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The Success Paradox

By: Gary C. Cooper
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  • Success is not a goal, it’s a lifestyle. Join Gary C. Cooper, who survived bankruptcy and a terminal diagnosis by letting go of everything he’d learned about success. His miracle story is inspiring entrepreneurs to re-think what success really is and become healthy and wealthy, like Gary is today. Learn how to surrender & win in business and in life, with Gary Cooper and The Success Paradox, a production of Forbes Books.
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  • Overcoming the Overwhelming: Noah Asher's Guide to Navigating Chaos (Part Two)

    Overcoming the Overwhelming: Noah Asher's Guide to Navigating Chaos (Part Two)
    Jun 6 2024
    Gary and Noah Asher pick up where they left off in their powerful and candid conversation on Gary's podcast, "The Success Paradox." Noah, author of the book "CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming," continues to share his inspirational story of persevering through the darkest periods of chaos and emerging stronger. The discussion takes an insightful turn as Noah breaks down the unique structure of his book, divided into sections. He provides a roadmap for not just weathering life's inevitable storms, but actively rebuilding in the aftermath. Noah reveals hard-won wisdom about the importance of forgiveness, using vivid examples like the biblical stories of David and the crackling game Angry Birds. Gary opens up about one of the most impactful moments of his life—hearing the gut-wrenching but ultimately redemptive story of a woman forgiving her childhood abuser. The two explore how true forgiveness is as much about inner peace as reconciliation. With refreshing authenticity, they acknowledge that the journey of overcoming chaos is an ongoing process of reconstruction. By the end, both Noah and Gary reinforce the overall inspiring message: No matter how torrentially the storms of chaos may pour down, there is always a way to persevere and forge ahead when the skies finally clear. For anyone struggling through profound life challenges, this episode offers an uplifting reminder that you have the strength to overcome the overwhelming.
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    24 mins
  • Overcoming the Overwhelming: Noah Asher's Guide to Navigating Chaos (Part One)

    Overcoming the Overwhelming: Noah Asher's Guide to Navigating Chaos (Part One)
    May 30 2024
    Gary welcomes author Noah Asher in this powerful episode. Noah is the author of the book "CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming," which draws from his own harrowing experiences with incarceration, addiction, and profound loss. Despite facing the darkest depths of chaos, Noah found the path to overcome it by discovering his true purpose. In their conversation, Gary and Noah have a candid discussion about their strikingly similar journeys of hitting rock bottom before ultimately finding redemption. They explore how their foundations of faith provided glimmers of hope during their most desperate moments. Noah shares vulnerable details about his time behind bars and attempting to take his own life before a pivotal realization that his pain had a purpose—to help others going through similar chaos. With hard-won wisdom, Noah reveals practical strategies for maintaining perspective and finding community support when life feels overwhelming. He stresses the importance of being authentic about struggles rather than living in shame. Gary opens up about grappling with the legacy of his accomplished father and how he broke free from seeking perfection. This powerful podcast overflows with insights on resilience, vulnerability, spiritual fortitude, and the life-changing impact of using your past pains to serve others. Tune in for an inspiring dose of hope that no matter how deep your chaos, you can emerge stronger by owning your purpose.
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    37 mins
  • Second Wind: Embarking on Your Ultimate Adventure with Scott Shawyer (Part Two)

    Second Wind: Embarking on Your Ultimate Adventure with Scott Shawyer (Part Two)
    May 2 2024
    In Part 2, Scott opens up about the intense training regimen required to prepare his body for the nearly 4,000-mile journey across treacherous waters. He also discusses the critical contingency plans in place for if he gets stuck in the middle of the ocean during the race, from navigating storms to rationing supplies. Tune in as Gary and this late-blooming adventurer discuss the paradoxes of pursuing your passions later in life, pushing beyond perceived limits, and redefining success on your own daring terms in a conversation that embodies Gary's philosophy - that true success means letting go of conventional definitions and embarking on a lifestyle of growth and adventure.
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    26 mins
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