132. Passion, Profit, and Simplicity with Jonathan Goodman

The Knowledge with David Elikwu

David speaks with Jonathan Goodman, an author, entrepreneur, host, and a leading expert helping people grow and simplify their businesses. He is the creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center ($35M+ rev) and host of the Obvious Choice podcast, a top show for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. He is the author of multiple fitness and business development books, including Viralnomics, and has sold tens of thousands of copies of his books, training programs, and courses. In his latest book, The Obvious Choice: Timeless Lessons on Success, Profit, and Finding Your Way, Jonathan teaches you how to win in business without feeling like you have to win the internet.

They talked about:

🍂 The bittersweet beauty of writing

🌿 Creating the right environment for success

🌀 The power of strategic distractions

🔥 The importance of committing to your passion

🎯 The secret to becoming the obvious choice

🏆 Why simplicity wins in business

📜 Full transcript:

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📹 Watch on Youtube:

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🗣 Mentioned in the show:

Airbnb | https://news.airbnb.com/about-us/

Overwatch | https://overwatch.blizzard.com/

Dr. Gloria Mark | https://gloriamark.com/

The Informatics Lab | https://www.informatics.uci.edu/explore/faculty-profiles/gloria-mark/

University of California, Irvine | https://uci.edu/

The Attention Span | https://amzn.to/4gR7kZz

Candy Crush | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga&hl=en

NaNoWriMo | https://nanowrimo.org/about-nano

Reddit | https://www.reddit.com/

Amber Reynolds | https://www.theptdc.com/the-obvious-choice-podcast

Ren Jones | https://www.theptdc.com/the-obvious-choice-podcast

Goodhart’s Law | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart's_law

Nathan Barry | https://nathanbarry.com/

Steve Thomas | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Thomas_(ice_hockey)

Multiple Streams of Income | https://amzn.to/4fzwkDL

Robert G. Allen | https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Robert-G-Allen/8857

Napoleon Hill | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_Hill

Mike Doehla | https://mikedoehla.com/

Stronger U | https://strongeru.com/

The Obvious Choice | https://amzn.to/42eJ7IG

Charles Bell | https://nl-nl.facebook.com/charlesbellelitecoach/

John Ruhlin | https://johnruhlin.com/

Giftology | https://amzn.to/40wPohH

Penguin Books | https://www.penguin.com/

Gary C. Halbert | https://thegaryhalbertletter.com/home/

👤 Connect with Jonathan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman/?hl=en

Website: The PTDC | https://www.theptdc.com/

Weekly Newsletter: 5 Reps on Friday | https://www.theptdc.com/newsletter-subscribe

Latest Book: The Obvious Choice | https://amzn.to/42eJ7IG

👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:

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