Podcast appearances and mentions of James Allen

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I was wrong and I admit it .... this is the real OG self help book.Today I dive into James Allen's 'As a Man Thinketh' (paired in my edition with From Poverty to Power) and it still lands today. It's short, punchy and refreshingly non-woo-woo with clear calls to personal responsibility, character-building and right thought leading to right outcomes. I read standout quotes, reflect on how its agnostic tone (with light biblical echoes) keeps the focus on self-mastery and share how it inspired me to become better. I also highlight where From Poverty to Power lost me (preachier with some outlandish claims about illness and sin) while acknowledging Allen's hard-earned optimism given his tough life story. Overall verdict: skip Poverty To Power, but As a Man Thinketh is a timeless, motivating read that influenced Hill, Peale and Carnegie. If you got value from the podcast please provide support back in any way you best see fit!Timeline: (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:16) Core premise: thoughts shape character and outcomes(00:05:40) From Poverty to Power: preachiness and sermon feel(00:13:22) Author profile: James Allen's hard‑earned optimism(00:16:12) Overall take: the real OG of self‑help(00:18:39) Value for Value, feedback and support(00:19:27) What's next: upcoming reviews and schedule Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/Xs9DjsurFqTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

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On this episode of Make Your Big Impact, we dive into a powerful conversation about what truly makes you come alive.Are you building a business around the work you genuinely love, or simply checking boxes to get through the day? This episode is a reminder that success isn't only about revenue or recognition. It's about waking up excited for your day, being fully present in the moment, and creating work that energizes you instead of drains you. This conversation will inspire you to reconnect with the things that light you up and give yourself permission to build a business and life around them.GuestsJessica Lynn Silva, Florida's favorite estate planning and probate attorney | international best selling author of Wealth Wills and Winning l coach and speaker. www.jessicalynnsilva.comJames Allen helps coaches and creators turn their knowledge into a 6-figure+ online business working under 20 hours — so they can work less, earn more, and build a business that gives them freedom. www.ProfitYourKnowledge.comKelie Cichoski is the creator of Transform Hypnosis, an award-winning author, and the visionary behind the signature RISE framework—Release, Illuminate, Shift, and Elevate. Through her transformational work, Kelie helps people identify and release the subconscious patterns, beliefs, and emotional conditioning keeping them stuck so they can create lasting personal change, clarity, and deeper self-awareness. www.transformandrise.comDalene Higgins Money Coach & Retirement Strategist - www.elevatefinances.usK.G. Miceli - Haunted historian and preserving history Award-winning author and director Bestselling author. @KGMiceliAngel Tuccy, building the leading visibility ecosystem that transforms experts into recognized authorities—through podcasting, publishing, and speaking. Visibility Blueprint at www.VisibilityBeforeBreakfast.com

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"Don't do what you think the world needs, do what makes you come alive." Most entrepreneurs sitting on decades of hard-won expertise have no idea that knowledge alone could be their next business. James Allen is the founder of Profit Your Knowledge, a platform helping coaches, creators, and experts turn what they know into scalable, freedom-based online businesses. He left a six-figure union construction career at 22 with no roadmap, just a belief that he'd only make money doing things he enjoyed.  James shares the frameworks, mindset shifts, and practical systems behind monetizing expertise and why this conversation matters deeply for founders thinking about what comes after their current chapter.   Key Insights The Expert Paradox is real — and it's costing you. The more qualified you are to solve a problem, the less impressive it feels to you. What seems ordinary to you could be exactly what someone else is desperate to learn and willing to pay for. Use the Income Intersection Framework to find your profitable idea. The sweet spot lives at the intersection of three things: something you have experience with, something people are actively paying money to learn, and something you genuinely enjoy teaching. All three must be present. You can't figure out your niche in your head — you have to talk to people. Worksheets and solo brainstorming only go so far. Real clarity comes from getting into conversations, working with people, and discovering who energizes you and who doesn't. Charge for outcomes, not hours. Packaging your expertise into a high-value offer — rather than selling single sessions — is what creates both income and freedom. One $10,000 client beats a hundred $100 sessions every time. YouTube is the most leveraged long-term system for coaches and experts. Consistent, niche-specific content compounds over time, brings the right people to you, and converts viewers into paying clients — even at 12 subscribers and 17 videos. Your next chapter doesn't have to be a cold stop. For founders stepping back from their current business, monetizing expertise creates a natural on-ramp to what's next — a way to stay alive, relevant, and financially active without starting from zero.   Chapters: 00:00 - 01:35 - Introduction and James's Origin Story 02:20 - 03:28 - Growing Up, Personal Development 03:29 - 05:30 - Leaving Construction & Taking the Leap 05:55 - 08:02 - The Knowledge Monetization and The Expert Paradox 08:03 - 09:10 - You're Undervaluing What You Know 09:11 - 10:38 - Real Client Stories: Landing a deal even with 12 videos 11:25 - 16:49 - Building a Business & Finding Your Niche 16:50 - 17:50 - Time Saving & Creating Your Own Process  17:51 - 25:10 - Systems and Pricing: How to Work Less and Earn More 25:37 - 26:20 - The On-Ramp/Off-Ramp for Founders Eyeing Their Next Chapter 26:21 - 27:38 - Rapid Fire: Books, Tools, Mistakes, and Best Advice 27:39 - 29:16 - What Succession Means to James Allen   Is your business truly ready—and are you? Take the Succession Readiness Assessment to get a clear snapshot of where you stand and what to focus on next. https://btsherpa.com/succession P.S. Most owners don't realize where they stand until they're already in a transition. Take a few minutes now to understand your readiness—and give yourself more options later.   Connect with Laurie Barkman:  Website: https://lauriebarkman.me LinkedIn: in/lauriebarkman YouTube: @LaurieBarkman_BTSherpa   Connect with James Allen: Website: profityourknowledge.com  YouTube: @ProfitYourKnowledge Email: james@profityourknowledge.com  

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Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukThere are eight billion minds in the world, and not one of them was made to fit the same cushion.DescriptionThis week I want to talk about why meditation works beautifully for some people and barely at all for others, and why no single teacher, book or technique was ever going to be the answer for everybody. I tell the story of my own rock bottom at forty, a Saturday afternoon in town with a broken wheelchair and a security guard who said nothing but meant everything. From there to the slow accidental discovery of meditation through As a Man Thinketh, and what it really means to live with an ADHD mind that refuses to sit still. We're all on our own road. The world wasn't designed for you, or me, or any of us. But you can widen your road, push your boundaries, and stop trying to fit into a shape that was never yours.Key TopicsWhy one meditation method will never work for eight billion different mindsThe night I hit rock bottom, and the kindness that started everythingReading As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, and why ten books saying the same thing is hard to ignoreNeuroplasticity, and how you can widen your road even if you can't change itADHD, dyslexia and finding ways to meditate when your mind refuses to be quietWhy accepting yourself is so much easier than trying to change everyone elseIf this episode meant something to you, please share it, leave a review, or treat me to a coffee at stevenwebb.uk.Supporters Thanked in EpisodeSuzanne, Maria, Michael, Tiffany, Ellen, Kathleen, Edyll, Nicola, Jess, Lynette, Linda, Laura, Yavuz, and a few kind anonymous souls.Special thanks: Jane, marking one year as a monthly supporter on 15th April 2026.You keep this podcast advert free.

Andrea Samadi explores Phase Two of the brain roadmap, showing how belief—shaped by meaning, identity, and daily practice—starts the motivation loop and drives action. Featuring insights from Bob Proctor, this episode offers practical steps to find your why, train your mind, act from your next-level frequency, and grow into the results you envision. Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and on this podcast, we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience—so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. If you're new here, welcome.  On today's EP 393 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, we revisit the work of Bob Proctor to explore something foundational:

Send us Fan Mail****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.****Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude Reflects LeadershipChief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force (CMSAF), Kaleth Wright, is the 18th and current CMSAF. Though Chief Wright's judgment in football teams may be unfortunate, the loyalty he shows to the Dallas Cowboys echoes his commitment to the Airmen under his command and his desire to see them thrive.Chief Wright would be the first to tell you that behind his successful career, stand a series of failures that propelled him to persevere, develop the compassion, and sincerity that allow him to represent the highest enlisted level of leadership in the US Air Force today.CMSAF Wright has not forgotten where he came from.  As a result, CMSAF Wright has applied the mentorship he received along the way by utilizing emotional intelligence and wisdom to lead. He aims to develop relationships with the Airmen under his authority by taking an interest in their lives.  This ACTION STYLE of leadership is only possible when a leader is willing to have a positive influence and talk with those under their guidance.Chief Wright naturally sees the good in people and has repeatedly seen the mutual benefit in investing in them to help them achieve their goals. The leader sets the tone for his people, and as the classic movie “Remember the Titans” so wisely put it: Attitude reflects leadership.Chief Wright is a lifelong learner and is committed to deliberate personal development in a number of ways.  Examples include reading a couple of books a week and listening to podcasts during his work commute. His current top three book recommendations are: (1) “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, (2) “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway, and (3) “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen.Show Notes:Thoughts on “Enlisted Jesus” Moniker (03:30)Using social media as vehicle for transparency (04:30)Advice to leaders wanting to leverage social media to connectHow to build an effective relationship with someone who wants to be isolated (05:40)What leaders can do to stay in touch with ground truth (07:15)Positive attitude and influenceBest conversations leaders can have to unleash the potential in their people (10:50)Person that inspired Chief Wright and ignited his charge (15:20)Unusual successful habits Chief Wright hasBook recommendations (17:40)Personal philosophy and Failing forward (20:30)How past failure helped him in the future (21:44)Support the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.