Episodes
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Scott Andrews has been on an extraordinary journey including:
- Military helicopter pilot with deployments
- CEO of a dotcom company which reached billions in valuation
- Experienced the crash and losing a lot of wealth
- Became a professional trader,
- Managed millions of clients funds,
- Transitioned from discretionary trading to automated trading,
- Learned to incorporate AI tools before they became so popular
- Now running an automated trading company helping clients achieve pretty impressive returns
- Continued to foster a strong marriage, and
- Jointly raised 4 now-adult children!
There’s a lot to learn from Scott, so listen in, take some notes and be mentored by a wise man with decades of experience.
Enjoy!
Jump straight to the juicy parts:
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Defining Success and Personal Accountability
08:22 The Impact of Losing Wealth and Balancing Priorities
15:40 The Role of Personal Accountability and Communication in Success
18:01 Finding Balance: Financial Success and Family Time
33:32 Lessons from the Military: Risk and Decision-Making
38:53 The Importance of Wealth and Time
40:19 Navigating the Dot Com Crash and Diversification
42:13 Transitioning to Trading
44:07 The Role of Luck and Tenacity
46:28 Making Career Decisions
50:12 The Power of Supportive Partners and Mentors
01:16:38 The Role of Mentors and Support Systems
01:18:05 Honesty, Communication, and Respect in Relationships
01:20:59 Learning to Compel People and Build Support Networks
01:26:36 Taking Care of Your Health and Finding Balance
01:31:26 Chunking Down Goals and Making Progress
01:38:27 Discipline and the Importance of Following Rules
01:44:14 Being Good at Many Things to Succeed
01:49:53 Dreaming Big and Prioritising Health and Relationships
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Have you heard of Scott Doty?
The man who built an extraordinary tutoring company which allowed him to “retire” at 31, spend time with his family, raise his daughters and grow his mindset. And then coming back when the business needed him during covid and bringing it to new heights.
In today’s conversation we focus on true success. And what’s that? According to Scott, it’s uncovering your own unique genius, cultivating it and sharing it in service to the world.
Amongst many other valuable topics, we explore the importance of building deep relationships, discovering one's passions, and putting in consistent effort.
And, most importantly, while the plans and ideas around your personal growth, business, parenting or any other area of your life are great…
…It’s all worthless if you don’t know how to execute.
Listen in.
Take notes.
Enjoy!
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Have you heard of Ramesh Rajagopalan?
Well, if you haven’t, now is your opportunity!
We discuss some fascinating concepts & perspectives. But the three most intriguing & insightful are these:
1. The opposite of success is NOT failure. The opposite of success is simply not success.
2. Success is beyond the temporary feelings, the temporary changes or the temporary achievements. It’s about turning butter into ghee.
3. If you want to save your marriage, commit to one more day. Every day. Just one more day. And success will be found on the other side.
Listen to our full conversation to hear about the miracles of success in Ramesh’s life and some of the key experiences which helped mentor him into the success he is today.
Quotes:
"Success is the surprise, the joy, the discovery of things which you thought you didn't have or which you thought didn't exist."
"Success is something which is more permanent, something which you can't take away."
"Success is about becoming someone entirely new, something entirely different."
"Success is not that one goal. It is those multiple goals which you have to go through."
Chapters
00:00 Defining Success as Finding the Truth
08:22 Starting with the End in Mind
13:34 Becoming Someone Entirely New
20:18 Enjoying the Process and Letting Go of Fixation
23:42 Failure as a Message and Opportunity for Growth
37:00 Success Defined by Personal Definition
40:46 Failure as the First Attempt in Learning
49:04 The Evolution of Success
51:01 Embracing the Process
56:08 The Role of Miracles and Grace
01:19:44 Measuring Success and Finding Purpose
01:30:40 Striving for Personal Growth
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Have you heard of Olivier Vojetta?
Olivier is a successful, inspiring and eclectic individual, with a degree from INSEAD and an extraordinary trading career in London. He was a senior strategy lead at Macquarie, is a founder and entrepreneur in Sydney, and on top of all this he is a master storyteller and public speaker & a well known writer.
He’s gone through the highs and lows of career, moving countries & starting a family.
This conversation is about taking action on your path in the absence of regrets.
We discuss the importance of taking on challenges and finding happiness in the difficulty of achieving success.
We explore Olivier’s approach to building relationships through asking insightful questions and listening to understand.
But what this conversation is really about, is the power of curiosity, hard work, and movement in achieving success and making a positive impact on the world and those around you.
Listen in.
Enjoy!
00:00 Defining Success and the Importance of Challenges
14:09 The Vibrant and Decadent Culture of the Trading Floor
34:47 Moving to Australia and Starting Afresh
38:10 Career at Macquarie Bank and the Value of Relationships
43:31 The Power of True Conversation
44:29 Building Relationships through Quality Work and Questioning
57:01 Teaching Curiosity and Hard Work to Kids
01:08:26 The Future: Creativity and Collaboration
01:21:35 Being Connected and Open-Minded for Success
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When Louise Baxter started her career, she had absolutely no idea she’d end up leading one of Australia’s most impactful charities.
In this conversation, we explore Louise’s journey from working part time at David Jones, to move toward a marketing career across multiple industries to eventually receive an opportunity to work with Starlight which changed her journey forever.
Louise is now the CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation.
She shares insights on socializing ideas, maintaining mission focus, and the impact of positive psychology. She emphasizes the importance of purpose, authenticity, and open-mindedness in leadership and clearly articulates the value of learning, adaptability, and the power of finding purpose in one's work.
00:00 Intro
01:22 Navigating Success and Purpose
06:11 Transitioning to a Purpose-Driven Career
37:44 Embracing Change and Innovation
46:29 The Power of Socializing Ideas: Feedback and Stakeholder Engagement
51:19 Maintaining Mission Focus: Organizational Success and Decision-Making
01:31:41 Authentic Leadership: Purpose, Open-Mindedness, and Learning
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Josh Waldhorn had the “perfect” life. A wife, 2 kids, a beautiful home, an advancing career and then it all fell apart.
More specifically, Josh fell apart and from the “depths of hell” he found a way out.
This episode focuses on what happens when we take life for granted: The pain that comes from resting on our laurels.
Josh shares his journey with deep authenticity and brutal honesty.
"Life's so fast-paced. So much stuff's all happening. You just have to occasionally just take a step back and just do a little health check."
And we explore the life lessons he’s taken away from his pain. Especially, the importance of breaking free from the comfort zone, embracing change, and finding the courage to pursue one's true passions. Josh shares insights on the impact of life experiences, the value of bravery, and the significance of self-awareness
Our conversation delves into the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
The truth is, anyone can learn from the journeys of those who have gone into the depths of despair and darkness while being able to come out even stronger on the other side.
"I don't want to be happily unhappy. I want to be the author of my own ambition."
00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
21:17 Embracing Change and Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
36:26 The Impact of Relationships on Personal Growth
45:07 Finding the Courage to Pursue True Passions
Know anyone experiencing marriage breakdown or divorce?
Do them a favour and send them this conversation.
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Problem: What do body image, food addiction, instant gratification, being comfortable, avoiding the hard things and never adapting have in common?
Solution: Craig Harper
"What am I doing in my life that's not working? What's the thing that I am doing which doesn't align with who I want to be?"
If you saw the beginning of Craig Harper’s journey, you would not think he would amount to anywhere near the amount of success he’s had.
Today, Craig is one of Australia’s leading presenters, writers and educators in the areas of health, high-performance, resilience, self-management, leadership, corporate change, communication, stress management, addiction and personal transformation.
"[But] you can't just live your whole life just being miserable and uncomfortable and just going through the hard slogs so that you're going to be fine in the end."
We explore his journey to this level of success, impact & contentment in his life.
We flesh out his mindset, perspectives and approaches to challenges.
And we uncover his passion for growth and becoming a better version of himself every opportunity he gets.
"I also know that there are times when I need to choose discomfort because discomfort is what's required for me to create the outcome I want to create."
Get your notes.
Listen up.
Learn in.
Grow.
Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:37 Defining Success: The Internal Experience
08:27 Aligning External Achievements with Internal Values
13:19 Challenges with Body Image and Food Addiction
26:21 Self-Awareness: The Key to Success
30:59 Finding the Optimal Operating System
34:22 The Power of Delayed Gratification
38:16 Taking Personal Responsibility for Growth
46:03 Leaning into Discomfort for Personal Development
52:35 Finding Clarity and Perspective for Fulfilment
01:06:19 Embracing Discomfort and Challenges
01:10:14 Finding Purpose and Making a Positive Impact
01:14:06 Identifying Non-Negotiables and Creating a Plan
01:31:55 Valuing the Journey and Experiences
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Max has lived in 12 countries, has managed several businesses including some of 400+ employees, has written two books, is a Forbes “30under30”, has been an officer of French army and, most recently, has co-founded Upworth which has already raised $1m capital investment for growth.
Maxime’s definition of success is deeply imbedded in three pillars. In this conversation, we dive deep into these three pillars of humanism and how to measure & track your progress.
"Success is about being able to think like an artist and have the ruthless discipline of a soldier."
Because, what we can’t measure, we can’t improve.
And what we can’t improve, we can never master.
"The first phase in problem solving is being open and creative, while the second phase is implementing the solution with discipline."
Enjoy!
00:00 Intro
02:09 The Three Pillars of Success
05:57 Measuring Progress and Metrics for Success
25:35 Max's Journey: Multicultural Background and Education
39:53 The Balance Between Creativity and Discipline
44:38 Problem Solving: Creativity and Discipline
48:29 Max's Journey: Military to Entrepreneurship
01:06:45 Imposing Your Own Luck and Holding Your Happiness
01:18:28 Being Unapologetically Yourself
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Have you ever wanted to discuss success with a rabbi?
Have you ever wondered what a rabbi’s answer to success could be?
Well, in this conversation we explore a rabbi’s perspective of living a successful and fulfilled life.
Hint: It’s not about the money.
"We are here with an obligation to serve this life force with love in our heart, in our deepest consciousness, and in everything we do."
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins shares his rather unique journey of becoming a rabbi, creating a purposeful life and then building a vibrant community at Emanuel Synagogue.
His life journey emphasises the importance of inclusivity, compassion, and understanding in creating a cohesive society.
We discuss the role of Judaism in his life, teaching him to live with love, curiosity, and imagination.
We also explore his advocacy for breaking down boundaries and finding alliances to work together for the betterment of humanity and the planet.
But at its core, this conversation is an encouragement for all people (regardless of faith) to live a life filled with continuous growth, humility, and gratitude.
Buckle up.
Listen in.
Enjoy the ride.
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Kim is Group Chief Commercial Officer @ The Extend Group, where she leads and empowers multiple diverse and talented teams across many departments. She’s a career woman, a proud mother & an authentic voice in the world.
This conversation is about finding opportunities, creating options, influencing the way you feel and taking the action to realise your plan to achieve the life you truly want to live.
And to Kim, that’s what success is.
The ability to take personal responsibility and having the belief in your own ability to create a better future for you, your family, your employees and your world.
And, most importantly, taking the real steps to take action.
Because without taking action, your success is just a distant illusion.
00:00 Recognizing and Seizing Opportunities
07:47 The Importance of Personal Responsibility
25:41 Navigating Career Challenges as a Working Mother
31:49 Setting Clear Goals for Success
33:40 Taking Personal Responsibility
36:31 Understanding Different Perspectives
41:43 Asking Questions for Better Understanding
45:27 Balancing Priorities and Relationships
52:37 Finding Opportunities for Growth
56:06 Feeling Proud of Personal Achievements
01:04:03 Striving for Excellence
01:05:26 Encouraging Others to Be their Best
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Pantea Vaziri - An Iranian immigrant, a successful career woman, a dedicated spouse and an extraordinary mother.
Pantea shares her journey of learning who she is, what she values and the impact she chooses to make in the world.
She shares the importance of sharing knowledge, gaining mentorship & always finding ways to grow.
Most importantly, Pantea vulnerably opens up about her process of taking off the heavy, burdensome armour which hides who you are and she gradually, intentionally & courageously discovered her own identity.
If any of what is written above sounds true or intriguing to you, then this is not an episode you want to miss!
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Want to jump right into the insights you value the most?
00:00: Introduction: Life Satisfaction and Choice
02:06: Defining Success
03:04: Balancing Career and Personal Life
04:27: Micro Kindness and Acts of Service
05:23: Sharing Knowledge and Mentorship
06:20: Writing and Teaching to Help Others
08:45: Balancing Work and Personal Relationships
09:14: Balancing Challenges in Different Areas of Life
10:13: Diversifying Identity and Balancing Work
11:25: Prioritising Balance and Being Self-Aware
12:52: Taking Off the Armour and Letting Go of Control
14:18: When Good Enough is Good Enough
15:17: Defining Success and Life Satisfaction
16:13: Setting Minimums and Prioritising Happiness
20:49: Taking Off the Armour and Gradual Growth
23:16: My Journey from Iran to America
24:44: Challenges from the Influences of Upbringing
27:43: Discovering Womanhood
31:43: Gradual Journey of Taking Off the Armour
34:07: Start with Baby Steps
36:30: Choosing Peace and Happiness as a Personal Choice
41:21: Leadership and Managing Teams
42:49: Creating a Supportive and Developmental Environment
43:47: Seeking Honest Feedback
45:41: Adapting Leadership Style for Different Individuals
48:12: Parenting as a Coach, Coaching as a Parent
51:46: Setting Goals and Striving for Success
55:27: Parenting with Unconditional Love and Care
58:14: Parenting with Autonomy and Guidance
01:06:50: What Does Your Life Journey Mean to Your Daughter
01:11:20: Summary
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Since February 2022, we have asked every single mentor who has appeared on our podcast the same question:
"How do you define success?".
If you want to be successful, you need mentors.
From day one, the content from our podcast has been designed to inspire & equip you to become more successful while creating meaning in your life.
This summary episode is yet another example of that.So sit back, buckle up, listen in and enjoy the ride.
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Which was your favourite definition of success?
Let us know! 🚀
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Since February 2022, we have asked every single mentor who has appeared on our podcast the same question: "How do you define success?".If you want to be successful, you need mentors. From day one, the content from our podcast has been designed to inspire & equip you to become more successful while creating meaning in your life.This summary episode is yet another example of that.So sit back, buckle up, listen in and enjoy the ride.---Which was your favourite definition of success?Let us know! 🚀
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A compilation of some of the best advice by mothers for mothers on the Success with Purpose podcast.
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Nick’s career has, until recently, focused on financial services, financial advice & wealth management. But it all changed in 2013 when he co-founded wimp2worrior. And in 2016, the business transformed into ALTA - an exceptional business which, at the time of this recording, is soon to hit the global stage with an IPO. While exploring Nick’s journey, it’s also clear that he’s a dedicated husband, proud father and all-round passionate individual! This conversation is about doing everything you can to achieve your potential. But not because you know what your potential might be, but because you give it your all and then know you’ve been the best you possibly can be. We explore the power of taking time, making the right decisions, putting in your all, taking responsibility and constantly seeking feedback to make yourself better. And through making yourself better, you can also make a greater impact in the world. This is what success means to Nick. Enjoy the conversation and make the most of it! P.s. If you know anyone else who wants to enhance the trajectory of their life, be sure to send them this conversation.
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Aaron grew up with very little compassion, very few role models, too much alcohol and ongoing depression. He transformed his own life and now he does the same for others through his charity “The Outback Mind Foundation”. This conversation dives deep into his journey. We explore how he got to where he is today. We explore what practises he employs to create change in his life. And we explore some of the most practical tools he shares for people wanting to start or continue down their path toward contentment, peace, compassion & purpose. Listen in. Take notes. Enjoy.
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