1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this conversation, Brandon Burns interviews Eric Allen, a successful podcaster and entrepreneur. Eric shares his journey from a troubled childhood to finding redemption and success. He emphasizes the importance of balancing energy and control, breaking the victim mentality, and unlearning negative patterns. Eric also discusses the illusion of the rock star lifestyle and the need to find purpose and make an impact. He shares his motivation for starting a podcast and leaving a legacy. Throughout the conversation, Eric highlights the power of gratitude, surrounding oneself with positive influences, and the resilience to keep going. In this conversation, Erik Allen shares his insights on perseverance, the importance of finding your why, and the mindset needed to overcome challenges. He emphasizes the value of not giving up and the power of personalization in building relationships. Erik also discusses the confidence he gained from interviewing high-profile guests and offers practical tips for booking guests on a podcast. He encourages listeners to be open to divine opportunities and take action on the lessons learned from this conversation. &amp;nbsp; Takeaways Balance energy and control to be both laid back and aggressive in pursuing goals. Break the victim mentality and take responsibility for shaping your own future. Unlearn negative patterns and surround yourself with positive influences. Find purpose and make an impact to create a fulfilling life. Start a podcast to leave a legacy and connect with inspiring individuals. Perseverance is key to success. Don't quit, even when faced with failure or setbacks. Dig deep and discover your true motivations. The seven levels of why can help you uncover your deepest desires and give you the strength to keep going. Don't be afraid of failure. Expect it and learn from it. The most successful people are those who keep pushing through despite multiple failures. Personalization and genuine interest in others can open doors and build strong relationships. Take the time to connect with people on a personal level. Be confident in reaching out to high-profile guests. Personalize your approach and offer to help promote their work. Persistence and consistency are key to booking guests. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:30 Balancing Energy and Control 05:25 Breaking the Victim Mentality 08:26 Turbulent Childhood and Troubled Youth 11:41 Courage to Make Difficult Decisions 14:01 Unlearning Negative Patterns 16:21 Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences 19:16 The Discomfort of the Comfort Zone 20:21 The Illusion of the Rock Star Lifestyle 23:44 Finding Purpose and Making an Impact 28:01 Starting a Podcast and Leaving a Legacy 35:38 Why Keep Going with the Podcast 37:20 Lessons Learned from Guests 38:18 The Importance of Perseverance 39:46 The Seven Levels of Why 41:15 The Danger of Quitting Too Soon 44:23 The Value of Getting Knocked Down 46:43 Discovering Your True Self 50:38 Building Confidence and Booking High-Profile Guests 53:42 Overcoming Fear of Rejection 57:46 The Power of Personalization and Persistence 01:00:58 Being Open to Divine Opportunities 01:02:51 Where to Find Eric Allen Everyday Means Everyday w/ Brandon Burns https://sites.libsyn.com/498723 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29621423/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/29621423