135: Why You Need To Be More Selfish To Create More Freedom And Wealth In Your Life | Shannon Graham

For more than 10 years, motivational speaker, self-help author and success mentor Shannon Graham has helped countless individuals and businesses reach their goals through a wide range of effective, life-changing strategies. Shannon invests his work with an unwavering dedication to the success of his students in various facets of their lives and careers. Recognized across the globe as a premier motivational speaker and leader in the self-help and coaching industry, Shannon Graham has developed two programs to tackle the hurdles of life and business. “The Ultimate Lifestyle Intensive”: a highly popular weekend mentor coaching program and “Legacy”, an intensive one-on-one coaching program and mastermind. What you will learn: What was the first moment that lead Shannon into the personal development space? (3:45) Using the baseline of mastery comes after 10,000 hours of practice, what are some areas where Shannon considers himself a master in? (7:40) Does Shannon think people need to be selfish in order to succeed at the highest levels? (12:30) How does Shannon practice selfishness in his daily practices? (21:45) How do we give ourselves permission to go after what we really want? (27:25) Who have been some of Shannon’s greatest teachers and mentors? (31:35) Internally where should people start exploring when they look to expand themselves? (45:45) What is Shannon’s definition of “wealth”? (49:08) Quotes: “I don’t fear the man that has practiced 10,000 kicks one time, I fear the man that has practiced one kick 10,000 times” – Bruce Lee “Sometimes the reason behind why people want to help others so desperately is because they have put themselves last.” “You must be able to ask powerful questions, but you can only ask powerful questions if you listen powerfully.” “You cannot give from an empty cup.” “The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.” “When you give that what you do not have, you turn those who receive from you into thieves.” “Permission is not necessary if total acceptance exists.” “Desire is expansion seeking to express itself.” “Our feelings are the best indicator of the richness of our lives.” “If we have everything but we don’t feel good then we aren’t doing good.” Resources: Help spread this uplifting content by leaving a review on iTunes: http://bit.ly/MMiTunesReview Stay in touch with Matty A: Website: https://mattaitchison.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmattya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmattya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCinIteUWBIk-ycgg5i7q99w/featured Connect with Shannon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.graham.1460 His Website: http://shannongraham.com/