“Make that present sacrifice for a future benefit, and you will definitely be in greater shape.” -Chris K. Jones
How would you maintain your tenacity as you turned failure into success?
How much are you prepared to give up now to gain something better later?
In this episode, Chris will drop a lot of gems on what it truly takes to be happy and have a sense of purpose in life as he shares his roller-coaster journey toward chasing his life's dream. He will also share valuable insights on the importance of having a goal in all aspects of our lives, his regular meditation routine, and the value of making sacrifices for future benefits.
Chris K. Jones is an award-winning writer, former competitive athlete, and coach. His experiences in his youth with professional athletes shaped his interest in understanding the minds of athletes. Trying to mimic his heroes, he ignored the messages his body was sending him. After a series of broken bones, an eating disorder, and mental health issues, he knew he had to change. Chris turned to Judo, translated as the “gentle way,” Buddhism, meditation, and intensive self-reflection to begin his journey to healing. This served as a pathway to understanding who he was, on and off the mat, and how to turn failure into success. Chris uses his imagination and suspenseful storytelling to raise awareness about generational trauma and mental health in sports. Chris splits his time between Tarrytown, NY, and Barbados.
Check out the highlight from this episode:
04:31 - The importance of having goals
07:16 - What drives you more than the money
11:00 - How to maintain financial stability while chasing your dream
12:47 - You need to get your partner's support
15:38 - A healthy dose of humility is essential to play and succeed
18:04 - Make sacrifices for future benefits
20:16 - The only time we use debt
22:49 - How to improve your credit rating
25:36 - His book called Headcase: Shock and Denial
32:07 - What is a regular meditation routine like
41:56 - Be careful what you wish for and do it the right way
44:09 - The two types of entrepreneurs
How to connect with Chris
Website: https://www.chriskjones.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headcase_novel/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisKJonesAuthor/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkjones/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/headcase_novel
You can connect with me:
FB/IG: @karmsfung
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karmanfung
Website: www.karmsfung.com
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