Jon Gordon: Look On The Bright Side | E113
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Get ready to think positive!
In this episode, we are talking with Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and speaker. Jon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. He is the author of 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden.
Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy, and more.
In this episode, we talk about how Jon grew up around lots of negativity, how he is able to be positive every day, and his experience with Buddhism. We’ll also talk more about the beginnings of his writing career, advice for prospective authors, key principles from his best-seller ‘Energy Bus,’ and why you should ditch New Years’ Resolutions for Jon’s one-word version. There’s a lot of great insight about positivity and managing your environment in this episode - don’t miss out!
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Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
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Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
Mentioned in the Episode:
Jon’s Website: jongordon.com
Jon’s Twitter: @JonGordon11
Jon’s Instagram: @jongordon11
Jon’s Free Resources: jongordon.com/useful-tools
Raw Description
<p>Get ready to think positive! </p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we are talking with Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and speaker. Jon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. He is the author of 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden. </p><p> </p><p>Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy, and more.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we talk about how Jon grew up around lots of negativity, how he is able to be positive every day, and his experience with Buddhism. We’ll also talk more about the beginnings of his writing career, advice for prospective authors, key principles from his best-seller ‘Energy Bus,’ and why you should ditch New Years’ Resolutions for Jon’s one-word version. There’s a lot of great insight about positivity and managing your environment in this episode - don’t miss out!</p><p> </p><p>Sponsored by Linkedin Learning. Try free for 1 month at LinkedInLearning.com/FREEMONTH </p><p> </p><p>Social Media:</p><p> </p><p>Follow YAP on IG: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyoungandprofiting">www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting</a></p><p>Reach out to Hala directly at <a href="mailto:Hala@YoungandProfiting.com">Hala@YoungandProfiting.com</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Linkedin:<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fhtaha%2F"> www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Instagram: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyapwithhala">www.instagram.com/yapwithhala</a></p><p>Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha</p><p>Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: <a href="http://www.youngandprofiting.com">www.youngandprofiting.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> </p><p>03:05 - Jon’s Childhood and How He Struggled with Negativity</p><p>06:10 - How Jon Works Towards Being Positive Every Day</p><p>07:42 - Jon’s Experience with Buddhism</p><p>10:03 - Law School and Why It Wasn’t the Right Path for Jon</p><p>19:04 - The Beginnings of Jon’s Writing Career</p><p>19:57 - The Momentum After ‘Energy Bus’ Became Popular</p><p>25:05 - Advice for Prospective Authors in 2021</p><p>29:31 - The ‘Energy Bus’ Principles</p><p>32:15 - The Analogy of a Coffee Bean and its Environment</p><p>35:40 - Story of The Only Man Who Ran 6 Iron Mans at 59</p><p>42:09 - Connection Between Anxiety and Feeling Divided</p><p>44:04 - Jon’s Version of New Years Resolutions</p><p>46:23 - How Jon and His Wife Maintain Their Relationship</p><p>50:57 - Jon’s Secret to Profiting in Life</p><p> </p><p>Mentioned in the Episode:</p><p> </p><p>Jon’s Website: <a href="https://www.jongordon.com/">https://www.jongordon.com/</a></p><p>Jon’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JonGordon11">https://twitter.com/JonGordon11</a></p><p>Jon’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11">https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11</a></p><p>Jon’s Free Resources: <a href="http://jongordon.com/useful-tools/">http://jongordon.com/useful-tools/</a></p>
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Show Notes
Get ready to think positive!
In this episode, we are talking with Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and speaker. Jon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. He is the author of 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden.
Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy, and more.
In this episode, we talk about how Jon grew up around lots of negativity, how he is able to be positive every day, and his experience with Buddhism. We’ll also talk more about the beginnings of his writing career, advice for prospective authors, key principles from his best-seller ‘Energy Bus,’ and why you should ditch New Years’ Resolutions for Jon’s one-word version. There’s a lot of great insight about positivity and managing your environment in this episode - don’t miss out!
Sponsored by Linkedin Learning. Try free for 1 month at LinkedInLearning.com/FREEMONTH
Social Media:
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
Mentioned in the Episode:
Jon’s Website: jongordon.com
Jon’s Twitter: @JonGordon11
Jon’s Instagram: @jongordon11
Jon’s Free Resources: jongordon.com/useful-tools
Raw Description
<p>Get ready to think positive! </p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we are talking with Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and speaker. Jon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. He is the author of 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden. </p><p> </p><p>Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy, and more.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we talk about how Jon grew up around lots of negativity, how he is able to be positive every day, and his experience with Buddhism. We’ll also talk more about the beginnings of his writing career, advice for prospective authors, key principles from his best-seller ‘Energy Bus,’ and why you should ditch New Years’ Resolutions for Jon’s one-word version. There’s a lot of great insight about positivity and managing your environment in this episode - don’t miss out!</p><p> </p><p>Sponsored by Linkedin Learning. Try free for 1 month at LinkedInLearning.com/FREEMONTH </p><p> </p><p>Social Media:</p><p> </p><p>Follow YAP on IG: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyoungandprofiting">www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting</a></p><p>Reach out to Hala directly at <a href="mailto:Hala@YoungandProfiting.com">Hala@YoungandProfiting.com</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Linkedin:<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fhtaha%2F"> www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Instagram: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyapwithhala">www.instagram.com/yapwithhala</a></p><p>Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha</p><p>Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: <a href="http://www.youngandprofiting.com">www.youngandprofiting.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> </p><p>03:05 - Jon’s Childhood and How He Struggled with Negativity</p><p>06:10 - How Jon Works Towards Being Positive Every Day</p><p>07:42 - Jon’s Experience with Buddhism</p><p>10:03 - Law School and Why It Wasn’t the Right Path for Jon</p><p>19:04 - The Beginnings of Jon’s Writing Career</p><p>19:57 - The Momentum After ‘Energy Bus’ Became Popular</p><p>25:05 - Advice for Prospective Authors in 2021</p><p>29:31 - The ‘Energy Bus’ Principles</p><p>32:15 - The Analogy of a Coffee Bean and its Environment</p><p>35:40 - Story of The Only Man Who Ran 6 Iron Mans at 59</p><p>42:09 - Connection Between Anxiety and Feeling Divided</p><p>44:04 - Jon’s Version of New Years Resolutions</p><p>46:23 - How Jon and His Wife Maintain Their Relationship</p><p>50:57 - Jon’s Secret to Profiting in Life</p><p> </p><p>Mentioned in the Episode:</p><p> </p><p>Jon’s Website: <a href="https://www.jongordon.com/">https://www.jongordon.com/</a></p><p>Jon’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JonGordon11">https://twitter.com/JonGordon11</a></p><p>Jon’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11">https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11</a></p><p>Jon’s Free Resources: <a href="http://jongordon.com/useful-tools/">http://jongordon.com/useful-tools/</a></p>