Happiness Of Pursuit

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #99 100+ stories about people who have followed their passion to build a business, a better life, or to simply give back! When I started this journey, I had no clue where it was going. What became inherently clear quickly after I started - was just the simple fact that we NEED TO START. Here are three of the most common lessons I have learned from all of the great guests. 1. Just Start 2. Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 3. Believe In Yourself To get the complete show notes, visit douglasjfoley.com/99

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #98 with Casey Cease Would you ever be able to forgive someone for killing someone you loved? What will you learn from this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of forgiveness >>How to bounce back (from any situation) >>The need to take action >>How to build a business from a personal struggle When Casey was in his Junior Year of high school, Casey was battling a growing depression. After having his heart-broken, and hearing a distressing story he left a party he was hosting late at night, against the best efforts of his friends to keep him there. As he was leaving his neighborhoodin despair, he changed his mind, turned around, and was headed home. As he was nearing his home his friend was in the middle of the road waving him, he swerved to avoid him and crashed. When he swerved, he turned in the same direction his friend jumped. He hit him going 80 mph. When he awoke in the hospital he was told by a State Trooper that he had killed his frien

We have all heard the story... "In 2008, when the economy tanked I lost my job..." Starring a 10-year high school reunion in the face, Keith F. Shovlin, knew he had a few things he wanted to check off his list and becoming an author was on it! He had a book idea, but no luck finding a publisher. Instead of throwing in the towel, he decided to publish the book himself, and in taking action realized that he wasn't the only one struggling to find a publisher. That lead to the creating of AOIS, which has now evolved into AOIS Media. aois21 media is a cloud-based publishing and production service for creators and consumers everywhere, providing a marketing infrastructure to support self-publishers, the tools and guidance to new authors and performers starting out, and titles and programs that span all genres and generations. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of taking action >>Why you need to find a job you love >>How to prevent your own unemployment To get t

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #96 with JJ Flizanes "You cannot find a solution in the same state of mind that created it!" Have you struggled with diets? Let's be honest, we all have! That's why I was so excited to talk with someone who started an "Anti-diet movement". The description of JJ newest book, "The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight & End Body Shame", sums up our conversation perfectly: If you’ve struggled with finding a deeper, healthier, and happier connection to your body, food, and lifestyle, the Invisible Fitness Formula is the answer. Recent research in mind –body medicine indicates that if we are truly going to heal the obesity epidemic that has tripled in the past fifty years, a holistic, mindful approach is key (click here to buy it on Amazon). JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and Host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spir

"If you want to take the island, you need to burn the boats" I don't have a single tattoo, but if I get one that might very well be the one!  It has become a mantra in our house about adopting change. It reminds me of so many stories about the enlightening moments when entrepreneurs finally let go and went all into their business. This weeks guest, Tara Bradford, took that leap - so much so that she moved to New York City without a true plan on how she was going to pay for her apartment. That commitment left her with only one option - to succeed. When you take failure off the table, you leave yourself with one option, and that is finding a way to succeed. This is the exact same reason that you hear so many rags to riches stories following "I hit rock bottom..." "When you finally have reached the bottom the only way is up!" In This Episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast You Will Learn: >>The importance of getting started (no matter what it is) >>How networking marketing isn't as evil as critics say >>Why

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #94 with Eric Rosenberg From Finance Professional to Blogger to Side Hustle to Entrepreneur... Eric Rosenberg found a way to turn his passion for personal finance into a five-figure side hustle. In this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast you will learn: >>How to Afford Anything >>The Importance of Finding Out What You Want >>How To Go For It >>What Happens When You Try To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/94

From Stay-at-home mom to 7-figure entrepreneur... "When people pay more, they pay attention" I knew when I read Vanessa's Bio, that the interview was going to align with the goal of the show to help people reach their full potential. What I was not expecting, is how real, genuine and valuable the advice would be that followed. After a few years as an active stay-at-home Mom, the burning desire for entrepreneurship peaked and Vanessa Shaw started a wellness benefit with 6 clients at $50/hour. As fast as the business win came, she lost the initial clients. Having to start over, she took that lesson and increased her fees. Within two years she had built a Within two years she had built a 6-figure business after landing a large law firm. For the next 3 years, she enjoyed the success, but at the sacrifice of her happiness. Around the 5 year mark, she lost that client and nearly went bankrupt. It was in that struggle, she rebuilt quickly only to take one of the biggest leaps of faith... Vanessa sold their home, lef

"Believe you can and you will" - Molly Claire Mindset and personal awareness are two of the most powerful things you can master to become successful. In this weeks episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Molly Claire, from Molly Claire Coaching, shares how to transform your mindset to unlocking your potential by believing in yourself.

The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast - Episode #91 "Find your gift and give it to the world!" - WordPlay T.Jay I was blown away by the insight and tactical advice that WordPlay T. Jay shared in this episode. After struggling with depression, he found music. That passion grew inside of him, and he knew that he could share his gift with the world and spread happiness and a message of positivity in a genre typically filled with violence. WordPlay T. Jay broke through after hustling his way onto MTV's RapFix. What surprised me in this interview, was his insight into music is a skill that anyone can learn. "If you work hard enough, anything can be learned and perfected. It is just about getting on stage." To get the complete show notes, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/91

"Flip your "What IF" from a Negative to a Positive" - Bond, The Ad Strategist This episode is one of the rawest and most authentic interviews to date (it contains some swearing, so make sure the kids aren't in the car). We go deep into what entrepreneurship is REALLY LIKE. If you have been following this podcast for a while, you know how important mindset is to building a business. In today's episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast, Amanda Bond, better know as Bond, founder of The Ad Strategist, dives deep into her personal transformation, and how she allows her gut and passion to guide her business. What was shocking to me, was the fact that after numerous failures, Bond kept going and has built one of the most reputable Facebook Ad management businesses in the space. In the interview, Bond shares the story about how she bounced back from a $10,000 chargeback after completing 3 months of hard work (for those who are unfamiliar with a chargeback, the client basically makes a claim and their money is retur

In just 25 minutes I learned how much we are capable of when we put our minds to it. Andy Amick turned his love for mountain biking into one of the most interesting legacy building exercises I have heard. As Andy's passion for Mountain Biking grew, he discovered a race called "Tour Divide", which is a 2,745 mile (4,418km) ride from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. After a grueling 24 days, Andy completed the race at with countless stories to share. What was unique about Andy's story (aside from the run in with a Mountain Lion), was that Andy found it more challenging writing and publishing a book, then riding a bike for 24 straight days. In addition to writing a book, and completing the "Tour Divide", Andy has built an e-commerce business selling mountain bike specific first aid kits, along with a number of other great resources (find them here). While Andy grew up in an entrepreneurial family, he did not inherit any of these natural traits. He is a software programmer by day and runs this busine

From selling strollers and car seats to paying off his mortgage in 3 years, Alex Barker has mastered the side hustle... Don't forget family - 80% of your time with your kids will become before they are 18. I knew from the moment Alex reached out to me on Facebook that we were going to have a great conversation. Alex Barker is the founder of The Happy PharmD, which is a niche blog dedicated to helping pharmacists create a side hustle. What I didn't know about Alex, was the reason behind his businesses. Early in his pharmacy career, Alex and his wife had a burning desire to help other couples adopt. The challenge, as a pharmacist it would be very difficult for them to do this so Alex started his journey into entrepreneurship. With very little business background, Alex started to buy and resell used baby strollers and car seats online. Realizing his limitations and wanting to help more people, Alex started his media company, began consulting, and now has created a number of courses to help pharmacists. What you

I don't have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world. – President Ronald Reagan Freedom isn't free... With Memorial Day around the corner, it is always a great time of year to show gratitude to those who have committed their careers to a life of service. There is no greater sacrifice than that of those who risk their lives to provide the very freedoms we often take for granted. Below are 5 very distinct groups of people who live a life of service that I am incredibly grateful for: >>Men and Women Serving in the Armed Services >>Men and Women Serving as Police, Fire, and Paramedics >>Men and Women Serving in the Medical Field (especially Nurses) >>Men and Women Serving in Charity, especially the new wave of >>Entrepreneurs building Public Benefit Corporations (like Toms, Ten Trees, Patagonia, Quest Nutrition...) >>Moms! (The biggest life of sacrifice, and the reason the world keeps turn

Episode #86: Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief Sexy Boss shares her entrepreneurial journey. What you will learn in this episode of The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast: >>The importance of the journey, not the destination >>How to rebound after failure >>Where to find opportunity >>The importance of mindset to create success >>How to become a Sexy Boss Go to www.douglasjfoley.com/86 to get the complete show notes and exclusive bonuses from Heather!

Here are the shortcuts to creating a better quality life: Start valuing your time, and what it is worth. Here are 5 Things you can do to create a better quality and quantity of life: 1. Sell your junk - use craigslist, eBay, Kijiji, or a Garage Sale - you're goal is between $1,000 - $1,500 2. Ask for a raise - find out how you can provide more value, over deliver, and ask for fair compensation 3. Cut wasteful spending - get rid of unused memberships (like the gym you haven't seen in 6 months) 4. Barter - how can you exchange services to do more of what your life, in exchange for what you don't (i.e. if you like woodwork, could you help someone build a deck?) 5. Start a side business doing what you love - there are limitless opportunities to offer your own unique value to make an extra $100-200/month (tutoring, web design, photoshop, baking, etc.) If you want to read the complete show notes with links mentioned in the podcast, visit www.douglasjfoley.com/85

"I refuse to accept defeat" - Nikki Groom One of my favorite questions to ask my guests is "If you could go back to the beginning of your journey, what advice would you give yourself?"... Nikki's answer was simple, "I wouldn't". She values the journey so much, that she would rather relive the entrepreneurial journey. She is now known for being a "message shaper for movement makers." NIKKI GROOM is a digital marketer, brand strategist, and content marketing expert for business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to build a successful business while making the world a better place. She is the host of Movement Makers, a podcast featuring in-depth conversations and unfiltered stories from business leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference on the planet, and founder of The 100 Stories Worth Telling Project, which seeks to amplify the voices of women entrepreneurs all over the world. Nikki is passionate about the power of storytelling as a way for thought leaders to humanize their businesses, build relat

"Jay Alan Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and 'intrepreneur' who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends...(read more)" A little over a week ago, I had shared one of the lessons from Disrupt You on Instagram, when Jay Samit reached out to me to say thank you. Less than a week later, I had the opportunity to interview him on The Happiness of Pursuit Podcast. Through Disrupt You, Jay challenges readers to rethink their traditional approach to business and shatters any excuses that may be standing in your way. That advice is followed by tactical steps you can take today to being thinking like many of the billionaire entrepreneurs Jay has coached in his career. One of the most simple, yet practical exercises he recommends is "to write down 3 problems you face every day. After a month, you

I recently had an opportunity to speak at an AGM to help kick off a new business unit. During my research for the keynote, I looked how successful businesses were able to scale and the common traits behind their founders. After reviewing over 75 interviews and reading 50+ books on entrepreneurship, personal development and motivation, I kept coming back to three simple principles: Money, Motivation, and Mindset. Click here to get the full show notes: www.douglasjfoley.com/82

In an 18 year professional career, marked by four runner-up finishes, two of which were decided by playoffs, and years of criticism and personal struggle; Sergio Garcia finally won his first major at The Masters. What was astounding about his win, wasn't the years of heartbreak, or even the underdog story in itself, he was actually a favorite in most odds. It was the fact that Sergio Garcia never gave up, and not just in this tournament, but in his pursuit of a major championship. Here is a quick snapshot of Sergio Garcia's near Major Championship Wins: >>1999 PGA Championship - finished second to Tiger Woods, but was made famous when he hit a miraculous blind shot with his eyes closed followed by a sprint and scissor kick to see where the ball had landed >>2007 Open Championship - led after all three rounds, made bogey on 18 to eventually lose to Pádraig Harrington in a 4-hole playoff >>2008 Tour Championship - after leading again in the final round, Pádraig Harrington came from behind to win by two, leaving

"Happiness is undervalued in our lives...we value hardwork and success, but none of those are possible without happiness" - Colette Streicher I recently finished reading "Stealing Fire" by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal. The book is about "Silicon Valley executives like Eric Schmidt and Elon Musk, Special Operators like the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets, and maverick scientists like Sasha Shulgin and Amy Cuddy have turned everything we thought we knew about high-performance upside down." Within minutes of talking to Colette Streicher, I saw an instant connection to how high performers are using a heightened state of consciousness to up their game to a new level. Colette Streicher moved to the United States from France in 1995. In 2001, she graduated from the University of Houston with a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in family therapy. Colette currently operates a successful international practice as Peak Performance Coach. For more than 20 years, Colette continually studied many differ