In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re releasing a live recording from one of our Quantum Leap Mastermind events. During this inspiring conversation, Jon Berghoff talks with Jay Papasan about his latest book The One Thing. You’ll learn how finding purpose and prioritizing what matters the most can lead to extraordinary results in every area of your life. Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, public speaker, corporate trainer, and serves as vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world's largest real estate company. He is also vice president of KellerINK, co-owner of Keller Capital, and co-owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas. The books he’s helped craft have collectively sold over 8 million copies. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has led to selling over half a million copies worldwide and garnered more than 250 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list. In this discussion, Jay shares his story and explains how an opportunity to work with Gary Keller completely transformed his life. He shares principles form his most recent book and discusses topics like giving strategically, purposeful contribution,  prioritizing what matters, forming successful habits, thinking big and much more! KEY TAKEAWAYS You’ll hear how his bathroom conversation with Gary Keller resulted in co-writing and publishing The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, which has since sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Jay explains why being a great father and husband is his biggest achievement in life. How The One Thing can help you prioritize what matters, form successful habits, and live a life with no regrets. The role that purpose plays in your priorities, productivity, and profit. How to lead a successful life by giving strategically. Why it’s selfish for you to try and keep your business from growing. Jay outlines the 5 stages of giving and how you can use them to make a massive impact on the world. Jay shares his tips for getting young people to care about contribution. What Gary Keller can teach you about consistently thinking BIG. Jay takes questions from the crowd on business, publishing, real estate, investing, giving & receiving, and more!   Jay’s success factors for for writing & publishing a book. Why research is an incredible form of marketing. AYG TWEETABLE ''Purpose gives you priority and priority gives you productivity.''  - Jay Papasan EPISODE RESOURCES JayPapasan.com The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money... It's About Being the Best You Can Be! Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Body For Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength Go For The Goal: A Champion's Guide To Winning In Soccer and Life Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success 365Give Book In A Box The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art of Moment Making Wealth Can’t Wait CONNECT WITH JAY PAPASAN Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube CONNECT WITH HAL  Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes Copyright © 2017 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.

On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Ryland Engelhart is here to inspire and awaken the love and gratitude already in your life!   Ryland is a co-Owner of Café Gratitude, a collection of 100% organic plant-based restaurants that aims to create a menu and environment that supports health and sustainability for all. As the Chief Inspiration Officer (CIO), Ryland is dedicated to culturing community, love, connection and empowerment in the workplace. He is an activist, inspirational speaker, and life coach who leads workshops on sacred commerce, relationships and communication. Ryland co-created the award winning transformational Documentary Film, “May I Be Frank” and is also the co-Founder of Kiss The Ground, a non-profit organization that is on a mission to inspire and advocate for the restoration of soil worldwide. In this conversation, you’ll learn all about how Café Gratitude got it’s start and the guiding principles that have allowed the business to scale from 1 to 6 locations in less than 6 years. If you want to find out what makes this company so different and how they inspire and awaken love and gratitude in the hearts and minds of every employee and customer that they touch, then you won’t want to miss this interview! KEY TAKEAWAYS [06:57] Ryland shares the origin story of Café Gratitude and how the creation of a board game turned into 6 transformational raw food restaurants in the past 6 years. [15:58] Ryland shares the family values that provided a foundation for business success. [18:30] Learn the 4 guiding principles to “sacred commerce.” [21:42] Discover the unusual and powerful process Ryland uses to create a culture of community, love, connection and empowerment among his employees… or as he calls them “Advocates.” [31:10] How Ryland’s team creates a one-of-a-kind customer experience. [37:08] How a non-profit organization, Kiss The Ground, is feeding the world and putting a stop to climate change. [43:00] Jon practices the “clearing process” with Ryland, including the 2 questions that can help anyone immediately feel present and grateful for their life.  AYG TWEETABLE ''What can I already be thankful for that already exists in my life?'' EPISODE RESOURCES Café Gratitude Abounding River Board Game Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path of Awakening Kiss The Ground Why Soil Matters How Wolves Change Rivers CONNECT WITH RYLAND ENGELHART Facebook Twitter Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL  Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes Copyright © 2017 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.