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But Shing’s success as a startup founder and CEO didn’t happen overnight and his entrepreneurial journey is much less well-known. After working for one of the world’s most prestigious consulting firms, Shing ditched the security of his corporate career and spent four years barely scraping as he attempted to turn his love for poker into a career. After Shing’s persistence paid off  (he would go on to earn $30 million over eight years at the poker table) he switched gears once again and used his poker winnings to found his own tech startup—despite not having any technical or managerial expertise. The rest is history. Listen in to Jay’s conversation with Shing as he shares how having a bias for action led him to his ultimate success, as well as: How to turn a hobby into a living The easiest way to enter the tech industry with no tech experience Why it’s sometimes better to borrow an idea than to start from scratch How to ace hiring when you’ve never hired someone before Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Shing’s interview Connect with Shing on LinkedIn See how Lalamove is disrupting the logistics industry Detailed Show Notes (2:15) A background on Shing Chow and his incredibly successful startup, Lalamove (3:13) Shing decides to leave his cushy corporate job to try his luck at the poker table (6:20) On turning a hobby into a living (10:05) Shing takes a gamble and hides his professional poker ambitions from his parents (11:52) Shing’s introduction to entrepreneurship and the origins of Lalamove (14:46) On building a company that’s scalable from day one (17:14) The biggest challenges Shing faced when launching his startup with no tech or management experience (19:32) Why EasyVan became Lalamove (21:06) Shing underestimates the amount of capital required to scale his technology app (24:01) Lalamove’s largest market and where it’s heading next (25:24) Shing’s experience expanding into China (27:46) Will Lalamove become Hong Kong’s first unicorn? (29:07) Shing’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: have a bias for action and be committed to what you do

But Shing’s success as a startup founder and CEO didn’t happen overnight and his entrepreneurial journey is much less well-known. After working for one of the world’s most prestigious consulting firms, Shing ditched the security of his corporate career and spent four years barely scraping as he attempted to turn his love for poker into a career. After Shing’s persistence paid off  (he would go on to earn $30 million over eight years at the poker table) he switched gears once again and used his poker winnings to found his own tech startup—despite not having any technical or managerial expertise. The rest is history. Listen in to Jay’s conversation with Shing as he shares how having a bias for action led him to his ultimate success, as well as: How to turn a hobby into a living The easiest way to enter the tech industry with no tech experience Why it’s sometimes better to borrow an idea than to start from scratch How to ace hiring when you’ve never hired someone before Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Shing’s interview Connect with Shing on LinkedIn See how Lalamove is disrupting the logistics industry Detailed Show Notes (2:15) A background on Shing Chow and his incredibly successful startup, Lalamove (3:13) Shing decides to leave his cushy corporate job to try his luck at the poker table (6:20) On turning a hobby into a living (10:05) Shing takes a gamble and hides his professional poker ambitions from his parents (11:52) Shing’s introduction to entrepreneurship and the origins of Lalamove (14:46) On building a company that’s scalable from day one (17:14) The biggest challenges Shing faced when launching his startup with no tech or management experience (19:32) Why EasyVan became Lalamove (21:06) Shing underestimates the amount of capital required to scale his technology app (24:01) Lalamove’s largest market and where it’s heading next (25:24) Shing’s experience expanding into China (27:46) Will Lalamove become Hong Kong’s first unicorn? (29:07) Shing’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: have a bias for action and be committed to what you do

Growing up in a segment of the population that is often misrepresented or ignored by the mainstream American media, Phil found success by tackling difficult topics. Angry Asian Man is now the longest-running and most popular independent blog devoted to Asian-American issues. Phil’s blog has won numerous awards and is even required reading for some college courses in Asian-American studies. However, creating content on a consistent basis for over a decade hasn’t been easy, and Phil has faced his fair share of challenges. While Phil’s fans may know him as Angry Asian Man, he’s nothing but cool, calm, and full of insights for his fellow content creators in this week’s episode. Listen in to learn: How to create content consistently when first starting out as a blogger (or any other type of creator) The importance of giving a voice to the Asian-American community How to deal with parents who may not agree with the path you’ve chosen in life Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Phil’s interview Follow Phil on Twitter and Facebook Get angry at AngryAsianMan.com Listen in to Phil’s new podcast, They Call Us Bruce Detailed Show Notes (1:58) Phil Yu: An introduction (3:01) The humble beginnings of Phil’s Angry Asian Man blog (7:59) Why setting your expectations low can make it easier to create content consistently (10:03) A racist marketing campaign helps to launch Phil’s blog to the masses (15:01) How growing up in a traditional Asian-American immigrant family influenced Phil’s decision to pursue an unconventional career path (19:07) Phil’s success finally reaches his parents (21:28) On the origins of Phil’s new podcast, They Call Us Bruce (26:32) Phil’s goals for Angry Asian Man in 2017

Growing up in a segment of the population that is often misrepresented or ignored by the mainstream American media, Phil found success by tackling difficult topics. Angry Asian Man is now the longest-running and most popular independent blog devoted to Asian-American issues. Phil’s blog has won numerous awards and is even required reading for some college courses in Asian-American studies. However, creating content on a consistent basis for over a decade hasn’t been easy, and Phil has faced his fair share of challenges. While Phil’s fans may know him as Angry Asian Man, he’s nothing but cool, calm, and full of insights for his fellow content creators in this week’s episode. Listen in to learn: How to create content consistently when first starting out as a blogger (or any other type of creator) The importance of giving a voice to the Asian-American community How to deal with parents who may not agree with the path you’ve chosen in life Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Phil’s interview Follow Phil on Twitter and Facebook Get angry at AngryAsianMan.com Listen in to Phil’s new podcast, They Call Us Bruce Detailed Show Notes (1:58) Phil Yu: An introduction (3:01) The humble beginnings of Phil’s Angry Asian Man blog (7:59) Why setting your expectations low can make it easier to create content consistently (10:03) A racist marketing campaign helps to launch Phil’s blog to the masses (15:01) How growing up in a traditional Asian-American immigrant family influenced Phil’s decision to pursue an unconventional career path (19:07) Phil’s success finally reaches his parents (21:28) On the origins of Phil’s new podcast, They Call Us Bruce (26:32) Phil’s goals for Angry Asian Man in 2017

Since that fateful day in late 2015, Brain has grown Influencive from a humble personal blog to a veritable media powerhouse with 1 million monthly readers and an expanding group of contributors that includes some of the biggest names in marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. No stranger to personal branding, Brain has been named the #7 top marketing influencer in the world by Forbes and is now regularly approached to write for the very publications that once turned him down. In addition to contributing to Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post, Brian is an Inc. 500 entrepreneur, startup advisor, and growth hacker. In today’s episode, Brian discusses how his love for video games helped launch his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16 and how a simple mindset shift led to his eventual success. Listen in to learn: How to pull your readers in with an attention-grabbing headline Why you shouldn’t wait for others to tell you when you’re ready for the spotlight How a slight change in format can guarantee that your content reaches a larger audience Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Brian’s interview Connect with Brian on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Find out more about Brian at BrianDEvans.com Get your dose of unconventional wisdom from influential minds at Influencive Start writing better headlines today with CoSchedule’s Headline Analyzer Detailed Show Notes (1:42) Brian D. Evans: Inc. 500 entrepreneur and branding sage (2:46) Brian struggles at school and turns to entrepreneurship to cope (3:50) On starting his first business at 16 (5:00) Brian teaches himself SEO and affiliate marketing before turning his skills to the online health retail market (7:43) On learning to let go and forging your own path (9:18) Why you shouldn’t seek to mimic the routines and tactics of others (10:42) Brian transitions from freelancer to agency founder (12:16) How Influencive was born out of rejection and a desire to grow a personal brand (15:26) Should you stick to a schedu

Since that fateful day in late 2015, Brain has grown Influencive from a humble personal blog to a veritable media powerhouse with 1 million monthly readers and an expanding group of contributors that includes some of the biggest names in marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. No stranger to personal branding, Brain has been named the #7 top marketing influencer in the world by Forbes and is now regularly approached to write for the very publications that once turned him down. In addition to contributing to Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post, Brian is an Inc. 500 entrepreneur, startup advisor, and growth hacker. In today’s episode, Brian discusses how his love for video games helped launch his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16 and how a simple mindset shift led to his eventual success. Listen in to learn: How to pull your readers in with an attention-grabbing headline Why you shouldn’t wait for others to tell you when you’re ready for the spotlight How a slight change in format can guarantee that your content reaches a larger audience Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Brian’s interview Connect with Brian on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Find out more about Brian at BrianDEvans.com Get your dose of unconventional wisdom from influential minds at Influencive Start writing better headlines today with CoSchedule’s Headline Analyzer Detailed Show Notes (1:42) Brian D. Evans: Inc. 500 entrepreneur and branding sage (2:46) Brian struggles at school and turns to entrepreneurship to cope (3:50) On starting his first business at 16 (5:00) Brian teaches himself SEO and affiliate marketing before turning his skills to the online health retail market (7:43) On learning to let go and forging your own path (9:18) Why you shouldn’t seek to mimic the routines and tactics of others (10:42) Brian transitions from freelancer to agency founder (12:16) How Influencive was born out of rejection and a desire to grow a personal brand (15:26) Should you stick to a schedul

  Over a six-month period, Drew cut out all exercise and completely reversed his diet in order to lower his fitness level to that of the average American. The transformation from buff fitness devotee to flabby couch potato was astounding, but it was the next six months that would prove to be the most difficult of Drew’s life. Yet despite the challenges, Drew persevered. Not only did he regain his previous fitness level, but he also took his personal training gig from part-time side hustle to uber-successful full-time business. With no previous marketing experience, Drew positioned his Fit2Fat2Fit story to go viral, landed a book deal to document his journey, and was offered a TV show where he now coaches other personal trainers who want to experience what the weight loss struggle is like for their own clients. In this week’s episode, Jay discovers why exercising is often the easiest part of losing weight and how Drew deals with both the ups and downs of being a successful entrepreneur. Listen in to uncover: The importance of your mental and emotional wellbeing when trying to lose weight How anyone can set the stage to go viral Why living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with the stress of being an entrepreneur Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Drew’s interview Follow Drew on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Find out more about Drew and start your own Fat2Fit journey at Fit2Fat2Fit.com Watch as other personal trainers follow in Drew’s footsteps on A&E’s Fit to Fat to Fit Detailed Show Notes (2:20) The beginning of Drew’s entrepreneurial career (3:52) Drew struggles to find his calling after college (5:47) How Drew’s lack of empathy for his clients led him to gain weight on purpose (9:04) On dealing with the loss of identity that accompanied Drew’s physical transformation (13:17) The emotional and physical downsides to Drew’s weight gain experiment (15:18) On dealing with criticism from strangers (17:07) Drew transitions his personal training gig from part-time side hustle to full-time business (and lands a book deal in the process) (20:57) How Drew’s Fit2Fat2Fit journey has helped him connect with his clients

  Over a six-month period, Drew cut out all exercise and completely reversed his diet in order to lower his fitness level to that of the average American. The transformation from buff fitness devotee to flabby couch potato was astounding, but it was the next six months that would prove to be the most difficult of Drew’s life. Yet despite the challenges, Drew persevered. Not only did he regain his previous fitness level, but he also took his personal training gig from part-time side hustle to uber-successful full-time business. With no previous marketing experience, Drew positioned his Fit2Fat2Fit story to go viral, landed a book deal to document his journey, and was offered a TV show where he now coaches other personal trainers who want to experience what the weight loss struggle is like for their own clients. In this week’s episode, Jay discovers why exercising is often the easiest part of losing weight and how Drew deals with both the ups and downs of being a successful entrepreneur. Listen in to uncover: The importance of your mental and emotional wellbeing when trying to lose weight How anyone can set the stage to go viral Why living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with the stress of being an entrepreneur Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Drew’s interview Follow Drew on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Find out more about Drew and start your own Fat2Fit journey at Fit2Fat2Fit.com Watch as other personal trainers follow in Drew’s footsteps on A&E’s Fit to Fat to Fit Detailed Show Notes (2:20) The beginning of Drew’s entrepreneurial career (3:52) Drew struggles to find his calling after college (5:47) How Drew’s lack of empathy for his clients led him to gain weight on purpose (9:04) On dealing with the loss of identity that accompanied Drew’s physical transformation (13:17) The emotional and physical downsides to Drew’s weight gain experiment (15:18) On dealing with criticism from strangers (17:07) Drew transitions his personal training gig from part-time side hustle to full-time business (and lands a book deal in the process) (20:57) How Drew’s Fit2Fat2Fit journey has helped him connect with his clients

But even after achieving success with what he thought was his passion, Jeff couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. After spending time reflecting on what he really wanted out of life, Jeff finally found his vocation in writing, something that he had always enjoyed but never though to make a career of. Jeff has since written about his creative journey, and in his fifth book, he sets out to disband the myth of the starving artist and seeks to help anyone struggling to turn what they love into a career. In this episode of the Jay Kim Show, Jeff details his experiences attempting to uncover his passion and offers sound advice for anyone struggling to connect with their own calling. Listen in to learn: How to find your true calling by listening to your inner self Why the idea of the starving artist is just a myth How to overcome societal pressure to pursue a specific path in life The power of apprenticeships and why you should learn your craft from a master Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Jeff’s interview Follow Jeff on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Read Jeff’s blog and get your free copy of the Beginners Guide to Building an Audience at GoinsWriter.com Pre-order your copy of Real Artists Don’t Starve and start getting paid to do what you love Check out Jeff’s other bestselling books Detailed Show Notes (1:55) Jeff Goins on Jeff Goins (2:14) How Jeff discovered his true calling and went from pseudo rock star to full-time writer in the process (8:10) On using your intuition and listening to your inner-self to find your own calling and live a life of purpose (11:05) Three questions you can ask yourself today to help you find your own life’s purpose (17:55) On Real Artists Don’t Starve and how to turn your passion into a career (22:31) Jeff’s actionable advice for starving artists (or entrepreneurs) hoping to thrive (25:15) On the power of apprenticeships and why you shouldn’t call yourself an expert if you haven’t put in the time to master your craft (29:02) On being remembered for spreading thoughtful ideas

But even after achieving success with what he thought was his passion, Jeff couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. After spending time reflecting on what he really wanted out of life, Jeff finally found his vocation in writing, something that he had always enjoyed but never though to make a career of. Jeff has since written about his creative journey, and in his fifth book, he sets out to disband the myth of the starving artist and seeks to help anyone struggling to turn what they love into a career. In this episode of the Jay Kim Show, Jeff details his experiences attempting to uncover his passion and offers sound advice for anyone struggling to connect with their own calling. Listen in to learn: How to find your true calling by listening to your inner self Why the idea of the starving artist is just a myth How to overcome societal pressure to pursue a specific path in life The power of apprenticeships and why you should learn your craft from a master Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Jeff’s interview Follow Jeff on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Read Jeff’s blog and get your free copy of the Beginners Guide to Building an Audience at GoinsWriter.com Pre-order your copy of Real Artists Don’t Starve and start getting paid to do what you love Check out Jeff’s other bestselling books Detailed Show Notes (1:55) Jeff Goins on Jeff Goins (2:14) How Jeff discovered his true calling and went from pseudo rock star to full-time writer in the process (8:10) On using your intuition and listening to your inner-self to find your own calling and live a life of purpose (11:05) Three questions you can ask yourself today to help you find your own life’s purpose (17:55) On Real Artists Don’t Starve and how to turn your passion into a career (22:31) Jeff’s actionable advice for starving artists (or entrepreneurs) hoping to thrive (25:15) On the power of apprenticeships and why you shouldn’t call yourself an expert if you haven’t put in the time to master your craft (29:02) On being remembered for spreading thoughtful ideas

It’s common wisdom among aspiring entrepreneurs that you have fail—usually multiple times—before you succeed, but Kent Wu saw things differently. While working as an engineer for AOL during the dot-com crash, Kent knew that his days at the tech company were numbered. After a friend introduced him to the then little-known sport of Airsoft, Kent immediately recognized that there was an opportunity for something big. Kent launched AirSplat in 2001 using eBay and Google AdWords. His first company quickly grew to the largest Airsoft retailer in the USA and was featured on the Inc. 500 for three consecutive years. After 15 years at the helm, Kent decided his startup had outgrown him and strategically positioned the company for acquisition, exiting in 2016. Today, Kent is busy with his newest startup, Milk and Eggs, a direct farm-to-table artisanal food delivery service for consumers in southern California. In his conversation with Jay, Kent divulges the struggles he encountered starting his first company and explains why he chose a business with such a high barrier to entry for his second startup. Listen in to learn: How to tell if your company has outgrown you Why even the most successful entrepreneurs still have trouble deciding when to throw in the towel How to position your startup for acquisition Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Kent’s interview Connect with Kent on LinkedIn Check out Kent’s latest business venture Milk and Eggs Detailed Show Notes (2:01) Who is Kent Wu? (2:51) Kent’s hugely successful first business, AirSplat (3:13) A quick primer on the Airsoft community (5:16) How Kent ended up founding the largest Airsoft retailer in the USA (8:48) On having the support of your parents when trying to prove yourself as an entrepreneur (11:42) On the idea of entrepreneurship and the rise of the entrepreneur (13:43) Kent scales AirSplat using eBay and Google AdWords (15:21) On fighting complacency when business is good (17:42) Why Kent decided to sell AirSplat and start something new (21:38) On positioning AirSplat for acquisition (23:05) Kent’s newest business: a farmers market for the digital age (27:42) Who Kent draws his inspiration from (28:54) On leaving a personal legacy behind

Kent launched AirSplat in 2001 using eBay and Google AdWords. His first company quickly grew to the largest Airsoft retailer in the USA and was featured on the Inc. 500 for three consecutive years. After 15 years at the helm, Kent decided his startup had outgrown him and strategically positioned the company for acquisition, exiting in 2016. Today, Kent is busy with his newest startup, Milk and Eggs, a direct farm-to-table artisanal food delivery service for consumers in southern California. In his conversation with Jay, Kent divulges the struggles he encountered starting his first company and explains why he chose a business with such a high barrier to entry for his second startup. Listen in to learn: How to tell if your company has outgrown you Why even the most successful entrepreneurs still have trouble deciding when to throw in the towel How to position your startup for acquisition Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript of Kent’s interview Connect with Kent on LinkedIn Check out Kent’s latest business venture Milk and Eggs Detailed Show Notes (2:01) Who is Kent Wu? (2:51) Kent’s hugely successful first business, AirSplat (3:13) A quick primer on the Airsoft community (5:16) How Kent ended up founding the largest Airsoft retailer in the USA (8:48) On having the support of your parents when trying to prove yourself as an entrepreneur (11:42) On the idea of entrepreneurship and the rise of the entrepreneur (13:43) Kent scales AirSplat using eBay and Google AdWords (15:21) On fighting complacency when business is good (17:42) Why Kent decided to sell AirSplat and start something new (21:38) On positioning AirSplat for acquisition (23:05) Kent’s newest business: a farmers market for the digital age (27:42) Who Kent draws his inspiration from (28:54) On leaving a personal legacy behind

In addition to coaching some of the most respected CEOs in the business, technology, and education industries as well as Hollywood’s most sought-after A-listers, Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online portal that offers courses in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. In this week’s episode, Jim tells the inspirational story of how he overcame his limitations to achieve extraordinary success. He also shares actionable advice that you can use to make a lasting impression when meeting anyone for the first time and to start reading faster and smarter. Listen in to learn: How to walk away from networking events with lasting connections every time The importance of getting perspective before making life-changing decisions Why almost anything is possible when you understand your why The power of asking good questions The link between focus, reading speed, and comprehension Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Jim’s interview Follow Jim on Twitter and LinkedIn Find out more about Jim on his personal website Hack your mind with Jim’s memory and speed reading training Level up your life at SuperheroYou.com Improve your brain 15 minutes at a time with Jim’s Kwik Brain podcast Detailed Show Notes (2:02) Who is Jim Kwik (and is that really his last name)? (4:33) The incredible story of how Jim became a brain expert despite facing colossal adversity (15:20) On the importance of understanding the why behind your goals (15:57) How to get more out of the books you read (19:13) On reading for speed vs. reading for comprehension (23:13) How to use speed to improve your focus (25:10) On sub-vocalization and how it limits your reading speed (26:26) Want to remember everyone’s name at your next networking event? Use the MOM technique (36:03) A sampling of Jim’s A-list clientele (37:31) Why Jim devotes his life to helping others unlock their true potential (41:11) Jim’s brand-new podcast: Kwik Brain (43:1

A traumatic childhood brain injury left Jim Kwik struggling to keep up with his peers in the classroom, but he wasn’t about to let his disability get in the way of his dreams. Jim set out to find a way to dramatically increase his brainpower and now dedicates his life to sharing his strategies and techniques with others so that they too may unlock their maximum intellect. In addition to coaching some of the most respected CEOs in the business, technology, and education industries as well as Hollywood’s most sought-after A-listers, Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online portal that offers courses in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. In this week’s episode, Jim tells the inspirational story of how he overcame his limitations to achieve extraordinary success. He also shares actionable advice that you can use to make a lasting impression when meeting anyone for the first time and to start reading faster and smarter. Listen in to learn: How to walk away from networking events with lasting connections every time The importance of getting perspective before making life-changing decisions Why almost anything is possible when you understand your why The power of asking good questions The link between focus, reading speed, and comprehension Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Jim’s interview Follow Jim on Twitter and LinkedIn Find out more about Jim on his personal website Hack your mind with Jim’s memory and speed reading training Level up your life at SuperheroYou.com Improve your brain 15 minutes at a time with Jim’s Kwik Brain podcast Detailed Show Notes (2:02) Who is Jim Kwik (and is that really his last name)? (4:33) The incredible story of how Jim became a brain expert despite facing colossal adversity (15:20) On the importance of understanding the why behind your goals (15:57) How to get more out of the boo

After founding two hugely successful Internet companies in the first half of his career, Seth turned his focus to spreading ideas and helping others achieve greatness by pushing them to get outside of their comfort zones. As the author of over 18 books and the founder of the altMBA, an online leadership and management program, Seth describes himself as a teacher first and entrepreneur second. In this week’s episode, Seth and Jay dive deep into what it means to be creative and how marketing works to keep you complacent and unhappy. Tune-in to learn: Why competence is overrated and how it’s killing your creativity How to know if you’re ready for Seth’s altMBA program Why big companies work to keep you compliant by stifling your creativity How to use fear as a compass to unlock your creativity and get out of your comfort zone Don’t miss the chance to win your very own copy of Seth’s bestseller What To Do When It’s Your Turn. Enter the giveaway now. Listen to this episode on iTunes. What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: @jaykimmer. Links from Today’s Episode Read the full transcript from Seth’s interview Find Seth on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Get to know the world’s foremost marketing expert at SethGodin.com Read the book that changed Jay’s course: What to Do When it’s Your Turn (or win a copy here) A must-read for any parent: Seth’s Stop Stealing Dreams Up your marketing game with Seth’s other bestselling books Step up to the next level and lead with Seth’s altMBA Detailed Show Notes (3:16) The subtle difference between being an artist and being just another cog in the system (6:17) Seth’s advice for those who think that money is the answer to all of life’s problems (8:58) Why the freedom to do what you love is much mo