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Summary
Good intentions are terrific, but what are the consequences when they’re not thought through? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, the always wise and entertaining entrepreneur and media personality, Carol Roth, shares the benefits of playing the long game … and why most of us fail to do so. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
- A powerful passage about unintended consequences from Robert Greene’s book, The Laws of Human Nature.
- Steps to take when about to make a quick decision to solve an immediate problem.
- The importance of making a “conscious decision” based on the most amount of information possible.
Interview with Carol Roth
You’ll discover:
- How long-term thinking and delayed gratification can improve all areas of society.
- Carol’s story of going from 40k in student debt to making her first million by age 30.
- Why investors and board members of publicly traded companies must think long-term.
- The value of term limits for politicians.
- How playing the long game can make you more prepared for short-term opportunities.
- The value of the legacy planning system Future File® when planning end-of-life wishes.
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Interview Links
- The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
- CarolRoth.com
- Future File
- Read Carol’s blog
- Hire Carol to speak
- The Entrepreneur Equation by Carol Roth
- The Roth Effect Podcast
- Follow Carol on Twitter
Resources
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.