In a profound conversation with Rene Rodriguez, a neuroscience expert and Wall Street bestseller author, authenticity and influence take center stage. Looking to grow in your faith and business? Join Wealthy Kingdom today https://wealthyway.co/dyy---Are you living The Wealthy Way? Take the quiz and get FREE access to the “Wealth Builder Academy” where I go over all the fundamentals of building wealth. https://www.wealthyway.com/Want to be coached by me on real estate investing? Join our Wealthy Investor program today at https://wealthyway.co/ytWould you like my team to help build your personal brand? Apply to join Pineda Media at https://wealthyway.co/rj9Create your business to grow your revenue, scale your organization, and make an impact with help from Wealthy Business! Apply here https://wealthyway.co/50dWant to partner with me to supercharge your business? Apply at https://www.pinedapartners.com/You can invest in my real estate deals! Go to https://pinedacapital.com ---Follow Rene on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/learnwithrene/The discussion dives into books like "The Goal," emphasizing the importance of vision over meticulous planning. They explore "Persuasion and Influence”, highlighting the art of convincing people, especially in sales.The conversation then explores the challenge of changing behavior by focusing on belief systems as the drivers of behavior, shaped by values between ages nine and thirteen.The power of storytelling is illuminated, serving as credibility and possessing the secret outcomes of influence: leverage and compression.Throughout the discussion, self-awareness is hailed as the number one skill in today's world. It's advised to adopt the perspective of "what am I missing" and the capacity to shift from personal perception to understanding others. The topic of values is explored, highlighting the impact of extremism within values on societal issues.The discussion shifts to a more faith-oriented conversation. Rene shares insights from a study on individuals who experienced near-death, revealing the two fundamental questions asked during that experience: "Did you gain knowledge?" and "Did you expand your capacity to love?"Ryan emphasizes the importance of a firm belief system in relationships and decision-making, and the role of Jesus Christ as an unshakable foundation.Rene underscores the unifying power of proximity, illustrating how even sworn enemies can find common ground through empathy and shared stories. He offers insights into dopamine, highlighting that the journey toward a goal, with all its challenges, provides more enjoyment than achieving the goal itself.They discuss the "Wealthy Way," focusing on using time wisely to find happiness. Businesses can be delegated, but time spent with family, in spiritual pursuits, and on personal health cannot be outsourced. Time is the measurement of life, and leisure is the contemplation of one's life.The conversation underscores the importance of pursuing purpose rather than mere happiness, as seasons change, but purpose remains a constant driving force.Rene Rodriguez can be found on Instagram and TikTok as @learnwithrene, and more about his coaching groups and events are on his website, meetrene.com.