Summary

Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends.

He is the former Yahoo Chief Solutions Officer and has consulted with industry leaders, governments and trade associations on sales processes, new media, leadership development and talent management.  He’s a top-rated speaker, talked about author and entrepreneur.

His philosophy on business life is simple: Share your knowledge, network and compassion to multiply the value of everyone you interact with. In this episode we focus on those three things. You’ll enjoy the value he brings!

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Key Take Outs

• Develop solid routine. Tim discusses his routine and the benefits that come with it.
• Life design. As entrepreneurs Tim drops some great value around creating and designing success that works.
• Focus on the relationships. How can you offer value to others.
• Finding a solution for challenge and change in someones life by focusing on the pain points and making is a “wow” experience.
• Making meaningful connections. Becoming a connecting without expecting anything in return.
• The amazing truth behind reading. It works.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Reading, Gratitude and Mental preparation of the day ahead (visualisation).

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

Stay on track.

What is the meaning of success?

Direction not destination.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Keep a clean schedule. Focus on 1 or 2 things and ignore the rest.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make change?

In creating change understand your seeds of greatness by connecting with your childhood.

Favourite Food

Sushi

Favourite Leisure Activity

Watching football or creating music.

Favourite Book

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders

Favourite Quote

Do we all have a why?

Yes! Understand what your intent is and connect with it. Sometimes we give up on our intentions. Don’t give up on reaching our self-actualised potential.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Find and follow passion that has a sense of purpose.

How to find Tim Sanders 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.

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