Podcast appearances and mentions of aj leon

You might have gone to summer camp as a kid. If you loved it, you likely have wonderful memories of making new friends, being in nature, staying in cabins with bunkmates, doing crafts, swimming at the lake (pool, pond, river), singing around the campfire and maybe even showing off a special skill of yours at the talent show. There was a bit of anxious excitement wondering what it would be like, who you'd meet and what would unfold.  No matter what age you are, chances are your inner child and full blown adult still crave simple pleasures and real old fashion fun! Today's episode is an uplifting panel discussion about our need for connection, playfulness, making meaningful memories and new friends. It's about how a summer camp for adults called "Camp in Your Heart '' can offer you a refuge for mind, body and soul this September when we take over a YMCA camp for a few days and have a blast. I am joined by co-founders Torey Ivanic, Heidi Klauber and Shannon Simmons who share it's origin story, why camp matters to them and why you would be most welcome to join us. They discuss the camp's various workshops, transformative experiences, and the power of in-person, real life connections and  time well spent in today's digital age. Stay tuned as we explore the magic and impact of "Campus in Your Heart" and the unique and empowering experiences it offers to its attendees. Your Main Takeaways: 1. The power of in-person connection: This conversation emphasizes the profound impact of real-life interactions and forming deeper connections with others, especially in the context of the epidemic of loneliness the world is facing. 2.Create a supportive and compassionate environment: The camp is an inclusive space where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences can come together to explore, play, create, be nourished, breathe, be still, find supportive community, meet new friends, bring your whole self and nurture your soul. 3. Come get what you need. You belong and are welcome. Find out more about Camp Is in Your Heart or reserve your spot now www.campisinyourheart.com Connect with CIIYH here: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/campisinyourheart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIIYH If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like these from fellow Camp Glper's: Jonathan Fields,  Marsha Shandur, Laura Pena, Leisa Petersen, Rachel Gogos, Jeff Harry, Angie Cole, Paul Sockett, Cris Sgrott, Karen Wright, Jeffrey Davis, Charlie Gilkey, Cynthia Morris, Julia Gilmor, Dave Conley, Evan La Ruffa, Jen Louden, Cheryl Rickman, Aj Leon, Kerra Bolton,  Episode #20: Alisa Barry: Curating a Beautiful Life Episode #31: Candita Clayton: The Prosperous Artist Paradigm Episode #73: Brian Lima: Listen with Your Eyes MORE ABOUT CAMP IS IN YOUR HEART: September 28 – October 1, 2024 Deckers, Colorado If you're seeking personal growth, deeper self-awareness, and a more fulfilling life — Camp is in Your Heart has been created for you.

“Don't follow well-lit paths, grab a machete and hack down your own '', says unorthodox change maker and creator AJ Leon. Sometimes you need permission, encouragement, or simply to hear the voice of a like-minded stranger, tell you it's OK to follow the breadcrumbs of your life and to go ahead and do things your way…even if it looks very different from other people's.   Author, designer, investor and true global citizen,  AJ joins me at the table this week to talk about living nomadically around the world, making big things happen, and how you really can create a life on your own terms. Listen as we discuss how to let yourself dream again, challenging the status quo of what's possible and the daunting yet exciting experience that reinventing yourself can be. “There are few things more dangerous in life than waiting”, he says in his book  “The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit, a collection of essays about living with intention, doing work that actually matters and changing the world'. Here are some things you'll discover in this episode: How to widen your lens to what's really possible.Ways to overcome the challenges of navigating change. What to do about the fact that this is not your Practice Life. This is all there is.Helpful practical tools and insights to begin again. and so more… Enjoy!  Connect with AJ Leon here: Website:: https://www.misfit.co/Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/ajleon/ Quick note, I just want to say thank you for listening to this episode. I know it means a lot to myself and my guests.  If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like: Episode #25: Julia Gillmor: Build a Business Around Your Life Episode #32: Raghunath: Love and Service with a Punk Monk Mentor Episode #42: Onne van der Wal: Live Your Adventure What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to us!Engage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share out channel MORE ABOUT AJ LEON: AJ Leon is a designer, international entrepreneur,  philanthropist, speaker, conference producer, filmmaker, investor, world traveler.  The Founder and Global Creative Director of Misfit, a gloriously eclectic collection of businesses and social enterprises spread across the planet; he nomads around the world and makes things happen. Since 2008, AJ has financed dozens of social, cultural and humanitarian projects and initiatives spread across the globe. AJ has underwritten and invested in a diverse cadre of unorthodox changemakers, advised and mentored entrepreneurs of every stripe from San Francisco and New York to Malta and Manila.  He is the author of The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit, a collection of essays about living with intention, doing work that actually matters and changing the world. Get the book on Amazon.

I recently watched a documentary on Netflix called Minimalism by Matt D'Avella in which a quote by AJ Leon really struck a cord with me. To paraphrase AJ said he was offered the promotion he had always dreamed of but he feared that if he took the offer, he'd never escape and be able to live the life he truly wanted. From there I went down a rabbit hole of thought which I go into more detail in my blog post at http://expeditiontotry.com/ and that's what we discuss in this episode. We discuss how interesting it is that all of us humans are put on this Earth and feel this need to find meaning and purpose in life, but we all choose to do so in such vastly different ways. Some people turn towards religion, others towards philosophy, some to their own personal way, and any of the thousands of others out there. I personally think that is fascinating how one person can find their happiness in viewing the world one way while another person could do the same with a completely different method. So Matt and I discuss our own views of life and how we cope with the world as well as our thoughts on how other people form their own views. Check out Matt's music at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5adWO7OZMUO1YtHvvMT8Zl?si=r5lJ3tPfSm2vqDH7R2yDhQ We hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you did, let me know and be sure to share it with your friends and family. I'd really appreciate it! You can find me on on social media sites: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpeditionTry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expeditiontotry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expeditiontotry/ Blog: http://expeditiontotry.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pn8SRaud4Jd7kHcE_BX-Q --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What is success is one of those questions that we ask ourselves more and more nowadays. Its not surprising, as from the moment we go to school we are being pushed towards success. Teachers say to us "If you don't work hard you wont get the results you need to get that great job" Parents says to us "How are you going to afford to own your house if you dont become successful" The issue is of course, most of these visions of success aren't our own. These are what others people have in their mind is success and they dont have any right to try to push it on to us. It's just wrong. So in todays episode of Join Up Dots we answer the following listener question, and of course you can hear the full answer on todays episode. The What Is Success Listener Question Dear David, I am long time listener of Join Up Dots even though I am only seventeen years old. I started listening as I was hoping for help in finding success. My parents are very driven people, and want me to get success in my life. They worked hard for what they have in life, and want to see me do the same. But what is success? This is my problem as I am willing to work hard at something, but not if its not what I want to do or achieve. Do you think that being happy and poor is as good as rich and unhappy, as i feel my life is going in that direction. So what is success to you David? I know what is success to my parents and family, but I dont think it is the same for me. Thank you Putri, Kula Lumpa, Malaysia So Have You Defined Your Own Success? If you are inspired by todays episode of Join Up Dots and are now pondering your own definition of success then we can help you. Simply head over to the Freedom Starter course on our Free Training Resource and start doing the Love Like and Hate exercise. This can really set your direction in amazing ways and give you the clarity that you need. The second thing you can do, is head over to episode 207 of Join Up Dots and listen to the amazing AJ Leon. This is an amazing episode that reveals the step that one man took to create his own rules and find his own thing in life.

AJ Leon (@ajleon), Founder of Misfit, Inc, talks about how he went from going through the motions of life based on what society dictates to leaving a high-paying job and beginning to live life on his terms. AJ went from being on Wall St. to walking out the day he received a promotion letter. It was on that day, as AJ explains, that he began living life with purpose and intention. AJ walks through his story, where he is today, why he focuses on making memories, and the questions you should ask yourself about pursuing your life on YOUR terms.

While we put the finishing touches to our conversations with some great new guests, we thought we would dig into the library of more than 100 interviews and share some clips from previous discussions.This episode includes AJ Leon, Craig Hatkoff and Irwin Kula sharing their stories, and pivotal moments that brought them to where they are now.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the second season of BusinessJazz. It first went live on 1st March 2013. The original show notes (beware of outdated information): Change is unsettling. We grow comfortable with things the way they are. When they shift an inch, we feel the movement as if it were a mile. Regular listeners will have noticed changes in the podcast this week. The intro, the tone, the focus. That's a lot to take in. If you've listened to the podcast already, we hope you understand why we've tinkered with the formula. If you haven't yet. Here's a quick overview. While we know Paul will return, we don't know when. All we know is that it will be a while yet. When he does, you'll hear three voices host the podcast – Jane is staying on. With that in mind, it was appropriate to change the intro to include the three of us. The second change is that we are weaning ourselves off Chris Brogan. He was our genesis, our original inspiration, and won't be forgotten, but there are other great thought leaders in business to look at as well. Besides, who can speak in detail better about what Chris Brogan is thinking – us or Chris himself? So, we're broadening our horizons. We don't stray too far in this episode, though. Podcast regular AJ Leon gets a big mention. This week In this week's episode, Roger and Jane look at AJ raised big bucks using Kickstarter to publish a book. Roger tells of Peter Cox, an Irish landscape photographer, who had equal success. You can listen to this week's podcast using the player at the top of the post or download it directly here: Business Jazz – 1st March, 2013. We're also in iTunes. We'd love it if you subscribed or left some feedback. We might be flying the Brogan nest, but please connect with him If you want to hear the amazing things Chris Brogan is saying, you can subscribe to his newsletter on his website. Utterly, totally recommended.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the second season of BusinessJazz. It first went live on 16th February 2013. The original show notes (beware of outdated information): How easy do you make it for people to buy from you? Do people even know that they can buy from you? And do they know what they can buy from you? In this week's episode, Roger and Jane Boyd look at idea's Chris Brogan has about "touchpoints of opportunity" – places where the customer can interact with you or your business. He uses the metaphor of the sidewalk, the storefront and the back room. Roger and Jane end up talking about the Soup Nazi and AJ Leon.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the first season of BusinessJazz. It first went live on 11th January 2013. The original show notes (beware of outdated information): Last week we talked about ambitions, execution and failure. This week, we riff off an email sent by AJ Leon in which he talks about the decision whether or not to give up. He recently stuck with something and ended up $8,000 lighter. Good decision? Bad decision? That's a key question we're all faced with. Is it better to cut our losses and abandon a road we've set off down, or should we push on? Chris Brogan gets his regular airing too as Paul and Roger discuss his recent email about the rise of bespoke business. In the podcast, Roger alludes to a story about Walt Disney being born in Mojácar, a village in Spain. It's quite likely nonsense.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the first season of BusinessJazz. It first went live on 30th November 2012. The original show notes (beware of outdated information): We're going to break a little from tradition this week and talk about someone else. Don't worry, Chris is here too. But we're going to start with a man who recently sent out an email actively encouraging people to go to cafes to steal a magazine. That's right. Theft. You have his blessing. Such a person can only be called a misfit. In fact, make that a capital "M". Misfit. Who is this man? His name is AJ Leon. He and his wife Melissa head up Misfit Incorporated, and they've just launched their magazine: Misfit Quarterly. Online, it's free. Go get an e-copy. Want a hard copy? Well, you can sign up to become an honorary misfit (though if you do, AJ and Melissa would probably capitalize you: Honorary Misfit). Or, you can trawl around after them and pick up a free copy wherever they happen to leave one. They're on a 1,080 day journey around the world. They might stop in at your local coffee shop some day. Misfit Quarterly is an example of fresh thinking. Same goes for Chris Brogan's email last week as well. He wonders whether you usually slowdown in the run up to the end of the year. Is December a wind down month for you? Is your annual race run? "No!" cries Chris. Beware. Push extra hard in December. Do stuff. Steal a march on your competitors. Steal a march on your former self. Make December really count. Paul and Roger chew on this and much more (including Daley Thompson) in this week's episode of Business Jazz.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the first season of BusinessJazz. It first went live on 2nd November 2012. The original show notes (beware of outdated information): Failure. It's a scary word for many of us. For others, it's something to be embraced. They see failures as milestones on the way to success. Failure should be embraced, rather than feared. This week Paul and Roger discuss failure and how to turn it to your advantage, prompted as usual by an email from Chris Brogan. To hear the podcast, just click on the play button on the embedded player at the top of this post. We're also in iTunes. We'd love it if you subscribed. Wow! Many of you will have found us through the plug that both Chris and AJ Leon gave the podcast in their email newsletters last week. It was an incredible experience for us to receive such boosts from these two remarkable people. Chris and AJ, thank you. It means the world to us.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from the first season of BusinessJazz. It first went live on 26th October 2012. The original show notes (beware of outdated information): The number one thing that holds us back from achieving our goals, from grasping our full potential, is ourselves. Instead of taking action, we wait. We wait for the perceived risks to abate, the circumstances to change, more time to become available to us. We wait for the support of others. We promise we'll leap into action as soon as we have more money, fewer commitments, clearer goals. Nothing happens. Even when opportunity comes knocking. "I'm not quite ready," we reply. Courage This week, Paul and Roger discuss two emails - one from Chris Brogan, the other from AJ Leon. Both highlight the need for you to be courageous. They urge you to take action over finding excuses. Chris and AJ want you to become the whole person you are capable of being. They offer advice.

You should never stop asking for what you want. That's one of the many things that AJ Leon believes helps you live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, the influence of Shakespeare in his life, and much more.AJ Leon is the founder of Misfit Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter as @aljeon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

You should never stop asking for what you want. That's one of the many things that AJ Leon believes helps you live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, the influence of Shakespeare in his life, and much more.AJ Leon is the founder of Misfit Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter as @aljeon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From 2012 to 2019 this adventure with Mary Oliver (Ohio 1935- Florida 2019) Begins with how Paul O'Mahony contacted Mary's agent in 2018, followed by a recording from 2012, her poem "The Journey" for AJ Leon and Misfits Inc as they set out to go Round the World in 1,080 Days". http://aj-leon.com/pursuitofeverything/about/about-poe/ A segment inside the great coffee house "FilterCork" with Mary. Paul reads several poems. You hear Mary Oliver reading one of her poem. Followed by Paul O'Mahony's poem "Song for Mary Oliver on her 80th birthday" in Florida More poetry including "When death comes". "My life with Mary Oliver" by Paul

We have spent the last several weeks exploring how to design memorable moments for our customers and communities, our audiences and even our families. But how do we design a life of wonder for ourselves? How do we juggle our own creative calling with the needs of our clients and communities? Is there a way to approach marketing as a craft, making it part of our path to mastery? How do we realize our best creative selves, pursuing mastery and meaning in every aspect of our lives? Today, Jeffrey explores the creative process with Srinivas Rao, the founder and host of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast and author of the recently released Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake, and Marty Neumeier, Director of CEO Branding at Liquid Agency and author of several books, including the forthcoming business thriller SCRAMBLE: How Agile Strategy Can Build Epic Brands in Record Time. Srinivas and Marty explain how they make decisions about which projects to take on, discussing the tension between what they have been called to create and market demands. They address the significance of ongoing reflection and self-awareness in carving a path of personal and professional mastery and offer insight around putting your imprint or signature on any project you take on, learning best practices—and then challenging them. Srinivas and Marty also describe how they measure the value of their own work, seeking self-mastery rather than obsessing over marketing metrics. Jeffrey asks them how they work through doubt in the writing process, what surprised them in the creation of their latest works, and how they foster openness in creative collaboration. Listen in for advice on leveraging a support system to navigate crises and learn how to design a fulfilling life and business with an eye to creative mastery and meaning. Key Takeaways [5:01] Young Srini and Marty at their best Srini listening to Thriller on repeat Marty learning to draw from mom [9:51] Marty’s transition to an audience of one Career of being creative on behalf of other people Sold company to Liquid Agency ‘to do own art’ [13:05] Srini’s transition to an audience of one Making money helping others execute vision AJ Leon encouraged to ‘create own stuff’ Aim for mastery rather than metrics [19:55] Marty’s insight on mastery and metrics Always focused on mastery, fell short on metrics Not about gaming system but getting word out [22:40] The difference between mimicry and modeling Danger in replicating formula Rule to not be like anyone else [31:20] The role of environment in the creative process Introduced to idea by The Ultimate Game of Life All things have energy that inspires OR expires Upgrade space to ‘pull into best version of self’ [32:40] How to reinvent yourself with each new project Explore other’s work, save what you love about it Can’t know what’s new unless experience world [43:12] Srini’s insight around creativity and the internet Creative pursuits in search of external reward Tools designed to trigger envy and comparison Conflates attention with value, prevents creative work [50:54] The impetus for Marty’s new book SCRAMBLE Business book won’t give experience of agile strategy Suggestion to deliver principles through story [53:14] The surprises Marty & Srini experienced in the writing process Characters take on life of own Learn to write in rhythmic cadence [59:13] How Marty & Srini work through doubt when writing Email from writing coach when Srini stuck Marty wrote in full view of advisor/audience [1:06:00] How Srini navigates crises in business Support system of friends, family who care Therapy and self-care (exercise, eat well) [1:12:00] Marty’s approach to crises in SCRAMBLE Character of CEO must involve team to fix problems Similar to own journey in realizing can’t do it alone [1:18:09] How to foster openness in creative collaboration Eliminate ego and envy to do something great Project more important than who has ideas [1:20:55] What Srini & Marty are pursuing in the next year Srini leveraging platform to highlight social issues Marty founding Level C (branding as profession) Connect with Srinivas The Unmistakable Creative The Unmistakable Creative Podcast The Art of Being Unmistakable: A Collection of Essays About Making a Dent in the Universe by Srinivas Rao An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake by Srinivas Rao ‘If You Want to Build an Audience, Focus on Mastery Instead of Metrics’ by Srinivas Rao ‘The Wasted Potential of the Internet’ by Srinivas Rao Connect with Marty Marty’s Website Liquid Agency The Brand Gap: How to Bridge the Distance Between Business Strategy and Design by Marty Neumeier SCRAMBLE: How Agile Strategy Can Build Epic Brands in Record Time by Marty Neumeier Zag: The Number One Strategy of High-Performance Brands by Marty Neumeier Resources Tracking Wonder S1EP11 AJ Leon The Brand Gap on SlideShare Misfit Incorporated Creative Live with Danielle LaPorte & Srinivas Rao Danielle LaPorte Leap First: Creating Work That Matters by Seth Godin The Brand Gap on SlideShare The Ultimate Game of Life The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Charles Baxter Steven Pressfield Mastery by Robert Greene Books by Anders Ericsson Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey with Eric Hagerman The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Tracking Wonder S1EP04 BB Suárez Kim Marie Coaching Gentle Warriors Kitchen Charles Vogl The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging by Charles Vogl Quest 2019

You should never stop asking for what you want. That's one of the many things that AJ Leon discusses believes helps you to live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, the influence of Shakespeare in his life, and much more.AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

You should never stop asking for what you want. That's one of the many things that AJ Leon discusses believes helps you to live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, the influence of Shakespeare in his life, and much more.AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cebo Campbell grew up with a father and a community only interested in one of his talents: football. When he was a kid, his father was the coach of his football team where he stressed one thing, be the best you can be. Cebo took that advice to heart and became a dynamic football player, but due to his height, only got a football scholarship from one school. So he took it. This is when Cebo started to shift his focus from athletics to academics. He was always creative, but it wasn't until his teacher encouraged him to major in writing that he truly started to focus on it. When you're a football player, your teammates shun you for being smart, so Cebo always tried to hide that part of his life. But after winning a writing competition as a freshman, he realized there was something there, so he ran with it. After graduating and spending a short stint on the west coast, Cebo moved back to Florida and worked at a hotel. While working at the hotel, he convinced the owner to let him work on the hotel's website. This would be the second big shift in his life. Cebo became interested in everything he could accomplish with website design and writing. So much so that he went to a conference centered around it. That's where he met AJ Leon. Cebo and AJ hit it off immediately. This fateful meeting ended up being the beginning of a great friendship, and eventually a job as the creative director of Misfit Inc. In this episode, Cebo talks about why you should put your all into your work, why you should take your time, and why you should always strive to be the best. Here are three things you can learn from Cebo: Put Your All Into Your Work Something Cebo believes in is the power of pouring yourself into your work. Most people believe talent is the ultimate predictor of great work, but Cebo believes great work is the result of being completely present when you're creating. "When it comes to what is good... that whole measure, I don't think measure exists in your talent. I think the measure is in how much of you are you allowing into be present in the work that you do. Can I see it? Can I feel it?" One of the things that prevents most of us from putting ourselves into our work is that when you make something personal, you open yourself up to criticism. But Cebo doesn't let that criticism stop him. "The minute that you allow yourself to be into the work that you created, you open yourself up to criticism and I have no fear of criticism." That's the problem many creatives have. They are afraid to expose themselves to criticism from the world, so they play it safe. "That's true of a lot of creatives. They're afraid of being exposed, and so they do just enough as opposed to letting it all hang out." And that's what separates Cebo's remarkable work and distinct style from most creators. He is willing to put everything into his work, even if it means opening himself up to vulnerability. If you want to make an impact with your work, you have to be willing to accept and embrace views from the outside world. Don't Be in Such a Hurry One of the burdens of being an artist is knowing when one of our pieces is ready for the world. Sometimes we toil over it for days, and other times we try to get it out as quickly as possible. Cebo believes we shouldn't be in such a hurry to release our work. We need to own it and chisel it until it's ready. "Not everything has to be shipped so fast. Not everything has to get out the door. Not everything has to be expedited. Start. Control it. Own it. Make it the way you want it to be. Chisel it if it needs to be chiseled. That's just how I look at it... I don't want to be here today, gone tomorrow." Our necessity to get things out quickly is especially true of people who work in the digital space. "We have a tendency, in particular with the web, any digital interface, to time stamp it to the trends of today." Cebo doesn't believe in following today's trends. He wants his work to stand the test of time. "I am very particular about my art. The same way I was very particular about playing sports... When it comes to art, I have no problem saying it's not ready." Even though much of his work lives on the web, Cebo doesn't treat projects like one and dones. He doesn't let other people dictate his work. He treats everything he does like a piece of art. "If it's not ready, it's just not ready. I hold to that because I think in the end it's art. If you abide by the rules that other people are imposing on both time and completion, then it's not your art anymore." That's the way we should all consider approaching our work. Whether you're a writer, musician, or painter. You should treat each piece like a work of art you can be proud of. Always Strive to Be the Best Often times we will settle for good enough. We work so long on a project that it starts to feel like a burden. We want to get it out of our hands so we can stop worrying about it. This mindset often holds us back from achieving greatness in our work. But if we want to create our best work, we need to trust ourselves and stop holding back. "I believe wholeheartedly that you have to trust your talent... and there's so many people that I work with, where you can feel them holding back. You can feel it. You can see it in the work, where they're just holding back, holding back, holding back because they're afraid their skill set doesn't allow them to go further. But I will tell anyone, when I do design workshops, don't let up. What you don't know now, you'll learn. You have everything you need to do everything you want so just keep at it and you'll get where you want to go." Always doing your best can be a challenge, but no one ever said being an artist would be easy. Anyone can create art, but very few people can create great art. "I think it's a challenge, and it's not just a challenge to art. it's a challenge to us as humans to be the best that you can be. Take it there... If it's not where you think it should be, hold onto it." Cebo doesn't settle for good enough. He puts everything into his work. Even though he knows he might not be the best at everything, that doesn't stop him from doing his best. That's the attitude he wants everyone to pursue, not just with their art but in everything they do. "It's only the best that I know. It doesn't mean I'm going to be better than every person in the world. I just want to realize the potential that I feel that I have, and I think individually as a pursuit for everyone, not just in art, but in their lives just go out with intention and purpose. Take yourself seriously." Read more shownotes from episode 83

You should never stop asking for what you want. That's one of the many things that AJ Leon discusses in our latest episode while talking about how to live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, Shakespeare, and much more.AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

You should never stop asking for what you want. That's one of the many things that AJ Leon discusses in our latest episode while talking about how to live a life of intention, meaning, and purpose. He tells his story about evacuating a life plan after it had gone horribly wrong, speaks about starting his company, Shakespeare, and much more.AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the pinnacle point of his career AJ Leon, founder of the creative agency Misfit Inc was working as an investment banker in Manhattan was offered a major promotion that was going to make him well over 6 figures walks into his $10,000 office overlooking the city and started to break down as he knows he was faced with a decision that will forever change his life! check out pathhunters.com for more on AJ

Recording on Jamal's last day employed with his now former employer, we reflect on the closing of that chapter for him, before looking ahead to what comes next. The milestone prompts the revisiting of larger questions about ambition, gratitude, contribution and more. Also in this episode: listener email and a deeper exploration of some of the views publicly expressed by Yacine's man-crush du jour, AJ Leon. Check out episode 222 of Tangentially Speaking, for reference. Enjoy and hit us up at questions@whatupworldpod.com. Thanks for listening!

The brothers compare lessons learned from the stories of AJ Leon and Jason Markk, chat about the nature of entrepreneurship and the extent to which it's the 'be-all-end-all', some of the practicalities of prioritizing fulfillment over lifestyle and, of course, four-syllable words. Drop us a line at questions@whatupworldpod.com, catch us on social media @whatupworldpod, and be sure to invite a friend. Thanks for listening!

Entrepreneur is a word that so many people like to attach to themselves, but what does it really mean? Todays guest, joining us on the Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a traveling entrepreneur who is making his own life everyday.  And what really makes me love hosting a show like Join Up Dots, as in his own way he is part of my story….my dots. When I started getting the research together and reading about him, I thought “Wow, I know this man already. I have been telling his story to friends and colleagues for the last few years….he was one of my inspirations” AJ Leon is a man who went against all the rules, when he found himself at a crossroads in life. He had followed the path most expected, getting a good job, earning great money, and living a life that spelt Success with a capital S. But just when things couldn't get any better, and a big promotion was on the cards he turned full circle and went in a direction that is 100% him.  He took the first steps to finding his unique self. And the rest as they say is history. As he travels around the world with his entrepreneur wife, he applies his great philosophy to life, which also forms the name of his website “the Pursuit of Everything.” He tries to live his life with intention, do work that truly matters, devote time working on projects that benefit those less fortunate than himself, and to give more than he gets. Well let's bring onto the show to start joining up dots, as we discuss the words of Steve Jobs in todays Free podcast, with the one and only AJ Leon. Show Highlights During the episode we discussed such weighty topics such as: How in life you have to keep on swinging before you ever hope to hit a home run, and its the misses that fine tune for when you hit big! How his wife to be wasn't upset that he had quit his job three days before getting married, but instead was simply pleased to have him back. She had missed the man that she had fallen in love with. How he wrote down a two year plan of how he wanted his life to be, and used it as the bible to how he would operate from that point onwards. How he believes that many people could travel with freedom, but you have to decide on how much adventure you are able to deal with…he has a very high adventure level. And lastly….. How his career advisor told him that he shouldn't think of going into business, as he should think about being a mechanic instead…nothing wrong with mechanics but shame on you Miss Mitchell!!!   

A.J. walked away from a corner office on Wall Street because he realized that his life was inauthentic. Since then, he's been on a roll. He founded Misfit—one of the most enigmatic, admirable hunter-gatherer enterprises around. His life is full of travel, love, passion, and positive energy. Plus, he's brilliant, good-looking, and dances like a Cuban. F*ck that guy. Music: "Distinto," by Orishas; "Lekela Muadi," by Tshala Muana.

Srinivas Rao (or “Srini” as he's often called) is the founder of Unmistakable Media, host of The Unmistakable Creative podcast and author of multiple books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Art of Being Unmistakable. Srini's most recent book is Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best. So when it comes to being not just recognizable, but undeniable, memorable and ultimately unmistakable...well, he literally wrote the book on it. In his podcast, Srini has conducted over 600 interviews (!) with thought leaders and people from all walks of life. This has cultivated an incredibly distinctive view on branding, storytelling, and marketing with so many great sources to draw from. Since so much of the creative process includes elements that are outside our control, Srini believes we have to fall in love with the process of what we do, and be less concerned with external feedback. While it's important for your business to track sales, and measure engagement, you have to decide, will you base your joy off of these numbers? One tip? Pick things that you'd choose to create even if you weren't getting paid, even if there was no way for people to “like” it or upvote it in some way.   “When you're no longer concerned with all of these things you can't control, that really is a place of freedom.”   When you let go of this need to manufacture some sort of result, when you can let go of those outcomes and focus on the process, all of the anxiety and energy that were put into outcomes are now translated into the process. Srini believes, the enemy of process is distraction. It's ally is a concept called Deep Work, introduced by Cal Newport, which is the ability to go into a cognitively demanding task for a long period of time. The more you do that, the more that you build what Srini calls Creative Momentum, the more you start to get into a state of Flow.   “If you can actually resist the temptation for distraction, you will build your ability to go into deeper states of Flow, and not only that but you will sustain the ability to go into deeper states of flow for longer periods of time, and as a result things will actually get better.”   Srini's book, Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best, illustrates that anyone is capable of standing out from the crowd, being authentic, and avoiding the alluring trap of mimicking those that have come before them.   How do you avoid succumbing to the tempting mimicry epidemic? Curiosity – “What are you naturally curious about? Not what you think will lead to some sort of result or outcome, but what is it that you are curious about?” Experimentation – “Experiments don't have to be expensive, don't have to be time-consuming, but they give you a tremendous amount of feedback.”   “We're trying to boil down something that has no formula into a formula.”   Srini is a passionate surfer, and his experience with the ocean has shifted not only the way he shows up in business, but also the way he shows up in relationships. For example He's cultivated resilience in the face of difficult situations. He also practices letting go of any expectations from these situations.   “What you learn by being in the ocean is that the conditions are always changing. It's always dynamic, it's always interesting, and your job is to keep adjusting to what the conditions are. There are days where the conditions are perfect, but if you're just standing around waiting for the conditions to be perfect you'll never do anything, you'll never take any risks.”   Srini is a wonderful guest and, indeed, unmistakable guest. He shares a lot of great tools and tips to improve our productivity, break free of distractions and become unmistakable. I greatly appreciate him stopping by, and you should go check out The Unmistakable Creative to hear more from Srini.       SOME QUESTIONS I ASK: How does Srini cultivate more creativity in his life? What tips would Srini give people who are just starting out and haven't honed what makes them unmistakable yet? Where does Srini see the business going and what does the future of the Unmistakable brand looks like? Can Srini think of a habit or tool from his 600+ interviews that stands out that he has implemented in your own life? IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How you can be Unmistakable. How to cultivate creativity in your life. How to break free of the distractions of technology. How to attain a Creative Momentum and achieve a state of Flow. Plus much more… DON'T STOP HERE… Guest Links & Resources: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Listen to The Unmistakable Creative podcast Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best by Srinivas Rao The Art of Being Unmistakable by Srinivas Rao “Why Practice Matters Just as Much If not More Than Performance” by Srinivas Rao ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Life And Times of a Remarkable Misfit by AJ Leon, a free collection of essays about changing the world “‘The Artist's Way' in an Age of Self Promotion” by Carrie Battan Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor Deep Work by Cal Newport Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield Cal Newport's TEDed Talk on Passion Focus@Will – mobile productivity application Hey Focus – desktop productivity application MacJournal – simplified word processor Grammarly – free grammar checker Calm – mobile meditation application Production & Development for The Bold Life Movement Podcast by Podcast Masters

Living a remarkable life. We all want it, yet so few of us actually execute and live it. w   We have AJ Leon from MisFit Inc on the show this week.    AJ Leon came from a background in finance and was quite successful by every metric in the world.   Corner office, insane salary bonuses, manhattan skyline, $10,000 desk, He seemingly had it all.   But inside, he was depressed.   He knew that if he continued down this path, he would never live the life he was meant for.   Ultimately, he made a choice and gave up his old life to pursue a life filled with meaning. Filled with significance, nomadic travels around the globe, creating art and humanitarian projects.   He shares his in-depth story with us in this interview and tells us how we can start living our own remarkable lives.   It's not about following me or following AJ, it's about deciding for yourself what kind of life you want to live and start walking in that direction.   AJ is one of the most passionate speakers I have come across and there is a lot of colourful language being used in this episode.   For show notes and links mentioned in the show, please go to www.theinnerchangemaker.com/podcast-shownotes/057   LINKS -- Join the Legacy Driven Entrepreneurs Community (it's FREE): http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/tribe Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review: Apple: http://apple.co/1JUHcG9 Android: http://bit.ly/2nuoGpl TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2BjY0gU Breaker: http://bit.ly/2BRwOCb iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/2BhMr9L Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2BbuWEg Want to grab my NEW audio training? Grab a FREE copy of "How To Be The Leader You Truly Are": http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership Launching a podcast? Grab my Podcast Creation Roadmap: http://www.theinnerchangemaker.com/roadmap

AJ Leon, founder of the creative agency Misfit Inc, returns to the show to discuss living a life of meaning, intention and purpose. HIGHLIGHTS Why you always have a choice in your life Letting go of our need to prove people wrong Evacuating a life plan that had gone horribly wrong Why you should never stop asking for what you want Understanding the difference between courage and defiance The difference between starting a company and starting to live deliberately Wisdom from AJ's Cuban Grandmother QUOTES I'm not necessarily courageous, but I am defiant.  @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU You always have a choice. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU Sooner or later the person that you want to be will be merge into the person you are. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU If you're good at what you do, people will want more of it. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU What I'm interested is not success, but significance. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon  AJ Leon, founder of the creative agency Misfit Inc, returns to the show to discuss living a life of meaning, intention and purpose. HIGHLIGHTS Why you always have a choice in your life Letting go of our need to prove people wrong Evacuating a life plan that had gone horribly wrong Why you should never stop asking for what you want Understanding the difference between courage and defiance The difference between starting a company and starting to live deliberately Wisdom from AJ's Cuban Grandmother QUOTES I'm not necessarily courageous, but I am defiant.  @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU You always have a choice. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU Sooner or later the person that you want to be will be merge into the person you are. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU If you're good at what you do, people will want more of it. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU What I'm interested is not success, but significance. @ajleon via @unmistakableCR https://bit.ly/1UrqkNU AJ Leon is the founder of Misft Inc, and the author of The Life and Times of Remarkable Misfit. You can follow him on twitter @aljeon  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off the first episode of the 2centdad podcast I talk with my friend Allan Branch about his experiences raising his two children while running a software company in Florida. His desires to invest in his kids We cover topics of homeschooling, keeping up with the Joneses, and his desires to travel the world on a boat with his family while teaching his kids how to be curious. Allan has a unique perspective on how curiosity is the key to education and lifetime learning while weaving that into everything that he does with his children. He has an 8 year old and a 6 year old. Some notable mentions in the show Party Lines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_line_(telephony) Full Time RVing family - http://ditchingsuburbia.com Full Time Sailing family - http://www.voyagingwithkids.com http://www.sailingtotem.com Derek Sivers - https://sivers.org/ AJ Leon - http://aj-leon.com/pursuitofeverything/the-life-and-times-of-a-remarkable-misfits/ Seth Godin - http://www.sethgodin.com/sg/ Give Camp Grand Rapids MI - http://grgivecamp.org How Allan brings home the bacon https://lessaccounting.com/ http://lessfilms.com/ https://lesschurn.io/ Huge Takeaway Learning comes down to being curious and using any opportunity you can to teach your kids. Allan’s last word: Kids will send you to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

Jon Wilkening left a successful career in finance to become a fine art photographer. His whole life, he felt like he was different and couldn't shake a sense of not quite belonging. It's hardly surprising when you think he's an American whose childhood was spent in the Netherlands and India. He was 12 by the time he settled permanently in the US. Jon speaks about his fascinating upbringing and about how he came to make a risky, yet fulfilling leap from finance to photography. You'll also hear about the influence AJ Leon and the force of nature that is Misfit Inc had on his life. A special mention goes to Jane Boyd, a mutual friend who brought Jon and I together for the show. 

AJ used to be an unremarkably, average financial executive in Manhattan. One day he decided to stop living the life he was supposed to live, and started living the life he was destined to live. Now, he spends most of his time changing the world. He's a world wide nomad who makes things happen. He is the Chief Maker of Trouble at Misfit Inc.

AJ Leon walks backs to his corner office on the 28th floor. He closes the door behind him and walks past his $8,200 mahogany desk to his window. He surveys the stark Manhattan skyline in the winter morning sunshine. The Chrysler building, the Empire State. Without warning, tears begin to drip down his cheeks. In his boss’s office, right next to his own, he’d just been offered a promotion. His six-figure salary would track up to seven-figures. All before his twenty-sixth birthday. It dawns on him that he has to do something radical: walk away.    Have you ever had the sensation of living someone else’s life, or that you didn’t choose the path you’re on? Most people experience this, including AJ Leon.    AJ Leon is no stranger to striding halls of financial power. “One thing led to another until I became a financial executive in New York,” AJ says. When he graduated college with a degree in finance and accounting, he took “the biggest offer at the largest firm that I could find. I really didn’t care what I would be doing for them or where I’d be.” In his mid-twenties, he’d ascended the corporate ladder until he boasted a corner office in Manhattan. AJ was making “an absurd amount of money, with big bonuses. I didn’t even work a ton of hours. I was kind of at the top.” Yet he was crestfallen. The problem, he confesses, was: “I hated my life. I was completely and utterly passionless about what I was doing and always had been.”   When he was presented with the dream promotion, he was working on Wall Street. It was December 31, 2007, the month that saw the beginning of the global financial crisis and US recession. AJ Leon was offered a job that promised a salary double his previous one. Imagine while the world begins to crumble, you are selected to be groomed to make partner in one of the most successful firms in New York city. “[My boss] said basically you’re going to make twice as much money as you do. You’re effectively going to be number three in the company.” AJ realized he was just offered something that he would never be able to walk away from. “I got truly depressed to the point where I was crying, alone, in my office.”    In this interview you will learn:   - AJ's inspiring story on what it means to give up society's perfect life that is mapped out for you - How to become a corporate misfit - The secret to creating a movement that people can really get behind - What it takes to turn your idea into reality - How to obtain Freedom - What it truly means to do work that matters and change the world one step a time - How to live a life of adventure and fun! - & So much more!   I Need Your Help!   If you haven’t already, I would love if you could be awesome and take a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It’s the most amazing way to help the show grow and reach more people!   Leave a review for the Foundr Podcast!

Relent Not One Inch If starting something from scratch is tough... And choosing a course of action, a direction, and a speed is scary... Then giving up a lucrative job in New York to bootstrap a business, create a paradigm-shifting, book publishing venture, and travel across the world in a van in 1080 days must be madness. But that's exactly what AJ Leon decided to do. Why? In AJ's own words (click to tweet): I don’t want to relent not one f@#%ing inch. [AJ Leon] Choosing a Course From an outside perspective, AJ had everything going for him; a financially stable job in New York, an amazing and supportive soon to be wife, and a lucrative promotion just days away. Except on the inside, everything wasn't so great. AJ had a painful epiphany the day before a big promotion; he realized if he takes this promotion, he's stuck in this lifestyle forever (a lifestyle that, while socially respectable, drained him of energy and passion). The next day, AJ quit his job and chose his own course; no plan, no preparation, no waiting around for someone to tell him what to do. If you want to understand what it means to draw your own map, talk to AJ. About AJ Leon AJ Leon is a writer, designer, entrepreneur, humanitarian and nomad. He is the founder of Misfit Inc, where he helps brands take over the world. You can find out more about his business at misfit-inc.com, and read about his travels at his personal branded website: aj-leon.com. AJ and his wife, Melissa, are currently on a mission to travel across the world in 1,080 days.  You can follow along at pursuitofeverything.com. AJ also produces Misfit Quarterly – a creative arts journal dedicated to showcasing the work of artistic carriers of the misfit flame.  The digital edition is free – but AJ also does a limited release run of the print version; something I’m a proud subscriber of.  If you’re interested, checkout misfit-inc.com/quarterly. Amazing Quotes from this Equally Amazing Interview I don’t want to relent not one f@#%ing inch.” (click to tweet) This is what I want and I’m going to live my life deliberately based on the choices I make.  If it crumbles in my hand, then at least it’s on me. (click to tweet) True greatness is only a reflection of the failure that is probable in the pursuit of it. (click to tweet) There has to be a possibility that whatever you’re doing may end in cataclysmic failure or it’s probably not worth doing. (click to tweet) Don’t listen to anybody. (click to tweet) More than ever before there is an absurd amount of propaganda out there in the world and there are people that …in a very well intentioned way guide you toward safety, and security, and compliance, and complacency…you should question all of that. Take 3 or 6 months to write down what you want your one and only life to represent on this planet – what you want to accomplish – what you want to be different because you were here…write it all down and use that as a signpost moving forward…but don’t take your cues from society…it will lead you to despondence. Keep on doing it…you’re going to f@#% up…keep on putting one foot in front of the other in defiance of a conventional and conformitive life. (click to tweet) What AJ Leon and I Discuss in this Interview Quitting a successful career for uncertainty and possible failure The power of bold, audacious moves Creative entrepreneurship: what it takes to become a creative entrepreneur and why it’s so essential you become one The absurd awesomeness of taking a 1080 day trip around the world (via a trailer named Pegassus) Overcoming the fear of embarking on an uncertain journey What true absence of fear is (hint: it’s not courage) “No one ever did anything spectacular without taking great risk” Why pressing deeper into uncertainty is the only way to deal with fear How you harness creative energy to create tangible products The power of writing in the morning The power of solitude Waking up at 430 in the morning for exercise and creative development The importance of design in every project you ever create (looks matter!) How aesthetics can set you, your business, or your art apart from everyone else Artisan and Handcrafted work matters more now than ever The mystical power of scarcity in building your brand Adding value to your business through selective craftsmanship The importance of combining art + business + creativity + personality How AJ balances traveling across the world in a bus (The Pegasus), runs his business, creates his art, manages his social network, and still has time to get interviewed by Tom Morkes! Making the leap to doing what you love without a safety net – advice AJ would never give to anyone else, but it was the only way for him to take control of his life (and the world is thankful) Why you should not listen to anybody (the  irony isn’t lost on us) Connect with AJ Leon: Twitter Facebook Google+ More Show Notes: Pursuit of Everything Manifesto by AJ Leon: Read AJ's amazing eBook here (he'll be kickstarting the physical edition very soon!). Escape From Cubicle Nation: A great resource for people who want to quit their job and pursue their passion. Good Life Project interview with AJ and Melissa Leon: Great interview.  Watch it. Misfit Quarterly: Get the free digital edition here.  Or join me and be awesome and support an awesome initiative by grabbing the limited edition softcover.

2:23AM The podcast, Season #1, Episode #14 - AJ Leon, Chief Misfit - breaking all the rules, building a global business, becoming a socialist entrepreneur I first met AJ via an interview I did with him 2 years ago. Within a year of that interview AJ and Melissa Leon were guests in my home on the first stop on their global pre-book launch tour. AJ's story is the one many want to be able to tell, but few have the courage to enact. Evacuating the trap of the soulless job and the lure of lots of money and stepping into the abyss, determined to forge paths created at the intersection of the life wanting to be lived and work wanti

Todays guest joining us on the Join Up Dots Steve Jobs really makes me love hosting a show like Join Up Dots, as in his own way he is part of my story....my dots. When I started getting the podcast research together and reading about him, I thought "Wow, I know this man already. I have been telling his story to friends and colleagues for the last few years....he was one of my inspirations" He is a man who broke his career down, and went against all the rules, when he found himself at a crossroads in life. He had followed the path most expected, getting a good job, earning great money, and living a life that spelt Success with a capital S. But just when things couldn't get any better, and a big promotion was on the cards he turned full circle and went in a direction that is 100% him.  He took the first steps to finding his unique self. He went in search of his own personal freedom. And the rest as they say is history. As he travels around the world with his wife, he applies his great philosophy to life, which also forms the name of his website “the Pursuit of Everything.” He tries to live his life with intention, do work that truly matters, devote time working on projects that benefit those less fortunate than himself, and to give more than he gets. If anyone was born to appear on a show like Join Up Dots then its this man, so lets start Joining up the dots with the one and only AJ Leon. Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Personal Trainer, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, Shawn Stevenson, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, Videos, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, Ultra Running, American Football, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Health And Fitness, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Love, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, freedom

AJ used to be an unremarkably, average financial executive in Manhattan. One day he decided to stop living the life he was supposed to live, and started living the life he was destined to live. Now, he spends most of his time changing the world. He's a world wide nomad who makes things happen. He is the Chief Maker of Trouble at Misfit Inc.

Steve talks about the growing trend of working from home, working remotely, and something called “work-shifting.” He also interviews AJ Leon, who runs a company called Misfit, Inc with eight employees that are located across the globe.

AJ Leon used to be an “unremarkably average” financial executive in Manhattan, and in a stunning moment of clarity, decided to “stop, once and for all, living some other dude’s life.” In partnership with his wife Melissa, AJ reinvented a multi-faceted nomadic life as a writer, designer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian in a quest to change […] The post ACL 012: AJ Leon appeared first on A Congruent Life.