The Think Big Podcast - Jon’s Favorite Things 11: I Can Accept Failure, but I Can't Accept Not Trying

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

Jon’s Favorite Book: Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Affects Everything by Hermann Simon, Jon’s Favorite Podcast: BBC Global News Podcast – Solid podcast with straightforward information so you can understand what’s going on in the world.

Jon's Favorite Book

Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Affects Everything by Hermann Simon

Jon's Favorite Podcast

BBC Global News Podcast

A solid podcast with straightforward information so you can understand what’s going on in the world.

Jon's Favorite Thing

Transcendental Meditation

I meditate every day. I used to do mind method for about a decade. I’ve done TM for many, many, many years. I find it great to be able to turn my brain off and to slow down my thoughts.

Jon's Favorite App

Pacer

A great workout app. I think you’ll get a lot from it.

Check it out!

Jon's Favorite TEDTalk

The secret sneaker market and why it matters.

Read the transcript

Hey, everyone. I’m Jon Dwoskin, an executive advisor and business coach. I work with successful business people who are stuck and want to take their business to the next level. Today, I will share with you some of my favorite things, which may help you grow not only your mindset, but also your business. Take what works for you and shelve the rest for later, or share with someone you know will benefit. Get ready to grow your business big. Very big.

Everybody, welcome back. I appreciate you listening to this installment of My Favorite Things to Grow Your Business.

My favorite book: Confessions of a Pricing Man. If you’re not sure what to charge, this book is made for you. Check it out. I think you will really benefit from it.

My favorite podcast: BBC Global News Podcast. Solid podcast with great, straightforward information so you understand what’s going on in the world.

My favorite thing: transcendental meditation. I meditate every day. I used to do Silva Mind Method for about a decade. I’ve done TM for many, many, many years. I find it great to be able to turn my brain off and to slow down my thoughts. I say that slowly on purpose. Check it out. Meditation, I think, is a huge part for everybody, that they should be doing in their life – specifically business people – so you can just slow down for a minute.

My favorite app is called Pacer. Great workout app and I think you’ll get a lot from it.

My favorite TED Talk: The Secret Sneaker Market and Why It Matters. Really cool to even see what sneakers are today. I know when I was younger, I used to get my shoes at Kmart and it’s hard to believe that they are what they are today.

My favorite quote: “I can accept failure -everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Michael Jordan.

Have an amazing day, everybody. Use these to grow your business, and always think big. Thanks for listening to this installment of My Favorite Things. For show notes and links to all of my favorite things, please visit jondwoskin.com. One more of my favorite things is my new book, The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! It’s full of the best practices that you can put right into your business. Lastly, if you want to talk to me about advising or coaching your business, please email me … jon@jondwoskin.com … or text or call me at (248) 535-7796. Have an amazing day, an amazing week, and as always, think big.