On this episode, Brent Poole, CEO and Founder of Mindbloom and former Amazon executive, shares his views on setting priorities, money, and the challenges he faces as he embarks on the next season of life after the sale of his company.
Brent joined Amazon as its 113th employee, unsure at the time whether selling books on the Internet was a good idea. Ten years later, he was working so many hours that he missed most of the first three years of his son’s life. He knew it was time to move on. Inspired by the challenges he experienced during this time, Brent launched Mindbloom, a company that would help others find the life balance that had eluded him.
During our conversation, Brent dishes up insights about business and money. His advice is vital to anyone chasing success but wanting a richer payday than just a big pile of money.
Here are a few highlights from our conversation:
- At some point there is a level of wealth that can have a net negative effect on you.
- When it comes to giving back to others (mentoring), or your community, just say “yes” and then figure out how you are going to fit it into your schedule.
- For kids, understanding the value of money can only occur when they start to earn it.
- At career transition points, fear can start creeping into your thinking process: “What I’m going to do next?”
- The biggest personal growth happens after periods of difficulty and pain.
To learn more about turning meaningful wealth into a meaningful life filled with passion and purpose, connect with me on social media at @jcchristianson or send me an email at john@highlandprivate.com
Music: "Day Is Gonna Come" by Royal Deluxe