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I Wish I Knew
by Jonathan A. Graham
It's hard to win a game if you don't know the rules. I started the I Wish I Knew podcast to share the information that I wish I knew earlier on with others. I cover a broad range of topics, but primarily focus on careers, personal finance, investing, mindset and productivity tips. New episodes every other Monday.
Episodes
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The Art of The Ask
Asking for help is important. But it's also important to ask the right way, in order to increase your odds of success. The key is putting yourself in other person's shoes. Calendly
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Fault vs. Responsibility
I recently was reminded of this concept: Fault vs. Responsibility when a contractor dropped the ball and was unprofessional with me; it cost me a lot of money as a result. In this episode I talk about this recent event and the importance of not getting caught up on Fault vs. Responsibility Three...
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Identifying and Eliminating Trojan Horses
In this episode I talk about Trojan Horses; things that initially seem desirable on the surface, but ultimately end up destroying you. The Easy Way to Control Alcohol When To Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
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The Two Golden Rules
The Golden Rule is one of the most valuable and timeless precepts to live by. But did you know there is another Golden Rule?
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Finding Your Lane and Staying In It
To maximize your hand in life, it's important to know your strengths, find your lane, and stay in it. In this episode we talk about the epiphany that Jeff Bezos had that led to him switching lanes, and the 3 things I think about to know if I'm on to the right track.
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Alignment, Purpose, and Loving Yourself with Top 1% Podcast Host Danny Miranda
In this episode, Danny talks about how he got started with podcasting, his motivations and routines, his definition of a good day, and how writing ‘I love myself ' every day transformed his life. He also discussed his twitter post about alignment and why it feels effortless to be aligned with…
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Books, Self-awareness, and Discipline with Juvoni Beckford
In this episode, Juvoni talks about his background, his passion, and his path to becoming a software engineer. How he went from business school to working in wall street while teaching himself how to code on the side. He discusses how to position yourself for opportunities during immense changes,...
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The Importance of Running To vs. Running From
In this 5 min episode I reflect on a recent conversation I had with a friend who was considering a job change. It reminded me of a similar decision that I've made in the past.
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Livin' Rent Free with Mark Jones
In this episode Mark Jones talks about how he got started House Hacking and why he believes that it is one of the best ways to build wealth in America, he also talks about strategies to staying productive and organized, and why owning assets will give wealth to you and the next generations of…
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Betting On Yourself with TikTok Star Josh Ogundu
In this episode Joshua talks about how he bet on himself, taking up a job for $12 an hour, moving to LA, his previous job on TikTok, and becoming a CEO for a dating app. He also discussed the value of education and how to be lucky and the things that can influence it. Joshua Ogundu is the...
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Using Metrics, Ratios, and Comps for Building Wealth, Accountability and Progress!
This episode is about the importance of using ratios, metrics and comps for making better decisions and tracking progress in your personal life. Whether building wealth, or taking care of your health, using quantitative metrics can be very useful for accountability and progress. 27 business…
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"Who, Not How" with Mike Ayala
In this episode, Mike talks about his background, marrying at a young age, and how wanting to be a present father shaped his view on tackling his career. He also talks about what he gains from meditation, joining a group called Gobundance, and a deep dive on the book “Who not how” by Dan…
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The Importance of Vision
Having a clear vision is important for avoiding distraction and achieving big goals. Personal Vision: https://www.inc.com/benjamin-p-hardy/do-you-have-a-3-year-vision-for-your-life.html Drake: https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/2017/4/24/5-self-development-principles-drake-uses
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The Importance of Reflection
Reflection is deliberate and structured thinking about choices. It is an integral step to improving our practice. The truth is that many of us are so busy trying to move forward with our lives that we rarely take a moment to slow down and be at one with our thoughts. Plus, we often don’t…
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Viewing Feedback as a Gift
In this episode, Akash talks about his background, his journey from his role in data analytics to becoming a product manager, taking a gamble by leaving a prestigious job at Netflix in exchange for a lower paying job to pursue his dream role. He also talks about an incident while working in…
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Gratitude: How Math and History Help Me Stay Grateful
Having an "attitude of gratitude" is scientifically proven to provide a number of health benefits. In this episode I talk about how math and history help give me context for the things I have to be grateful for. 7 Benefits of Gratitude:...
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The Importance and Power of Consistency
Jonathan Graham links: https://www.jonathanagraham.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thejonathanagraham https://twitter.com/jonathanagraham https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangraham1 Jonathan Graham- 1:47 It took him a year to publish his podcast. He was inspired by a book titled Atomic Habits. Now…
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Mentors Matter! with "The Mentorship Guy" Brian Keenan
In this episode, Brian talks about the importance of having a mentor and how it will open opportunities, create networks and expose you to the industry that you are interested in. He also talks about his own experience of having a mentor, how it helped him on his journey to his dream job, and how...
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The Dangers of Dismissiveness with Andrew Yu
In this Episode, Andrew Yu Talks about his background from studying Politics and Philosophy to getting into Engineering and Product Management. He also discussed owning decisions in what to do with life, getting over yourself and not caring what other people are thinking. Going in depth with...
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Setting Goals That Matter with Serial Entrepreneur Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson has been an entrepreneur since starting his first company at age 29. After losing his first company during the “Dot-Bomb”, he started his second company vowing to do it differently. This time he decided to do long-range planning, set goals and work toward accomplishing them. The...
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Bouncing Back, Financial Freedom, Finding Purpose and Living an Intentional Life with John Marty
In this episode John talks about his experience owning a company and losing it, the things he learned from losing his job and money, and how he was able to navigate to bounce back in life. He also discussed true financial freedom, monotony in the corporate world and how it suppresses creativity,...
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Dealing with Anxiety with Vineet Pandey of Anxiety Asset
There are forty million Americans with anxiety. With a statistical record of one in five rating. There is a need to address this anxiety attacks and convert it into an asset. The negative effect of anxiety is suicide. In adult ages suicide is the second leading cause of death. Vineet is an...
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Triple Net Leases, Understanding Yourself, and Keys to Success with Terrence Murphy
In this episode Terrence Murphy talks about his background, on getting drafted with the NFL Texas A&M, and a walk thru on how he got into the real estate business. He also talks about how to increase returns and the importance of continuous learning. Terrence Murphy is a retired American football...
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Succeeding in Enterprise Software Sales w/ Google Cloud Sales Leader, David Kahn
Some analysts predict up to 30% of today's jobs will be automated by 2030. However not all jobs will face the same pressure. Demand for sales professionals, particularly, complex business-to-business sales continues to grow, as more and more of our economy becomes digitized and companies further...
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Exploring the $1B Sync Music Licensing Industry with Jesse Josefsson
Ever wondered about the intro and background music in TV shows, movies, commercials, and video games? There's a whole BILLION dollar industry behind it! This is also known as "sync license" and refers to an agreement surrounding the use of recorded music in any product involving the simultaneous...
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Persistence and Resilience with American Ninja Warrior Abel Gonzalez
In his seven years on the show, American Ninja Warrior, Abel approaches every course with something bigger than just buzzers on his mind. It could be his family, his students, or his community. In this episode, we discuss Abel's challenging childhood story that has helped him become the man and...
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The Importance of Self-Awareness and Authentic Relationships with Brandon Smith
Socrates said "know thyself" thousands of years ago. Those words are still just as important today. Self-awareness is a superpower because it is a critical component for growth both personally and professionally. In this episode, Brandon Smith, Director of Content Operations, Creative Marketing…
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Why you shouldn't (or should) take the job that pays the most... with Sean Johnson
In this episode Sean discusses how he got from dreaming to become an Architect and professional basketball player to business consulting and entrepreneurship. He also tells us about his journey in design, becoming a professor, and a venture capitalist. He also talks about doing free work in order...
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How to Deal with Different Types of Bosses with Author Mary Abbajay
In this episode, Mary talks about her book(Managing Up) which equips readers with blueprints and practical tools for increasing the odds of successfully working with different types of bosses we'll inevitably encounter. Mary Abbajay is an organizational and leadership development consultant,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's hard to win a game if you don't know the rules. I started the I Wish I Knew podcast to share the information that I wish I knew earlier on with others. I cover a broad range of topics, but primarily focus on careers, personal finance, investing, mindset and productivity tips. New episodes every other Monday.
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Jonathan A. Graham
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