Marshall Goldsmith on Happiness, Achievement, and the Earned Life

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Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a New York Times #1 bestselling author, having sold over 2.5 million copies of his works worldwide. His books “Triggers” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” were recently recognized on Amazon’s list of the ‘100 Best Leadership & Success Books Ever Written.’ The #1 ranked executive coach in the world joined me on the Love in Action Podcast to talk about leading a more fulfilling life and the importance of “The Earned Life,” which is the title of his new book.

I say this without exaggerating so take my word for it; I've interviewed nearly 140 global thought leaders and this was one of the most enlightening and impactful conversations I've ever had on the show.

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8 Key Highlights from the Show

I urge you to listen to the full episode to get many more insights, tips, life advice and wisdom from this world-renowned business legend. Here are eight highlights and some lessons that stood out for me.

• His personal story: Marshall is an expert in building a fulfilling life, including his own. He took us through his story – how he got to where he is today, and what he learned along the way. It’s a true rags-to-riches story.
• On the pursuit of achievements: “Part of the problem with goal achievement is that you can forget your aspiration.” As Marshall says, achieving goals is important, but it’s critical not to overvalue these goals. If you stumble into that pitfall, you’ll find that: “You can forget to enjoy the process of life.”
• Don't get attached to results: Marshall shared, “Never become attached to achievement. Never become attached to results. It’s a fools’ game for two reasons. One is, that you don’t have total control over the results. Two is, let’s say you achieve the results. How much satisfaction does that bring?"
• The Earned Life: “We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives, regardless of the eventual outcome.”
• The Every Breath Paradigm: As a practicing Buddhist, Marshall holds the ‘every breath paradigm’ at the core of his day-to-day life. Every time you wake up, you get a fresh start. Life isn’t just a series of successes, but you constantly get chances to start over and turn over a new leaf.
• Don't be defined by your past: Marshall and I agree: “We choose to become who we want, rather than holding on to our past.”
• Marshall's mission: At the end of the day, Marshall’s self-proclaimed mission is simple: “My bigger mission is to help people before I die and after I die.”
• Bringing it home: We ended the conversation with some really profound advice from Marshall. “The past couple of years have been tough on all of us. It’s critical to have a support system around you for times like these," shares Marshall.

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About the Show

The Love in Action Podcast inspires leaders to reimagine the conditions necessary for creating human-centered and humane workplaces to help human beings flourish. Episodes are published every Thursday and can be heard on your favorite podcast platform. If you like what you hear, be sure to leave us a review!

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About Marcel Schwantes

Marcel Schwantes is a global leadership expert, speaker, executive coach, author, podcast host, and syndicated columnist. He develops emerging leaders through his signature virtual course, "From Boss to Leader." His work has been featured in Inc., Business Insider, Fast Company, The New York Daily News, CNBC, Forbes, and others. He speaks to audiences about the human side of work, and how cultures of care, connection, and belonging outperform the competition.