131. Business Kung Fu

In this podcast episode, entrepreneur and seasoned CEO Craig Cook shares his transformative journey from the digital industry to the practice of Chinese energy medicine, particularly Qi Gong. Craig discusses his health crisis, diagnosed with diabetes at 46, and his holistic approach to regain control naturally. The conversation unfolds into an exploration of Qi Gong, emphasizing its integration of mind, body, and breath to cultivate energy within and outside the practitioner. Craig introduces practical techniques, such as the "pulling down the heavens" exercise, to help individuals purge negative emotions and stresses the importance of a balanced and grounded approach to well-being. The episode delves into the intersection of spiritual experiences, energy practices, and personal development, offering tangible insights for entrepreneurs seeking enhanced focus, stress relief, and overall well-being.Key Takeaways from this episode: Holistic Health Transformation: Craig shares his journey of overcoming diabetes through a holistic approach, incorporating sleep, nutrition, martial arts, and Qi Gong.Qi Gong Practices: The episode explores the principles of Qi Gong, detailing its impact on health, perceptual awareness, and the energetic anatomy.Practical Techniques for Entrepreneurs: Craig introduces the "pulling down the heavens" exercise.Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Craig Cooke:CRAIG COOKE is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a “digital first” company utilizing the Internet long before “digital first,” “digital transformation,” and other buzzwords of today were created. With extremely limited resources of $1,300 and an Apple computer, he started RhythmNet.com with a couple friends from college. Over the years of struggle, adaptation, and repositioning the brand, “Rhythm“ was sold to a world-class digital creative agency in 2019. Craig stayed with the company for just over 3 years, completing a 26-year marathon of running the company as CEO. During his tenure at Rhythm®, Craig worked with middle market to large enterprise companies.Connect with Craig:Website: https://csquaredpro.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcooke/ Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4RBkHAMConnect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbrNewsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter