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Summary
Why is freedom so important? We’ll look at in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll explore what it means to have a “Freedom Lifestyle,” as well as the keys to having one. We’ll discuss that with the author of a book on that very topic. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- Two definitions of “freedom.”
- Why 75% of employees feel disengaged at work.
- The importance of autonomy and “intrinsic motivation” vis-à-vis employee performance.
Interview with Curt Mercadante
You’ll discover:
- How Curt defines “entrepreneurial freedom.”
- Curt’s story of feeling overwhelmed but then gaining time freedom and financial freedom.
- The difference between growing a business and scaling a business.
- How Curt’s Father impacted how he viewed success and relationships.
- The five key areas that must be firing on all cylinders for you to be living out The Freedom Five: Superpowers, Vision, Alignment, Outcomes, Goals.
- Why the key to freedom and fulfillment isn’t balance; it’s alignment.
- The importance of reverse-engineering your vision by establishing short-term goals.
- How companies and teams can apply the principles of The Freedom Five.
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Interview Links
- CurtMercadante.com
- Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery by Curt Mercadante (Amazon link)
- Curt’s Podcast
- Connect with Curt on Facebook
- Connect with Curt on LinkedIn
- Follow Curt on Twitter
- Follow Curt on Instagram
- Curt’s YouTube channel
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.