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Is Our Perspective on Success Fundamentally Flawed?

Our guest, Giannos Tran, a visionary storyteller, joins us to dissect what some consider a male-oriented definition of success. We question whether success is a destination or a mirage shaped by societal perceptions.

Success is a chameleon, changing colors from person to person. For some, it's about the journey, the process, and the love and pain that come with it. For others, it's a race against oneself, a quest for something greater. 

But what lies beyond the finish line?

In a world where online haters are as common as hashtags, Dr. Stephanos steps in to discuss the courage it takes to stand by your opinions in the digital arena. Does our understanding of success influence our response to the critics?

Chapters:
08:55 - Post-Achievement Sadness
15:27 - Visionaries Who Transform The World
21:15 - Balancing Ego, Teamwork, and Self-Care
24:07 - Leading with Humility
29:20 - Lessons from a Grandmother's Love
38:32 - Why Context Matters in Conversations
42:09 - The Courage to Speak
44:15 - Harnessing Failures 
47:26  - Family Ties Teach More Than Business Struggles
53:39 - Respecting Team Boundaries

We'll explore how Giannos prioritizes the hurdles in personal relationships over business lessons and why working on our mistakes and lowering our ego can lead to more meaningful connections with our loved ones.

So, are you ready to redefine success, manage your ego, and embrace the full spectrum of life's experiences? 

Join us on this enlightening journey, and let's challenge the status quo together. And remember, it's not just about accepting the negative comments—it's about allowing them to coexist with your path to greatness.

Press play, and let's find out if we've been looking at success through the wrong lens all along.

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In this podcast episode, our guest Selene Garcia, a cybersecurity business developer and customer success manager, shares her career journey and insights. She discusses her transition from the paper and packaging industry to cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of seeing challenges as opportunities for growth. Selene also emphasizes the value of continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

In this episode of The Urban Income Show, Yong Kim, the of CEO Wonolo, a company driving the future of work, shares his background, journey, and advice for job seekers. He discusses his unexpected path to entrepreneurship and the challenges he faced as a teenager trying to find work in a new country. Yong emphasizes the importance of mentorship and perseverance, highlighting the impact of a teacher who gave him a second chance. He offers advice for job seekers, stressing the need for effective self-presentation and research on companies and individuals. Yong also shares insights on job searching, fundraising, leadership, decision-making, sleep, and managing money.

Yong Kim, the CEO of Wonolo, a company that is revolutionizing the way we work, shares his personal story, experiences, and valuable advice for those seeking employment. Kim is an immigrant from South Korea, who launched two companies before turning 40 and advises C7 Ventures and Sequoia Capital. He began his career at Analyst Group and later Deutsche Bank, holding degrees from the University of Chicago and Harvard Business School. Following success in investment banking, he joined Coca-Cola's Startup Accelerator in 2013, sparking his journey with Wonolo. Since its 2014 inception, Yong has served as CEO, and the company now boasts over 300 employees, one million workers, and thousands of partner companies. He's secured over $200M in venture capital for Wonolo's growth. At home, Yong finds humility, gratitude, and happiness, inspired by his wife and three daughters. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of The Urban Income Show:

• Yong Kim's background and journey as an accidental entrepreneur
• Challenges faced by Yong Kim as a teenager trying to find work in a new country
• The impact of mentorship and the importance of words and actions in shaping someone's life
• Advice for job seekers, including effective self-presentation and research on companies and individuals
• Advice on increasing success rates in job searching and fundraising, such as targeting specific companies and following up multiple times
• The importance of persistence and follow-up in the sales process for entrepreneurs
• What makes a good CEO and leader, including self-awareness, skills in managing teams and resolving conflicts, and personal style
• Insights on decision-making and the importance of sleep
• Regrets and lessons learned regarding money management
• Advice for his younger self, including focusing on personal growth and challenging situations rather than money or prestige.

Resources:

• Wonolo
• Urban Income
• Growth Skills

Connecting with Yong Kim:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Connecting with Lavall Chichester:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• YouTube

On this episode of Aligned Dad, the speaker discusses a range of topics from Reddit videos showing extraordinary and amusing feats of fathers to a philosophy of "unoptimized" living. They share stories of adventure and bravery, discussions with fellow parents, and the importance of trusting one's own inner compass rather than obsessing over plans. The podcast delves into various wisdom nuggets shared by medical doctors and the importance of teaching kids to solve their own problems and make their own choices. The speaker shares their personal struggles as a new parent and offers insight into the challenges and joys of parenting, while reminding listeners not to beat themselves up for missed opportunities and to be present in the moment.

Show Notes :
[00:00:40] Story about the beauty of living an unoptimized life; experiences of Derek Sivers and his son, and how planning and optimizing too much can lead to missing out on unexpected joyful moments.

[00:06:22] Trust your intuition and let things unfold naturally, like children who often play with the cardboard box instead of the toy.

[00:12:12] Living multiple lives in one lifetime is exhausting and confusing, especially when we constantly search for the right path. It can lead to friction in relationships and unresolved issues. The best way to ensure mental strength in kids is to lead by example.

[00:15:32] Teach kids to solve their own problems, not solve them for them; this is the golden standard of parenting and being a human. Empower children to make their own decisions and find solutions to their problems, as the challenge will make them stronger.

[00:21:30] Dad admits he has been reckless but likes being adventurous when playing with child. He also has quick reflexes to protect her from falling.

[00:24:33] Narrator regrets not being able to save his newborn sister, but later redeems himself by saving his sister from a dangerous water heater.

[00:26:48] A man's sister is found unconscious in the bathroom, and he has to break down the door and perform CPR to save her life.

[00:30:09] Fathers are discussing the birth of a second child, and one Indian father explains the cultural preference for having a girl. A Canadian father expresses concern over the challenges of raising a daughter, but the Indian father is confident in his parenting abilities. The conversation leads to a funny anecdote about a date with a girl whose father threatened the Canadian father with a gun.

[00:34:53] Give children freedom to choose and educate them to choose wisely. Communicate with kids to avoid troubles. Don't impose life experiences on them.

[00:40:58] The podcast will be on YouTube and Instagram with short snippets for comments and questions. The hosts are happy to share their wisdom and experiences with no concern for criticism. The podcast is named "The Aligned" to signify inner alignment.