Summary

Dana has been impacting the lives of people around the world for 25 years. He has delivered motivational talks around the world to a variety of audiences. His speaking skills have been recognized by Toastmasters International, from which he received the title of World Champion of Public Speaking in 1992.

Dana was reared in Compton, California, as one of twelve children. He became blind when he was four years old and pursued his school studies using Braille and tape recordings. He received a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics from Yale University in 1974 and his law degree from the University of Southern California in 1977.

To further his endeavor to help others experience meaningful living beyond the stage, Dana LaMon has written and published four books (included below).

For now, speaking on the subject “finding a more meaningful and purposeful life”, please enjoy my chat with Dana Lamon. Peace, passion and purpose.

Key Take Outs

• Listening to Understand. Its great to talk but in listening will you discover more. Listening is a critical aspect of any strong relationships.
• Your own unique individual drive. We all have our own unique drive and will be driven in different ways. To discover your drive, look at things that you have been driven to act on in the past and ask the question why. You may then adopt the same or similar principles.
• Inspiration and motivation. Inspiration is transpired through your experiences and by what you accomplish. Motivation will give you a compelling reason to act but that is as far as it takes you – you have to take the action.
• Experiment in life. The greatest way to find meaning in life and certainly your purpose is through experimentation. Don’t settle for what you have if you feel there is more.
• What’s your talents and what do you enjoy. You can often find what you will enjoy by coupling your talents with things you enjoy. Reflect on your strengths and assess whether you enjoy it and than find something that fits. If you cannot find something then create it.
• What’s your passion? Like what you do and you’ll do it with love. Love it and you will open and connect more fully with your soul. Don’t be distracted by the noise of life. What society expects, what your family expects, money, career, and the typical American dream is not the only path. Allow your own to form.
• Take a chance. We must invest in ourselves. There are three reasons why we may not: fear, comfort and indifference. Fear of what may be lost or not gained. Discomfort by steeping outside that we are used to. And indifference, which is the lacking of interest.
• On stoping and starting. You can start and stop through your search of what is more meaningful for you in life but perhaps don’t give up on completing what you start.

Rituals and routines.

Reviewing daily his personal statement – what defines his life.

What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?

If a job has once begun, leave it not until its done.

Be the task great or small, do it well or not at all.

His interpretation of success

Being in a position where you can love and experience joy.

Quick round questions

Favourite Food

Hamburgers

Favourite Leisure Activitiy

Doing puzzles.

Favourite book(s)

Memoirs of a Geisha: A Novel by Arthur Golden

Making the Moment Meaningful: Creating a Path to Purpose and Fulfillment by Dana LaMon

The Excellence Book: 104 Principles for Living and Working by Dana LaMon

The Soul’s Mirror: Reflections on the Fullness of Life by Dana LaMon

Master the Ceremonies: The Emcee’s Handbook for Excellence by Dana LaMon

Quote

“Love is the unselfish interest in the wellbeing of another.” Dana Lamon

What does living life with passion and purpose mean?

It means making the contribution to the universe that you were intended to make. Personally it also means living and speaking in a way that inspires others to give and to serve.

How to find Dana and other links

You will find everything about Dana Lamon including all his speeches and works visit his website here. You can also email him here-  dana@danalamon.com