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b'Daniel Gefen is the #1 bestselling author of The Self Help Addict: Turn an Overdose of Information Into a Life of Transformation, and the host of \\u201cThe Daniel Gefen Show\\u201d and \\u201cCan I Pick Your Brain?\\u201d podcasts. He also founded the Daniel Gefen Media Group, which helps others launch their own podcasts, and launched Podbooker.com, which allows podcast hosts and their guests easily link up. Through family history and personal experience, he\\u2019s fascinated by people\\u2019s relationships with money, and is driven to give back to his community.
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\\nShow Notes:
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\\n* What is Daniel most pumped about in his life right now?
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\\n* Being on this show!
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\\n* What beliefs about money and success did Daniel\\u2019s family instill in him? And how helpful or harmful have these beliefs been?
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\\n* Grandfather was a concentration camp survivor who became independently rich after being liberated, ultimately giving away most of his money to charities and those in need.
\\n* Father was preoccupied with and controlled by money, which led Daniel to want to avoid similar anxieties in his own life.
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\\n* How difficult was it for Daniel to avoid his father\\u2019s mindset?
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\\n* He still struggles with these concerns and has to remind himself that money is just a means.
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\\n* What is Daniel\\u2019s advice to those looking to change their mindset towards money?
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\\n* Form a relationship with money, pay attention to your financial needs and anxieties, understand the roots of financial worries and build better habits.
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\\n* How did Daniel become so interested in self-help and personal development?
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\\n* Found himself hooked to the cathartic thrill of reading and watching self-help material and finding again and again that there was no follow-through. Wanted to break out of the usual cycle and take genuine action.
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\\n* How important does Daniel think accountability is and how does he think people can be more accountable?
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\\n* Very important. Setting hard deadlines and and following through on promises made to others is key.
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\\n* How to we prevent fear from holding us back?
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\\n* Daniel actually think fear is important, keeping us from taking reckless risks.
\\n* Fear is also compelling, propelling us forward and making others invested in our success.
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\\n* What does Daniel think about hustle culture and how does he prevent burnout?
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\\n* It\\u2019s important to take advantage of energy bursts to maximize productivity, but we also need to make the most of downtime in order to refresh.
\\n* There\\u2019s no one size fits all approach to day-to-day growth and success.
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\\n* Why is Daniel so committed to giving back to his community?
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\\n* Went through a financial rough patch, had to move out of his posh Los Angeles home, and went to a mentor for help. Mentor advised him that being part of a community ensures there will always be a comforting place for him and his family.
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\\n* How does he give back to his community?
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\\n* Couples counselling, drug rehabilitation, paying for other\\u2019s utility bills, even surgery.
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\\n* Who has been the most impactful person in Daniel\\u2019s journey to do well and achieve financial success?
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\\n* His wife.
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\\n* Who has been the most impactful person in Daniel\\u2019s drive to do good?
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\\n* His grandfather.
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\\n* When Daniel is having a bad day, what does he do to get himself out of his funk?
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\\n* Accept the bad day, take a walk, decompress. Ice cream and Netflix.
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\\n* What book does Daniel recommend to those seeking a more successful path in life?
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\\n* Think and Grow Rich!'