EPISODE · Dec 8, 2022 · 47 MIN
Fiction Writer and Serial Entrepreneur with Chris Jones
from Excel Purpose Show · host Karms Fung
“Make that present sacrifice for a future benefit, and you will definitely be in greater shape.” -Chris K. Jones How would you maintain your tenacity as you turned failure into success? How much are you prepared to give up now to gain something better later? In this episode, Chris will drop a lot of gems on what it truly takes to be happy and have a sense of purpose in life as he shares his roller-coaster journey toward chasing his life's dream. He will also share valuable insights on the importance of having a goal in all aspects of our lives, his regular meditation routine, and the value of making sacrifices for future benefits. Chris K. Jones is an award-winning writer, former competitive athlete, and coach. His experiences in his youth with professional athletes shaped his interest in understanding the minds of athletes. Trying to mimic his heroes, he ignored the messages his body was sending him. After a series of broken bones, an eating disorder, and mental health issues, he knew he had to change. Chris turned to Judo, translated as the “gentle way,” Buddhism, meditation, and intensive self-reflection to begin his journey to healing. This served as a pathway to understanding who he was, on and off the mat, and how to turn failure into success. Chris uses his imagination and suspenseful storytelling to raise awareness about generational trauma and mental health in sports. Chris splits his time between Tarrytown, NY, and Barbados. Check out the highlight from this episode: 04:31 - The importance of having goals 07:16 - What drives you more than the money 11:00 - How to maintain financial stability while chasing your dream 12:47 - You need to get your partner's support 15:38 - A healthy dose of humility is essential to play and succeed 18:04 - Make sacrifices for future benefits 20:16 - The only time we use debt 22:49 - How to improve your credit rating 25:36 - His book called Headcase: Shock and Denial 32:07 - What is a regular meditation routine like 41:56 - Be careful what you wish for and do it the right way 44:09 - The two types of entrepreneurs How to connect with Chris Website: https://www.chriskjones.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headcase_novel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisKJonesAuthor/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkjones/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headcase_novel You can connect with me: FB/IG: @karmsfung LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karmanfung Website: www.karmsfung.com Join the Excel Purpose Community https://bit.ly/3VKf8SH The Excel Purpose Show is currently available on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cwK734 Apple: https://bit.ly/3hahviG Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3iN0EmK Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/3VKPKwn Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3iLLfD2
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“Make that present sacrifice for a future benefit, and you will definitely be in greater shape.” -Chris K. Jones How would you maintain your tenacity as you turned failure into success? How much are you prepared to give up now to gain something better later? In this episode, Chris will drop a lot of gems on what it truly takes to be happy and have a sense of purpose in life as he shares his roller-coaster journey toward chasing his life's dream. He will also share valuable insights on the importance of having a goal in all aspects of our lives, his regular meditation routine, and the value of making sacrifices for future benefits. Chris K. Jones is an award-winning writer, former competitive athlete, and coach. His experiences in his youth with professional athletes shaped his interest in understanding the minds of athletes. Trying to mimic his heroes, he ignored the messages his body was sending him. After a series of broken bones, an eating disorder, and mental health issues, he knew he had to change. Chris turned to Judo, translated as the “gentle way,” Buddhism, meditation, and intensive self-reflection to begin his journey to healing. This served as a pathway to understanding who he was, on and off the mat, and how to turn failure into success. Chris uses his imagination and suspenseful storytelling to raise awareness about generational trauma and mental health in sports. Chris splits his time between Tarrytown, NY, and Barbados. Check out the highlight from this episode: 04:31 - The importance of having goals 07:16 - What drives you more than the money 11:00 - How to maintain financial stability while chasing your dream 12:47 - You need to get your partner's support 15:38 - A healthy dose of humility is essential to play and succeed 18:04 - Make sacrifices for future benefits 20:16 - The only time we use debt 22:49 - How to improve your credit rating 25:36 - His book called Headcase: Shock and Denial 32:07 - What is a regular meditation routine like 41:56 - Be careful what you wish for and do it the right way 44:09 - The two types of entrepreneurs How to connect with Chris Website: https://www.chriskjones.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headcase_novel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisKJonesAuthor/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkjones/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/headcase_novel You can connect with me: FB/IG: @karmsfung LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karmanfung Website: www.karmsfung.com Join the Excel Purpose Community https://bit.ly/3VKf8SH The Excel Purpose Show is currently available on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cwK734 Apple: https://bit.ly/3hahviG Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3iN0EmK Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/3VKPKwn Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3iLLfD2
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