“The first and best victory is to conquer self.”
—Plato
What do you get when you combine curiosity, a love of learning, and someone who received mentoring from the last living student of Dr. Napoleon Hill, author of the all-time best seller, ‘Think & Grow Rich’?
You get Ben Gothard, a dynamic business guy with great insights and a fascinating outlook on life.
Ben has had conversations with billionaires, best-selling authors, and Emmy winners—and it all happened in his early twenties. His podcast, Project Egg Show, reached over 30,0000 people across 50 countries.
He’s a digital native with a lot of knowledge to share about AI, crypto, blockchain, and the ever-exploding world of online gaming.
His standout Business Athlete skill?
Protecting his time viciously, as he put it during our Live in the Lab interview.
This outlook has its roots in a personal tragedy.
In 2021, Ben’s dad died from a heart attack.
And since then, Ben has been obsessing over making every second of every day count. Every day, he counts how much time he has until he hits 60 and sets out to make the most of those 24 hours.
“I’m reminded of how short life really is, especially when I think about the limited time we have. This realization hit me hard when I lost my dad.
So, spending our precious time on things we don’t enjoy just isn’t worth it.
When we catch ourselves eagerly waiting for the weekend or the holidays just to escape from work, it’s a clear sign. It’s an indicator that we need to pause and reflect on our life choices and find what truly satisfies us.”
—Ben Gothard (paraphrased from our interview)
Are you stuck in a job you hate?
Are you stuck in life?
This interview can give you the fuel you need to start reframing your perspective on time and how you spend your days.
What you’ll gain:
From the start, Ben shares some provocative comments that can help you dig deep into your own intentions and think about the value you’re adding to the world.
Learn why discipline is essential in every aspect of daily life.
Ben will challenge you to explore why you avoid tasks and share candid insights on overcoming those feelings.
Discover why doing things you dislike is never worth it and how to identify the root of dissatisfaction.
Dive into Ben’s personal story of time management and how it affects his life choices.
Accept the hard truth that the world is indifferent to your personal struggles, and learn how to not let negative experiences derail your entire life.
Lean into the transformative power of acknowledging what you’re grateful for every day.
Learn to protect your time fiercely by making efficient choices and walking away from conversations and situations that offer no value.
Uncover how everything in life can be organized into seven core disciplines (SIPFIRE) and how they interconnect.
Delve into Ben’s philosophy on the importance of constant learning and self-improvement.
And if you’re into tech, you’ll love these topics from the conversation:
Insights into how podcasting is changing the landscape of media and empowering individual creators.
Explore Ben’s thoughts on digital property rights and the reality of the virtual world.
An interesting talk about the metaverse, cryptocurrency, and blockchain.
Until next time, protect your time viciously. Protect it unapologetically. Because life’s too short to be stuck doing sh!t you hate.
Kb,
Your Chief Baplete
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