategies for overcoming self-doubt, leading with love-based actions, and helping others reach their full potential. Tune in to learn how to lead with love, define your purpose, and build a powerful community around you.
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03:06 The Importance on How You Deliver Content to the World49:19 Your Core 5 : You Are a Direct Reflection of the People You Surround Yourself With02:48:12 Relationships are Not 50/5004:07:27 Love is the Great Equalizer05:44:23 Defining Love08:20:14 Your Words Have Impact13:18:03 Your Life Has Purpose14:55:07 How to Deal with Self Doubt & Negative Self Talk18:27:05 Your Inner Avatar21:56:06 Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential25:40:18 Levels of Leadership27:43:25 Fear & Love : The Two Great Human Emotions29:26:21 Leading in Love Based Actions31:14:20 Knowing Who to Put in Your Core 5Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson dives deep into the fear of failure and the profound impact it has on our lives. He breaks down the differences between systemic and episodic failures, subconscious and conscious perceptions, and offers practical steps to embrace and learn from failure. Eddie also discusses the importance of core and aspirational values, the role of mentorship, and the significance of chronicling your failures. Tune in to hear Eddie share insights on overcoming the fear of failure, the value of community, and how these lessons drive the mission of his non-profit, Impact Others.
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00:00 START03:21 Fear of Failure42:19 Systemic versus Episodic Failures06:44:20 Subconscious versus Conscious Perceptions of Failure08:34:22 Steps to Take to Accept Failure11:06:16 Why People Fear Failure12:39:13 Communicable versus Noncommunicable Traits 14:22:13 What is Our Contribution16:42:08 Core and Aspirational Values23:45:01 Going Through Failure After Success31:24:09 The Importance of Having a Mentor & the People You Keep Around You 35:38:11 The Difficulties in Finding Comradery37:21:06 Eddie Speaks About His Non-Profit Impact Others39:18:16 The Importance of Chronicling Your Failures39:53:18 CLOSING40:05:07 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Eddie Wilson shares a deeply personal journey of attending his grandfather’s funeral and reflects on the impact of loss. He explores how loss can be a powerful catalyst in both personal and professional growth, offering insights on using grief as a tool for success. Eddie also delves into the importance of curating comfort, holding oneself accountable, and not letting life’s challenges define your path. Join Eddie as he discusses how to transform life's hardships into opportunities for growth, and the crucial role of time, wealth, and purpose in this process.
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00:00 START00:01 Eddie Attending his Grandfather’s Funeral03:49:02 Dealing with Loss06:29:20 Using Loss in Business to Your Advantage09:13:17 Curating Comfort in Our Lives13:08:09 When Loss Becomes a “Lid” on your Growth & Success15:04:22 Holding Yourself Accountable in Business 21:13:09 Don’t Let Life Happen to You, You Happen to Life25:48:04 Life’s Difficulties are Tied to Perceptions 29:08:16 CLOSING : Time, Wealth & Purpose30:06:23 ENDHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
