The Tao of Jun

I believe that everyone should start their own podcast, blog, or YouTube channel. You could even write a book! You're not doing it to try to get likes or subscribers, or to try to get rich & famous. You're doing it because we need your unique piece of the puzzle in order to get a clearer picture of what life is all about.

“If you want to sentence yourself to a life of fear, never do anything that scares you.” Taylor Clark, NERVE: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool

Misery loves company, but suffering hates it. We all have to suffer sometimes. That’s uncontrollable. What we can control is how we respond to the suffering. Misery is a choice, and it not only loves company it needs it. In this episode I offer my opinion on where misery comes from - why ppl feel miserable.

Sometimes it’s easy to feel down when others don’t give you the recognition you feel you deserve. People like your wife or your children or whoever it is you think you’re doing it for. Just remember the only thing that matters is how you feel about yourself. It’s so you can feel proud of yourself. Not so others can appreciate you. Because what if they don’t appreciate you the way you thought they...

The story of five monkeys in a cage perfectly illustrates why people behave the way they do when they see you going after your dreams. Don’t take it personal, don’t be offended, and don’t be surprised. It’s not because they hate you. Actually because they care. They’ve just been programmed by the generations before them.

When you’re in some serious trouble, who can you count on? Those are your friends, and the people you want to spend your time with the most. You don’t look to profit from them or look for benefits. Friendships are for our pleasure, not for our profit.

When I was a kid, I dreamed of one day becoming a rapper. But unfortunately, I let embarrassment, and the opinions of others, end my rap career before it ever got started. The book I mention in this episode is called The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins. Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2L2SEHQ

What if Jack decided to be a “good boy” and obey his mother’s command? We would have no story, there would be no magic, and no one would ever know that Jack ever existed.

When I got my DUI and I landed in jail for the first time, I thought my life was over. I thought I had completely ruined my chances of ever having a good life. Looking back now it was the best thing that could’ve ever happened to me!

Life is not easy because it’s meant to be rewarding... and easy is never rewarding.

Having a list of goals is the major key to a better life.

Decide what YOU want out of life, and have the faith in yourself to go for it! You can achieve your dreams. Just be sure they’re your own. “Before scrambling up the ladder of SUCCESS, make sure it’s leaning again the right wall.” Steven R Covey

When you stop focusing on problems, solutions seem to magically appear!

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Aristotle

In this episode I'd like to share my thoughts on why it's so important to go the extra mile. But once you've decided to go the extra mile, how do you get there?

Episode 2: Why it’s so important to feel proud of yourself.

This is my very first podcast! I hope you like it!