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Aim for the Uprights   In this episode of the Richer Soul podcast, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Stu Crum, a seasoned leader in the corporate world and former professional athlete. Stu shares his life journey, from playing college football to holding executive positions at Jiffy Lube and Bridgestone. Now, he’s an advocate of "Intentional Living," a concept he outlines in his book Aim for the Uprights. Through his stories, Stu highlights how intentionality in faith, family, and business can shape a successful and fulfilling life. Key Takeaways: Intentional Living: Stu emphasizes the importance of being deliberate in every aspect of life. Whether it's managing finances, nurturing family relationships, or leading a business, intentionality is key to long-term success. Hard Work and Financial Literacy: Growing up in a financially literate family, Stu learned the value of hard work and money management early on. He also passed these lessons to his own children, expanding their understanding of investing. Overcomin

Reframing Masculinity   In this episode of Richer Soul, Brad Golphenee, a men’s somatic coach and Director of Training & Education at Evryman shares his unique journey, his perspectives on personal growth, and his insights into the somatic healing process. Together, they explore the importance of connecting with one's body, healing from past traumas, and living a more present and fulfilling life. Key Takeaways: The Power of Somatic Healing: Brad emphasizes the significance of somatic work, helping individuals process emotions and traumas that are stored in the body. By addressing these physical manifestations of past experiences, people can release the binds that dictate their future. Living with Intentionality: Brad advocates for a lifestyle rooted in presence and awareness. He discusses the need to slow down, process emotions, and allow space for healing. Men’s Mental Health and Growth: As a leader in men's coaching, Brad shares how important it is for men to feel safe in expressing emotions. He encour

Start Thinking Rich   In this episode of Richer Soul, two incredible guests, Dr. Brad Klontz and Adrian Brambila, dive deep into financial psychology and the entrepreneurial journey. Brad, an expert in behavioral finance, shares his insights on the mental roadblocks we face with money, while Adrian, a successful internet entrepreneur, offers a unique perspective on building wealth through hard work and creativity. Together, they explore the intersection of money, mindset, and success. Key Takeaways: The Power of Financial Psychology: Dr. Brad Klontz emphasizes how our subconscious money beliefs shape our financial behaviors. He highlights that many of these beliefs are inherited from our family and early experiences, leading to self-sabotaging habits if left unchecked. From Immigrant Roots to Millionaire Entrepreneur: Adrian Brambila shares his inspiring story of coming from humble beginnings and leveraging his work ethic to build multiple online businesses. His experiences highlight that financial success i

The Mentally Strong Leader   In this episode of Richer Soul, Scott Mautz, an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and former Procter & Gamble executive shares powerful insights from his new book, The Mentally Strong Leader, focusing on how mental strength can be the leadership superpower that helps people overcome adversity and thrive in their personal and professional lives. The conversation touches on Scott’s personal journey, the six “mental muscles” every leader needs, and the science behind building effective leadership habits. Key takeaways: Mental strength is the superpower that allows leaders to navigate challenges and lead with resilience. Cultivating mental strength requires building key habits that support confidence, fortitude, boldness, and clear communication. Leadership involves balancing confidence with humility to create an environment of trust. Reframing setbacks as learning opportunities strengthens mental fortitude. Leaders need to focus on long-term success and develop mental muscles

Creating Clarity   In this episode of Richer Soul, we dive into the world of leadership engagement with Chad Brown, a seasoned expert in coaching founders and executives. Chad has a unique approach to helping leaders unlock their full potential by mastering both the art and science of leadership. Through his coaching, he empowers his clients to achieve unprecedented results while also finding fulfillment in their work. Let’s explore Chad’s fascinating journey, the insights he’s gained from his experiences, and the lessons he shares about leadership, growth, and living a purpose-driven life.   Takeaways: Leadership as a Balance of Art and Science: Chad explains that effective leadership is both an art and a science. While technical skills and knowledge are important, emotional intelligence, trust-building, and personal fulfillment are equally critical in becoming a successful leader. Work-Life Integration, Not Balance: Chad challenges the traditional notion of work-life balance, calling it a myth. Instead

Unlocking Joy: The Power of Daily Gratitude   Take away: The transformative power of gratitude and its impact on overall well-being and success. Cultivating gratitude through simple, consistent practices can lead to profound positive changes in one's life, affecting mental health, personal relationships, and even professional success.   Money Learnings: When Sohale was very young (around 4-5 years old), his mother would play investment tapes in the car. These tapes discussed topics like how to invest in the stock market. Surprisingly, Sohale found these investment tapes interesting and "cool" at a young age, which was unusual for a child. In elementary and middle school, Sohale participated in fake stock programs, which he enjoyed and which sparked his interest in entrepreneurship. Sohale's mother approached investing with more fear and emotion, while his father was more even-keeled and objective about financial decisions. Through his father's approach, Sohale learned about the importance of understanding lar

Harnessing Quantum Physics for Personal Growth and Healing   Take away: True financial success may require more than just conscious effort and knowledge - it may necessitate identifying and changing subconscious beliefs that are holding us back. By aligning our subconscious mind with our conscious desires, we can potentially unlock greater financial success and abundance in our lives.   Money Learnings: Dr. G. Rex Kruhly's father, who grew up during the Great Depression, instilled a mindset of lack and scarcity. His father taught that money was hard to get and one should be very careful with it. Dr. Kruhly started working for his own money at age 13, driven by ambition. This childhood programming created a cognitive dissonance that later affected his ability to make money as an adult, despite his professional achievements. He never learned how to save until he was nearly 60 years old.   Bio: Dr. G. Rex Kruhly is the visionary Founder of Depth Healing, a groundbreaking system that merges Applied Quantum Physic

Your Grass is Greener with Jason Silver   Take away: The power of small, intentional changes in how we work and communicate to significantly improve productivity, decision-making, and overall job satisfaction. Focus on changing "how" you work rather than "what" you work on and recognize that outcomes are not fully in your control.   Money Learnings: Jason's parents were intentional about teaching him about money from a young age. They taught him to think about how much he needed to save for things he wanted. They discussed the consequences of spending money and how to think about saving. They instilled the idea that it's not good to spend all your money at once. Both of Jason's parents had backgrounds in accounting, which may have influenced their approach to teaching him about money. Overall, Jason received structured and intentional financial education from his parents, which he considers himself fortunate to have experienced, as this level of financial education at home is relatively uncommon.     Bio: Jas

Embracing the Journey: Shifting from the Pursuit of Perfection to Celebrating Progress   Take away: The importance of taking action and making progress, even if it's not perfect. Perfection should not be the enemy of good. Taking imperfect action and continuing to iterate is the key to meaningful personal growth and development. The willingness to be vulnerable and embrace a process-oriented mindset is what allows people to truly transform their lives.   Money Learnings: Mark Jordan's parents instilled core money values like hard work and saving. Jordan also had early entrepreneurial experience running a lawn care business as a teenager, which taught him practical lessons about managing clients, getting paid, and dealing with financial setbacks like client bankruptcies. He had more extensive financial education and skills development through his own business ventures and graduate studies, rather than formal training at home or school.   Bio: Mark Jordan, founder of Unravel Groups, is a veteran entrepreneur an

Living in Alignment With Who You Are   Take away: Prioritizing work-life balance and setting boundaries is crucial for long-term success and well-being as an entrepreneur. Success in business doesn't have to come at the cost of personal health and happiness. By implementing proper systems, delegating effectively, and maintaining clear boundaries, entrepreneurs can achieve their goals while also enjoying a fulfilling personal life.   Money Learnings: Alane's father is an entrepreneur who owned an insurance agency and was her main source of financial education. Her father emphasized the importance of not spending everything she earned. Her father demonstrated how to run a successful business without experiencing the typical roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship. He maintained a good work-life balance, was rarely stressed, and was always available for family activities. Her mother worked full-time at a bank once the children were in school, providing additional financial stability and benefits for the family.

The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon   Take away: Maintaining a "Day One" mentality in business encourages constant innovation, customer focus, and willingness to take calculated risks, which are crucial for long-term success and prevent a company from becoming irrelevant.   Money Learnings: From an early age, Steve started doing typical things to earn extra money, like mowing lawns. He learned that if he wanted to do something or buy something, he needed to earn the money for it himself. In high school, he developed an interest in photography and turned it into a money-making venture by taking pictures at school plays and selling them to students. This business allowed him to pay for a summer camp for a couple of years. These experiences made him learned that money is helpful and important and that you can make money through your own efforts.   Bio: Steve is the Co-Founder and CEO of Catalyit®, The Insurance Agency Technology Resource Company. Backed by 24 Big I state associa

It's My Life and I Can Change if I Want To   Take away: The power of mindset and belief in shaping one's financial and personal success. Success isn't just about external circumstances, but about how we perceive and respond to challenges, and our willingness to continually learn, adapt, and push beyond our perceived limitations. Take charge of their beliefs and attitudes, recognizing that these internal factors play a crucial role in achieving abundance and fulfillment in life.   Money Learnings: Richard Walker's mother demonstrated how to make the most of limited resources, such as salvaging food from grocery store dumpsters and eating beans to survive. At a young age, Walker started selling water toys to other kids, demonstrating how to identify and fulfill market demands. He learned to earn money through various means like raking leaves, selling candy, and making bracelets.   He learned to spot opportunities, like buying tubing from a neighbor to make and sell water toys. Walker developed the belief that m

Sublime Knowledge   Take away: The power of understanding and aligning our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs with our goals to create positive change in our lives. The importance of moving beyond limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns, often formed in childhood, to embrace a more expansive view of personal potential and abundance. By practicing self-reflection, asking mentally enabling questions, and tapping into intuition, individuals can rewire their subconscious minds and break free from cycles of fear, doubt, and stagnation. By understanding how our mental faculties work and aligning them with our aspirations, we can lead more fulfilled, purposeful, and abundant lives.   Money Learnings: Alia grew up in New York City with a mother who worked extremely hard to support them after Alia's father passed away when she was 11. She observed her mother working 12 hours a day, seven days a week to pay the bills and support their life in expensive New York City. Her mother's constant work led to medical challe

The Energy of Success    Take away: The importance of aligning your energy with your core values, both personally and professionally. Understanding and managing your energy is crucial for success and fulfillment. By identifying your values, leading with curiosity instead of assumptions, and making conscious choices about how you expend your energy, you can create a more productive and satisfying life. This applies not only to individuals but also to organizations, where aligning company values with employee values can lead to better engagement, retention, and overall success.   Money Learnings: At age 7, during a trip to Pakistan, Rebecca encountered poverty for the first time. Seeing a man without legs begging for money, she asked her father how much prosthetic legs would cost. When told $100, she wanted to help the man buy legs so he could support his family. This experience sparked her curiosity about helping others and finding solutions to problems. At age 11, when her parents went through a tumultuous di

Creating Personalized Health Plan for You   Take away: The importance of personalized, root-cause approaches to health and wellness. Each person's biochemistry is unique, and therefore, health solutions should be tailored accordingly. By understanding one's specific nutritional needs and addressing them through customized supplements and lifestyle changes, many chronic conditions can be significantly improved or even resolved, potentially offering a more effective alternative to conventional medication-based treatments.   Money Learnings: Marc grew up in a family with a "country club lifestyle" and didn't lack for needs. His father ran a business, which embedded an entrepreneurial mindset in Marc. He sold snacks at little league games and later had a bagel delivery route on Sundays. As a teenager, he and his brother bought and sold baseball cards at shows. His family faced significant financial difficulties when Marc was in his late teens due to his father's business sale and subsequent health issues. He witn

The Spiritual Side of Money   Take away: True wealth creation happens when you align your energy frequency with your desired financial goals. You must first feel and embody the mindset of the wealthy person you want to become. The key is to take inspired action from your abundant mindset. Start small if needed, but keep taking steps that reinforce your new wealthy identity, whether investing a little each month or having conversations as the wealthy person you envision.   Money Learnings: Elizabeth spent a significant amount of time with her entrepreneurial grandfathers, who owned successful businesses like the world's largest electric cotton gin company. They exposed her to the business world and operations from a young age, taking her to their offices and showing her the machinery and equipment. One grandfather taught her the importance of saving money through his focus on investing in land and real estate. The other grandfather emphasized analyzing decisions financially by "putting pencil to it" and doing

Integrating Life and Business in Harmony   Take away: Shed any lingering victim mentality and wholeheartedly embrace that you alone have the power to architect the life you want through your effort, mindset, and choices. True freedom comes from this radical responsibility.   Money Learnings: Daniel Brown didn't receive much education about money management, saving, or investing when he was growing up as a child. As the "golden child" and only child, life was very comfortable and money was readily available. However, this easy upbringing meant he didn't learn important lessons about preserving wealth, saving for the future, or the value of having a "rainy day" fund. It was only later in life, after facing some financial struggles himself in real estate, that he realized the importance of building an emergency fund, saving consistently, and having a long-term investing mindset from an early age.   Bio: CEO of Brownstone in Austin. Brit by birth, American by choice, and a family man with a wonderful wife, 5 chil

How to Reclaim Your Freedom    Take away: By cultivating this inner sovereignty first, you can then show up in life with more resilience, creativity, focus, and charisma in whatever you do - be it work, relationships, or pursuing wealth and success. But the wealth ultimately has to start from valuing and caring for yourself from the inside first. That allows you to thrive from a grounded, empowered state, rather than constantly striving from anxiety or self-denial.   Money Learnings: Discussions about money, wealth, or comparing financial situations were discouraged in her household when Dr. Emma Seppala was growing up.  Her parents discouraged her from talking about or thinking too much about other people's wealth or material possessions. Money was not a major topic of discussion or emphasis in her family during her childhood.   Bio: Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., is a Yale professor, best-selling author of The Happiness Track, and research scientist who has researched the effects of meditation and breathing on happin

Crafting the Employee Experience    Take away: Developing an abundant mindset centered on gratitude for what you have, rather than lament what's lacking, is key to living a fulfilling life. Balancing business growth with personal fulfillment means defining your "why" and ideal lifestyle, not just chasing endless expansion. Prioritizing employee engagement through efforts like "stay interviews" and enabling people to do what they're passionate about leads to higher profitability and client satisfaction. And instilling financial literacy around passive income streams like real estate from an early age can set a strong foundation for long-term wealth creation.   Money Learnings: Kent's parents had purchased a 10-unit apartment building before he was born. While they had modest incomes from their jobs, the rental income and equity buildup from the apartment building provided an additional stream of income and financial security. This taught Kent the value of real estate investments for generating passive income.

Reprogram Your Brain   Take away: Recognizing that our childhood experiences, both positive and negative, shape our biology in profound ways. Creating a safe, nurturing environment for kids is vital for their future well-being. And for adults, healing unresolved traumas from the past may be the key to unlocking better physical and mental health.   Money Learnings: Dr. Don Wood had an "idyllic childhood" with very nurturing parents who never yelled, screamed, or hit him and his siblings. This provided a safe, calm home environment. His father was financially disciplined and taught them how to save money, despite not being wealthy himself. By age 19, Dr. Wood says he had $30,000 saved in the bank.   His parents passed down values like financial discipline, saving diligently, avoiding wastefulness, and maintaining sufficiency - likely shaped by their own experiences growing up in challenging times. Their nurturing parenting style coupled with modeling provident financial behaviors laid a foundation for Dr. Wood'