Money is Not Evil Podcast

Illustrator, educator, and design evangelist Kyle T. Webster is just like the rest of us: glued to screens and media throughout the day. But he’s recognized that his best creative ideas emerge when he’s relaxed, focused, and … bored. In his 99U talk, Kyle argues that we’ve lost the art of boredom, and thus the levels of creativity that it can nurture.

Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious, and awkward. Experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences; yet, most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that leave us flustered and stumbling for words. Together, we’ll explore science-based strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood...

Jim Rohn's best sayings over the years: - We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment. - Nobody on this world will become their best version of themselves until they start practicing consistent self discipline. Jim Rohn is the godfather of personal development, and for the daily discipline and motivation, watch this every day to have con...

Do you find yourself struggling to achieve your biggest goals and dreams? Renowned professional speaker and bestselling author Brian Tracy reveals the transformative power of written goals in this insightful episode. Tracy explains why vague wishes and unwritten goals rarely get accomplished, and how the simple act of writing down your goals activates your subconscious mind to start working toward...

Inky Johnson is an American motivational speaker and former college football player. His football career ended in 2006 at the University of Tennessee with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm.

Are you interested in picking up a new skill quickly and efficiently? Tired of feeling like you'll never be able to learn that musical instrument, language, or craft you've always wanted to master? In "The First 20 Hours", host Josh Kaufman dives into the powerful techniques and strategies that allow anyone to make incredible progress towards learning a new skill in just the firs...

Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world.

In this episode, we explore the surprising science of happiness with psychologist Dan Gilbert. We'll learn how our brains are wired to synthesize happiness, even when things don't go according to plan. We'll also discuss the impact of choice and control on our well-being, and how our ability to reframe our experiences can lead to greater fulfillment. This talk is based on the TED Talk...

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. (Note: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an o...

Josh Pather started a photo booth rental business as a side hustle in 2012. Within three years, his company was doing 850 events a year—and that was just the start of the growth spurt that landed it on Inc. 5000’s list of the fastest-growing companies in Texas in 2020. Josh talks us through the steps in his entrepreneurial journey in this episode. The idea to start a photo booth business came to J...

John D’Eri started Rising Tide Car Wash with a mission: to create an opportunity for his autistic son, Andrew, and other neurodivergent adults who are often overlooked by employers. Not only have they succeeded in this mission, but they’ve built a 3-location, 7-figure business in the process. Co-founder and COO Thomas D’Eri explains how to start a car wash with this kind of profit potential in thi...

In this video, Mikael Sant, founder of Sant Lines, will share his advice on how to start a trucking company from scratch. Mikael has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Although he’s still a teenager, Sant Lines is just one of seven businesses he’s started and owns. He saw the industry’s potential through a friend whose family are owner-operators and started researching how to start a trucking b...

Sisters Jen and Jocelyn have grown their candle business from a side-hustle to a $500,000 a year revenue—and it all started with about a hundred bucks! We’ll learn how they did it in this interview. Turn your hobby into a business & save $1600 while you’re at it: Jocelyn first started making candles as a hobby and a way to give unique gifts to coworkers. She brought her sister Jen on board whe...

Thach Real Estate Group makes around $800,000 each month in revenue across its ventures, and smart real estate investments are a huge part of that success. Find out how founder Thach Nguyen started and grew his real estate business in this interview. Want to learn the exact methods and the unique strategies that Thach used to get to $100m in real estate? Thach Lays it all out in his course “Spring...

Andrew Gomez was still in college when he started his trucking business, AJG Transport. Now, he’s grown from 2 trucks to a fleet of 80 with over $1 million a month in gross revenue. He’s sharing his tips to start a trucking company with fast growth potential in this episode. Andrew comes from an entrepreneurial family. His brother owned his own trucking business, too, and his parents had owned the...

Serial entrepreneur Abdulla Kudrath is a self-made millionaire who turned his passion for emergency medicine into a $1.9 million a month revenue across his more than a dozen businesses. He shares the strategies he’s used to achieve this success in this interview. Abdulla grew up as a first-generation American in a working class neighborhood of New Jersey. Like many people, Abdulla didn’t have a cl...

🔥 Discover the wisdom of Stoicism and discover 10 invaluable lessons that will help you keep calm and maintain your composure in the face of life's challenges. Join us in this enlightening video on The Stoic Temperance to gain insights from ancient Stoic philosophy that are as relevant today as ever. 🌟 In this video, we cover: ✅ Embracing the power of acceptance. ✅ Focusing on what's w...

Is the alarm snooze button your new best friend? Are your dreams collecting dust under a pile of "to-dos"? Feeling stuck in a rut of negativity and procrastination? This episode is your wake-up call. Join us for a powerful motivational speech that will kick your inner champion into gear. "Rise & Grind: Igniting Your Fire in Hard Times" is a no-nonsense dose of inspiration,...

Theresia Gouw isn't just a venture capitalist, she's a force of nature. From her early days at Accel to launching her own firms, she's backed billion-dollar companies and empowered changemakers. This episode is your ticket inside the mind of a Silicon Valley icon. She's one of the richest female investors in the world, a champion for women in tech, and a power player in the fight a...

Forget retirement! At 79, Patti LaBelle is hotter than ever - in the kitchen! Join Ms. Patti as she dishes on her music, her passion for food, and how she built a food empire with sweet potato pies and mac n' cheese. This conversation is full of soul, wisdom, and delicious surprises. Patti LaBelle's voice may be legendary, but now her cooking is too! At 79, the Godmother of Soul is proving...

Get ready to dive into the mind of Halsey, the music sensation who's rewriting the rules. This episode explores her early artistic passions, family influences, and surprising creative hobbies. Plus, we uncover the secrets behind her thriving beauty brand and learn how failure fueled her entrepreneurial journey. Buckle up for a wild ride from stage to CEO! Before the rainbow hair and chart-topp...

Meet Jordan Cooper, the audacious playwright who stormed Broadway before his 20s. This episode delves into his early days, the magic behind Ain't No Mo', and his rise to Tony-nominated success. Get ready for raw inspiration, industry insights, and advice for dreamers on the rise. He dreamt of Broadway before puberty, wrote his first play in high school, and became the youngest Black playwr...

Dive before the deep end with Dylan Mulvaney, as she dishes on life, business, and building a viral brand before social media even knew what hit it. Get ready for real talk, unexpected turns, and insights from the internet's brightest rising star. Before the viral dances and million-follower fame, there was just Dylan. In this raw and revealing conversation, we journey through her pre-social m...

It’s been a decade since Chip Wilson was pushed out of his yoga-inspired fashion brand. The billionaire, who dumped most of his stake in a move that cost him up to $13 billion, is still searching for a new legacy – backing another sportswear company, investing in real estate and racing to cure a rare disease.