S6E4: Jeff Civillico Juggling & Career Design
Jeff Civillico\xa0brings us into his career in juggling and\xa0gives us some practical advice when it comes to intentionally designing your own life and career.
\nJeff is a high-energy Vegas headliner who takes juggling, audience interaction, and lots of comedy to compose his show, \u201cComedy in Action,\u201d which can be seen at the LINQ Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
\nHis passion has taken him around the world garnering him once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like sailing the Queen Mary II, sky diving in Australia, and getting to perform at The White House.
\nHe\u2019s a favorite onboard the Disney Cruise Line and has performed many venues on Vegas Strip including, V: The Ultimate Variety Show, Nathan Burton, and The Improv at Harrah\u2019s.
\nHe\u2019s the founder and president of Win-Win Entertainment, which is a non-profit that pairs performers willing to donate their time and talent with charities in need of entertainment.
\nHe also speaks on \u201cBranding your Passion,\u201d which helps people design the career and lifestyle of their dreams. Not bad for someone that juggles plungers for a living.
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\nSuccess\xa0Quote\nYou're fast\xa0becoming the person you're going to be. \u2014 Jeff's Dad, Mr. Civillico
\nStay young, stay foolish. \u2014 Steve Jobs
\nWork harder on yourself than you do on your job. \u2014 Jim Rohn \xa0
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\nDesigning your Life & Career\n\u2022\xa0Finding your passion VS. being a passionate person.\xa0
\n\u2022 Branding yourself.\xa0
\n\u2022\xa0Passionate people find ways to channel their energy and drive.\xa0
\n\u2022\xa0Passionate people find ways to build things that are bigger than themselves.
\n\u2022\xa0Personal philosophy and values.
\n\u2022 Taking initiative and being proactive.
\n\u2022 Leveraging what you have for more and taking action.
\n\u2022 Being able to pivot.
\n\u2022 Engaging with the community.
\n\u2022 Talks about how he got his show in Vegas with certain leverages and out-hustling his competition.
\n\u2022 Bartering. Everyone has something that someone else needs and can be bartered. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTalks\xa0very candidly about a\xa0soured business relationship with another entertainer and what he learned. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nSticking it out after above "falling out." \xa0
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\nBiggest Professional Challenge\nMaking his Vegas show profitable. \xa0
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\nInteresting\xa0Story From the Road\nTells how he really made a difference in one woman's life with his act. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022\xa0Congruency between who you are both on and off stage.
\n\u2022\xa0Staying connected with his family.
\n\u2022\xa0Talks about how he moved out to Vegas.
\n\u2022\xa0Win Win Entertainment: matching charities with performers.
\n\u2022\xa0Abundance Mentality VS. Scarcity Mentality \xa0 \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nTake action and leverage what you have for more.
\nIf something doesn't work out, pivot.
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\nResources:
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\nBooks:
\nBorn Standing Up by Steve Martin and other biographies
\n\nSuccess Principles by Jack Canfield
\nHow to Win Friends and Influence People \xa0
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\nWhere can we find Jeff Civillico?\n\n