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Episode Synopsis
Winding Life Podcast
Episode 007 – Marc Joiner
Today, Rick speaks with Marc Joiner about his work as a self-styled “Connector of People,” and how that came to be. In addition to his career in high-level accounting services, Marc shares how risking his success in work to prioritize a long stretch of time in Paris with his family shaped his outlook on life, as well as some of the most profound catalysts for personal growth that Marc has experienced so far. Marc also reflects on his personal experience with the concept of Ikigai, which he relates to the state of the wider culture in the wake of the pandemic in his highly popular LinkedIn articles.
Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Marc shares a bit about his upbringing.
[4:09] Entering into general business in college without a specific plan.
[9:14] How a risky decision to take sabbatical in Paris shaped his life. “I don’t know what I’m going to be doing tomorrow or next week.”
[19:45] Marc’s father’s struggle being the most profound catalyst for defining what was most important in his life.
[25:25] Advice to people who have family or friends who are struggling.
[27:17] Incoroporating the concept of Ikigai into his life to define his purpose, and publishing articles on LinkedIn based on his findings.
[39:09] Reflecting on the surprising popularity of Marc’s Ikigai articles. and what people are relating to. “The extreme vulnerability of courage.”
[47:41] Advice to his younger self. “Make time to reflect.”
Episode resources:
Marc’s LinkedIn: ca.linked.com/in/marcjoiner
Episode 007 – Marc Joiner
Today, Rick speaks with Marc Joiner about his work as a self-styled “Connector of People,” and how that came to be. In addition to his career in high-level accounting services, Marc shares how risking his success in work to prioritize a long stretch of time in Paris with his family shaped his outlook on life, as well as some of the most profound catalysts for personal growth that Marc has experienced so far. Marc also reflects on his personal experience with the concept of Ikigai, which he relates to the state of the wider culture in the wake of the pandemic in his highly popular LinkedIn articles.
Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Marc shares a bit about his upbringing.
[4:09] Entering into general business in college without a specific plan.
[9:14] How a risky decision to take sabbatical in Paris shaped his life. “I don’t know what I’m going to be doing tomorrow or next week.”
[19:45] Marc’s father’s struggle being the most profound catalyst for defining what was most important in his life.
[25:25] Advice to people who have family or friends who are struggling.
[27:17] Incoroporating the concept of Ikigai into his life to define his purpose, and publishing articles on LinkedIn based on his findings.
[39:09] Reflecting on the surprising popularity of Marc’s Ikigai articles. and what people are relating to. “The extreme vulnerability of courage.”
[47:41] Advice to his younger self. “Make time to reflect.”
Episode resources:
Marc’s LinkedIn: ca.linked.com/in/marcjoiner
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