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Summary
Passion for what you do is important… up to a point. We’ll discuss that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Carrie Wilkerson shares some powerful thoughts on success, both as a home-based entrepreneur and as a human being. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- Why the advice, “Follow your passion, and the money will come” is not completely correct.
- The vital connection between passion, competence, and marketplace.
- Why sometimes the only thing you need to be passionate about is the opportunity itself.
Interview with Carrie Wilkerson
You’ll discover:
- How Carrie learned early in life that her results were tied directly to her efforts, rather than the circumstance or an employer.
- The importance of doing whatever it takes.
- How Carrie lives out the principle, “short-term sacrifice equals long-term gain.”
- Why she doesn’t believe there is such a thing as work-life balance.
- Why wanting to have a little more money is not a big enough goal.
- Carrie’s surprising view of passion and why it’s not the most important element in achieving success.
- Why she doesn’t set annual goals, and what she does instead.
- How to avoid getting lost in the year and begin focusing on the day… because the days matter.
- How she lost a total of 145 lbs. by breaking down larger goals into smaller ones.
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Interview Links
- CarrieWilkerson.com
- The Barefoot Executive by Carrie Wilkerson (free chapter)
- Follow Carrie on Twitter
- Connect with Carrie on Facebook
- #CarrieOn
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.
Thank you for these helpful interviews. Would you also make the go giver podcast available on other platforms, such as Google Play?
Thank you! Have a great day.
Linda Luke
Hi Linda, thank YOU for your kind comment and feedback. Yes, it should be available on Google Play soon, as well.