Living with intentions with Ken Stearns

<p>In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Ken Stearns in Atlanta, GA who shares his work in the corporate world as an international insurance agent, and his experience with corporate work culture in Asia. He encourages people to carve out space for themselves in order to find freedom for themselves. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Ken and Jeff discuss:</p> <p><br></p> <ol> <li><p>Traditional / Non-Traditional corporate story; after graduating ended up in California. </p> </li> <li><p>Answered an ad to go to Asia, received a 2 year contract and came back 20 years later.</p> </li> <li><p>In Asia, Ken had some great corporate jobs, had a great run and lived in 5 countries. </p> </li> <li><p>Ken had a job that dialed down his work a lot allowing him to explore himself. </p> </li> <li><p>Idea of doing something intentional for himself that he can do when he’s older.</p> </li> <li><p>Ken closed the door on insurance and opened the door to monetizing his passions. </p> </li> <li><p>Rule of momentum; once you start something it’s hard to stop it. </p> </li> <li><p>Podcast “The jar”  based on a book he wrote and it&#39;s about letting people tell their story. </p> </li> <li><p>A nudge from the universe or take a sabbatical.  </p> </li> <li><p>Live life intentionally; the 4 glass jars.</p> </li> <li><p>Next steps: continue the show and the project. Start a mental health foundation and a learning academy. </p> <p><br></p> </li> </ol> <p>Fast Five Questions</p> <ol> <li><p>If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop sometime, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “Get on some Amazon affiliate programs  and side hustle for 50 bucks a day.”</p> </li> <li><p>What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Being too clever and naïve for my own good.”</p> </li> <li><p>What is a book that you would recommend? “How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie”</p> </li> <li><p>What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? “Outlook” </p> </li>