From 12 Steps to 3,000 Years of Wisdom On One Decision feat. David Bayer - TAO 29
01/06/16 • 33 min
When most people think of success, they look at the top line: money, a thriving business and lifestyle. David Bayer was living a “successful” life by traditional measure. He founded his first company shortly after graduating from Columbia University at the ripe age of 21. Three years later he was leading the online division for world a class Italian motorcycle company. By 30, David was starting his second business and raising millions from venture capital funds. In 2009 his life took a dramatic turn when David found himself in a 12 step program battling addiction. Through it all, David gained a newfound awareness for living more powerfully. In this episode David shares insights from his remarkable journey, discovery and study of major teachings and topics spanning 3,000 years across science, philosophy, religion, spirituality, metaphysics, and neuroscience. And if that’s not enough, you’ll learn exactly why deciding is more important than the how-to.
Reading Now:
Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World | by Lama Surya Das
Favorite Business Book:
The Power of Decision: A Step-By-Step Program to Overcome Indecision and Live Without Failure Forever by Raymond Charles Barker
Mindset Principle:
Focus on living in a beautiful state that’s not dictated by external circumstances
Business Advice:
If you're driven by significant and success vs. contribution and growth, it’s going to be very hard to get people to rally around your cause.
Favorite Quote:
“Human beings have such an extraordinary ability to introduce unintelligence into a supremely intelligent system” - Raymond Charles Barker
“Until one is committed, there’s hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then God moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occured. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.” - W. H. Murray from The Scottish Himalayan Expedition
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When most people think of success, they look at the top line: money, a thriving business and lifestyle. David Bayer was living a “successful” life by traditional measure. He founded his first company shortly after graduating from Columbia University at the ripe age of 21. Three years later he was leading the online division for world a class Italian motorcycle company. By 30, David was starting his second business and raising millions from venture capital funds. In 2009 his life took a dramatic turn when David found himself in a 12 step program battling addiction. Through it all, David gained a newfound awareness for living more powerfully. In this episode David shares insights from his remarkable journey, discovery and study of major teachings and topics spanning 3,000 years across science, philosophy, religion, spirituality, metaphysics, and neuroscience. And if that’s not enough, you’ll learn exactly why deciding is more important than the how-to.
Reading Now:
Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World | by Lama Surya Das
Favorite Business Book:
The Power of Decision: A Step-By-Step Program to Overcome Indecision and Live Without Failure Forever by Raymond Charles Barker
Mindset Principle:
Focus on living in a beautiful state that’s not dictated by external circumstances
Business Advice:
If you're driven by significant and success vs. contribution and growth, it’s going to be very hard to get people to rally around your cause.
Favorite Quote:
“Human beings have such an extraordinary ability to introduce unintelligence into a supremely intelligent system” - Raymond Charles Barker
“Until one is committed, there’s hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then God moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occured. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.” - W. H. Murray from The Scottish Himalayan Expedition
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In 2008 Lindsey Anderson owed $100,000 in back takes to the IRS, was being sued, and had tons of overhead from running a large office with multiple employees. After hitting the reset button she was able to create a successful business and regain her financial footing. In this episode Lindsey shares how joining a mastermind, hiring a business coach and hard work allowed her overcome hard times.
Reading Now:
- Decide: The Ultimate Success Trigger | by Jim Palmer
Mindset Principle:
- Don’t expect immediate results
Business Advice:
- Join a mastermind and get a coach
Favorite Quote:
- “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” - Jim Rohn
Connect with today’s guest:
- One Click Lindsey - Lindsey’s Blog
- Traffic and Leads - Lindsey’s Company website
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Heather Ann Havenwood knows a thing or two when it comes to failure. Before rising to the ranks as a veteran marketer and coach, she lost it all and had to file for bankruptcy. Fast forward to present day and she's now a published author, coach, and the boss of sexy.
Hear how six words changed her life forever and what could be the one thing holding you back from success.
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Reading Now:
Favorite Business Book:
Mindset Principle:
- Give yourself permission to fail
Business Advice:
- Hire a coach and stop asking your friends for advice
Favorite Quote:
- “The only way to grow is to go to a point of failure.” - Unknown
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