LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and John Suzuki

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki Dr. Allen Lycka introduces his guest, John Suzuki, a former technology sales professional who transitioned into a new career focused on giving back. John’s 2022 Amazon bestseller, American Grit, sheds light on a dark chapter in American history, specifically the Japanese American concentration camps during World War II. The discussion emphasizes the relevance of this history in today’s world and the importance of being vigilant against similar mindsets that could lead to such events repeating. Discussing American Grit Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki John Suzuki shares the inspiration behind his book American Grit, which tells the story of Japanese Americans who were placed in concentration camps during World War II. He explains how fear and misguided decisions led to the internment of 122,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were U.S. citizens. John stresses the importance of remembering this history to prevent it from happening again, drawing parallels to current events. The Rise of Extremism Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki Dr. Lycka and John discuss the rise of right-wing extremism in various countries and how the division of people into different "buckets" (racial, religious, etc.) can lead to dangerous outcomes. John emphasizes that this division is not limited to any one political ideology and expresses concern about the potential for history to repeat itself under misguided leadership. The Heroism of the 4/42 Regimental Combat Team Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki John recounts the story of the 4/42 Regimental Combat Team, a segregated unit of Japanese American soldiers who volunteered to fight for the U.S. during World War II, despite being interned in concentration camps. These men became part of the most decorated unit in U.S. military history. John highlights the resilience and refusal to succumb to victimhood demonstrated by these soldiers. The Importance of Presence and Kindness Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki Dr. Lycka and John discuss the importance of being present in the moment and showing kindness to others. John shares a personal story about his grandson and how giving undivided attention can profoundly impact relationships. Dr. Lycka also shares anecdotes about small acts of kindness and how they can change someone’s day. Living a Fantastic Life Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki Dr. Lycka asks John how he lives a fantastic life. John emphasizes the importance of gratitude, being present, and learning to love and forgive oneself. He encourages others to live a fantastic life by being thankful and making a positive impact on the lives of others. How to Learn More Host: Dr. Allen Lycka Guest: John Suzuki John provides information on how to get a copy of his book, American Grit, available on Amazon, and where to find his podcast, Finding Better. Dr. Lycka invites listeners to visit his website to learn more about living a fantastic life and to sign up for his weekly Golden Pearls. BIO: John Suzuki is the author of the new Amazon best seller called “American Grit – From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero.” He has amazing insights on what happened in that dark chapter of our history and the lessons learned to inspire us to live a fantastic life for ourselves and others. Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.suzuki.33/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-suzuki-81a2001/