Podcasts about why guy

    Guy Shahar is the co-founder of The Tantra Institute, a community that seeks to unite people worldwide to connect not just with each other, but with their inner selves. He and his team have programs that cater to specific social issues such as masculinity, sexuality, intimacy, and dating. Guy believes in the connection between sex and spirit, and the importance for an individual to grasp that understanding if they want to know their true selves.   Guy joins me today to share the importance of Tantra and how it affects the way you perceive yourself and the people around you. He explains what Tantra is, its connection to spirituality and sexuality, and how it helps in connecting with yourself. He describes the difference between sex and intimacy and the similarities between acting and Tantra. Guy also shares an exercise on how you can get in touch with your inner self today.       "If you’re not connected to you, you can’t connect to somebody else." - Guy Shahar       Today on Mastering Midlife:   Why Guy became an expert in human sexuality. Guy's previous understanding of what being a man was about. The difference between sex and intimacy. Getting in touch with your inner self before touching other people's lives. An example exercise that can help you get in touch with your body. The similarities between acting and Tantra. Why life is all about managing risks.     Connect with Guy Shahar:   The Tantra Institute Facebook         Limited Time! Get FREE Access to my Leadership Resilience Course   We are all struggling with the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual strain of the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020. That’s why I’m offering my Leadership Resilience Course for free!   Learn to let go of resentment, up-level your mindset, and communicate your thoughts more effectively. Learn how to address difficult conversations, develop your inner compass, and ‘right the ship’ of your intellectual and emotional self.   It’s a uniquely difficult time for many of us. Now is the perfect time for self-reflection and self-improvement, and to discover how to be your best self.   To learn more about the Leadership Resiliency Course, visit: https://www.markjsilverman.com/leadership-resiliency   Click here to get free access.   Get FREE Access to the Only 10’s Course   Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that’s why I created the Only 10’s system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done.   The Only 10’s free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life.   Sign up for the Only 10’s free course today!       Mastering Midlife...Together!   Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.  

We had a technical issue with this month’s recording, so instead we’re going back to one of our favorite shows – Big Mistakes with Brent Ozar. Enjoy, and we’ll be back with new stuff in a few weeks. Among other mistakes, we talk about: How did a company end up with a table named “C” Brent’s first database disaster ever Why Guy spent two weeks in Microsoft Belfast Fire in the data center How does a manager need to respond during a crisis How should you react when you mess up

Guy Kawasaki (@GuyKawasaki) is the chief evangelist of Canva, was once the chief evangelist for Apple, and is the author of many paperbound books -- his latest is Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life. What We Discuss with Guy Kawasaki: How to focus on using the success of others as fuel for motivation rather than poison for envy. How we can embrace the unknown when we're looking at new ideas for our business or career. Why Guy believes it's better to be lucky than smart. What we can and should -- and should not -- emulate from visionary leaders like Steve Jobs. What Guy means when he says the key to career success is to get high and to the right -- even though we're in California, it's not what you might think! And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/190 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Does your business have an Internet presence? Save up to a whopping 62% on new webhosting packages with HostGator at hostgator.com/jordan! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds us to wait at the railroad crossing if the signals are on -- even if we can't see the train, it's probably closer than we think. STOP. Trains can't! Find out how 22-year-old Nick Santonastasso inspires Self-Made Man Mike Dillard by listening to his podcast here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Dr. Guy Winch, licensed psychologist, author, keynote speaker, and presenter of one of the top 5 most inspiring Ted Talks of all time, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Guy talks about the science behind heartbreak and gives us both an empirically and scientifically proven formula for overcoming heartache and getting back on your feet. He talks about the four things you absolutely must do after a breakup, how to take control of your addictive and obsessive mind, and how to emotionally heal and grow from your experience. Dr. Winch brings a unique approach to the topic of heartbreak and blends science and sensibility into the perfect remedy for emotional healing. If you’re wondering how to fix a broken heart, deal with the loss of a loved one, and get back on your feet today, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: Why men don’t talk about their feelings and why they especially don’t talk about heartbreak The importance of talking about your feelings and dealing with heartache Whether or not men and women deal with heartbreak differently and who, if any, handles heartache better The fact that most people are unsuccessful in getting over heartbreak and the fact that most of them go about overcoming it the wrong way Why Guy chose to go down the path of helping others heal from loss and heartbreak The areas of the brain that get activated during heartbreak and the unbelievable similarity the brains of those undergoing heartbreak have with those withdrawing from heroin The similar emotional response that heartbroken people have to those addicted to drugs and trying to quit The first and most important step for getting over an ex and why it must be done The profound influence of social media in hindering your ability to get over an ex The massive lie that social media is and why this is hurting us all Breaking the cycle of idealization and thinking only of the good in your ex Coming up with a true but accurate list of an ex’s flaws and why this can help you get past them Coming up with an understanding to why the breakup happened and developing closure around it Why getting back to dating sooner is better How soon too soon really is Guy’s thoughts on marriage, prenups, and whether or not you should have a game plan for what happens if you breakup with a spouse How to deal with the loss of a loved one How to deal with the loss of a pet The survival mechanism behind why we feel heartbreak from the loss of an ex, a pet, or a loved one in the first place How to re-condition your mind to getting over this survival mechanism Check out Guy on: Website: guywinch.com Book:  amazon.com/how-to-fix-a-broken-heart * Hey if you haven’t checked out our Elite Life Nutrition products go to EliteLifeNutrition.com right now and check them out today! 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Let's Just Do This Angela Kontgen & Gerry Visca, the creator of "Symphonies For The Mind" everyday meditations, and Gerry Visca, the "why" guy - In this podcast from Let's Just Do This, Margaret Wallis-Duffy and Todd Miller speak with Angela Kontgen, life and leadership coach, and Gerry Visca the 'why' guy. Having spent 25 years in the health, wellness and fitness disciplines, Angela now focuses on ONE thing - Meditation. Meditation is the ONE thing that positively impacts health, healing, emotional resilience, fulfilment, focus and clarity. From Architecture to a World of Inspiration, #whyguy Gerry Visca is inspiring 1 Million WHYs. Angela states that meditation is the 'path inward', and having a calm brain and mind allow you to focus your energies on the path inward. Too often we get caught up in the external/exterior solutions to internal problems, like seminars, books, etc. Angela suggests those are all good things, but the starting point is you! So lets put a focus on YOU, and start healing from the INSIDE ==> OUT

Let's Just Do Gerry Visca, The "why" guy - In this podcast from Let's Just Do This, Margaret Wallis-Duffy and Todd Miller speak with Gerry Visca, the 'Why" guy. From Architecture to a World of Inspiration, #whyguy Gerry Visca is inspiring 1 Million WHYs. Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul series recent published Gerry Visca in his newest book, Living the Success Principles and says: "Gerry Visca has architected a world where everyday people are inspired to do extraordinary things." Gerry Visca is the WHY GUY! He's also a 16 times author! He inspires WHY Power as a global speaker, award-winning branding expert, 16-time author, transformational novelist and Founding Publisher of Defyeneurs®, the largest movement of Everyday people doing Extraordinary things. His latest transformational books: "Remembering Why" and "I Don't Know What the HELL I'm Doing!" are the ultimate path to uncovering the hidden mysteries of why we exist So lets gets pumped with #whyguy Gerry Visca and answer the only question that matters: Why am I here? If you'd like further info from Gerry, find him here: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/gerry.visca TWITTER: @gerryvisca YOUTUBE: youtube.com/gerryvisca WEB: gerryvisca.com NATIONAL SPEAKERS BUREAU nsb.com/speakers/gerry-visca/ If you have a story idea or a guest that we should interview, reach out to the Let's Just Do This podcast team at wownewmediapodcast@gmail.com, online at www.wallisforwellness.com, or on FB at www.facebook.com/wallisforwellness/ Thanks for listening and please give us a review on iTunes and share this content with anyone you think could benefit!

Emotional first aid - how to deal with rejection, loneliness, guilt, failure and psychological injuries, the truth about trauma, emotional hygiene and more with Guy Winch, Ph.D. Guy Winch is a licensed psychologist, author, and popular TED presenter. Dr. Winch received his doctorate in clinical psychology from New York University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Medical Center. His books have been translated into twenty-one languages and his TED videos have been streamed millions of times. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Guy in this episode: Emotional First Aid: How to deal with rejection, loneliness, guilt, failure and psychological injuries Why Guy wanted to become a psychologist and how he helps his patients heal emotionally The Truth About Trauma: Finding purpose and meaning in the face of overwhelming circumstances What Emotional Hygiene is and why it’s so important to practice it Joe and Guy have a candid discussion about addiction, trauma, and pain Strategies for dealing with difficult people in your family, work, and life What to do to increase your quality of life and experience more life satisfaction Guy shares how neurochemistry and behavior impact each other How to become psychologically stronger and more resilient Guy’s best advice for healing your relationships Why we develop bad habits (and 3 daily habits that help you feel happier)

Known as the “Why Guy” and Canada’s Creative Coach, Gerry Visca exists to inspire people and their ideas to action.  His current mission is to inspire One Million Whys, all around the world. As one of Canada's top Inspirational Speakers, a 16-time author and publisher of Defyeneurs, Gerry's on a mission to inspire a new ROI in the World – one where we all Reach Out & Inspire others.  At the time of our conversation, Gerry has two new books just about to be released. One of them is called “Influence,” and it celebrates 11 autobiographies of Women Inspiring Change.  The intention of the book is to inspire 11,000 people in the world to become someone of influence. The other, very near and dear to Gerry’s heart, is a novel called "Remembering Why.” As the first novel in his 16-book repertoire, the intention of “Remembering Why” is to take the reader on a wondrous journey of remembering why they exist.  The characters are full of life and each one is on their own journey of discovering what matters most. We all knew “why” as a child but somewhere along the way, we forgot who we truly are. 500 first-edition copies of “Remembering Why” will be released in July 2017. Some of the key points I took from my time with Gerry include: Finding Your “Why” Is Not Linear - His discussion points about discovering your “why” not being a linear process really made me think about my own journey to “why,” my eventual reconnection to my inner child and where and when the different sparks of inspiration arrived. Quantum Creation – I can only imagine how often Gerry gets asked something like, “How do you do all of this?” I get asked it a lot, so I can only imagine what it’s like for Gerry. He gives us some great insight into it how he creates and does all that he does. Passion + Purpose = Outcome – If you spend any time at all around Gerry or absorbing his work, you’ll come across that formula of his. It may sound fundamental, but do you even know what you are passionate about? You may not. At a deeper level, you do. But on the surface? That may take some work. As Gerry said, “Most people are unaware that they are even unaware.” ©2017 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises

How long do we, as a species, have left on this planet? It may be a lot less time than you may had previously thought, according to today's guest. Guy McPherson, the leading authority on abrupt climate change and near-term human extinction, predicts that we, collectively, have reached the tipping point that has lead the human population careening towards the sixth great extinction of our planet. So what're we to do? Guy's answers range from mailing your local congressmen... to dynamiting cell phone towers—all in the name of dismantling industrial civilization, which Guy believes, is the root cause of many of our modern ills—including, but no limited to—abrupt climate change. Love it or hate it... In today’s episode, you’ll learn: Why we should take action but be unattached to the outcome, Why we as a species are driving ourselves towards a sixth mass extinction, The solutions we can take on a local level to extend our time here on Earth, And much, much more...  Subscribe on  iTunes | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | SoundCloud Episode Breakdown Guy gives a statement to President Trump about climate change Why Guy believes being unattached to an outcome is not only important but necessary Guy gives solid examples of self-reenforcing feedback loops Guy shares his perspective on why he doesn't like to attach himself to outcomes Why Guy believes civilization has become an omnicidal heat-engine Guy defines anarchy and anarchism as described by Edward Abbey Guy describes how conservation biologists like himself are the ones who pushed the efforts of rewilding into mainstream media Guy argues that the trigger for humans and civilization came when people began to "lock up the food" What's the difference between the leavers versus the takers? Guy shares his experience with living in a transition town in the wilds of New Mexico Guy tells us what steps we might need to take in order to live more harmoniously with the humans and nonhumans of this earth Why we need to escape cityscapes Why Guy says there are no parties that are free from environmental damage Why we focus on making money instead of building skills Guy describes what a holistic human-being is and how we've been distracted  Guy shares his biggest challenges when making his own transition in New Mexico Why modern culture can drive us away from interpersonal intimacy Why Guys says we're "all about the money" Guy observes how profoundly driven humans are for material possessions The sixth mass extinction Guy briefly explains the Great Dying Why Guy believes we shouldn't blame or shame anyone into taking action Why Guy says the sixth mass extinction is directly rooted in industrial civilization Why The Jason Group believes that the Earth will be a lifeless planet in the not-so-distant future Guy gives two examples of taking direct action against industrial civilization  Deep Green Resistance and Idle No More The best excuse in the world not to take action Why Guy believes there should be no "should" The Seventh Generation Principle

Simon Sinek, Chris Sacca, Tony Hsieh & Sophia Amoruso. My favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Visionary Simon Sinek, The "Why" Guy, talks about his own Why Not Now? moment and sheds his insight on the process. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and angel investor, Chris Sacca, shares when he left his top-notch job at Google and everyone else thought he was nuts. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, lets us in on a decision-making tips that can apply to your own Why Not Now? I will be using this trick for years to come! And Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal Founder, tells us how she not only asked Why Not Now? when getting her company started but also Why Not Me? She went from a College Campus ID checker to the cover of Forbes.  

Also known as the "Why Guy", Simon Sinek's TED talk has 28 million views! He's an author, speaker and one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY - why they do what they do. In this episode we talk through how Simon helped me find my WHY as well!  Show notes are below.   What to expect: Simon talks through a critical moment when he had to ask himself ‘Why Not Now’? And the rest, as he says, was history. His life changed forever. (3:56) When Simon randomly found himself in a meeting with the Iraqi Ambassador. (5:00) Simon’s philosophy on advice-giving. “I found myself forced to take my own advice.” Simon explains. (7:32) Simon’s all-time favorite book that he loves to gift. In fact, we talk about when he gave me two copies of this book and then what happened. (8:56) The most common snag or roadblock that happens after people or brands identify their WHY. (11:21) What happens when you land on your WHY but don’t do anything with it.  (13:50) Why Simon’s message is START with WHY vs. Find your WHY or Live your WHY. (14:29) What message has Simon written on his bathroom mirror? (15:42) Do WHYs change over time? (15:58) Simon talks about kids and their WHY. What age is too young and what are the pros/cons to Starting with WHY young? (18:24) My WHY. What happened when Simon talked me through my WHY and the process he goes through when helping someone discover their WHY. (20:11) Companies/brands have WHYs. Do countries have WHYs? What is America’s WHY and how does it play a role in political elections relative to the various political parties and specific candidate WHYs? (23:24) The general differences between how the Democratic and Republican parties arrive at the United States WHY. (25:14) How to apply your WHY, the country’s WHY and a candidate’s WHY to your decision-making process in deciding who to vote for. (26:00) The difference between standing FOR something versus AGAINST something. (26:20) The relationship and dynamic between meditation and WHY. (28:50) The general differences between how the Democratic and Republican parties arrive at the United States WHY. (25:14) Brainstorming and the value of allowing our minds to wonder and wander. (30:00) Simon shares how he approaches getting started after recently asking himself Why Not Now? (35:42) What is Simon’s current Why Not Now? (40:08) What’s Simon reading right now? (42:22) What keeps Simon up at night? (44:07) Pirates or Ninjas. Who’s tougher? (44:32) What advice would Simon give to his younger self? (44:56)

Hello listeners! Welcome to the EnterVR podcast. On today's show I speak with Guy Godin, the creator of Virtual Desktop. Come along as we discuss his plan for the future, the most difficult features to implement and "how do you know we're not all inside a simulation?" Here is a quick preview of some of the things we discussed: 4:20- Intro. What is Virtual Desktop. 6:20 Why view your desktop with the Rift in the first place? 8:00 The most requested feature for Virtual Desktop? 9:30 Can the Rift be a good monitor replacement? 10:20 The system requirements for virtual desktop. 11:00 How does virtual desktop work? 12:40 Guy's background before creating virtual desktop. 14:00 Why Guy decided to develop for VR in the first place? How the Facebook deal influenced Guy. 16:40 What resolution is the Crescent Bay screen? 17:40 What would it mean for Virtual Desktop if CV1 shipped with an above 1080p screen? 20:00 Could virtual desktop be brought over to Android with Gear VR? 23:20 What are Guy's goals for the next couple of years with Virtual Desktop? 24:30 Creating interface standards for virtual reality experiences. 30:00 The things virtual desktop can do that your regular screen can't.Will keyboard and mouse be the way of the future for interfacing with computers? How long before we start using something else? 31:00 The target audience for virtual desktop.Will Windows 10 implement vr features in the future? Will Virtual Desktop run better on Windows 10? 33:00 Will Direct X12 be a big leap from 11? Unexpected lessons when developing with VR in mind? Will developing for VR become harder or easier to learn in the future? 35:00 The disadvantages vs advantages of coding Vr Desktop in C sharp. 36:20 How complete is virtual desktop right now? What features can you expect to have when Virtual Desktop launches. 38:00 What will Guy do if VR takes off? How much would he sell Virtual Desktop for? 40:00 The problems/bugs that are breaking Guy's balls the hardest? 43:20 What does it mean when something is hardware accelerated? 45:00 How big can Virtual Desktop get? 45:30 Navigating your PC with your voice with Virtual Desktop? 50:00 Are we inside a simulation? How would Guy feel if he found we were in situation. Can Guy prove to me that we are not in a simulation? 53:00 Where do the convergence of current technologies lead humanity as the future happens. 54:00 Will we ever run out of technology growth? 56:00 At what point will virtual reality technology reach a plateau? 60:00 What are the obstacles left to conquer for virtual reality to become mainstream? 1:04:00 Sharing Virtual Desktop with multiple people at once. Turning Virtual Desktop. Dealing with the diversity of hardware in the PC market. 1:06:40 Creating a Virtual Desktop port for Mac? 1:08:00 Will Virtual Desktop ever be open sourced? 1:10:00 Pros and Cons of going open sourced vs. closed? 1:11:00 Using Guy's Wrapper to get the Oculus SDK from C++ to C sharp. 1:12:00 Advice from Guy for Novice developers. 1:13:00 Advice from Guy for non-developers. How to get shit done. 1:14:30 Is there a way to browse the web virtual desktop? 1:16:00 Is Guy a dog or cat person? 1:18:20 What about VR is Guy most looking forward to when the technology reaches the mainstream. 1:21:00 Programming in VR? 1:23:00 How to fix the issue of foggy lenses with HMDs? Putting of liquid nitrogen inside the Rift. 1:24:00 What will be worst. the patent troll lawsuits or customers getting injured lawsuits? 1:28:00 Will we ever see the Metaverse in our lifetimes? 1:32:00 What happened to computer processors why have they slowed down lately? Will this slow down the progress of virtual reality? 1:42:00 Why did Guy create virtual desktop? Would Guy still create Virtual Desktop if people did not respond to it positively? 1:45:00 Will we have to get used to the hivemind phenomena for the rest of our lives ? 1:47:00 Closing thoughts. How to follow Guy. Thanks again to Guy for being a true scholar and gentleman of virtual reality and thank you for listening. Keep in touch with Guy and Virtual Desktop with the links below: http://www.vrdesktop.net/ https://twitter.com/VRDesktop Announcements: There will be a virtual reality venture capitalist panel hosted by me and the Silicon Valley Founders and VC meetup group on Janaury 26th in San Francisco. Here is the link with all the info: http://www.meetup.com/SV-Founders-VC/events/219734968/

Welcome to the 1st episode of The Twenty Minute VC, on today's show we have Guy Kawasaki, Guy is the Founding Partner of Garage Technology Ventures, a seed & early stage venture capital fund investing in extraordinary entrepreneurs with unique technologies. Previously, he was Chief Evangelist of Apple Inc and an advisor to the Motorala Business Unit of Google. Guy is also the author of many best selling books including the recent best seller, The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. In this episode we delve into: Why Guy made the transition into the VC industry? What is the most important aspect for a startup to have? What drives Guy insane about startup founders today? What books Guy gives to aspiring entrepreneurs? What software & apps Guy cannot live without? We then finish on a quick fire round where we discover Guy's thoughts on the future of Amazon, Tesla and whether we really are in the midst of a tech bubble.   All of the products mentioned in todays show can be found at www.thetwentyminutevc.com If you love the show, please do leave a review on the iTunes store and don't forget to subscribe!  

Guy Kawasaki & Peg Fitzpatrick In this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by co-host Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, as they welcome back Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick, two awesome people who have been on the show before. Today, Guy and Peg talk about their exciting new book which they have co-written, called The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. The book offers 100 practical tips, tricks, and insights where Guy and peg present a ground-up strategy to produce a focused, thorough, and compelling presence on the most popular social media platforms. They guide you through the steps of building your foundation, amassing your digital assets, going to market, optimizing your profile, attracting more followers, and effectively integrating social media and blogging. An impeccable combination of Peg’s sweet, genuine personality and Guy’s no-nonsense, passionate, impactful opinion of things is just what we need to make this a super fun, insightful, great show! In this episode, you will learn more about: The term "social media guru" as an oxymoron. Getting ROI on social media Photo attachment tips on social media The optimal setup for broadcasting your podcast/webinar Why Guy thinks most social media experts are BS Guy's take on his "controversial" posts and strong opinions Outsourcing social media work What to do when your social media strategy backfires Connecting with an influencer as a good strategy How to suck up to an influencer and learning the art of it Items mentioned: Why Guy thinks "social media guru" is an oxymoron: Social media has so many variable so many things moving at once. The difficulty of separating correlation from causation ROI on Social Media You work really hard and good things happen. Social media can impact your sales and marketing. Attaching photos on social media sites: Social media sites have their own optimal size for photo attachments. Any graphic is better than no graphic! A better way to post photos on Facebook Your profile picture on social media doesn't have to be symmetrical. Posting images have better engagement. Tips for optimal broadcasting setup: Whatever is built in to your computer is not enough. Invest in specific external equipment you need to make your webinar right. On Guy posting controversial, strong opinions What Guy wants to interject into his stream: Guy expresses his real opinion. And it cannot be faked. The people who post for him would never touch on sensitive topics but Guy doesn't hesitate. People never know what to expect from him. Outsourcing social media work to digital marketing agency: If you need help with your social media, get help. But before having someone else doing your social media, look at their social media to see what they do (great content, engagement, followers) Find an independent person to work with you so they can get the flavor of who you are and what you want to do with your social media vs. going to an agency. When your social media strategy backfires: Backfires are not necessarily so bad. At least you're trying and you're going to learn something. Social media is a very forgiving place. People need to chill out. Always keep experimenting. You'll make mistakes. So what? Try stuff. Don't listen to anybody. Connecting with an influencer: Being wary of the practice of connecting with influencers. "It's not whether you try to connect towards some purpose, it's HOW you do it is the question. This done right is an art, this done wrong is a travesty." - Guy Kawasaki When does it work? (A few examples and tips from Guy) Learning the art of sucking up Creating the best subject line Do your homework of knowing the person. Influencers are always looking for great contenSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CQWQVRBGQCK7E&source=url)

Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley) and an adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. In this STIMY episode, we explore what it was like growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii and the important people/events that set Guy on the path to becoming one of the world's most well-known brand evangelists! Highlights: * 3:09: Growing up in Kalihi Valley * 4:17: Harold Keebles - one of the toughest teachers Guy ever had * 5:11: Stanford in the 1970s * 5:45: Why Guy quit law school after 2 weeks * 6:59: Working at a jewellery manufacture company * 7:26: Why Guy describes sales as hand-to-hand combat * 9:28: Getting into Apple through nepotism * 10:22: What it was like working at Apple in the 1980s * 11:24: How Apple was set up then * 13:29: Why Guy quit Apple for the first time * 15:00: Why Apple rejoined Apple in the 1990s, when everyone thought the company would die * 15:41: What a Chief Evangelist does * 16:11: The Evange-List * 18:02: How Guy first got involved in Canva * 19:29: Guy's role in Canva * 21:19: Building brand awareness * 22:54: Getting into podcasting * 24:33: Getting Jane Goodall as his first podcast guest * 28:08: How Guy first got onto Clubhouse * 29:32: How Guy decides who to let onto the Clubhouse stage in his AMA rooms * 31:02: What Guy thinks Clubhouse needs to achieve to go mainstream * 32:19: Why Guy keeps giving out his personal email freely Show notes: https://www.sothisismywhy.com/39