Send us a textIn this episode, Charles Hamm shares his life journey from his upbringing in rural Kentucky through his service in the Marine Corps, and his diverse entrepreneurial ventures. Raised with values of hard work and gratitude, inspired by his father and grandfather's teachings, Charles discusses his ventures in business, including selling honey and locating buried objects. He emphasizes perseverance, learning from failures, and finding one's own path in life. Charles is also renowned for his philosophical insights and wisdom, shared on LinkedIn, earning him the nickname 'Texas Mark Twain'. His book 'Ponder On It, Pilgrims', which has gained international recognition, encapsulates his life's wisdom and has become a motivational tool for many. The conversation delves into life lessons, historical insights, and the essence of wisdom versus intelligence, encouraging readers to live thoughtfully and appreciate simple truths.Timestamps:00:00 Mission-Driven Mindset: Lessons from the Marine Corps01:12 Meeting Charles Hamm: A Conversation Begins01:27 The Wisdom of Texas Mark Twain03:13 A Glimpse into Charles Hamm's Upbringing04:43 Childhood Memories and Parental Influence19:34 The Journey to the Marines25:13 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Life Lessons38:39 The Journey of Charles Hamm39:37 The Birth of a Book41:21 The Four Golden Questions44:40 The Power of Words and Thoughts47:02 A Lifetime of Wisdom52:04 Grandpa's Gift01:00:25 The C-Suite Closers01:14:43 Passions and LegacyCheck out Charles' Website:https://charleshamm.com/Find Charles' Book Here:https://www.amazon.com/Ponder-Pilgrims-Bucolic-Critter-Councils-ebook/dp/B09R66159TWatch Charles' Show Here:https://www.yourhometv.com/watch/video/watch/1140?src=searchHelp Saint Jude's Here:https://www.stjude.org/Follow Charles Hamm on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hamm-b0861434/recent-activity/all/Check out Great State Hat here! greatstatehat.comHelp support the podcast by subscribing!Watch the full podcasts on The C-Suite Show YouTube!Follow me on Social Media!LinkedInInstagramXInterested in my real estate brokerage firm? Check it out here: Paladin Partners!

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