Bluefishing

Today I bring you my interview with the man who created Bluefish, the internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous reveals to the rest of us his trade secrets for making things happen.

Today Steve Sims’s day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. From getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, or connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk, the possibilities are endless.

In this conversation, Sims reveals how he went from bricklayer to living his dream lifestyle and how he can help others accomplishes their greatest feats, too. Find out what Bluefishing is all about as Sims shares his practical tips, techniques, and strategies to help others break down any obstacle and turn their dreams into reality.

Guest Bio

Many speakers who claim to be “onions” – i.e. wrapped in mystical and magical layers of enigmatic meaning – have their metaphors mixed up, because they’re typically nothing but smoke and mirrors; get too close, and it’s all style and no substance.

Steve ain’t no onion.

What you see IS what you get. And what you see and get is a man who you’d probably avoid making eye contact within an alley — or anywhere else for that matter. After all, a shaved head, Harley Davidson garb and body piercings on a 5’ 11”, 240 lb. frame don’t scream “let’s be friends!”

But that’s the irony of it all, because, despite his gruff exterior, Steve is remarkably open, engaging, generous, intuitive, insightful and competent – and he’s leveraged all of this to build a remarkably successful entrepreneurial career.

Topics of discussion 

• What is Bluefishing? Achieving something that otherwise couldn’t be done.
• The intimidation of success, wealth, the rich and change.
• Facing your fears, the motivation within and chasing dreams.
• Overnight success in 10 years – hard work and perseverance.
• How to sustain motivation.
• How to know which direction to travel and remaining focused.
• How to make things happen.

Quick round questions

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

Try something new every day.

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

Stop drinking shit whiskey and it will all be ok.

How would you define success? What does success look like to you? 

being able to go to bed at night knowing that my family is safe, warm and secure.

Success is wealth and wealth is about the relationships we have.

What is one tool, skill, resource, or technique that has helped improve your effectiveness and/or productivity? 

Talk to people.

If I would serve you your last meal what would you request?

A Florentine steak and Japanese Whiskey.

What activity gives you the greatest sense of joy? 

Racing motorcycles with my son and having a BBQ with family.

If you could pick one book to pass down to your children or future generations what book would it be? 

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!   by Dr. Seuss

Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen by Steve Sims

What quote, phrase or message would you text or tweet to everyone in the world?

“No one has drownd by falling in the water, they drowned by staying there.”

Do we all have a Hidden Why, a purpose?

Yes, we just have to find it.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Being able to do things you love doing easier and repetitvly.

What do you believe is the underlying motivation behind everything you do? 

I live to enrich my life through access, education and knowledge.

How to connect with Steve

Website – http://stevedsims.com

Steve’s companies

https://www.tasteofblue.com

https://www.thebluefish.com

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

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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.

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