38. You Get What You Give: Impact vs Income in Business with Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells

Our thought leaders of the day are Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells, the voices behind The 30 Minute Hour, where they aim to inspire their listeners to realize their full potential. Eric calls himself, “Your Procrastination Prevention Partner,” and the author of “The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles To Overcome Procrastination.” Ted is the “Super CEO” between two who is also a  business strategist extraordinaire and all-around good guy.    Listen to Eric and Ted and learn how prioritizing impact over income can be good for you!   Disclaimer: This podcast contains affiliate links! That means if you purchase from the companies we promote using the links we provide, we receive a small commission. Thank you for your support! You can see our full affiliate disclosure here. [00:01 - 05:01] Introduction I introduce Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells Eric introduces himself and their podcast Ted describes the fun they bring to business and leadership. [05:02 - 14:22] Impact > Income  Conversation on the “Gratitude Economy.” Eric on changing your definition of “success” and looking for significance Ted on sharing what you know with others. Every single moment does not have to be billable Giving knowledge away is like investing in others, and eventually, goodness comes back around. Eric on not looking for an immediate return [14:23 - 25:08] The Importance of a Mentor in Your Life  Eric’s mentor, Ed Tate, who didn’t know Eric from a can of paint but spent so much time chatting with him Ted’s mentor, in government service, taught him to understand the big picture, help and share. Eric on overcoming scarcity and fear.  Embracing an Abundance Mindset. “Let’s say you win the rat race. At the end of the day, you are still a rat!” People who are truly successful, they share! They give away things that they could be charging for! We speak about Adam Grant’s books Eric on Dr. Willey Jolley’s wo