Podcast Episode #370: Chris Ryan – From Success to Significance
Episode #370: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast
Chris Ryan – From Success to Significance
What is it that takes entrepreneurial spirits and moves them into the next phase of life—beyond scarcity and into abundance? In this episode, I get to talk with my good friend Chris Ryan about life’s purpose and how we can find, secure, and act on that purpose. As the CEO of Gobundance, Chris shares the key to finding success that is significant and meaningful.
Listen in to hear about some key twists and turns in his life, the key people that sowed wisdom into him, and the lessons he learned along the way. Chris also discusses the good and bad that comes with perfectionism, the importance of work ethic, and how to find (and create) massive significance in your life.
Minute Markers:
1:40 – Chris’ background and passion for pinpointing significance in life.
3:28 – What defined him and what drove him in life.
5:25 – The power of work ethic and unconventional dedication.
8:43 – The importance of soft skills and how to leverage them.
14:07 – Why having mentors and surrounding yourself with wisdom are crucial.
16:31 – The purpose Chris has found in his life.
18:20 – How to find mentors or a community that works with your place in life.
21:35 – The two most important currencies in life.
26:28 – Key frameworks to pass on to your children.
29:10 – How to look at your life in terms of gratitude and philanthropy.
Featured on the Show:
Chris Ryan: LinkedIn
Gobund
The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel
P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think) :
In this episode, we finish up the second part of my interview with Rob Swanson and his eight rules of investing. (If you haven’t listened to part 1, be sure to go back and give that a listen before jumping into this one.) Today, we pick up where we left off, covering rules four through eight and talking about everything from decision-making to cash flow and risk reduction.
Listen in as Rob shares his incredible insight and experience in real estate and investing to give us a few rules that help make our decisions and investments more solid. You will hear about the importance of looking at margins before buying and what boxes need to be checked when it comes to predicting a solid income stream. Rob also discusses how to define and mitigate the different risks involved so that you can come out on top.
Alastair MacDonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, as well as a TEDx speaker who lectures on economic, social, and financial forecasts. Join me today to hear part two of our conversation at the Freedom Founders Mastermind, where we dive into the concept of certainty, how to hedge against a volatile economy, and why the abdication model is no longer one that works.
Listen in to learn the reasons why Alastair is not worried about consumer price inflation (and what he’s really worried about instead) and why the 401(k) is not always the investment that it is made out to be. You’ll learn why he is most concerned about the issue of division and polarity in the Western world, why your business is your best asset in a volatile economy, and how you can maintain its viability to weather the most intense economic storm.
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