In today’s episode of the AYG podcast, Jon Berghoff shares the unexpected origin story of how he and Hal Elrod first met, when they were teenagers, and then he provides you with his counter-intuitive secrets for sustaining massive success. Jon starts out by taking a trip down memory lane and recounts how he and Hal first met back in 1999. You’ll find out why Hal moved across the country to live with Jon AND why they were embarrassingly forced to share a bed for 4 months! During this session, Jon shares his real world experiences and reveals the habits held by those who are able to sustain success and fulfillment, over the long haul. You’ll learn about what the spirit of generosity can do for your life and business, how to use humility to your advantage, and why curiosity is so crucial to achieving greatness in all areas of your life. You’ll also discover what a sense of adventure and an appreciation for nature can teach all of us about collectively achieving success. KEY TAKEAWAYS [00:00] Jon provides context for why he’s filling in for Hal as the host for the AYG podcast. (Get the full scoop in episode 152) [02:00] Jon shares the origin story of when he first met Hal way back in 1999. [08:00] The power of generosity and using enlightened self-interest to design the life you’ve always wanted. [12:10] Why you should stop treating hard work like it’s a badge of honor. [16:04] The value of curiosity and creating magic moments. [24:07] Why humility never comes from a place of weakness. [26:15] What nature can teach us about being connected and succeeding together. [31:45] How to tap into the wisdom you already have within you! [33:00] QUESTION: What do you value in life? How can you find opportunities that behave in alignment with those values? AYG TWEETABLE ''Humility is not about weaknesses. Real humility comes from a place of strength.'' - Jon Berghoff EPISODE RESOURCES Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story): How To Love The Life You Have While You Create The Life of Your DreamsJohn Ruhlin Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention Jon Vroman Front Row Foundation Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts - Ted Talk Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Quantum Leap Mastermind The Learning Channel: Berghoff Wedding Closer Than You Think: Six Fundamental Questions to Ignite Your Personal Evolution CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes 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.