Episode #51: Chris Widener is world renowned speaker and author of many books including "The 12 Pillars of Success" which he co-wrote with his mentor (and Tony Robbin's mentor) Jim Rohn.  0:00:00 - Intro0:01:45 - Welcome Chris & Seattle Connection0:02:25 - Early Childhood Background 0:05:20 - Aunt, Uncle & Mom0:08:32 - Drugs 0:11:30 - Trouble At School 0:12:35 - Working for the Sonics0:15:00 - Changing Your Path in Life 0:17:45 - Becoming a Youth Minister 0:20:05 - Speaking Career & Writing Articles 0:22:45 - Jim Rohn & "12 Pillars of Success" 0:23:45 - TV Show With Zig Ziglar 0:24:40 - Professional Speaking Career 0:27:40 - Speaking at Microsoft & Harvard 0:29:55 - "Angel Inside" book & Finding Passion 0:33:55 - Seinfeld Joke & Fear of Speaking0:35:30 - Powerpoint, Notes and Knowing Your Material 0:37:00 - Honing Your Craft 0:39:25 - Defining Success, Character & Skill 0:42:40 - Character & Honesty0:46:05 - Associations with People 0:51:40 - Politics, Different Views & Friendships 0:56:10 - Running For Office 0:58:45 - When Is It Time To Give Up1:00:20 - Inspirational Stories 1:04:00 - Other Motivational Speakers & Authors1:05:20 - Charity and Helping Others1:08:30 - Wrap Up Chris Widener Website:https://chriswidener.com/Heifer International:https://www.heifer.org/Chuck Shute Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/Support the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)